Construction closures for Monday, Nov. 23 - Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009

Last updated: Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 at 6:51 a.m.

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| US 2 | I-5 | SR 9 | SR 99 | SR 104 | SR 524 | SR 525 | SR 530 | SR 531 | SR 532 |

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US 2

Last update: 6:51 a.m., 11/20

US 2 Everett Water Line project

• Friday, November 20 - City of Everett crews will close the off ramp from eastbound US 2 to Homeacres road from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. A detour will be provided.
  

I-5

Last update 10:40 a.m., 11/19
I-5: Travel Time Signs #7642
Mileposts: 150.29 to 187.29
John Chi , Project Engineer, 425-489-5402
We will install three travel time signs at key decision points on Interstate 5. The signs will provide real-time travel information to help drivers decide which route to take to their destinations.

• November 16 - Friday, November 20 - We do not expect construction to affect traffic this week.
• Monday, November 23 - Friday, November 27 - We do not expect construction to affect traffic this week.
  
• This project may also have closures in King County.

Last update: 6:47 a.m., 11/19
I-5 /SR 104: Central King to South Snohomish Bridges #7591   
Mileposts: 154.42 to 183.90
Amir Ahmadi , Project Engineer, 425-225-8700
Crews will retrofit 19 bridges on or near I-5 from central King County to South Snohomish County . Six of these bridges are in Tukwila, and 13 are located in Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood. These retrofits will bring all 19 bridges up to current seismic standards. 

• Monday, November 23 - Crews will close the left shoulder of northbound I-5 at 44th Street from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. for construction.
  
• See closures on SR 104 at I-5.

Last update:  6:48 a.m., 11/19
I-5: Mountlake Terrace Freeway Station #7649
Mileposts: 177.67 to 179.31
Amir Ahmadi , Project Engineer, 425-225-8700
WSDOT and Sound Transit will build a bus station in the median of I-5 at 236th Street SW in Mountlake Terrace. The station will have bus-only ramp connections to the I-5 HOV lanes. .

• Monday, Nov. 23 - Friday, Nov. 27 - We do not expect construction to affect traffic this week.

Last update: 8:27 a.m., 11/19 
I-5: 52nd Avenue to State Route 526  #7669
milepost 180.10 to 189.30
John Chi , Project Engineer, 425-489-5402
We will repave more than nine miles of northbound I-5 from 52nd Avenue W in Lynnwood to SR 526 just south of Everett. We will also repave one mile of SR 525 just north of Lynnwood and the on- and off-ramps at 44th Avenue West, SR 525, I-405 and SR 526.  

• Monday, November 23 - Friday, November 27 - We do not expect construction to affect traffic this week.
  

Last update: 6:20 a.m., 11/20  
I-5: Snohomish River to Ebey Slough Paving  #7674
mileposts 194.81 - 198.77
Janice Fahning , Project Engineer, 425-225-8799
Crews will repave four miles of northbound I-5 between the Snohomish River Bridge and the Ebey Slough Bridge near Everett.

• Monday, Nov. 23 - Friday, Nov. 27 - We do not expect construction to affect traffic this week

Last update:  8:24 a.m., 11/19
I-5 / SR 531: Interchange Improvement Project #7631 
Mileposts 205.26 to 206.67 
Amir Ahmadi , Project Engineer, 425-225-8700 
Crews will improve access to and from Interstate 5 at State Route 531 (172nd Street NE) by building a new two-lane loop ramp, adding turn lanes and widening existing ramps at the interchange of I-5 and SR 531.

• Monday, November 23 - Crews will close the right lane of northbound I-5 at the SR 531 interchange from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. for paving and striping.
  
• Check here for closures associated with this project on State Route 531.

Last update: 7:00 a.m., 11/20
I-5: Arlington City limits to Stillaguamish River # 7630
milepost 206.66 to 209.35
Janice Fahning , Project Engineer, 425-225-8799
Crews will repave sections of both northbound and southbound I-5 , on-and-off ramps at I-5 and SR 530, and the ramps to and from the rest areas at Smokey Point.

• Monday, November 23 - Friday, November 27 - We do not expect construction to affect traffic this week.

