News & Updates

Lake to Lake Bike Ride on June 15!

City of Bellevue website

Thursday, May 16, 2013 — Explore Bellevue's hidden treasures by bike on the Lake to Lake Bike Ride on June 15. Bring Dad - and the whole family.

Traffic delay for Coal Creek bridge construction delayed

City of Bellevue Press Release

Thursday, May 16, 2013 — Construction of a new bridge on Coal Creek Parkway between Forest Drive Southeast and Southeast 60th Street began Wednesday. Closure of two lanes around the clock, previously scheduled to begin Friday, is now expected to start early next week.

Council chooses light rail cost savings options

City of Bellevue Press Release

Tuesday, April 23, 2013 — The City Council on April 22 on a 6-0 vote approved important cost-reducing changes to the East Link light rail project that could result in up to $53 million in savings for Bellevue taxpayers.

St. Thomas Episcopal Church P&R in Medina to close for about one year

King County Metro

Thursday, March 28, 2013 — Beginning Monday, April 1, the Church will be constructing a new building on its property, and the parking lot will not be available for park-and-ride use during the construction period. Commuters are referred to several alternative park-and-ride locations in Bellevue and Kirkland.

Detour on West Lake Sammamish Parkway begins March 19

City of Bellevue

Thursday, March 14, 2013 — Drivers heading south on West Lake Sammamish Parkway will need to detour from the roadway beginning March 19 as work continues on a long-awaited project to improve safety and upgrade the pavement.

Council Roundup: Previewing major road projects

City of Bellevue

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 — With road construction season getting underway, the City Council on Monday reviewed four major construction projects taking place in Bellevue. The work will improve and protect the transportation system long-term, but will cause some delays for travelers.

East Link enters final design

City of Bellevue

Monday, March 11, 2013 — The East Link light rail extension has entered final design, the process that advances design work from approximately 30 percent to 100 percent completion. Final design offers many opportunities for residents, neighborhood organizations, property owners and businesses to get involved.

Local officials discuss carpool options for I-405 express toll lanes

WSDOT

Tuesday, March 5, 2013 — Construction has already started on the first phase of I-405 express toll lanes between Bellevue and Lynnwood and discussions are under way about how the lanes will work.

Eastside Green Business Challenge winners announced

Sustainable Eastside

Tuesday, February 12, 2013 — Several Bellevue businesses have been recognized by the Green Business Challenge, including Bellevue College, GLY Construction, HDR Engineering, Pagliacci Pizza, Puget Sound Energy, and Unity of Bellevue. Congrats!

Changes to Metro bus service begin Feb. 16

King County Metro

Friday, February 8, 2013 — A handful of minor changes are coming to King County Metro, including Route 216 in Bellevue.

2013 Construction Season Starting in Bellevue

Wednesday, January 9, 2013 — WSDOT and City of Bellevue crews are gearing up for construction in and around Bellevue.