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Construction schedules and activities are subject to weather conditions. Please review the construction updates on this page for the most current information on construction projects. Travelers can also call 511 for real-time traffic and weather updates.

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Last updated: May 12, 2008 7:57 a.m.

Highlights for May 12- May 16 2008 

Roadwork


11:49 a.m., 5/8
Striping season crew locations this week
Steve Wehmeyer, Maintenance Supervisor, 206.768.5882
Striping season lasts from April 16 until October 31. Crews will re-stripe more than 4,500 miles on dozens of highways around the Puget Sound area between the King/Pierce county line and the U.S./Canadian border. View the monthly striping schedule.

7:35 a.m. 5/9
US 2: North Kelsey Street Intersection - City of Monroe Mileposts: 4.35 - 14.70
Maggie Brown, Project Engineer, 360.863.4542
Improvements being made by the city of Monroe include construction of a storm drain system, traffic signal modification, improved turn lanes, paving, re-striping, street lights, and improved signage.

  • Monday May 12 - Thursday, May 15 - Crews will alternately close the eastbound and westbound lanes of US-2 at the north Kelsey Intersection from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., each day for striping.

6:12 a.m.  5/8     
US 2: Pickle Farm/Gunn Road, #7354
Mileposts: 29.22 - 29.72
Dave Lindberg, Project Engineer, 425.814.7104
Crews will add left-turn lanes, reconstruct the existing right turn lane, install new signs and upgrade sight distance and side slopes.

  • We do not expect construction work to affect traffic this week.

11:46 a.m., 5/8
US 2: US 2/SR 92 Roadside Safety Improvement, # 7404
Mileposts: 32.51 - 53.72
Marlin Lenssen, Project Engineer, 425.225.8796
Crews will install over a mile of guardrail and remove potentially dangerous objects, such as tree stumps or boulders, from the side of the road from Gold Bar to Skykomish and SR 92 near Granite Falls.

  • Monday, May 12 - Thursday,  May 15- Crews will alternately close one lane in each direction of US 2 from Money Creek to Skykomish,  from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., each day to install guardrail.
  • Monday, May 5 - Friday, May 9 - We do not expect construction work to affect traffic on SR 92 this week.

12:10 p.m. 5/8    
US 2: One mile east of Index Slide Repair
Milepost: 37
Dave Lindberg, Project Engineer, 425.814.7104
Crews have completed temporary repairs and stabilized the road after a landslide caused the eastbound lane to sink over seven feet. The road will not be returned to its original configuration until after a permanent fix is in place.

  • Until Further Notice - A slide has shifted lanes on US 2 near Index. Drivers should be aware that the speed limit has been reduced to 35 mph in the area and there are very narrow to no shoulders.

US 2: Construction Closures Related to I-5 Everett Freeway Expansion, #6991

12:36 p.m. 5/8                        
DRIVER ALERT: I-5: South Everett Freeway Station, #7163
Mileposts: 187.10 - 189.21
Amir Ahmadi, Project Engineer, 425.225.8700
WSDOT and Sound Transit will build a park-and-ride facility in the Interstate 5 median north of 112th Street SE. We will also build new HOV ramps and widen 112th Street SE. This will enhance safety and reduce slowdowns caused by weaving or merging traffic, resulting in shorter commute times for all drivers.

  • DRIVER ALERT  - Saturday, May 10 – Crews will close all lanes of southbound I-5 at SR 527 at 11:59 p.m. to install new sign bridges and remove work platforms from the bridge decks. Crews will reopen one lane at 7 a.m. on Sunday, May 11, with all lanes open by 10 a.m. Drivers will follow a signed detour using SR 527 and 128th St SE.

2:30 p.m. 5/9
I-5: Everett, SR 526 to US 2 HOV Lanes, #6991
Mileposts: 187.98 to 194.60
Mark Allison, Project Engineer, 425.405.1806
We will extend carpool lanes on Interstate 5 between SR 526 and US 2 in Everett. We will also rebuild the 41st Street interchange and improve 19 bridges. This project will help fix one of our state's most notorious bottlenecks.

Mainline I-5: Effective through May 2008

Lanes Closed North & Southbound every weeknight - Crews are continuing to close multiple lanes of I-5 throughout the project on Monday through Thursday nights and occasional Friday nights in both directions in various locations between SR 526 (Boeing Freeway) and Marine View Drive in Everett. A minimum of one lane northbound and one lane southbound will remain open at all times unless otherwise noted.

