Prepare yourself for the changes coming to NE 85 th Street. Starting the weekend of May 8, drivers will encounter multilane roundabouts where the street passes under I-405.
Does the idea leave your head spinning? Follow these tips to keep yourself, other drivers, bikers, and pedestrians safe while driving in multilane roundabouts:
- Choose the appropriate lane based on the lane assignment signs.
- Stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk before entering the roundabout.
- Look to your left and yield to drivers already in the roundabout.
- Stay in your lane and let the pavement markings guide you.
- Be courteous and use your right turn signal to indicate your exit to the vehicles around you.
- Stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk while exiting the roundabout.
You can learn more about safely navigating roundabouts by watching this video: https://youtu.be/V2nQ__1YJps?si=vxebApYzC750-nXr .
Check out the WSDOT blog for more information on the new NE 85th Street configuration: https://wsdotblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/a-new-spin-in-kirkland-northeast-85th.html .
Image courtesy of WSDOT.