Last update: 11:18 a.m., 11/19
I-5: Marysville to Stillaguamish River Vicinity - Median Barrier #7752
Milepost: 199.35 to 209.35
Amir Ahmadi , Project Engineer, 425-225-8700
WSDOT will install concrete median barrier along a 10-mile stretch of northbound I-5 in the Marysville area and remove the existing low-tension cable median barrier. We will leave the existing southbound cable barrier in place to provide redundant protection. We will also widen the median shoulders to 10 feet, bringing them up to current standards. 

• Monday, November 23 - the morning of Wednesday, November 25 - Crews will close up to two lanes of northbound I-5 at 88th Street from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for barrier work.

Last update: 6:57 a.m., 11/19
I-5 - 196th Street S.W. Interchange (Pedestrian Improvements) #SA3346
Milepost: 5.07 to 5.34
John Chi , Project Engineer, 425-489-5402
This is a stimulus-funded pedestrian improvement project. The City of Lynnwood and WSDOT will improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists at the I-5/196th Street SW interchange by building a separated pedestrian walkway.

• Until further notice: There is a temporary concrete barrier that is partially blocking the right lane of eastbound SW 196th Street just after the southbound I-5 off-ramp. The lane reopens just before Poplar Way.
• Monday, November 23 - Crews will close the right lane of eastbound SR 524 at the I-5 interchange from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for barrier work.
• Monday, November 23 - Crews will close the ramp from southbound I-5 to SR 524 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for construction.
  

Last Update: 2:40 p.m., 11/16
I-5 Verizon work
Milepost 195 and 198
Kim Swenstad, Verizon Construction Inspector
Verizon crews are working on utility installation.

• Sunday, November 15 - the morning of Friday, November 20 and Sunday, Nov. 22 - Verizon crews will close the right lane on southbound I-5 at Steamboat bridge nightly from 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 22 - the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Verizon crews will close the right lane of northbound I-5 at Marine View Drive nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
• Monday, Nov. 30 - Verizon crews will close the right lane of northbound I-5 at Marine View Drive from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  

SR 9

Last update: 2:43 p.m., 11/19
SR 9: 176th to Marsh Road # 7479
Mileposts: 4.22 to 8.88
John Chi , Project Engineer, 425-489-5402
WSDOT will improve safety and reduce congestion on SR 9 between 176th Street and Marsh Road by widening the roadway and adding turn lanes at the busiest intersections.

• Monday, November 23 - the morning of Wednesday, November 25 - Crews will alternate one way traffic at the intersections of SR9/Marsh, SR9/Broadway, SR 9/152nd Street, and SR 9/164th Street from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for striping. This work is weather dependent.
• Tuesday, November 24 - Crews will close the right lane of southbound SR 9 at 164th Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for illumination and signal work.
  

Last update: 7:09 a.m., 11/19
SR 9: Lake Stevens Road to 20th Street SE, #MS5998
Mileposts: 13.70 to 14.60
Tina Hokanson , Snohomish County Communications, 425-388-3789
Using WSDOT funding, Snohomish County will widen SR 9 and provide right-turning vehicles with their own lane at 20th Street SE and left-turning vehicles with a double left-turn lane. Crews working for Snohomish County will replace the current bridge over Centennial Creek with a new, wider bridge to accommodate the wider roadway.

• Until further notice:. 94th Drive SE will be closed at 20th Street SE around the clock for construction. The left turn lanes will be closed from eastbound and westbound 20th Street SE to both directions of SR 9. Left turns from 20th Street SE onto SR 9 will be prohibited. Please follow detour routes.
  
  

SR 99

Last update: 7:04 a.m., 11/20
SR 99: Community Transit - Bus Shelters
Milepost 50.22, 50.94 and 52.29
John Anthony, Community Transit, 425-438-6171

• Monday, Nov. 23 - Friday, Nov. 27 - We do not expect construction to affect traffic this week.

Last update:  7:06 a.m., 11/20
SR 99: Serene Plaza
Milepost 50.42
Mike R. Gallop , Development Services, 360-757-5967

• Monday, Nov. 23 - Friday, Nov. 27 - We do not expect construction to affect traffic this week.

SR 104

Last update: 7:08 a.m., 11/20
SR 104/ I-5: Central King to South Snohomish Bridges #7591
Mileposts 154.42 to 183.90
Amir Ahmadi , Project Engineer, 425-225-8700
Crews will retrofit 19 bridges on or near I-5 from central King County to South Snohomish County . Six of these bridges are in Tukwila, and 13 are located in Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood. These retrofits will bring all 19 bridges up to current seismic standards.

