The Cone Zone

Road Projects for the Week of August 21 - 27

Ebright Creek Fish Passage Project Construction

Road Closure on East Lake Sammamish Parkway: Starting August 16^th at 7:00 AM there will be a minimum 3-week closure of East Lake Sammamish Parkway at Ebright Creek (located approximately at 125 E Lake Samm Pkwy) for the Ebright Creek Fish Passage Project.

In order to ensure the road closure and construction will be completed within the planned schedule, the City has granted the contractor permission for extended working hours. The contractor plans to work 7am – 7pm on Thursday, August 19^th through Sunday, August 22^nd.

Local access north and south of the closure area will be maintained, however thru traffic will not be permitted. Bicyclists and pedestrians can use the East Lake Sammamish Regional Trail to detour around the closure. The closure will allow for completion of the new water and sewer systems, installation of the box culvert, and rebuilding the road. Additional notifications and message boards are posted and a signed detour is in place. Drivers should expect delays and consider using alternate routes.

Due to limited access during the East Lake Sammamish Parkway closure, Republic Services will begin garbage, yard waste, and recycling collection at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesdays, the regular collection day for homes adjacent to the closure. Impacted homes will be receiving calls from Republic on 8/23 and 8/30 as a reminder before pick-up. We ask homes that receive a call to please have your carts out by 6:00 a.m. on August 24^th and 31^st.

Please visit the project page on Connect Sammamish for the latest updates.

Upcoming Summer Construction-related Traffic Impacts

Construction along Issaquah-Pine Lake Road between SE Klahanie Blvd and 238th Way SE: Construction activities continue along Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd between SE Klahanie Blvd and 238^th Way SE. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes around the construction zone. Construction work involves constructing a new entrance, signal, and frontage improvements for ISD’s new elementary school #16 at SE 44^th Street. Work will make it necessary to occasionally divert traffic around work zones however two lanes of traffic will be maintained. This is expected to last through September 2021.

Lane closure on 228^th Ave SE between SE 4^th Street and Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd: Southbound curb lane to be closed 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM between June and August 2021 and may change pending further coordination with all parties. Comcast is installing new fiber optic cable for Issaquah School District’s new elementary school on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd at SE 44^th Street. It is highly recommended to find an alternative route during this project’s construction.

Lane closure on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd between 228^th Ave SE and Issaquah-Fall City Rd. and SE 44^th Street: Southbound lane closure from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM between June and August 2021 and may change pending further coordination with all parties. Comcast is installing new fiber optic cable for Issaquah School Districts new elementary school on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd at SE 24^th Street. It is highly recommended to find an alternative route during this project’s construction.

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Work

The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is installing new wires on the large power transmission towers located along their utility corridor in Sammamish. This work has already started and will be finished by August 27^th. The impacted locations include:

• Issaquah-Fall City Road just east of the intersection with Klahanie Drive SE;
• The Klahanie Mountainview Pool (4280 Klahanie Drive SE);
• Klahanie Park (25000 SE Klahanie Boulevard);
• Beaver Lake Middle School (25025 SE 32^nd Street);
• SE 30th Street between 247th Avenue SE and 249th Avenue SE;
• SE 28th Place, adjacent to and south of Beaver Lake Park; and
• SE 24th Street between 245th Avenue SE and 246th Avenue SE.

All of these areas will have traffic control with minor delays when wire is being pulled.

228th Avenue Curb Ramp Retrofit and Catch Basin Repairs

The City of Sammamish’s contractor will continue repairing manholes in the travel lanes. The electrical subcontractor is expected to begin push button/traffic signal work on 8/25, which will involve turning off traffic signals from 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Police Officers will be on site to direct traffic through the intersections. See schedule below. The project’s curb ramp work is in preparation for the City resurfacing 228th Avenue in 2022 and benefits the City’s ADA Transition Plan goal of retrofitting all public facilities to meet the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Typical lane closure hours through the work zone will be between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with traffic merged to one lane.

Current Push Button Work / Signal Outages Schedule:

1. Thursday 8/26 - SE 8^th Street / 228th Avenue SE
2. Monday 8/30 - NE 4^th Street / 228th Avenue SE
   
3. Tuesday 8/31 - NE 8th / 228th Avenue SE
4. Wednesday 9/01 - Crusader Way / 228th Avenue SE and Main Street / 228^th (the intersection of Crusader Way and 228th Avenue SE will occur first and Main Street and 228th Avenue SE will occur second)

Comcast Utility Work at NE 36th Street on East Lake Sammamish Parkway

Comcast utility line work will take place from NE 36^th Street vicinity along East Lake Sammamish Parkway NE to SE 4^th Street on 228^th Avenue SE (via Inglewood Hill Road NE). Comcast will commence this work within the next week.

East Lake Sammamish Trail South Segment B Stage 1 Construction

The King County East Lake Sammamish Trail (ELST) South Segment B Phase 1 continues with construction. There will be traffic impacts related to the closure of the gravel surface trail segment which causes the re-routing of cyclists and pedestrians to East Lake Sammamish Parkway (ELSP). Additionally, there will be construction traffic on ELSP.

• Project Start Point: Intersection of SE 33rd / East Lake Sammamish Shore Lane Drive SE
• Project End Point: Approximately 900' south of the intersection of SE 8th Street / East Lake Sammamish Parkway SE

Paving on 244th Ave NE

An asphalt contractor will be paving on 244^th Avenue NE between NE 18^th Street and NE 20th Street on Wednesday August 25^th. This work will start at 9:00 AM with some minor delays and traffic control present. The location of this work is across the street from the City's Maintenance and Operations Center (MOC).

Issaquah-Fall City Road

Only minor work items remain, and utility work in a few areas. Lumen is raising a utility vault in the sidewalk near the Issaquah Montessori School and will install a temporary walkable surface in time for opening of school.

Notices for construction activity outside of the City of Sammamish:

Downtown Redmond Link Extension (DRLE) - Sound Transit work

This is a City of Redmond and Sound Transit project. To learn more about this project, please visit the DRLE tab in Cone Zone.

Road Projects for the Week of August 14 - 20

Ebright Creek Fish Passage Project Construction

Road Closure on East Lake Sammamish Parkway: Starting August 16^th at 7:00 AM there will be a minimum 3-week closure of East Lake Sammamish Parkway at Ebright Creek (located approximately at 125 E Lake Samm Pkwy) for the Ebright Creek Fish Passage Project.

