Winter 2020

I-405, Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project

Proposed design at Northeast 44th Street, Exit 7
The Washington State Department of Transportation

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(WSDOT) recently awarded the I-405, Renton to
Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project
(project) to the Flatiron-Lane Joint Venture (FLJV)
to complete design and construct the project. The
original interchange design replaced the bridge at
Northeast 44th Street, Exit 7, with a new bridge and
in-line transit station above I-405. Through design
innovation FLJV is proposing to shift Northeast 44th
Street to run under the I-405 mainline. Limits of proposed design change

Original interchange design Proposed interchange design

Northeast 44th Street over I-405 Northeast 44th Street under I-405

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Operational benefits of proposed interchange: Construction benefits of proposed interchange:

• Flatter grade on Northeast 44th Street for better • Total closures reduced by 25%
pedestrian, bicycle and paratransit access • Fewer construction closures of Northeast 44th
• Increased green space and planting in the Street
interchange • Fewer construction closures on I-405
• Northbound bridge width compatible with the • Reduced nighttime construction
I-405 Master Plan, requiring no future widening • Reduced truck hauling on local streets
• Same vehicle operations

WSDOT is evaluating the new design to ensure that it meets environmental standards, City of Renton design
standards and WSDOT design standards. View the animated design at https://youtu.be/lsNHVit1OHs
For questions regarding the proposed design, please contact WSDOT at I405SR167Program@wsdot.wa.gov

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