Weekend Montlake pedestrian/bicycle bridge construction alert

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Construction of the new pedestrian and bicycle bridge at the University of Washington Light Rail Station continues this weekend.

This week's work includes: Paving the Burke Gilman trail at the triangle, and cutting out the east southbound sidewalk for drilling and shoring. In order to build the bridge the contractor will need to close traffic lanes and sidewalks on Montlake Blvd. between NE Pacific Place and Street through the end of September on weekends and some weeknights.

Construction details for Saturday, Aug. 25 from 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.:

Northbound on Montlake Blvd.

• The eastern northbound lane on Montlake Blvd will be closed. The sidewalk on the east side of the street will also be closed.
• Pedestrians/Bicyclist: Use the sidewalk on the west side of Montlake Blvd for detour.

Construction schedules are subject to change. please visit www.soundtransit.org/UWstation for more information about the University Link light rail project or contact Rhonda Dixon at (206) 370-5569 or ulink@soundtransit.org.