Project Facts
- SR 526 was constructed in 1968, turning the old two-lane road into a major highway. Some sections of pavement are now 40 years old.
- We will repave nearly three miles of SR 526 near Mukilteo.
- An average of 65,000 vehicles travel this stretch of highway each day.
Overview
We will remove existing pavement and resurface nearly three miles of State Route 526 near Mukilteo. Crews will pave all lanes in each direction of SR 526 from 40th Avenue West to 5th Avenue West, and will pave eastbound lanes from 5th Avenue West to Casino Road.
Why is WSDOT
paving and completing safety improvements along SR 526?
This section of highway is nearly forty years old, and the pavement is rutted and cracking due to age and high traffic volumes. Repaving will end costly temporary repairs, provide drivers with a smooth and safe ride, and ensure that the roadway will last well into the future. Additional improvements will keep drivers safe and bring this highway up to current safety standards.
The End Result
We will pave approximately three miles of SR 526 including the ramps at Airport Road, Seaway Boulevard, and Boeing Access roads. We will also complete many safety improvements including replacing aging median guardrail with concrete barrier, improving signing and pavement markings, replacing traffic signals, and installing a new illumination system.
Project Benefits
- Safety - This project will bring this stretch of highway up to the most current safety standards.
- Economic incentive - Repaving the highway will extend the lifespan of the pavement and reduce costly and inconvenient repairs.
What is the project timeline?
November 2006 - We began designing this project
May 2008 - We awarded the contract for this project to Granite Northwest, Inc.
June 2008 - We will begin construction
June 2009 - We expect to complete this project
Public Involvement
Your thoughts and opinions are important to us. Please contact Gary L. Mc Kee if you have questions or concerns.
Environmental Protection
This project is not expected to impact or improve any environmental issues.
Please visit the WSDOT Environmental
Services Web site for more information.
Increasing safety is one of our priorities
Important safety upgrades including new pavement and concrete barrier, improved signing, drainage, and illumination will improve driver safety and decrease the potential for collisions.
Our crews will follow the most current guidelines for traffic control to maximize safety for the motoring public and construction workers.
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.
To learn more about Section 106 Tribal Consultation (also called government-to-government tribal consultation process) please visit WSDOT's Tribal Liaison page, where you'll find the WSDOT Centennial Accord Plan and WSDOT's Tribal Consultation Policy (Adopted by the Transportation Commission on February 19, 2003).
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following sources:
- Pre-existing funds - $10 million
- Total Funding - $10 million
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Project Engineer Amir Ahmadi
9029 El Capitan Way
Everett, WA 98208
Phone: 425-225-8700
E-mail: ahmadi@wsdot.wa.gov
or
WSDOT Communications Aurora Jones
15700 Dayton Ave. N
Seattle, WA 98133
Phone: 206-440-4697
E-mail: jonesa@wsdot.wa.gov
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