Crews are now expected to complete the July I-90 bridge repair project more than a week ahead of schedule. WSDOT’s goal is to open the Westbound I-90 floating bridge lanes by July 20, but commuters should still plan ahead for congestion. Need ideas on how to avoid the backup? Choose Your Way Bellevue has laid out a number of ways to help you change your travel habits:
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Alter your work schedule – Talk to your employer about coming to work earlier (WSDOT suggests 6 a.m. or earlier) or choose to telework for a portion of the construction period (July 5 – 20).
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Take a vacation – You know you deserve it!
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Group up with neighbors or co-workers in a carpool or vanpool – WSDOT is offering a $20 MasterCard Gift Card to those who sign up to at RideshareOnline.com and create a commuter profile. Current RideshareOnline members who log-on and pull up a new match list will also receive the reward.
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Try riding your bike across the bridge – July is the best month in our region to try a new outdoor commute. Get exercise and wiz by cars stuck in congestion on the bridge. Construction crews have built temporary bridges across the Westbound I-90 floating bridge to keep bikers cycling.
Visit WSDOT’S I-90 Homer Hadley Bridge Repair site for more information on the project. See estimated travel times, employer toolkits, commute option ideas and much more!
Watch a short YouTube video about the project here:
Choose Your Way Bellevue invites you to tell us about your experience with the May I-90 HOV lane closure. Post your comments to the blog to share with us and other commuters!
