154th Ave NE pavement work starts July 6—what to expect in Redmond

Drivers on 154th Ave NE in Redmond will see construction traffic impacts starting Monday, July 6, 2026. The City of Redmond lists intermittent lane closures for paving operations along the corridor from Redmond Way to NE 85th Street, with impacts scheduled through Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.

The project is focused on pavement rehabilitation, not a full rebuild end to end. The City says the work is expected to run summer 2026 through the end of 2026, but the city’s traffic-alert window for the corridor is specifically July 6 to Aug. 31.

Where the work is happening

The City’s project page says the work will improve approximately 1,900 feet (about 0.4 centerline miles / 1.6 lane-miles) of 154th Ave NE, from the south side of the Redmond Way bridge to the south stop bar at NE 85th Street.

What lane closures may look like (and why delays are possible)

The Redmond Traffic alert describes intermittent lane closures tied to paving operations, with instructions to expect delays and to use another route as needed during closure periods.

Because the impacts are intermittent, access and travel patterns may shift at different times during the day. For day-of planning, check the City’s Redmond Traffic alerts for the specific segment and dates shown there.

What the City says is included—and what is not

City documents describe a grind-and-inlay approach with limited full-depth repairs, plus targeted replacements where infrastructure is damaged.

• Included: roadway grind and inlay with limited full-depth repairs (about 10% of the pavement surface)
• Included: select curb, gutter, and sidewalk replacements where infrastructure is damaged
• Included: hot mix asphalt grinding and resurfacing, plus roadway channelization
• Included: replacement of existing vehicle loop detectors
• Included: select storm, sewer, and water utility lid upgrades
• Not included (per project scope): utility pipe replacements

How long it will take

The project page says construction is expected to start in summer 2026 and be completed by the end of 2026. For commute planning, the city traffic alert for this segment lists intermittent lane closures from Mon., July 6, 2026 through Mon., Aug. 31, 2026.

Quick planning checklist for drivers

• Start the week of July 6: plan for intermittent lane changes on 154th Ave NE between Redmond Way and NE 85th Street.
• Between July 6 and Aug. 31: expect delays during paving-operations periods.
• Check before you go: review the City’s Redmond Traffic alerts for day-of updates.
• Expect localized impacts: this is pavement-focused work along a defined stretch, not a full corridor closure.

The City also tracks pavement preservation as part of its broader capital planning: the 2026–2031 Transportation Improvement Program includes pavement rehabilitation projects on 154th Ave NE, reflecting ongoing road-maintenance work in the area.

Sources

• Redmond Traffic — Traffic alerts listing (Pavement Management: 154th Ave NE)
• 154th Ave NE Pavement Management project page (City of Redmond)