In order to ensure the road closure and construction will be completed within the planned schedule, the City has granted the contractor permission for extended working hours beginning Monday, August 16th through Friday, September 3rd, 7am - 10pm.

Local access north and south of the closure area will be maintained, however thru traffic will not be permitted. Bicyclists and pedestrians can use the East Lake Sammamish Regional Trail to detour around the closure. The closure will allow for completion of the new water and sewer systems and installation of the box culvert. Additional notifications and message boards will be posted and a signed detour will be in place. Drivers should expect delays and consider using alternate routes.

The closure will allow for completion of the new water and sewer systems and installation of the box culvert. Additional notifications and message boards will be posted and a signed detour will be in place. Drivers should expect delays and consider using alternate routes. To learn more please visit the project page.

Please visit the project page on Connect Sammamish for the latest updates.

Upcoming Summer Construction-related Traffic Impacts

Construction along Issaquah-Pine Lake Road between SE Klahanie Blvd and 238th Way SE: Construction activities continue along Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd between SE Klahanie Blvd and 238^th Way SE. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes around the construction zone. Construction work involves constructing a new entrance, signal, and frontage improvements for ISD’s new elementary school #16 at SE 44^th Street. Work will make it necessary to occasionally divert traffic around work zones however two lanes of traffic will be maintained. This is expected to last through September 2021.

Lane closure on 228^th Ave SE between SE 4^th Street and Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd: Southbound curb lane to be closed 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM between June and August 2021 and may change pending further coordination with all parties. Comcast is installing new fiber optic cable for Issaquah School District’s new elementary school on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd at SE 44^th Street. It is highly recommended to find an alternative route during this project’s construction.

Lane closure on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd between 228^th Ave SE and Issaquah-Fall City Rd. and SE 44^th Street: Southbound lane closure from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM between June and August 2021 and may change pending further coordination with all parties. Comcast is installing new fiber optic cable for Issaquah School Districts new elementary school on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd at SE 44^th Street. It is highly recommended to find an alternative route during this project’s construction.

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Work

The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is installing new wires on the large power transmission towers located along their utility corridor in Sammamish. This work has already started and will be finished by August 27^th. The impacted locations include:

• Issaquah-Fall City Road just east of the intersection with Klahanie Drive SE;
• The Klahanie Mountainview Pool (4280 Klahanie Drive SE);
• Klahanie Park (25000 SE Klahanie Boulevard);
• Beaver Lake Middle School (25025 SE 32^nd Street);
• SE 30th Street between 247th Avenue SE and 249th Avenue SE;
• SE 28th Place, adjacent to and south of Beaver Lake Park; and
• SE 24th Street between 245th Avenue SE and 246th Avenue SE.

All of these areas will have traffic control with minor delays when wire is being pulled.

228th Avenue Curb Ramp Retrofit and Catch Basin Repairs

The City of Sammamish’s contractor will continue work on 228th Avenue to retrofit curb ramps, install concrete catch basin aprons and install irrigation sleeve crossings from SE 8th St to NE 8th St. The contractor will be patching around curb ramps and catch basins on Monday through Wednesday. On Thursday and Friday, they will continue repairing manholes in the travel lanes. During the week of 8/23 the contractor is expected to begin push button/traffic signal work, which will involve turning off traffic signals. Police Officers will be on site to direct traffic through the intersections. The project’s curb ramp work is in preparation for the City resurfacing 228th Avenue in 2022 and benefits the City’s ADA Transition Plan goal of retrofitting all public facilities to meet the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Typical lane closure hours through the work zone will be between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with traffic merged to one lane.

East Lake Sammamish Trail South Segment B Stage 1 Construction

The King County East Lake Sammamish Trail (ELST) South Segment B Phase 1 continues with construction. There will be traffic impacts related to the closure of the gravel surface trail segment which causes the re-routing of cyclists and pedestrians to East Lake Sammamish Parkway (ELSP). Additionally, there will be construction traffic on ELSP.

• Project Start Point: Intersection of SE 33rd / East Lake Sammamish Shore Lane Drive SE
• Project End Point: Approximately 900' south of the intersection of SE 8th Street / East Lake Sammamish Parkway SE

Issaquah-Fall City Road

The contractor has completed the streambed restoration work under the bridge and is now finishing up minor completion items.

Highlighted Item:

• Comcast plans to raise a vault this week in the sidewalk area at the Issaquah Montessori School, and then the gap in the sidewalk will be poured.

Notices for construction activity outside of the City of Sammamish:

Downtown Redmond Link Extension (DRLE; Sound Transit work)

This is a City of Redmond and Sound Transit project. To learn more about this project, please visit the DRLE tab in Cone Zone.

Road Projects for the Week of August 7 - August 13

Ebright Creek Fish Passage Project Construction

Road Closure on East Lake Sammamish Parkway: Starting August 16^th there will be a minimum 3-week closure of East Lake Sammamish Parkway at Ebright Creek (located approximately at 125 E Lake Samm Pkwy). The closure will allow for completion of the new water and sewer systems and installation of the box culvert. Additional notifications and message boards will be posted and a signed detour will be in place. Drivers should expect delays and consider using alternate routes.

The contractor is working to install the new water main, the stream bypass, and the dewatering system in preparation for the new box culvert installation. Drivers can continue to expect intermittent lane closures leading up to August 16^th. Please visit the project page on Connect Sammamish for the latest updates.

Upcoming Summer Construction-related Traffic Impacts

Construction along Issaquah-Pine Lake Road between SE Klahanie Blvd and 238th Way SE: Construction activities continue along Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd between SE Klahanie Blvd and 238^th Way SE. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes around the construction zone. Construction work involves constructing a new entrance, signal, and frontage improvements for ISD’s new elementary school #16 at SE 44^th Street. Work will make it necessary to occasionally divert traffic around work zones however two lanes of traffic will be maintained. This is expected to last through September 2021.

Lane closure on 228^th Ave SE between SE 4^th Street and Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd: Southbound curb lane to be closed 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM between June and August 2021 and may change pending further coordination with all parties. Comcast is installing new fiber optic cable for Issaquah School District’s new elementary school on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd at SE 44^th Street. It is highly recommended to find an alternative route during this project’s construction.

