As we build and repair highways in Snohomish County, we e-mail updates to drivers and interested neighbors about upcoming construction activities, closures and projects.
Past e-mail updates 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 74, December 20, 2007 (pdf 44 kb)
In this issue:
- Major milestone this Friday: Crews set final girder for the I-5 Everett HOV project
- Crews install new culvert at SR 96 (Seattle Hill Road)
- Ice and snow, take it slow – or just don’t go
- 5-1-1 travel information line fields more than half a million calls in winter
- Would you be willing to talk to us about a project if you could do it from home?
- Text messaging while driving becomes illegal Jan. 1
Edition 73, December 5, 2007 (pdf 38 kb)
In this issue:
- SR 96 (Seattle Hill Road) remains closed while crews plan repairs
- Floodwaters receding, crews cleaning up and reopening roads
Edition 72, November 20, 2007 (pdf 45 kb)
In this issue:
- WSDOT releases final US 2 route development plan
- Expect noise and nighttime closures on SR 527 in Mill Creek
- Know before you go this Thanksgiving weekend
- Nasty weather – help decide how you’re alerted about weather conditions
- Lanes opening at border truck crossing in Blaine
Edition 71, November 7, 2007 (pdf 48 kb)
In this issue:
- Drivers enjoying four lanes on SR 9 from Woodinville to Maltby
- Crews begin trail work on 124th Street pedestrian overpass in Everett
- U.S. Forest Service reopens Mountain Loop Scenic Highway
- Taking winter by storm – be prepared
- How are we doing at clearing traffic incidents?
Edition 70, October 30, 2007 (pdf 48 kb)
In this issue:
- Bright stripes, smooth surface on SR 532 near Stanwood
- WSDOT honored by Everett Area Chamber of Commerce
- How are we doing on delivering 2003 and 2005 gas tax projects?
- End of daylight savings time means time for extra caution on the roads
- Ride in style again with return of Amtrak Cascades railcars
Edition 69, October 19, 2007 (pdf 49 kb)
In this issue:
- Expect overnight closures of northbound I-5 in Everett this weekend
- Sunshine helps crews finish weekend work early on SR 9 near Arlington
- Trail work at 124th St pedestrian bridge begins in November
- WSDOT invites contractors to learn about upcoming construction projects
- Vote on your favorite display for "the best time to travel during the holidays"
Edition 68, October 9, 2007 (pdf 37 kb)
In this issue:
- Governor Gregoire announces additional safety improvements coming to US 2
- Paving progresses on I-5 in Everett but crews still need three more dry nights
- Public transportation most effective way to help save the environment
Edition 67, October 5, 2007 (pdf 47 kb)
In this issue:
- SR 9 closure near Arlington postponed this weekend
- Southbound I-5 paving in Everett slowed by heavy rain
- Work under way on new SR 527 signal in Mill Creek
- Crews wrap up US 2 trestle repairs early
- Washington continues to top the nation in seat belt use
Edition 66, September 26, 2007 (pdf 48 kb)
In this issue:
- Heads up: Weekend closure on SR 9 between 252nd and 268th Streets NE
- Changes on SR 9 near Woodinville: Expect new lanes in November
- Please join Governor Chris Gregoire for a Town Hall Meeting
- Centerline rumble strips increase highway safety
- What are we doing to reduce highway traffic noise?
Edition 65, September 19, 2007 (pdf 39 kb)
In this issue:
- Bridge demolition marks milestone on I-5 in Everett
- An ounce of prevention saves a pound in future construction costs
- Back to school: please drive safely
- September transit service changes
- Upgrading and replacing culverts helps keep fish moving
Edition 64, August 30, 2007 (pdf 49 kb)
In this issue:
- Crews working the night shift on SR 9 near Schloman Road
- WSDOT revamps the SR 9 and Lauck Road intersection in just 10 weeks
- Drivers on South Everett's 112th Street bridge see a lot of changes in just one month
- Drivers shift to new pavement on SR 9 near Maltby
- Please plan, check, prepare, and repeat for Labor Day weekend travel
Edition 63, August 6, 2007 (pdf 43 kb)
In this issue:
- I-5 – Everett HOV crews begin repaving three miles of freeway
- Crews wrap up temporary repairs on US 2 east of Index
- Crews begin work on 88th Street improvements in Marysville
- Ecology Youth Corps help clean local highways
- Final countdown: Major I-5 Seattle closures start Friday
Edition 62, July 31, 2007 (pdf 46 kb)
In this issue:
- South Everett bridge work requires freeway and bridge lane closures
- Crews begin surveying I-5 median in Marysville
- Maintenance crews work through the night to repair failing SR 529 culvert
- Summer snowplowing for WSDOT crews
Edition 61, July 23, 2007 (pdf 41 kb)
In this issue:
- New northbound I-5 lane about to open in Everett
- Crews close 112th Street, southbound I-5 in south Everett this week
- Major construction coming to northbound I-5 in Seattle this August
