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Council adopts resolution authorizing temporary closure of Houser Way North to support I‑405 widening project
Summary
The Renton City Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution authorizing a temporary full closure of Houser Way North between Lake Washington Boulevard North and Lowe’s business access road for up to 120 days to allow installation of a water main and storm drainage tied to the I‑405 widening project.
The Renton City Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution authorizing a temporary full closure of Houser Way North between Lake Washington Boulevard North and Lowe’s business access road for up to 120 days to allow installation of a water main and storm-drain improvements supporting the I‑405 Renton–Bellevue widening and express tolling project.
The Transportation and Aviation Committee recommended concurrence with the staff recommendation to authorize the 120‑day closure between January 21, 2025 and May 22, 2025. Council Member McGurvin presented the committee report and moved concurrence; Council Member Perez seconded the motions recorded in the public meeting. Council members voted by voice; the chair announced, “All in favor, signify by saying aye,” and the motion carried.
Following the committee report, Council Member McGurvin moved adoption of the resolution authorizing the closure; Council Member Perez seconded. The council adopted the resolution as read by voice vote; no roll-call tally was recorded in the public audio.
Votes at a glance: - Consent agenda: Moved by Council President Albertson, second by Council Member Perez. Motion carried by voice vote. - Transportation and Aviation Committee concurrence: Moved by Council Member McGurvin, second by Council Member Perez. Motion carried by voice vote. - Resolution (temporary full closure of Houser Way North): Moved by Council Member McGurvin, second by Council Member Perez. Resolution adopted by voice vote. - Recess to executive session (potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(i)): Moved by Council President Albertson, second by Council Member Perez; motion carried and council recessed into executive session for approximately 30 minutes; no action was taken in public meeting on that item.
Clarifying detail: the closure is limited to the small portion of Houser Way behind Lowe’s and near Cooley Park and is intended to be completed by May 22, 2025 so park access and boating season are not disrupted. The committee described the work as necessary for the I‑405 widening project and water/drainage facility improvements.
Ending: The resolution was adopted without recorded roll-call tallies; the council scheduled additional committee and council meetings on January 13 and recessed into executive session after the public meeting.
