Some streets to close in Bellevue to allow for social distancing

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Bellevue city officials said they would close 1.5 miles of streets, creating more social distancing space for pedestrians and bicyclists.

On Thursday, Southeast Fourth between the Lake Hills Greenbelt and 164th Avenue Southeast, as well as portions of 165th and 166th avenues between Northeast Fourth Street and Northup Way, will close to nonessential traffic.

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They will stay closed until further notice during the coronavirus pandemic, city officials said.

However, residents and emergency response vehicles, garbage and recycling pickups, delivery vehicles and other essential services will be allowed to drive on the streets.

The closures are like Seattle’s Stay Health Streets, which is aimed at helping people get around safer during the coronavirus pandemic.

Crews will place signs to notify drivers of the closures.

Officials said more streets could be closed in the future.

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