Portion of 68th NE to be closed for nighttime boring for Stride 3 construction

Starting Monday, October 19,  2026 Sound Transit will close southbound 68th Ave NE between SR 522 (NE Bothell Way) and NE 175th Street for nighttime boring across the road. 

Crews will work from 8pm to 5am Monday through Thursday. This work will be done at night, as daytime work hours are not long enough to set up and complete the work. 

One northbound 68th Ave NE traffic lane will remain open during this work. Traffic configurations will change during work hours, but traffic flow will remain the same. Pay attention to all detour signage. See map for road closure and detour routes.

This work is necessary for utility work at the westbound 68th Ave NE station. Utility and road improvements are key to ensuring the Stride S3 buses can quickly and efficiently move through the route. 

This work will allow Sound Transit to deliver fast, frequent, and reliable rapid transit service along S3. For more information on Stride S3 bus service, visit the Stride webpage.