FYI: I-90 Bridge Closures schedule this weekend

[Zhong]

Seafair weekend is approaching which signals the arrival of the Blue
Angels! While this is a fun and exciting time for fans, it also
results in nightmarish traffic snarls. You can be the hero and
forward this information on to your clients and sphere (and note the
schedule for yourself)!



I-90 Bridge Seafair and Blue Angels Closures

The Washington State Department of Transportation will close all lanes
of Interstate 90 across Lake Washington in order to accommodate air
show practices and performances by the U.S.

Navy Blue Angels at this year's Seafair festivities during the first
weekend of August.

Interstate 90 will be closed to all vehicles, pedestrians and
cyclists, eastbound and westbound, mainline and express lanes, between
Interstate 5 in Seattle to Island Crest Way on Mercer Island on the
following dates:



Thursday, August 4: 9:45am - noon &
Thursday, August 4: 1:15 - 2:30pm (Practice)
Friday, August 5: 12:45pm - 2:40pm (Practice)
Saturday, August 6: 12:45pm - 2:40pm (Full show)
Sunday, August 7: 12:45pm - 2:40pm (Full show)

The bridge will be closed to pedestrians and cyclists up to 30 minutes
prior to posted closure times, including West Mercer Way from Roanoke
Way to the SE 24th. Please alert your guests so they are prepared to
provide your address to police in order to drive through this area
during the closures.

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/northwest/king/seafair/

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