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Crews working on the East Link light rail line will shut down portions of I-90 in Bellevue over the coming week. It began with a full closure of westbound traffic Monday night.

is shutting down portions of I-90 for crews to remove a crane that has been constructing the light rail . In order to do that, traffic needs to be halted. Crews will also take advantage of the closure to get additional work on the bridge done.

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If weather interferes with plans, additional closures could be needed.

Monday night/Tuesday morning: I-90 between I-405 and Bellevue Way SE was fully closed from 11 p.m. Monday until 5 a.m. Tuesday.

Tuesday night/Wednesday morning: Three left lanes of westbound I-90 were closed, as well as the HOV ramp from I-405 south to westbound I-90. One westbound lane remained open.

Wednesday night/Tuesday morning: Three lanes of westbound I-90 will be closed. Ramps will close from Bellevue Way SE to westbound I-90; I-405 to westbound I-90; and Richards Road to westbound I-90.

Thursday night/Friday morning: Two right lanes of westbound I-90 will be closed. Also, the ramp from Bellevue Way SE to westbound I-90 will be shut down.