Sammamish warns commuters of continued work on East Lake Sammamish Parkway

The work is expected to continue for several weeks.

The city of Sammamish is warning its southbound commuters to watch out for continuing work on East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast.

A press release from the Sammamish government, published Tuesday, noted that current maintenance work and impending major roadwork by the neighboring city of Issaquah could crunch daytime commuters.

Issaquah crews began utility work the week of Jan. 11 which will close the two-way left turn lane between Southeast 56th Street and Southeast 62nd Street. The lane allows cross-road turn traffic into area centers of commerce. The work is expected to continue for several weeks.

Work will take place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays, impacting daytime travelers.

East Lake Sammamish Parkway is Sammamish’s primary roadway to the north and south, with the southeast portion serving as Sammamishans’ direct route to Interstate 90.

The release additionally noted the city of Issaquah will embark on a $7.6 million road widening project of the Parkway throughout 2016.

The widening will include an additional southbound travel lane between Southeast 56th Street and Southeast Issaquah-Fall City Road, as well as an additional bike lane.

The work on the parkway will kick off a campaign of improvements to North Issaquah roads expected to continue through 2019. Widening of Southeast 62nd Street is scheduled to take place in 2017, followed by work to the State Route 900 intersection with 12th Avenue Northwest in 2019.