SR 520 Smarter Highways signs switch on Tuesday

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will activate Smarter Highways on State Route 520 between Interstate 5 and 130th Ave NE in Bellevue on Tuesday to help drivers better navigate one of the state’s toughest daily commutes.

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will activate Smarter Highways on State Route 520 between Interstate 5 and 130th Ave NE in Bellevue on Tuesday to help drivers better navigate one of the state’s toughest daily commutes.

The new high-tech signs will display variable speed limits and lane status over each lane to improve safety and reduce congestion on SR 520.