Summary: Interstate 405 Weekend Closures and Traffic Events
Starting Friday night, June 13th, there will be major night and weekend closures on Interstate 405 affecting Eastside drivers. These disruptions coincide with several significant events expected to increase traffic in the Seattle area.
On Saturday, the University of Washington’s graduation ceremony will draw large crowds to Husky Stadium and Tacoma Dome, while the Seattle Mariners face the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park at 6:40 PM. On Sunday, Father’s Day celebrations, another Mariners game at Cascade Amphitheater, the FIFA Club World Cup, and a Styx concert will further congest the roads.
Closure Details:
- I-405 Northbound: Closed from northeastern Southport Drive/Sunset Boulevard to Cole Creek Parkway Southeast from 11:30 PM on June 13th until 4 PM on June 16th. This affects several exits including Northeast 30th and 44th.
- Bothell Area: Nightly closures on Northeast Woodinville Drive from 9 PM to 5 AM for the Brickyard SR 527 Improvement Project.
- Kirkland: Lane shifts and closures on Northeast 85th Avenue from 9 PM to 5 AM, along with overnight closures on the southbound I-405 off-ramp.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) advises travelers to plan ahead, consider alternate routes, and utilize real-time traffic maps to navigate the expected congestion over the weekend.
