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Intermittent closures of Bill Dawson Trail begin March 19

Date: March 19, 2025 to April 25, 2025

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. weekdays

Activity details:

  • check mark icon Trail or park closure
  • check mark icon Daytime

Impact type:

  • check mark icon Bike/pedestrian

Description: Crews will use flaggers to halt Bill Dawson Trail traffic in 5-15 minute intervals while preparing for tree removal and mobilizing equipment.

Traffic: A section of the Bill Dawson Trail between Montlake Boulevard and East Calhoun Street will intermittently close in intervals of 5 to 15 minutes while crews prepare the area for tree and vegetation removal and mobilize equipment into the area in preparation for the 5-year closure of the trail later this spring. Flaggers will be on site between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to stop pedestrians and cyclists while work happens. This work will happen on weekdays but could also include weekends. If so, WSDOT will notify the public via updating this entry.

Contact Info

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

Note: This tool is presented for planning purposes only. Construction is inherently dependent on weather and other factors, and activities are subject to change.