In 2006, we kept you informed about WSDOT's ongoing efforts to improve and maintain highways and bridges in Snohomish County.
Past e-mail updates from the year are posted here in Adobe Acrobat portable document format (.pdf) and are less than 50 kb in size each. You will need Adobe Reader to read these documents
Edition 42, December 22, 2006 (pdf 39 kb)
In this issue:
- WSDOT teams up to eliminate weekend lane closure on north I-5 in Everett
- Expected heavy snowfall on the pass this weekend could make holiday travel difficult
- Replacing lights to reduce pollution? WSDOT receives grant to help improve air quality
Edition 41, December 15, 2006 (pdf 32 kb)
In this issue:
- Governor Gregoire outlines a path forward to replace the 520 Bridge and Alaskan Way Viaduct
- Southbound I-405 closures in Bothell next week as crews set bridge girders
Edition 40, December 4, 2006 (pdf 37 kb)
In this issue:
- Track the results of quieter pavement on our Web site
- US 2 closed west of Leavenworth this week
- WSDOT hosts open houses to share and discuss identified improvements on US 2
- What's happening with the I-5 Everett freeway expansion project?
- I-5 commuters experience longest peak period congestion in Puget Sound region
Edition 39, November 16, 2006 (pdf 35 kb)
In this issue:
- Crews closely monitor highways after recent storms
- Thank you for your ideas; WSDOT issues a list of potential projects to improve US 2
- Watch for freeway back-ups on I-5 in Marysville and try alternate routes for holiday shopping trips
- WSDOT and City of Everett revise plan for opening new 41st St. Bridge
- Get ready for winter driving over mountain passes
Edition 38, October 20, 2006 (pdf 41 kb)
In this issue:
- Real-time info when you’re on the go
- Thank you for your patience! Crews finish paving southbound I-5 in south Snohomish County
- What are we planning for I-5 at Smokey Point?
- Watch for ramp changes on I-5 in Everett
- Crews get started on state’s first median park and ride
- New traffic lights on Fales/Echo Lake Road at SR 522; we need your feedback
Edition 37, September 15, 2006 (pdf 37kb)
In this issue:
- Weekend closures of SR 9 in Maltby postponed until Sept. 29
- Northbound State Route 529 closed at the Snohomish River Bridge for two weekends
- Everett crews thank drivers and continue nighttime I-5 lane and ramp closures
- Cable median barrier update
- Crews begin work on state's first median park-and-ride in south Everett
Edition 36, September 1, 2006 (pdf 37kb)
In this issue:
- Weekend closure of SR 9 south of Maltby Road Sept. 22-25
- Sound Transit and WSDOT partner to build freeway station in south Everett
- More total I-5 freeway closures in Everett to set 41st Street Bridge girders Stanwood park-and-ride lot weekend closures continue for construction
Edition 35, August 23, 2006 (pdf 26kb)
In this issue:
- Open house provides a glimpse of improvements coming to SR 9
Edition 34, August 21, 2006 (pdf 28kb)
In this issue:
- Don’t forget nighttime I-5 closures through Everett this week, Plan ahead to avoid delays
Edition 33, August 18, 2006 (pdf 28kb)
In this issue:
- New bridge over Fales/Echo Lake Road on SR 522 open to drivers
Edition 32, August 16, 2006 (pdf 37kb)
In this issue:
- Nighttime closures on I-5 through near Everett and Lynnwood
- Overnight closure of SR 524 east of SR 9 intersection near Maltby
- Join us on the new bridge over Fales/Echo Lake Road on SR 522 Tomorrow at 2 p.m.