The first southbound lane can close as early as 7 p.m. with all lanes reopening by 4 a.m. The first northbound lane usually closes at 10 p.m. with all lanes reopening by 6 a.m. When lanes are closed Friday night they will usually reopen by 8 a.m. Saturday.

The WSP will conduct occasional rolling slow downs on an as-needed basis, closing the one open lane (either direction), usually between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. These slow downs may cause delays of up to 20 minutes.

The three right lanes and/or three left lanes of I-5 northbound may be closed for traffic shifts if it’s dry, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights, May 5 – May 8 between Lowell Bridge and Marine View Drive for traffic shifts and striping. Crews will flip closures from right to left lanes as needed. This night work will include ramp closures. Rain will postpone work to the next dry night.

Southbound three left lanes may be closed Friday, May 9 starting with two lanes at 8 p.m. and the third lane at 9 p.m. between Lowell Rd. and SR 529. Lanes reopen at 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning and again close Monday – Thursday, May 12 – May 16 between Marine View Drive and Lowell Bridge while crews pave, stripe, and remove signage.

Full Weekend Closures: Rain will delay this work to the next dry weekend.

Broadway flyover exit - will be closed Friday night through Sunday morning, May 16 -18 between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. for installation of traffic loops. 41st Street exit northbound should remain open.

Old Broadway northbound across the Cascade Bridge to Broadway Avenue – will be closed Friday night through Sunday morning, May 16 -18 between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. for installation of traffic loops. 41st Street exit northbound should remain open.

I-5 Southbound to Everett Avenue and to US 2 eastbound - will be closed Friday night through Sunday morning, May 16 -18 between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. for grinding and paving of ramps.

Marine View Drive on-ramp to I-5 southbound – will be closed Friday night through Sunday morning, May 16 -18 between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. for grinding and paving of ramps.

Ramp Closures: Weather permitting, all ramps within the Everett HOV Project are posted for night closure but may remain open pending weather and equipment availability.

Pacific Avenue on-ramp to southbound I-5 – will be closed Monday and Tuesday, May 12-13 between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. for paving and striping.

US 2 westbound to I-5 southbound and auxiliary lane – will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, May 12-13 between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. for paving and striping. California Avenue will remain open all week.

All northbound I-5 ramps from SR 526/527 – will be closed Saturday, May 17 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday morning.

SR 526 eastbound to northbound I-5 – will also be closed each weeknight night for the next three weeks. Work this week begins Monday, May 12 – Sunday, May 18 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Broadway Avenue to I-5 southbound – the ramp will be open during day-work Monday- Tuesday, May 12 - 13 but will be closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday – Wednesday nights, May 13-14.

Everett Street Closures: Effective until June 2008 - As crews continue working on the I-5 bridges between the Boeing Freeway (SR 526) and Marine View Drive in Everett, drivers may experience congestion during the day on the following city streets as flaggers reroute traffic:

• Lowell Road/52nd Street: will be under flagger control for the next three weeks. Drivers should watch for flagger direction.

• Pacific Avenue under I-5:  will have only two lanes open Friday, May 16 at 7:30 a.m. until Sunday, May 18 at 6 a.m.

12:10 p.m. 5/8
I-5: Marysville, 116th S. Widening Quil Ceda Blvd to I-5,
# T1-2006
The Tulalip Tribes are working to widen Quil Ceda Blvd to improve traffic flow and allow for future expansion of the 116th street intersection.

  • Monday, May 12 - Friday May 15 - Flaggers will restrict traffic to one lane each direction just west of the 116 street NE off and on ramps of I-5 from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., each day for site excavation.

11:50 a.m. 5/8    
I-5: 88th Street NE Interim Interchange Improvements, #JA6176
Mileposts: 200.78
Marlin Lenssen, Project Engineer, 425.225.8796
The Tulalip Tribes are working to widen the northbound I-5 off ramp and improve the traffic flow across the 88th Street bridge.

  • We do not expect construction work to affect traffic this week.

5:53 a.m. 5/8
SR 9: SR 522 to 212th Street SE - SR 524 - Stage 1B and 2 #6994
Mileposts: 0 - 2
John Chi, Project Engineer, 425.489.5400
We will widen and add lanes on State Route 9 between State Route 522 and Maltby Road near Woodinville. This will improve safety and traffic flow by doubling the capacity of the highway.

