NAMI Walk to affect traffic in Kirkland Saturday

Commuters should expect traffic delays due to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Walk of Washington to be held on Saturday, October 27, 2012.

October 18, 2012 5:29 pm
City of Kirkland
City of Kirkland

Commuters should expect traffic delays due to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Walk of Washington to be held on Saturday, Oct. 27.

The following roads will be closed from 6:00 a.m. until approximately 1:00 p.m.:
• Kirkland Avenue between Lake Street and Lakeshore Plaza Drive
• Lakeshore Plaza Drive

Commuters should watch for increased pedestrian traffic on the following roads from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.:
• Lake Street South between Kirkland Avenue and Lake Washington Boulevard
• Lake Washington Boulevard between Lake Street South and Lakeview Drive

The 8th annual NAMI Walk will draw 1,200+ participants to raise money for mental health support and awareness. For event information, go to www.namiwa.org. For permit information contact, Sudie Elkayssi, Special Projects coordinator, City of Kirkland Parks & Community, 425-587-3347.