Blue Angels arrive in Seattle; prepare for bridge closures

The Blue Angels have arrived in Seattle. While many look
forward to the visit for the roaring air show, the Blue
Angels also bring traffic interruptions as the I-90
floating bridge closes for the planes shows and practices.

The Federal Aviation Administration requires the
Washington State Department of Transportation to close the
I-90 floating bridge for all Blue Angels practices and
shows over Lake Washington.

The closure impacts traffic from Interstate 5 in Seattle
to Island Crest Way on Mercer Island.

Closures are set to begin Thursday. The first closure will
halt traffic across the lake from 9:45 a.m. to noon, and
between 1:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Friday will see one
closure between 12:45 p.m. and 2:40 p.m.

The Saturday and Sunday air shows will close the bridge
from 12:45 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. on both days.

WSDOT will use message signs on I-90 and I-5 to count down
to each of the bridge closures.

The SR 520 Bridge will remain open during the I-90
closures. Drivers traveling across 520 will have to pay
the standard toll rate.

Other traffic woes:

E Olive Street between Bellevue Avenue and Denny Way:

The left lane of East Olive Street from Bellevue to
Denny will be closed 9 a.m. on Saturday until 8 p.m. on
Sunday. More details

N 85th Street between Aurora Avenue N and I-5:
Beginning on Friday, Aug. 3 crews will begin construction
activities on N 85th Street between Aurora Avenue N and I-
5 as part of the N/NW 85th Street Paving Project. More details