As work continues on two significant projects in Mountlake Terrace, motorists are being advised that lane closures and detour routes may be in effect in the two work zones this week.

The work of resurfacing Cedar Way/44^th Avenue West and 228^th Street Southwest near the Cedar Plaza Shopping Center has brought some lane closures and detours on a sporadic basis over the past few weeks; more are expected beginning on Wednesday, April 30. Drivers should expect delays of 20 minutes or more anytime during the project’s normal work hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Additional lane closures may be in effect during overnight.

The work on Cedar Way/44^th Avenue West between 227^th and 232^nd Streets, and work on 228^th Street Southwest between 39^th and 44^th Avenues, includes stripping of the old road surface, road repairs, an asphalt overlay, drainage and curb upgrades, traffic signal modifications, installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at some crosswalks, and lane reconfigurations, including the addition of bicycle lanes.

Work is in the final stages in front of the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300-58^th Ave. W., as crews are busy with ground surface projects after installing a new regional stormwater infiltration facility underground. To accommodate the continuing work, crews may need to close 58^th Avenue West between 232^nd and 234^th Streets Southwest Monday-Wednesday, April 28-30, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. A detour route utilizing 58^th Avenue West will be in effect during any closure.

The new parking lot in front of the library is being reconfigured in order to accommodate more vehicles. The library is open regular hours during construction, with access available from 232^nd Street Southwest.