Edition 60, July 16, 2007 (pdf 40 kb)
In this issue:
- Work begins on US 2 safety project near Gold Bar
- Crews still plugging away on SR 9 widening project near Maltby
- Crews quickly wrap up noisy paving work on SR 104 and SR 99
- Help us fight graffiti on highways and freeways
Edition 59, July 2, 2007 (pdf 34 kb)
In this issue:
- WSDOT and WSP release report on effectiveness of cable median barrier in Washington State
Edition 58, June 28, 2007 (pdf 33 kb)
In this issue:
- Know before you go: traffic backups expected on both ends of July 4 holiday
- Heads up: Lauck Road closed for four weeks in July
- Stay safe in work zones
Edition 57, June 22, 2007 (pdf 46 kb)
In this issue:
- Maintenance crews repair small sinkhole on US 2 east of Index
- Know before you go: New cameras provide look at Snohomish County traffic
- WSDOT hosts public meetings for bicyclists and pedestrians
- I-5 Everett HOV Freeway Expansion team tackles mosquitoes and a busy summer
- House on blocks distracts I-5 drivers near Everett
Edition 56, June 14, 2007 (pdf 39 kb)
In this issue:
- All lanes of northbound I-5 in Everett closing for bridge work
- US 2 trestle closures start Monday
- Less waiting, more driving: Stanwood and Camano Island commuters enjoy newly coordinated signals
- Learn more about what’s in store for SR 9
- New I-405 freeway station open in Bothell
Edition 55, June 1, 2007 (pdf 44 kb)
In this issue:
- Crews start work on SR 9 in Arlington and Marysville
- Tell us what you think about SR 9: WSDOT kicks off study
- Wise drivers planned ahead for Memorial Day weekend travel
- Bus service changes this weekend
Edition 54, May 29, 2007 (pdf 37 kb)
In this issue:
- Crews wrap up work on improved SR 532/I-5 interchange in Stanwood
- I-5 Everett HOV Freeway Expansion team has the answers
- Last year’s SR 527 improvements already paying off for drivers
- Frequent I-90 driver? Check out our new e-mail update
Edition 53, May 21, 2007 (pdf 38 kb)
In this issue:
- Plan ahead for ramp and bike path closures as work begins on US 2 trestle
- Get ready for noisy work on SR 104 in Lake Forest Park
- Delay for new lane and signal at the I-5 off-ramp to SR 532
- Get updates on new and continuing construction on SR 9
Edition 52, May 9, 2007 (pdf 37 kb)
In this issue:
- Expect delays on southbound I-5 in Everett Wednesday and Thursday nights
- New stripes and signals to help reduce congestion in Marysville
- Smoother roads coming soon to south Snohomish County
- Look for an improved interchange on SR 532 near I-5
Edition 51, May 2, 2007 (pdf 35 kb)
In this issue:
- Sinkhole furthers complicates US 2 slide repair
- Plan ahead for US 2 trestle closures
- Crews finish replacing vault hatches on SR 525
- New exit ramp opens in Everett
- WSDOT asks for more time to finish cable median barrier report
Edition 50, April 16, 2007 (pdf 33 kb)
In this issue:
- Southbound I-5 closed Saturday night in south Everett as crews set bridge girders
- More winter repairs bring week-long US 2 closure west of Leavenworth
- Reminder about posting campaign signs
Edition 49, March 27, 2007 (pdf 45 kb)
In this issue:
- WSDOT launches biggest construction season ever
- Weekend closure of SR 524 moves to March 30
- Southbound I-5 exit to Everett's 41st Street to close this Friday
- The dangers of highway litter
Edition 48, March 16, 2007 (pdf 41 kb)
In this issue:
- Nightly I-5 closures next week in Everett
- Plan ahead for upcoming weekend closure of SR 524
- Crews begin work to replace vault hatches on SR 525 in Mukilteo
- Work continues on US 2 through Snohomish County
Edition 47, March 9, 2007 (pdf 30 kb)
In this issue:
- Plan ahead for total closure of northbound I-5 through Everett Saturday night
- Get paid for your ideas to reduce drive-alone commuting
Edition 46, February 21, 2007 (pdf 37 kb)
In this issue:
- Look forward to improved 41st Street access from northbound I-5 in Everett
- WSDOT and WSP investigate collision in Marysville
- Noise and acoustic experts use specialized car to test quieter pavement
- We need your help to stop metal theft
- Roboflagger takes a stand for safety in Monroe
Edition 45, February 12, 2007 (pdf 33 kb)
In this issue:
- Everett’s new 41st Street SE bridge over I-5 opens February 19
- Crews finish installing a second run of cable median barrier in Marysville
- Emergency slide repairs continue on US 2 east of Index
- WSDOT hosts open house for contractors interested in upcoming construction projects
Edition 44, January 12, 2007 (pdf 26 kb)
In this issue:
- Too cold for I-5 ramp work in Everett this weekend
Edition 43, January 9, 2007 (pdf 36 kb)
In this issue:
- Crews begin emergency slide repairs on US 2 east of Index
- Weather postpones tonight’s total closure of I-405 in Bothell
- More winter weather on the way – are you ready?
- Plan ahead for I-5 ramp closures in Everett
- Sammamish man wins Doug MacDonald Challenge with rice and funnels