Edition 31, August 4, 2006 (pdf 38kb)
In this issue:
- Busy construction week in Snohomish County, Know before you hit the highway
Edition 30, July 14, 2006 (pdf 37kb)
In this issue:
- Nighttime and early morning closures begin this weekend, Know before you hit the road
- We want to hear what you think about plans to improve SR 522; Join our open house July 25
Edition 29, July 10, 2006 (pdf 36kb)
In this issue:
- Nighttime construction closures on Snohomish County highways, Know before you hit the road
Edition 28, June 26, 2006 (pdf 30kb)
In this issue:
- SR 9 now open and Northbound I-405 reopened early; thank you for your help
Edition 27, June 19, 2006 (pdf 27 kb)
In This Issue:
- Total weekend closure of SR 9 north of Woodinville starting June 23
Edition 26, June 16, 2006 (pdf 27 kb)
In This Issue:
- Broadway left-hand exit closes; use new right-hand exit starting June 27
- Snoqualmie Pass – new design, new road, your opinion counts
Edition 25, June 9, 2006 (pdf 31 kb)
In This Issue:
- I-5 Broadway exit in Everett switches from left to right in late June; tell your friends to exit right
- WSDOT urges Stanwood Park and Ride commuters to leave early for their trips
Edition 24, June 7, 2006 (pdf 33 kb)
In This Issue:
- Local officials celebrate opening of new SR 527 lanes June 9
- WSDOT seeks input for future US 2 improvements; plans open houses June 13 and June 14
Edition 23, May 31, 2006 (pdf 27 kb)
In This Issue:
- Northbound I-405 closure in Kirkland postponed due to wet forecast: Heavy congestion no longer expected on I-5 and SR 202
Edition 22, May 26, 2006 (pdf 31 kb)
In This Issue:
- Heavy congestion expected due to northbound I-405 closure in Kirkland; I-5 travel slow as drivers take highway as alternate route
- Memorial Day weekend travel
Edition 21, May 15, 2006 (pdf 47 kb)
In This Issue:
- Crews finish paving SR 527 widening project, new lanes open to drivers
Edition 20, April 20, 2006 (pdf 53 kb)
In This Issue:
- Crews chip away at the 41st Street Bridge over I-5 in Everett
- SR 530 slide slowing down; crews make progress on rock wall
- Snohomish County construction news merged into one update
- Crews continue to push forward on SR 522 Fales/Echo Lake Road Project despite unavoidable delays caused by weather, environment
Edition 19, April 12, 2006 (pdf 58 kb)
In This Issue:
- Everett’s 41st Street Bridge comes down next week; bridge closed six months starting Saturday, I-5 closed five nights starting Monday
- Crews begin next phase of SR 530 slide repair April 17
- Detour off I-5 at Smokey Point interchange Monday and Tuesday nights; crews put finishing touch on new bridge
Edition 18, March 24, 2006 (pdf 28 kb)
In This Issue:
- A slew of highway closures around Puget Sound next week: If you’re traveling at night be prepared for delays
Edition 17, March 22, 2006 (pdf 33kb)
In This Issue:
- Crews begin building gigantic rock wall to stabilize SR 530 slide
WSDOT helps train tomorrow’s workforce
Edition 16, March 16, 2006 (pdf 28kb)
In This Issue:
- WSDOT crews work to stabilize the ground beneath highway SR 530 near Oso
Edition 15, March 3, 2006 (pdf 28kb)
In This Issue:
- WSDOT begins drilling work Monday on SR 530 Slide near Darrington
Edition 14, February 23, 2006 (pdf 28kb)
In This Issue:
- WSDOT to lower speed limit on SR 530 between Arlington and Darrington
Edition 13, February 13, 2006 (pdf 30 kb)
In This Issue:
- Hillside settling down; Crews continue to monitor SR 530
Edition 12, February 10, 2006 (pdf 28 kb)
In This Issue:
- Crews monitoring moving hillside on SR 530 near Darrington; Road may be close for safety
Edition 11, February 7, 2006 (pdf 37kb)
In This Issue:
- Wet weather woes create delays opening new lanes on SR 527
- Striping complete on US 2 project near Monroe
- More girders on I-5, plan for delays
- Steamboat Slough Bridge closures February 11th and 12th
Edition 10, January 20, 2006 (pdf 32kb)
In This Issue:
- Cable barrier update: WSDOT engineers solve mystery of cross median collisions on I-5 near Marysville
- I-5 Everett expansion project: new Broadway exit girders are up; delays and lane closures continue