• Monday, Nov. 23 - Friday, Nov. 27 - We do not expect construction to affect traffic on SR 104 this week.

SR 204

Last update:  9:10 a.m., 11/13
SR 204 - 91st Avenue NE (City of Lake Stevens)
Mike R. Gallop , Development Services, 360-757-5967
The city of Lake Stevens is making several roadway improvements for the new Walgreen's Drug Store located at the intersection of SR 204 and 91st Avenue in Lake Stevens.

• Monday, Nov. 23 - Friday, Nov. 27 - We do not expect construction to affect traffic this week.

SR 524

Last update: 7:07 a.m., 11/20
SR 524: Caspers, Ninth Avenue and Puget Drive Walkway - City of Edmonds
Milepost: 0.41 to 0.51
Jaime Hawkins, City of Edmonds, 425-771-0200
This project, on SR 524 in Edmonds, is part of an effort to construct curbs, gutters, sidewalks and two mid-block pedestrian crossings as part of the city's Caspers, Ninth Avenue and Puget Drive Walkway Project.

• Monday, Nov. 23 - Friday, Nov. 27 - We do not expect construction to affect traffic this week.

Last Update: 7:07 a.m., 11/20
SR 525: Beverly Park Road Intersection - Snohomish County Public Works Department
Milepost: 3.65
Mike R. Gallop , Development Services, 360-757-5967

Snohomish County Public Works will place a new traffic signal pole and open a new left turn lane from Beverly Park Drive to southbound SR 525.

• Monday, Nov. 23 - Friday, Nov. 27 - We do not expect construction to affect traffic this week.
  

SR 531

Last update: 8:57 a.m., 11/19
SR 531 / I-5: Interchange Improvement Project #7631   
Mileposts 6 to 6.4 
Amir Ahmadi , Project Engineer, 425-225-8700
Crews will improve access to and from Interstate 5 at State Route 531 (172nd Street NE) by building a new two-lane loop ramp, adding turn lanes and widening existing ramps at the interchange of I-5 and SR 531.

• Monday, November 23 - the morning of Wednesday, November 25 - Crews will close the right lane in both directions of SR 531 at the I-5 interchange from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for construction.
  
• Check here for closures on I-5 associated with this project.

SR 532 

Last update:  10:30 a.m., 11/19
SR 532: Corridor Improvements  #7627
Milepost: 0 to 9.8
Robyn Boyd , Project Engineer, 425-225-8754
WSDOT will address a variety of safety and congestion issues by building a wider bridge to replace the General Mark Clark Bridge, adding turn lanes at numerous intersections and installing a truck climbing lane at three select locations.    

• Thursday, November 19 - the morning of Saturday, November 21 - Crews will alternate on SR 532 between 12th Avenue NW and 28th Avenue NW for striping. Thursday night's work will be from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. and Friday night's work will be from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. Please watch for crews working near the road and expect minor delays. This work is weather dependent.
• Friday, November 20 - Crews will alternate traffic on SR 532 on the Mark Clark Bridge from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. for construction. Please watch for crews working near the road and minor delays.
• Friday, November 20 - Crews will alternate traffic on SR 532 near 64th Avenue NW from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. to install lighting. Please watch for crews working near the road and expect minor delays.
• Monday, November 23 - the morning of Wednesday, November 25 - Crews will alternate traffic on SR 532 between Hanstad Road and Smith Road from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. nightly for striping. This work is weather dependent. Please watch for crews working near the road.
• Monday, November 23 - the morning of Wednesday, November 25 - Crews will alternate traffic on SR 532 on the Mark Clark Bridge from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.  for construction. Please watch for crews working near the road and expect minor delays.
• Monday, November 23 - the morning of Wednesday, November 25 - Crews will alternate traffic on SR 532 near 64th Avenue NW from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. to install lighting. Please watch for crews working near the road and expect minor delays.
  

Special Events

Saturday, November 21

• So You Think You Can Dance Tour 2009 comes to Comcast Arena. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.

• ZZ Top Concert at Comcast Arena. Show begins at 8 p.m.

• Silvertips vs. Spokane Chiefs game at Comcast Arena. Game begins at 7:05 p.m.

 Thursday, November 27

• Everett Silvertips vs. Regina Pats game at Comcast Arena. Game begins at 7:35 p.m.