Washington House Democrats

Transportation

Transportation Investments

Last year, the Legislature made a responsible decision to invest in our transportation infrastructure.  The 2005 transportation package pays for safety improvements on at-risk structures such as the Highway 520 floating bridge and Alaskan Way Viaduct.  In addition, congestion relief projects are accelerated on Interstate 405 to accommodate the extra traffic from the Viaduct.

The following investments in transportation projects are key to maintaining our region's economic vitality and quality of life.

Transportation Projects

Interstate 405

The Interstate 405 corridor is an important transportation link for the Eastside and Puget Sound region.  The 2005 transportation package makes improvements on a stretch of I-405 from the Interstate 90 junction south of Bellevue to the State Route 169 interchange in Renton.

Interstate 405 Projects (Main site)

I-405 New 2005 Funded Projects

Highway 520 floating bridge

The Highway 520 floating bridge is vital to the economic well-being and quality of life for the Eastside.  We depend on the bridge to connect us to our jobs and entertainment venues in the heart of Seattle.  The bridge has served our community for over 40 years and is nearing the end of its lifespan.  A severe wind storm or seismic event could cause the bridge to fail.

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the State Legislature and local leaders are working on a bridge replacement project.  For the latest information on the replacement project, click on the appropriate links below:

SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Project (Main site)

4-Lane Alternative

6-Lane Alternative

Congestion relief projects

SR 520 in Redmond

SR 520 West Lake Sammamish Parkway to State Route 202

Redmond to the Sammamish Plateau

SR 520 to Sahalee Way Widening