Water quality at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park has improved allowing the beach to reopen. While low bacteria counts do not guarantee complete safety, current conditions meet public health guidance for reopening. Please continue to enjoy the beach responsibly and stay informed on current conditions.
Published on April 15, 2026
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will close Northbound I-405 from North Southport Drive/Northeast Sunset Boulevard (Exit 5) to Coal Creek Parkway Southeast (Exit 10) from 11:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 to 4 a.m. Monday, April 20.
Detour signs will be in place.
Crews with WSDOT will excavate drainage crossings, complete full pavement replacements, and perform a traffic switch as part of the I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project. When complete, this project will extend the two-lane express toll system between Renton and Lynnwood.
Find other traffic impacts at rentonwa.gov/trafficmap.
Craig Smiley, I-405/SR 167 Program Communications
425-417-9658
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