For the latest information regarding these lane closures, visit the King County construction update page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\u2022 When is the closure?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10 to 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 13.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Where is the closure?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Crews will completely close both directions of SR 167 between South 180th Street and I-405.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 What remains open during the closure?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The off-ramps from S. 180th Street will remain open on northbound SR 167 and the on-ramp from S. 180th Street to southbound SR 167 will remain open. Expect delays at the interchange and plan to use detours.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 When will crews reopen the highway?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
All ramps and the mainline will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 13.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Why do crews need to completely close the highway?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Crews are digging a 25 feet deep and 65 feet wide trench for the new culvert.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 What can drivers do?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Thousands of vehicles travel through the I-405\/SR 167 interchange on a typical weekend. The state DOT needs help to prevent regional gridlock during the closure. State DOT officials suggest drivers:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Delay discretionary trips, especially during high traffic periods, especially between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Anticipate heavy congestion on alternate routes such as I-405, I-5 and SR 181.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Expect increased congestion on local streets, especially on Lind Avenue, South 180th Street, South Grady Way, Rainier Avenue S., Talbot Road, and SR 181\/West Valley Highway.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Know Before You Go: check the WSDOT website, call 511 for real-time travel information and plan for delays and added travel time.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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