Lane closure on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd between 228^th Ave SE and Issaquah-Fall City Rd. and SE 44^th Street: Southbound lane closure from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM between June and August 2021 and may change pending further coordination with all parties. Comcast is installing new fiber optic cable for Issaquah School Districts new elementary school on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd at SE 44^th Street. It is highly recommended to find an alternative route during this project’s construction.

228th Avenue Curb Ramp Retrofit and Catch Basin Repairs

The City of Sammamish’s contractor will continue work on 228th Avenue to retrofit curb ramps, install concrete catch basin aprons and install irrigation sleeve crossings from SE 8th St to NE 8th St. The contractor is in the final process of repairing manholes in the travel lanes. The project’s curb ramp work is in preparation for the City resurfacing 228th Avenue in 2022 and benefits the City’s ADA Transition Plan goal of retrofitting all public facilities to meet the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Typical lane closure hours through the work zone will be between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with traffic merged to one lane.

East Lake Sammamish Trail South Segment B Stage 1 Construction

The King County East Lake Sammamish Trail (ELST) South Segment B Phase 1 continues with construction. There will be traffic impacts related to the closure of the gravel surface trail segment which causes the re-routing of cyclists and pedestrians to East Lake Sammamish Parkway (ELSP). Additionally, there will be construction traffic on ELSP.

• Project Start Point: Intersection of SE 33rd / East Lake Sammamish Shore Lane Drive SE
• Project End Point: Approximately 900' south of the intersection of SE 8th Street / East Lake Sammamish Parkway SE

Issaquah-Fall City Road

The contractor has completed the streambed restoration work under the bridge and is now finishing up minor completion items.

Highlighted Item:

• Comcast plans to raise a vault this week in the sidewalk area at the Issaquah Montessori School, and then the gap in the sidewalk will be poured.

Notices for construction activity outside of the City of Sammamish:

Downtown Redmond Link Extension (DRLE; Sound Transit work)

This is a City of Redmond and Sound Transit project. To learn more about this project, please visit the DRLE tab in Cone Zone.

Road Projects for the Week of July 31 - August 6

Ebright Creek Fish Passage Project Construction

Road Closure on East Lake Sammamish Parkway: Starting August 16^th there will be a minimum 3-week closure of East Lake Sammamish Parkway at Ebright Creek (located approximately at 125 E Lake Samm Pkwy). The closure will allow for completion of the new water and sewer systems and installation of the box culvert. Additional notifications and message boards will be posted and a signed detour will be in place. Drivers should expect delays and consider using alternate routes.

Utility relocation is planned to finish this week. The City’s contractor completed the water bypass. The contractor will continue work on the new water main, which will be installed underneath the box culvert. A dewatering system will be installed to draw down the groundwater to allow excavation work. Drivers can continue to expect intermittent lane closures leading up to August 16^th. Please visit the project page on Connect Sammamish for the latest updates.

Upcoming Summer Construction-related Traffic Impacts

Construction along Issaquah-Pine Lake Road between SE Klahanie Blvd and 238th Way SE: Construction activities continue along Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd between SE Klahanie Blvd and 238^th Way SE. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes around the construction zone. Construction work involves constructing a new entrance, signal, and frontage improvements for ISD’s new elementary school #16 at SE 44^th Street. Work will make it necessary to occasionally divert traffic around work zones however two lanes of traffic will be maintained. This is expected to last through September 2021.

Lane closure on 228^th Ave SE between SE 4^th Street and Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd: Southbound curb lane to be closed 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM between June and August 2021 and may change pending further coordination with all parties. Comcast is installing new fiber optic cable for Issaquah School District’s new elementary school on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd at SE 44^th Street. It is highly recommended to find an alternative route during this project’s construction.

Lane closure on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd between 228^th Ave SE and Issaquah-Fall City Rd. and SE 44^th Street: Southbound lane closure from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM between June and August 2021 and may change pending further coordination with all parties. Comcast is installing new fiber optic cable for Issaquah School Districts new elementary school on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd at SE 44^th Street. It is highly recommended to find an alternative route during this project’s construction.

228th Avenue Curb Ramp Retrofit and Catch Basin Repairs

The City of Sammamish’s contractor will continue work on 228th Avenue to retrofit curb ramps, install concrete catch basin aprons and install irrigation sleeve crossings from SE 8th St to NE 8th St. The contractor is in the process of retrofitting curb ramps along the corridor with work expected next week at SE 4^th St, NE 4^th St and NE 8^th St. Only one corner of an intersection will be impacted per intersection. This work is in preparation for the City resurfacing 228th Avenue in 2022 and benefits the City’s ADA Transition Plan goal of retrofitting all public facilities to meet the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Typical lane closure hours through the work zone will be between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with traffic merged to one lane.

East Lake Sammamish Trail South Segment B Stage 1 Construction

The King County East Lake Sammamish Trail (ELST) South Segment B Phase 1 continues with construction. There will be traffic impacts related to the closure of the gravel surface trail segment which causes the re-routing of cyclists and pedestrians to East Lake Sammamish Parkway (ELSP). Additionally, there will be construction traffic on ELSP.

• Project Start Point: Intersection of SE 33rd / East Lake Sammamish Shore Lane Drive SE
• Project End Point: Approximately 900' south of the intersection of SE 8th Street / East Lake Sammamish Parkway SE

Issaquah-Fall City Road

The contractor has completed the streambed restoration work under the bridge and is now finishing up minor completion items.

Highlighted Item:

• Comcast plans to raise a vault this week in the sidewalk area at the Issaquah Montessori School, and then the gap in the sidewalk will be poured.

Notices for construction activity outside of the City of Sammamish:

Downtown Redmond Link Extension (DRLE; Sound Transit work)

This is a City of Redmond and Sound Transit project. To learn more about this project, please visit the DRLE tab in Cone Zone.

Road Projects for the Week of July 24 - 30

Utility Work on Issaquah-Pine Lake Road

On Friday, July 25^th Puget Sound Energy will be working on a power pole, closing the southbound lane and alternating traffic through the work zone on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd just north of the SE 32^nd Way and the Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd roundabout. The closure will be from approximately 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM with traffic control through the work zone.

Crosswalk Restriping

King County will replace 21 existing crosswalks throughout Sammamish over the next week. While the thermoplastic striping typically cures in an hour or so, there may be short traffic delays.

