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Project Facts

• widens SR 522 to four lanes between Paradise Lake Rd. and Snohomish River.
• builds detention ponds to store and filter highway runoff to improve area water quality
• the project design is nearly complete

We will widen State Route 522 to four lanes north of Woodinville and make safety and environmental improvements between Paradise Lake Road in Maltby and the Snohomish River.

Why is WSDOT widening SR 522?
We will widen SR 522 between Paradise Lake Road in Maltby and the Snohomish River to improve traffic flow and reduce commute times on this highly-congested roadway.

The End Result
We will double the number of lanes on SR 522 from a two-lane highway to a four-lane, divided highway.  The wider, separated highway will provide congestion relief as well as reduce collisions that occur along this segment.

Project Benefits

• Safety. Widening the highway to increase traffic flow and decrease congestion will help reduce the potential for rear-end collisions during stop and go conditions. This makes the roadway safer for drivers.
• Congestion relief. Doubling the capacity of this stretch of SR 522 will increase the flow and will cut down on drive times and driver frustration.
• Environment. Building detention ponds near the highway will improve water quality. The ponds hold and filter dirty highway storm water runoff before it is released into the area waterways, benefiting salmon and other wildlife.

What is the project timeline?
This project is not currently funded. If funding becomes available, construction could start as early as 2008 and be complete by late 2010 or early 2011.

Public Involvement
Your thoughts and opinions are important to us. For more information, please contact Design Engineer Dave Edwards.

Environmental Protection
We are committed to widening SR 522 in an efficient, safe and environmentally responsible way. The project is being designed to meet state Department of Ecology and state Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations to protect water quality and prevent erosion. We will replace culverts for better fish passage, create new wetlands for those impacted by the project and build retaining walls to preserve existing vegetation and stabilize hill slopes. Better air quality will be achieved as a result of the increase in average travel speeds and reduced delays on the newly-widened roadway.
Please visit the WSDOT Environmental Services Web site for more information.

Increasing safety is one of our priorities
Doubling the capacity, widening shoulders and making other safety improvements will provide drivers with a safer place to travel, decreasing rear-end collisions and sideswipes. Creating a four-lane divided highway will reduce the possibility of head-on collisions. Installing detention ponds and better drainage facilities reduces the potential for flooding on the roadway during storms.

Will this project impact tribal resources?
At WSDOT we seek to address the concerns of the tribal nations using the process outlined in Section 106 of The National Historic Preservation Act and the WSDOT Tribal Consultation Policy adopted in 2003 by the Transportation Commission as part of the WSDOT Centennial Accord Plan. WSDOT consulted with tribes with an interest in or land near this project during the environmental assessment phase. For more information visit our WSDOT Tribal Liaison website.

Financial Information
We have nearly finished designing this project, but need additional funding for construction.  

• Existing Funds - $2,801,381
• Other Agency Funds - $152,828
  These funds are provided by developer mitigation.
• Total Funding Available from all Sources - $2,954,209
• Unfunded Amount Remaining - $37,098,314

How can I get more information?
Contact:

Design Project Engineer David Edwards
9025 El Capitan Way
Everett, WA 98208-3637
Phone: (425) 225-8744
E-mail: edwardd@wsdot.wa.gov

or

Communications Patty Michaud
9025 El Capitan Way
Everett, WA 98208
Phone: (425) 225-8760
E-mail: mailto:Michaup@wsdot.wa.gov

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