  • Monday, May 12- Crews will close one lane in both directions of SR 9 from 212th (Maltby Road) to 233rd Place from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., overnight to complete permanent striping. All work is weather dependent.
  • Tuesday, May 13 - Crews will close the off ramp from eastbound SR 522 and the outside lane on SR 522 at SR 9 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., overnight for permanent striping. All work is weather dependent.
  • Wednesday, May 14 - Thursday, May 15 - Crews will close the onramp from SR 9 to westbound SR 522 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. each night for permanent striping. All work is weather dependent.

11:46 a.m. 5/8     
SR 9 - Schloman Road to 268th Street NE, #7267
Mileposts: 30.08 - 33.0
Marlin Lenssen, Project Engineer, 425.225.8796
WSDOT will improve safety and reduce congestion on SR 9 between Schloman Road and 268th Street NE by adding turn lanes at the busiest intersections, straightening the curve in the road and filling in a dip.

  • Mondaiy, May 12- Friday, May 16 - Crews will alternately close the northbound and southbound lanes of SR 9 from 268th to Harvey Creek Road from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., each day to build retaining walls and improve drainage.

6:42 a.m. 5/13
SR 9 - 176th to Marsh Road # 7479
mileposts: 6.97 - 8.42
John Chi, projecet 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.

  •  Thursday, May 15 - Flaggers will alternate the northbound and southbound lanes of SR 9 at the intersection of SR96 and Marsh Road between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., overnight for roadwork.

11:44 a.m. 5/8
SR 92: US 2/SR 92 - Roadside Safety Improvement, #7404
milepost 6.40 to milepost 7.13
Marlin Lenssen, Project Engineer, 425.225.8796
Crews will install over a mile of guardrail and remove potentially dangerous objects, such as tree stumps or boulders, from the side of the road from Gold Bar to Skykomish and SR 92 near Granite Falls.

  • We do not expect construction work to affect traffic this week.
  • Monday, May 12 - Friday, May 16 - Crews will alternately close one lane of eastbound and westbound US 2 from Money Creek to Skykomish, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily to install guardrail.

7:36 a.m. 5/8
SR-92: Granite Falls Rite-Aid Drug Store
Intersection of SR-92 and Jordan Road
milepost 7.87
Mike R. Gallop, Development Services, 360.757.5967

  • We do not expect construction work to affect traffic this week.

7:37 a.m. 5/8
SR 96: The Crossing at North Creek  
Milepost: 0.30
Mike R. Gallop, Development Services, 360.757.5967

  • We do not expect construction work to affect traffic this week.

7:37 a.m. 5/8
SR 96: Seattle Hill Crossing
Milepost: 3.37
Mike R. Gallop, Development Services, 360.757.5967
The Silver Lake Water and Sewer District will install water lines to provide service to the future Seattle Hill Crossing Project.

  • We do not expect construction work to affect traffic this week.

7:38 a.m.. 5/8  
SR 96: Pacific Rim Investment, Outlook Point
Mileposts: 4.16 vicinity
Mike R. Gallop, Development Services, 360.757.5967
This project, on Seattle Hill Road, is associated with a new housing development and the ultimate construction of 59th Avenue SE (a future Snohomish County Road).

  • We do not expect construction work to affect traffic this week.

7:38 a.m. 5/8   
SR 96: Larimer Crossing, Pacific Ridge Homes
Mileposts: 4.37 vicinity
Mike R. Gallop, Development Services, 360.757.5967
This project will construct channelization, illumination, and roadway improvements in association with housing developments on Seattle Hill Road.

  • We do not expect construction work to affect traffic this week. This project has been suspended until June 1, 2008.

6:11 a.m. 5/8   
SR 99: Evergreen Way to I-5 Vicinity - Paving, #7265
Mileposts: 53.49 - 55.37
Dave Lindberg, Project Engineer, 425.814.7104
Crews will resurface 2.3 miles of SR 99 from 112th Street SW to I-5 in Everett. They will also improve guardrails, sidewalks, and wheelchair ramps. This will increase safety on the road and extend the freeway's lifespan.

  • We do not expect construction work to affect traffic this week.

11:52 a.m. 5/8
R 104: 244th St. SW to NE 190th St. Paving, #7216
Mileposts: 28.5 - 31
Amir Ahmadi, Project Engineer, 425.225.8700
Crews will resurface 1.73 miles of SR 104 between 244th Street SW and 22nd Avenue. They will also upgrade and replace guardrail and install new light poles.