Upcoming Summer Construction-related Traffic Impacts

Construction along Issaquah-Pine Lake Road between SE Klahanie Blvd and 238th Way SE: Construction activities continue along Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd between SE Klahanie Blvd and 238^th Way SE. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes around the construction zone. Construction work involves constructing a new entrance, signal, and frontage improvements for ISD’s new elementary school #16 at SE 44^th Street. Work will make it necessary to occasionally divert traffic around work zones however two lanes of traffic will be maintained. This is expected to last through September 2021.

Lane closure on 228^th Ave SE between SE 4^th Street and Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd: Southbound curb lane to be closed 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM between June and August 2021 and may change pending further coordination with all parties. Comcast is installing new fiber optic cable for Issaquah School District’s new elementary school on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd at SE 44^th Street. It is highly recommended to find an alternative route during this project’s construction.

Lane closure on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd between 228^th Ave SE and Issaquah-Fall City Rd. and SE 44^th Street: Southbound lane closure from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM between June and August 2021 and may change pending further coordination with all parties. Comcast is installing new fiber optic cable for Issaquah School Districts new elementary school on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd at SE 44^th Street. It is highly recommended to find an alternative route during this project’s construction.

228th Avenue Curb Ramp Retrofit and Catch Basin Repairs

The City of Sammamish’s contractor will continue work on 228th Avenue to retrofit curb ramps, install concrete catch basin aprons and install irrigation sleeve crossings from SE 8th St to NE 8th St. The contractor is in the process of retrofitting curb ramps along the corridor with work expected next week at SE 4^th St, NE 4^th St and NE 8^th St. Only one corner of an intersection will be impacted per intersection. This work is in preparation for the City resurfacing 228th Avenue in 2022 and benefits the City’s ADA Transition Plan goal of retrofitting all public facilities to meet the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Typical lane closure hours through the work zone will be between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with traffic merged to one lane.

East Lake Sammamish Trail South Segment B Stage 1 Construction

The King County East Lake Sammamish Trail (ELST) South Segment B Phase 1 continues with construction. There will be traffic impacts related to the closure of the gravel surface trail segment which causes the re-routing of cyclists and pedestrians to East Lake Sammamish Parkway (ELSP). Additionally, there will be construction traffic on ELSP.

• Project Start Point: Intersection of SE 33rd / East Lake Sammamish Shore Lane Drive SE
• Project End Point: Approximately 900' south of the intersection of SE 8th Street / East Lake Sammamish Parkway SE

Ebright Creek Fish Passage Project Construction

Utility relocation is on-going. Comcast and Ziply will be allowed to work on East Lake Sammamish Parkway between 3:30 to 8:00 PM during the upcoming weeks. The City’s contractor is continuing work on the sewer and water bypass and relocation in preparation for culvert installation. Drivers can expect intermittent lane closures, please drive carefully through the work zone. Starting around late August there will be up to a 3 week closure of East Lake Sammamish Parkway at Ebright Creek to allow for installation of the box culvert. Additional notifications, message boards, and signs will be posted to detour traffic around the closure. The project is anticipated to be complete by October 2021. Please visit the project page on Connect Sammamish to learn more.

Issaquah-Fall City Road

The closure between 247th Place SE and Klahanie Dr. SE opened on April 16, 2021. There are many people, businesses and organizations to thank and acknowledge. Take a look at the ceremonial ribbon cutting video(External link)(External link) with community acknowledgements. *Safety Reminder – Please observe the contractor’s “Sidewalk Closed” and “No Trespassing” signs at all times.

• The Contractor returned on June 15th to begin the excavation for the stream mitigation work. Stream work will continue for the next few weeks. Limited traffic delays are anticipated.
• PSE will be adjusting gas valves through the project limits. Traffic will be directionally reduced to one lane through their work zone.

Daytime project work hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday work hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Please visit Issaquah Fall City Road Phase 1 Construction Updates and its Three-week look-ahead on Connect Sammamish for full project updates.

Notices for construction activity outside of the City of Sammamish:

Highlands Drive NE (City of Issaquah work)

This is a City of Issaquah project. Issaquah's Pavement Management Program (PMP) is scheduled to perform a crack seal maintenance treatment to Highlands Drive NE beginning Monday, July 19 at 8 p.m. and lasting for approximately 8 days. During the first week, work will be performed at night between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Remaining work will occur during normal working hours.

Traffic will remain open for at least one lane of travel in all directions while the work is being performed under lane adjustments, however delays may occur, and alternate routes are advised. Please view the project map(External link) for more details on location.

Improvements at East Lake Sammamish Parkway and SE 43rd Way Roundabout (City of Issaquah work)

This is a City of Issaquah project. The City of Issaquah is planning summer road improvements work at East Lake Sammamish Parkway and SE 43^rd Way Roundabout. The project intends to improve safety for all road users, increase visibility, and facilitate pedestrian movement at the intersection. More information will be posted as we receive it.

Downtown Redmond Link Extension (DRLE; Sound Transit work)

This is a City of Redmond and Sound Transit project. To learn more about this project, please visit the DRLE tab in Cone Zone.

228th Avenue Curb Ramp Retrofit and Catch Basin Repairs (Important Project Update)

The City of Sammamish’s contractor will continue work on 228th Avenue to retrofit curb ramps, install concrete catch basin aprons and install irrigation sleeve crossings from SE 8th St to NE 8th St. The contractor is in the process of excavating curb ramps and prepping for concrete pouring. Only one corner of an intersection will be impacted per intersection. This work is in preparation for the City resurfacing 228th Avenue in 2022 and benefits the City’s ADA Transition Plan goal of retrofitting all public facilities to meet the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Typical lane closure hours through the work zone will be between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Traffic will be merged to one lane through the work zone and steel plates are anticipated to be on the roadway overnight.

Important Project Update:

On Tuesday, July 20^th, the contractor will be relocating a signal junction box at the intersection of NE 4^th St and 228^th Ave NE. This traffic signal will be turned off during the work and a uniformed police office will direct traffic through the intersection. The signal is expected to be off from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Crosswalk Restriping

King County will replace 21 existing crosswalks throughout Sammamish over the next week. While the thermoplastic striping typically cures in an hour or so, there may be short traffic delays.

