I-405/SR 167 corridor leaders meet to discuss next steps

The June 25 Kirkland meeting will include updates on planned improvements.

Kirkland invites locals to join transportation and elected officials on June 25 to discuss ongoing and future planned improvements along the Interstate 405/State Route 167 corridor.

During the next quarterly meeting of the I-405/SR 167 Executive Advisory Group, partner transportation agencies will provide updates on several projects designed to provide new options for all types of travelers, including drivers, transit riders, bicyclists and pedestrians.

The meeting will take place at the Kirkland Justice Center on 11750 NE 118th St., Kirkland from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

King County Parks will present the latest information about the Eastside Rail Corridor Regional Trail, including sections to be built in partnership with the Washington State Department of Transportation. WSDOT representatives will discuss the next set of I-405 improvements between Renton and Bellevue and review potential options for funding additional future roadway improvements on I-405 and SR 167. Sound Transit will present about next steps for the I-405 Bus Rapid Transit system, scheduled to open in 2024.