WSDOT Interstate 90 project causes Island traffic

Mercer Island drivers have experienced snarling traffic on some city streets during the Washington State Department of Transporation (WSDOT) Interstate 90 expansion joint replacement project that began on Sept. 18. WSDOT’s project involves closing the East Mercer Way on-ramp to I-90 eastbound for six to eight days and shuttering the HOV on-ramp at 80th Avenue Southeast to I-90 eastbound for 16 days to complete essential roadway repairs and replace the failing joints on the East Channel Bridge. WSDOT will also close one lane of traffic on I-90 eastbound leading to the East Channel Bridge. The Island Crest Way I-90 eastbound on-ramp will be the lone entrance open during the project. On the detour front, crews will place signs around the Island to direct drivers to designated routes. Photo co