  • Wednesday, May 14 - Crews will alternately close the center turn lane from 15th Avenue NE to SR 104 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., overnight for striping. All work is weather dependent.   

11:47 a.m. 5/8
SR 522: Bothell/UW entrance widening project, #7431
Mileposts: 10.19 to I 405 MP 24.09
Marlin Lenssen, Project Engineer, 425.225.8796
Crews will build a new entrance to the south side of the University of Washington Bothell campus. Our plans also include improvements to State Route 522 (Bothell Way NE) from the I-405 interchange to SR 527.

  • Monday, May 12 - Thursday, May 16 - Crews will close one lane in each direction of SR 522 near Kaysner Way from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., each night for roadway excavation.

8:39 a.m. 5/9
SR 524: Roadway Widening - City of Bothell
Mileposts: 8.75 - 9.50
Ronnie Bennett, City of Bothell, 425.486.2768
The city of Bothell is widening SR 524 from the West City Limits of Bothell to the SR 524/SR 527 intersection.

  • Monday, May 12 - Thursday, May 15 - Flaggers will alternately close the eastbound and westbound lanes of SR 524 near the Bothell city limit to Maltby Rd. from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., each day for paving. All work is weather dependent.  

SR 524: Closures Related to SR 9: SR 522 to 212th Street SE - SR 524 - Stage 1B and 2 #6994

SR 526 & SR 527 Ramp Closures Related to I-5: Everett Freeway Expansion, #6991


5:57 a.m., 5/8 
SR 527: 186th Place SE Signal and Channelization, #7339
Mileposts: 5.04 - 5.09
John Chi, Project Engineer, 425.489.5400
Crews will build a new signal at the intersection of 186th Place SE and SR 527 in Mill Creek. They will also be relocating business access across from 186th Place SE, converting two-way left-turn lanes into left turn only lanes and making other safety upgrades.

  • Monday, May 12 - Thursday, May 15 - Crews will close one lane in each direction of SR 527 near 186th Place SE from 8 p.m. to 2 p.m., each night for permanent striping. This work is weather dependent.

7:56 p.m., 5/9
SR 529: Ebey Slough Bridge Replacement
Sharif Shaklawun, Design Engineer, 206.440.4272
Crews will replace the existing two-lane bridge with a wider, four-lane bridge , sidewalks and a bike lane. We will also build an enclosed storm sewer system for roadway runoff, retaining walls, and wetland protection and restoration features.

  • We do not expect construction work to affect traffic at this time.

7:54 a.m. 5/9   
SR 530: Lake Cavanaugh Road to Montague Creek Paving, #7317
Mileposts: 32.57 - 35.40
Marlin Lenssen, Project Engineer, 425.225.8796
Crews will repave nearly three miles of SR 530 between Arlington and Darrington. When this project is complete drivers will have a smoother and safer driving surface that is free of ruts and bumps.

  • We do not expect construction work to affect traffic this week.

7:52 a.m. 5/9
SR 531: Whidbey Island Bank
Mileposts: 7.12
Mike R. Gallop, Development Services, 360.757.5967
Crews will perform sewer line connection and highway improvements on SR 531 at 43rd Street.

  • We do not expect construction work to affect traffic this week. This project has been suspended indefinitely.

7:52 a.m. 5/9  
SR 531: Eagle Heights - City of Arlington
Milepost: 9.70 vicinity
Mike R. Gallop, Development Services, 360.757.5967
This project is located on SR 531 near SR 9. Improvements being made by the city of Arlington include construction of curb, gutter, and sidewalk, storm drain system, paving, re-striping, street lights, and roadway widening.

  • We do not expect construction work to affect traffic this week. This project has been suspended.

12:10 p.m., 5/8
SR 532: Additional Paving near Stanwood, # 7315
Mileposts: 5.9 – 10.3
Amir Ahmadi, Project Engineer, 425.225.8700
We will repave just under a half mile of SR 532 from just west of Old Highway 99 to just east of the I-5 overpass to extend the paving project we completed last fall. Crews will repair cracks and grind down the old surface before placing a new overlay of pavement. This smoother surface will improve safety and extend the life of the road.

  • We don not expect construction work to affect traffic this week.

Special Events    

  • Sunday, May 11- DeCarla's Beauty Supply present's Mother's Day Bash at the Everett Center. The bash is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

 

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