The Grand Connection Crossing

The Grand Connection Crossing, targeted for completion in 2028, will provide the only corridor across I-405 in Bellevue dedicated for use by pedestrians and cyclists, vastly increasing safety and improving the mobility experience of residents and visitors alike. Significantly, the Crossing will give downtown Bellevue residents safe access to 175 miles of regional trails. It also opens downtown Bellevue to those living elsewhere who use the regional trail system.

 

The Crossing will also act as a “linear park” by providing increased opportunities for place-making, community engagement and public art installation.

 

The Crossing is a key element in the City of Bellevue’s Grand Connection initiative to improve the pedestrian experience from Meydenbauer Bay Park on Lake Washington through downtown Bellevue and across I-405 to the EasTrail and the Wilburton community. The project is a public/private partnership funded by a combination of corporate investment, government funding and individual giving.