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Boyer Avenue East reduced to a single lane between East Roanoke Street and Everett Avenue East July 20 – September 11 (excluding weekends)

Date: July 20 to Sept. 11

Time: 7 a.m. (starting Aug. 19) to 3:30 p.m. weekdays

Activity details:

Street and lane closureHigh-impact construction

Impact type:

DaytimeBike/pedestrianParking RestrictionsTrafficNoise

Description: Crews will use this single lane closure to create space for dump trucks to remove nearly 20,000 cubic yards of soil from the Boyer Hillside. This work is part of the SR 520 Portage Bay Bridge and Roanoke Lid Project.

Traffic: Boyer Avenue East will be reduced to a single lane between East Roanoke Street and Everett Avenue East beginning at 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays beginning Monday, July 20, until at least Friday, Sept. 11.

8/18/26 Update: Please note the single lane closure will start at 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. beginning Wednesday, Aug. 19.

In addition, there will be parking restrictions on Boyer Avenue East to allow space for crews and traffic to get through. Flaggers will be on site to manage traffic flow and pedestrian access needs. Travelers are advised to plan for delays or seek alternate routes if able.

Contact Info

Email:  sr520bridge@wsdot.wa.gov 24-hour construction hotline: 206-319-4520