Upcoming Summer Construction-related Traffic Impacts

Construction along Issaquah-Pine Lake Road between SE Klahanie Blvd and 238th Way SE: Construction activities continue along Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd between SE Klahanie Blvd and 238^th Way SE. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes around the construction zone. Construction work involves constructing a new entrance, signal, and frontage improvements for ISD’s new elementary school #16 at SE 44^th Street. Work will make it necessary to occasionally divert traffic around work zones however two lanes of traffic will be maintained. This is expected to last through September 2021.

Lane closure on 228^th Ave SE between SE 4^th Street and Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd: Southbound curb lane to be closed 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM between June and August 2021 and may change pending further coordination with all parties. Comcast is installing new fiber optic cable for Issaquah School District’s new elementary school on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd at SE 44^th Street. It is highly recommended to find an alternative route during this project’s construction.

Lane closure on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd between 228^th Ave SE and Issaquah-Fall City Rd. and SE 44^th Street: Southbound lane closure from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM between June and August 2021 and may change pending further coordination with all parties. Comcast is installing new fiber optic cable for Issaquah School Districts new elementary school on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd at SE 44^th Street. It is highly recommended to find an alternative route during this project’s construction.

East Lake Sammamish Trail South Segment B Stage 1 Construction

The King County East Lake Sammamish Trail (ELST) South Segment B Phase 1 continues with construction. There will be traffic impacts related to the closure of the gravel surface trail segment which causes the re-routing of cyclists and pedestrians to East Lake Sammamish Parkway (ELSP). Additionally, there will be construction traffic on ELSP.

• Project Start Point: Intersection of SE 33rd / East Lake Sammamish Shore Lane Drive SE
• Project End Point: Approximately 900' south of the intersection of SE 8th Street / East Lake Sammamish Parkway SE

Ebright Creek Fish Passage Project Construction

Utility relocation is on-going. Comcast and Ziply will be allowed to work on East Lake Sammamish Parkway between 3:30 to 8:00 PM during the upcoming weeks. The City’s contractor started installing erosion control and will be working on the sewer and water bypass and relocation. Most of the work is anticipated to be complete by October 2021. During construction, drivers can expect intermittent lane closures. Starting around late August there will be up to a 3 week closure of East Lake Sammamish Parkway at Ebright Creek to allow for installation of the box culvert. Additional notifications, message boards, and signs will be posted to detour traffic around the closure. Please visit the project page on Connect Sammamish to learn more.

Issaquah-Fall City Road

The closure between 247th Place SE and Klahanie Dr. SE opened on April 16, 2021. There are many people, businesses and organizations to thank and acknowledge. Take a look at the ceremonial ribbon cutting video(External link) with community acknowledgements. *Safety Reminder – Please observe the contractor’s “Sidewalk Closed” and “No Trespassing” signs at all times.

• The Contractor returned on June 15th to begin the excavation for the stream mitigation work. Stream work will continue for the next few weeks. Limited traffic delays are anticipated.
• PSE will be adjusting gas valves through the project limits. Traffic will be directionally reduced to one lane through their work zone.

Daytime project work hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday work hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Please visit Issaquah Fall City Road Phase 1 Construction Updates and its Three-week look-ahead on Connect Sammamish for full project updates.

Notices for construction activity outside of the City of Sammamish:

Highlands Drive NE (City of Issaquah work)

This is a City of Issaquah project. Issaquah's Pavement Management Program (PMP) is scheduled to perform a crack seal maintenance treatment to Highlands Drive NE beginning Monday, July 19 at 8 p.m. and lasting for approximately 8 days. During the first week, work will be performed at night between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Remaining work will occur during normal working hours.

Traffic will remain open for at least one lane of travel in all directions while the work is being performed under lane adjustments, however delays may occur, and alternate routes are advised. Please view the project map for more details on location.

Improvements at East Lake Sammamish Parkway and SE 43rd Way Roundabout (City of Issaquah work)

This is a City of Issaquah project. The City of Issaquah is planning summer road improvements work at East Lake Sammamish Parkway and SE 43^rd Way Roundabout. The project intends to improve safety for all road users, increase visibility, and facilitate pedestrian movement at the intersection. More information will be posted as we receive it.

Downtown Redmond Link Extension (DRLE; Sound Transit work)

This is a City of Redmond and Sound Transit project. To learn more about this project, please visit the DRLE tab in Cone Zone.

Crosswalk Restriping

King County will be starting work to replace 21 existing crosswalks throughout Sammamish over the next week. While the thermoplastic striping typically cures in an hour or so, there may be short traffic delays.

208^th Ave SE and SE 24^th Street - Tridco Subdivision

A contractor will be installing utilities between Monday June 21st and Friday July 16th at 208th Ave SE and SE 24^th Street. One lane will be closed between 9:00am and 3:00pm each day of the installation. Variable message boards will continue to be on-site alerting motorists to the revisions.

Upcoming Summer Construction-related Traffic Impacts

Construction along Issaquah-Pine Lake Road between SE Klahanie Blvd and 238th Way SE: Construction activities continue along Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd between SE Klahanie Blvd and 238^th Way SE. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes around the construction zone. Construction work involves constructing a new entrance, signal, and frontage improvements for ISD’s new elementary school #16 at SE 44^th Street. Work will make it necessary to occasionally divert traffic around work zones however two lanes of traffic will be maintained. This is expected to last through September 2021.

Lane closure on 228^th Ave SE between SE 4^th Street and Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd: Southbound curb lane to be closed 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM between June and August 2021 and may change pending further coordination with all parties. Comcast is installing new fiber optic cable for Issaquah School District’s new elementary school on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd at SE 44^th Street. It is highly recommended to find an alternative route during this project’s construction.

Lane closure on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd between 228^th Ave SE and Issaquah-Fall City Rd. and SE 44^th Street: Southbound lane closure from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM between June and August 2021 and may change pending further coordination with all parties. Comcast is installing new fiber optic cable for Issaquah School Districts new elementary school on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd at SE 44^th Street. It is highly recommended to find an alternative route during this project’s construction.

East Lake Sammamish Trail South Segment B Stage 1 Construction

The King County East Lake Sammamish Trail (ELST) South Segment B Phase 1 continues with construction. There will be traffic impacts related to the closure of the gravel surface trail segment which causes the re-routing of cyclists and pedestrians to East Lake Sammamish Parkway (ELSP). Additionally, there will be construction traffic on ELSP.

