How new HOV ramps between SR 520 and Montlake are expected to help traffic

The ramps are expected to help with traffic congestion in the area.

SEATTLE — New ramps allowing direct access between the Montlake neighborhood and the state Route 520 bridge opened Monday morning, along with a brand new intersection. 

A new four-way stop and the HOV ramps between westbound SR 520 and the Montlake neighborhood opened at 5 a.m. 

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) believes the new lanes and intersection will help with congestion in the area. 

Over 74,000 vehicles a day come over westbound 520, and 30% of those drivers use Montlake Boulevard, according to WSDOT spokesperson Steve Peer. 

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