Fwd: Construction update: Northeast 85th Street on-ramp to northbound I-405 closed for utility work in Kirkland, Feb. 13-16
Kevin Dunlap
From Friday night, Feb. 13, through early Monday morning, Feb. 16, the Northeast 85th Street on-ramp to northbound I-405 in Kirkland will be Closed for utility work and paving. During this time, northbound I-405 will be reduced by at least one lane near the interchange. These closures are part of the ongoing I-405/Northeast 85th Street Interchange and Inline BRT Station Project.
In addition to the main on-ramp closure, travelers should expect nightly closures of the northbound Exit 18 off-ramp and further lane reductions on both I-405 and westbound Northeast 85th Street. While detours will be signed, they are not expected to handle typical traffic volumes. Officials recommend delaying non-essential trips or traveling during off-peak hours to avoid significant delays.
Quick Reference Table
| Feature | Status | Duration |
| NB I-405 On-Ramp | Closed | 11 PM Fri – 5 AM Mon |
| NB I-405 Mainline | 1 Lane Closed | 10 PM Fri – 4:30 AM Mon |
| NB Exit 18 Off-Ramp | Nightly Closure | Fri/Sat/Sun Nights |
From: I405SR167Program <I405SR16...@wsdot.wa.gov>
Date: Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 4:48 PM
Subject: Construction update: Northeast 85th Street on-ramp to northbound I-405 closed for utility work in Kirkland, Feb. 13-16
To: I405SR167Program <I405SR16...@wsdot.wa.gov>
Northeast 85th Street on-ramp to northbound I-405 closed for utility work in Kirkland, Feb. 13-16
Eastside travelers should plan for the Northeast 85th Street on-ramp to northbound Interstate 405 to be closed from Feb. 13-16. Northbound I-405 in Kirkland will also have one lane closed. Crews will be paving and completing utility work as part of the I-405/Northeast 85th Street Interchange and Inline BRT Station Project.
Ramp and lane closure details
The Northeast 85th Street on-ramp to northbound I-405 will be closed from 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 to 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16. A signed detour route will be in place.
Northbound I-405 will be reduced by one lane near the Northeast 85th Street interchange from 10 p.m. Friday, Feb.13 to 4:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16.
Additional nightly closures details
The northbound off-ramp to Northeast 85th Street (Exit 18) will be closed overnight from:
- 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 to 7 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14
- 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 to 7 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15
- 11 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15 to 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16
Up to two lanes of northbound I-405 will be reduced overnight near the Northeast 85th Street interchange from:
- 12:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14
- 12:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15
- 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15 to 4:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16
Westbound Northeast 85th Street will be reduced overnight by one lane from Kirkland Way to 120th Avenue Northeast from:
- 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 to 7 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14
- 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 to 8 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15
- 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15 to 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16
Detour routes cannot accommodate normal traffic volume, so travelers are advised to “know before you go," travel during off-peak hours or, if possible, delay discretionary travel to help minimize backups.
Work is dependent on good weather and may be rescheduled. Schedule updates will be available on the project webpages, WSDOT’s Travel Center map, the WSDOT mobile app and by signing up for King County email updates.
Sincerely,
Julie Moon (she/hers)
WSDOT Communications
I-405/SR 167 Program Communications
julie...@wsdot.wa.gov
I-405/SR 167 Corridor Program
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