• Project Start Point: Intersection of SE 33rd / East Lake Sammamish Shore Lane Drive SE
• Project End Point: Approximately 900' south of the intersection of SE 8th Street / East Lake Sammamish Parkway SE

Ebright Creek Fish Passage Project Construction starting in June

Utility relocation for this project started in June. The City has been coordinating with Comcast, PSE, and Ziply to relocate their facilities in advance of the culvert installation. Tentatively, the City’s contractor will mobilize beginning in July. Most of the work is anticipated to be complete by September 2021. During construction, drivers can expect intermittent lane closures to allow for utility relocation and site preparation. Later this summer there will be up to a 3 week closure of East Lake Sammamish Parkway at Ebright Creek to allow for installation of the box culvert. Additional notifications, message boards, and signs will be posted to detour traffic around the closure. Please visit the project page on Connect Sammamish to learn more.

228th Avenue Curb Ramp Retrofit and Catch Basin Repairs

The City of Sammamish’s contractor will continue work on 228th Avenue to retrofit curb ramps, install concrete catch basin aprons and install irrigation sleeve crossings from SE 8th St to NE 8th St. The contractor is in the process of excavating curb ramps and prepping for concrete pouring. Only one corner of an intersection will be impacted per intersection. This work is in preparation for the City resurfacing 228th Avenue in 2022 and benefits the City’s ADA Transition Plan goal of retrofitting all public facilities to meet the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Lane closure hours through the work zone will be between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Traffic will be merged to one lane through the work zone and steel plates are anticipated to be on the roadway overnight.

Issaquah-Fall City Road

The closure between 247th Place SE and Klahanie Dr. SE opened on April 16, 2021. There are many people, businesses and organizations to thank and acknowledge. Take a look at the ceremonial ribbon cutting video(External link) with community acknowledgements. *Safety Reminder – Please observe the contractor’s “Sidewalk Closed” and “No Trespassing” signs at all times.

• The Contractor returned on June 15th to begin the excavation for the stream mitigation work. Stream work will continue for the next few weeks. Limited traffic delays are anticipated.
• PSE will be adjusting gas valves through the project limits. Traffic will be directionally reduced to one lane through their work zone.

Daytime project work hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday work hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Please visit Issaquah Fall City Road Phase 1 Construction Updates and its Three-week look-ahead on Connect Sammamish for full project updates.

Improvements at East Lake Sammamish Parkway and SE 43rd Way Roundabout

This is a City of Issaquah project. The City of Issaquah is planning summer road improvements work at East Lake Sammamish Parkway and SE 43^rd Way Roundabout. The project intends to improve safety for all road users, increase visibility, and facilitate pedestrian movement at the intersection. More information will be posted as we receive it.

Downtown Redmond Link Extension (DRLE)

This is a City of Redmond project. To learn more about this project, please visit the DRLE tab in Cone Zone.

*NEW* - Crosswalk Restriping

King County will be starting work to replace 21 existing crosswalks throughout Sammamish over the next week. While the thermoplastic striping typically cures in an hour or so, there may be short traffic delays.

208^th Ave SE and SE 24^th Street - Tridco Subdivision

A contractor will be installing utilities between Monday June 21st and Friday July 9th at 208th Ave SE and SE 24^th Street. One lane will be closed between 9:00am and 3:00pm each day of the installation. Variable message boards will continue to be on-site alerting motorists to the revisions.

Upcoming Summer Construction-related Traffic Impacts

Construction along Issaquah Pine Lake Road between SE Klahanie Blvd and 238th Way SE: Beginning Tuesday, July 6^th construction activities will begin along Issaquah Pine Lake Rd between SE Klahanie Blvd and 238^th Way SE. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes around the construction zone. Construction work involves constructing a new entrance, signal, and frontage improvements for ISD’s new elementary school #16 at SE 44^th Street. Work will make it necessary to occasionally divert traffic around work zones however two lanes of traffic will be maintained. This is expected to last for much of the summer.

Lane closure on 228^th Ave SE between SE 4^th Street and Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd: Southbound curb lane to be closed 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM between June and August 2021 and may change pending further coordination with all parties. Comcast is installing new fiber optic cable for Issaquah School District’s new elementary school on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd at SE 44^th Street. It is highly recommended to find an alternative route during this project’s construction.

Lane closure on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd between 228^th Ave SE and Issaquah-Fall City Rd. and SE 44^th Street: Southbound lane closure from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM between June and August 2021 and may change pending further coordination with all parties. Comcast is installing new fiber optic cable for Issaquah School Districts new elementary school on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd at SE 44^th Street. It is highly recommended to find an alternative route during this project’s construction.

Traffic lane revisions and possible lane closures in the vicinity of Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd at SE 44^th Street: Work hours 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM between July and September 2021. PSE and Comcast are relocating utility poles for the Issaquah School District’s new elementary school on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd at SE 44^th Street.

Traffic lane revisions and possible lane closures along the west side of Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd in the vicinity of SE 44^th Street: Work hours 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM between July and September 2021. Issaquah School District’s contractor will be constructing a new entrance for the new elementary school. Work includes but is not limited to new curb, gutter, sidewalk, storm system, traffic lanes(s), traffic signal, street lighting and landscaping. Finding alternative routes are highly recommended during this project.

East Lake Sammamish Trail South Segment B Stage 1 Construction

The King County East Lake Sammamish Trail (ELST) South Segment B Phase 1 will begin construction in June. Work will be slowly starting up in the second half of June starting with survey work and construction fencing.

There will be traffic impacts related to the closure of the gravel surface trail segment which causes the re-routing of cyclists and pedestrians to East Lake Sammamish Parkway (ELSP). Additionally, there will be construction traffic on ELSP.

• Project Start Point: Intersection of SE 33rd / East Lake Sammamish Shore Lane Drive SE
• Project End Point: Approximately 900' south of the intersection of SE 8th Street / East Lake Sammamish Parkway SE

Ebright Creek Fish Passage Project Construction starting in June

Utility relocation for this project started in June. The City has been coordinating with Comcast, PSE, and Ziply to relocate their facilities in advance of the culvert installation. Tentatively, the City’s contractor will mobilize beginning in July. Most of the work is anticipated to be complete by September 2021. During construction, drivers can expect intermittent lane closures to allow for utility relocation and site preparation. Later this summer there will be up to a 3 week closure of East Lake Sammamish Parkway at Ebright Creek to allow for installation of the box culvert. Additional notifications, message boards, and signs will be posted to detour traffic around the closure. Please visit the project page on Connect Sammamish to learn more.

228th Avenue Curb Ramp Retrofit and Catch Basin Repairs

The City of Sammamish’s contractor will continue work on 228th Avenue to retrofit curb ramps, install concrete catch basin aprons and install irrigation sleeve crossings from SE 8th St to NE 8th St. The contractor is in the process of excavating curb ramps and prepping for concrete pouring. Only one corner of an intersection will be impacted per intersection. This work is in preparation for the City resurfacing 228th Avenue in 2022 and benefits the City’s ADA Transition Plan goal of retrofitting all public facilities to meet the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Lane closure hours through the work zone will be between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Traffic will be merged to one lane through the work zone and steel plates are anticipated to be on the roadway overnight.

Issaquah-Fall City Road

The closure between 247th Place SE and Klahanie Dr. SE opened on April 16, 2021. There are many people, businesses and organizations to thank and acknowledge. Take a look at the ceremonial ribbon cutting video(External link)(External link)(External link)(External link) with community acknowledgements. *Safety Reminder – Please observe the contractor’s “Sidewalk Closed” and “No Trespassing” signs at all times.

• The Contractor returned on June 15th to begin the excavation for the stream mitigation work. Stream work will continue for the next few weeks. Limited traffic delays are anticipated.
• PSE will be adjusting gas valves through the project limits. Traffic will be directionally reduced to one lane through their work zone.

Daytime project work hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday work hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Please visit Issaquah Fall City Road Phase 1 Construction Updates and its Three-week look-ahead on Connect Sammamish for full project updates.

Improvements at East Lake Sammamish Parkway and SE 43rd Way Roundabout

This is a City of Issaquah project. The City of Issaquah is planning summer road improvements work at East Lake Sammamish Parkway and SE 43^rd Way Roundabout. The project intends to improve safety for all road users, increase visibility, and facilitate pedestrian movement at the intersection. More information will be posted as we receive it.

Downtown Redmond Link Extension (DRLE)

This is a City of Redmond project. To learn more about this project, please visit the DRLE tab in Cone Zone.

208^th Ave SE and SE 24^th Street - Tridco Subdivision

A contractor will be installing utilities between Monday June 21st and Wednesday June 30th at 208th Ave SE and SE 24^th Street. One lane will be closed between 9:00am and 3:00pm each day of the installation. Variable message boards will continue to be on-site alerting motorists to the revisions.

Upcoming Summer Construction-related Traffic Impacts

Lane closure on 228^th Ave SE between SE 4^th Street and Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd: Southbound curb lane to be closed 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM between June and August 2021 and may change pending further coordination with all parties. Comcast is installing new fiber optic cable for Issaquah School District’s new elementary school on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd at SE 44^th Street. It is highly recommended to find an alternative route during this project’s construction.

Lane closure on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd between 228^th Ave SE and Issaquah-Fall City Rd. and SE 44^th Street: Southbound lane closure from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM between June and August 2021 and may change pending further coordination with all parties. Comcast is installing new fiber optic cable for Issaquah School Districts new elementary school on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd at SE 44^th Street. It is highly recommended to find an alternative route during this project’s construction.

Traffic lane revisions and possible lane closures in the vicinity of Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd at SE 44^th Street: Work hours 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM between July and September 2021. PSE and Comcast are relocating utility poles for the Issaquah School District’s new elementary school on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd at SE 44^th Street.

Traffic lane revisions and possible lane closures along the west side of Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd in the vicinity of SE 44^th Street: Work hours 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM between July and September 2021. Issaquah School District’s contractor will be constructing a new entrance for the new elementary school. Work includes but is not limited to new curb, gutter, sidewalk, storm system, traffic lanes(s), traffic signal, street lighting and landscaping. Finding alternative routes are highly recommended during this project.

East Lake Sammamish Trail South Segment B Stage 1 Construction

The King County East Lake Sammamish Trail (ELST) South Segment B Phase 1 will begin construction in June. Work will be slowly starting up in the second half of June starting with survey work and construction fencing.

There will be traffic impacts related to the closure of the gravel surface trail segment which causes the re-routing of cyclists and pedestrians to East Lake Sammamish Parkway (ELSP). Additionally, there will be construction traffic on ELSP.

• Project Start Point: Intersection of SE 33rd / East Lake Sammamish Shore Lane Drive SE
• Project End Point: Approximately 900' south of the intersection of SE 8th Street / East Lake Sammamish Parkway SE

Ebright Creek Fish Passage Project Construction starting in June

Utility relocation for this project started in June. The City has been coordinating with Comcast, PSE, and Ziply to relocate their facilities in advance of the culvert installation. Tentatively, the City’s contractor will mobilize beginning in July. Most of the work is anticipated to be complete by September 2021. During construction, drivers can expect intermittent lane closures to allow for utility relocation and site preparation. Later this summer there will be up to a 3 week closure of East Lake Sammamish Parkway at Ebright Creek to allow for installation of the box culvert. Additional notifications, message boards, and signs will be posted to detour traffic around the closure. Please visit the project page on Connect Sammamish to learn more.

228th Avenue Curb Ramp Retrofit and Catch Basin Repairs

The City of Sammamish’s contractor will continue work on 228th Avenue to retrofit curb ramps, install concrete catch basin aprons and install irrigation sleeve crossings from SE 8th St to NE 8th St. The contractor is in the process of excavating curb ramps and prepping for concrete pouring. Only one corner of an intersection will be impacted per intersection. This work is in preparation for the City resurfacing 228th Avenue in 2022 and benefits the City’s ADA Transition Plan goal of retrofitting all public facilities to meet the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Lane closure hours through the work zone will be between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Traffic will be merged to one lane through the work zone and steel plates are anticipated to be on the roadway overnight. Crews do not anticipate working on Monday due to weather.

Issaquah-Fall City Road

The closure between 247th Place SE and Klahanie Dr. SE opened on April 16, 2021. There are many people, businesses and organizations to thank and acknowledge. Take a look at the ceremonial ribbon cutting video(External link)(External link)(External link)(External link) with community acknowledgements. *Safety Reminder – Please observe the contractor’s “Sidewalk Closed” and “No Trespassing” signs at all times.

• The Contractor returned on June 15th to begin the excavation for the stream mitigation work. Stream work will continue for the next few weeks. Limited traffic delays are anticipated.
• PSE will be adjusting gas valves through the project limits. Traffic will be directionally reduced to one lane through their work zone.

Daytime project work hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday work hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Please visit Issaquah Fall City Road Phase 1 Construction Updates and its Three-week look-ahead on Connect Sammamish for full project updates.

Improvements at East Lake Sammamish Parkway and SE 43rd Way Roundabout

This is a City of Issaquah project. The City of Issaquah is planning summer road improvements work at East Lake Sammamish Parkway and SE 43^rd Way Roundabout. The project intends to improve safety for all road users, increase visibility, and facilitate pedestrian movement at the intersection. More information will be posted as we receive it.

Downtown Redmond Link Extension (DRLE)

This is a City of Redmond project. To learn more about this project, please visit the DRLE tab in Cone Zone.

Road Projects for the Week of June 19 – June 25, 2021

228^th Ave NE and NE 8^th Street

On Monday June 21st, work will be taking place on an asphalt patch for a gas line that was re-routed at the intersection of 228^th Avenue NE and NE 8^th Street. The work will occur between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm during which time a police officer will be directing traffic in the intersection.

208^th Ave SE and SE 24^th Street - Tridco Subdivision

A contractor will be installing utilities between Monday June 21st and Wednesday June 30th at 208th Ave SE and SE 24^th Street. One lane will be closed between 9:00am and 3:00pm each day of the installation. Variable message boards will continue to be on-site alerting motorists to the revisions.

Upcoming Summer Construction-related Traffic Impacts

Lane closure on 228^th Ave SE between SE 4^th Street and Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd: Southbound curb lane to be closed 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM between June and August 2021 and may change pending further coordination with all parties. Comcast is installing new fiber optic cable for Issaquah School District’s new elementary school on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd at SE 44^th Street. It is highly recommended to find an alternative route during this project’s construction.

Lane closure on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd between 228^th Ave SE and Issaquah-Fall City Rd. and SE 44^th Street: Southbound lane closure from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM between June and August 2021 and may change pending further coordination with all parties. Comcast is installing new fiber optic cable for Issaquah School Districts new elementary school on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd at SE 44^th Street. It is highly recommended to find an alternative route during this project’s construction.

Traffic lane revisions and possible lane closures in the vicinity of Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd at SE 44^th Street: Work hours 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM between July and September 2021. PSE and Comcast are relocating utility poles for the Issaquah School District’s new elementary school on Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd at SE 44^th Street.

Traffic lane revisions and possible lane closures along the west side of Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd in the vicinity of SE 44^th Street: Work hours 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM between July and September 2021. Issaquah School District’s contractor will be constructing a new entrance for the new elementary school. Work includes but is not limited to new curb, gutter, sidewalk, storm system, traffic lanes(s), traffic signal, street lighting and landscaping. Finding alternative routes are highly recommended during this project.

East Lake Sammamish Trail South Segment B Stage 1 Construction

The King County East Lake Sammamish Trail (ELST) South Segment B Phase 1 will begin construction in June. Work will be slowly starting up in the second half of June starting with survey work and construction fencing.

There will be traffic impacts related to the closure of the gravel surface trail segment which causes the re-routing of cyclists and pedestrians to East Lake Sammamish Parkway (ELSP). Additionally, there will be construction traffic on ELSP.

• Project Start Point: Intersection of SE 33rd / East Lake Sammamish Shore Lane Drive SE
• Project End Point: Approximately 900' south of the intersection of SE 8th Street / East Lake Sammamish Parkway SE

Ebright Creek Fish Passage Project Construction starting in June

Utility relocation for this project started in June. The City has been coordinating with Comcast, PSE, and Ziply to relocate their facilities in advance of the culvert installation. Tentatively, the City’s contractor will mobilize beginning in July. Most of the work is anticipated to be complete by September 2021. During construction, drivers can expect intermittent lane closures to allow for utility relocation and site preparation. Later this summer there will be up to a 3 week closure of East Lake Sammamish Parkway at Ebright Creek to allow for installation of the box culvert. Additional notifications, message boards, and signs will be posted to detour traffic around the closure. Please visit the project page on Connect Sammamish to learn more.

228th Avenue Curb Ramp Retrofit and Catch Basin Repairs

The City of Sammamish’s contractor will continue work on 228th Avenue to retrofit curb ramps, install concrete catch basin aprons and install irrigation sleeve crossings from SE 8th St to NE 8th St. The contractor is in the process of repairing catch basins and installing concrete aprons around the frames for both the northbound lanes of traffic. This work is in preparation for the City resurfacing 228th Avenue in 2022 and benefits the City’s ADA Transition Plan goal of retrofitting all public facilities to meet the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Lane closure hours through the work zone will be between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Traffic will be merged to one lane through the work zone and steel plates are anticipated to be on the roadway overnight.

Issaquah-Fall City Road

The closure between 247th Place SE and Klahanie Dr. SE opened on April 16, 2021. There are many people, businesses and organizations to thank and acknowledge. Take a look at the ceremonial ribbon cutting video(External link)(External link)(External link) with community acknowledgements. *Safety Reminder – Please observe the contractor’s “Sidewalk Closed” and “No Trespassing” signs at all times.

• The Contractor returned on June 15th to begin the excavation for the stream mitigation work. Stream work will continue for the next few weeks. Limited traffic delays are anticipated.
• PSE will be adjusting gas valves through the project limits. Traffic will be directionally reduced to one lane through their work zone.

Daytime project work hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday work hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Please visit Issaquah Fall City Road Phase 1 Construction Updates and its Three-week look-ahead on Connect Sammamish for full project updates.

Improvements at East Lake Sammamish Parkway and SE 43rd Way Roundabout

This is a City of Issaquah project. The City of Issaquah is planning summer road improvements work at East Lake Sammamish Parkway and SE 43^rd Way Roundabout. The project intends to improve safety for all road users, increase visibility, and facilitate pedestrian movement at the intersection. More information will be posted as we receive it.

Downtown Redmond Link Extension (DRLE)

This is a City of Redmond project. To learn more about this project, please visit the DRLE tab in Cone Zone.