Overview
We constructed an additional lane in each direction from 132nd SE to 112th SE with a two-way left-turn lane between Mill Creek and Everett. We widened the roadway to increase safety and improve traffic flow on this heavily traveled route. This was a partnership project with the City of Everett.
 | Improves Safety
The extra lane cuts down on congestion and reduces the likelihood of rear-end collisions, making the roadway safer for drivers.
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 | Relieves Congestion
Widening SR 527 from Mill Creek to 112th SE doubled the roadway capacity and increased traffic flow. This means shorter drive times for motorists and less frustration sitting in traffic.
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 | Protects Environment
We installed new culverts, detention ponds and other environmental improvements. The improvements will cut down on flooding and erosion, helping keep the roadway clear of water during storms and improving water quality for fish in nearby creeks and Silver Lake.
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Partnerships & Cooperation
In February 2004 we awarded the construction contract to the most competitive bidder, KLB Construction of Mukilteo, and began construction in May 2004. In spring 2005, crews finished improvements on the 132nd Street intersection. We opened the southern portion of the project, 122nd Street SE to 132nd Street SE, to traffic in September 2005. We opened portions of the northern half, 122nd Street SE to 112th Street SE in early 2006. In May, all five lanes were opened to traffic.
We consulted the Tulalip, Yakama and Snohomish tribes during the environmental assessment phase of this project. 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 links to WSDOT Centennial Accord Plan and WSDOT's Tribal Consultation Policy (adopted by the Transportation Commission on February 19, 2003).
Funding
This project was funded through the following fund sources:
- 2003 Gas Tax (Nickel Funding) - $19,170,000
- Existing Funds - $130,000
- Other Agency Funds - $9,600,000
| Boeing, developer fees, Transportation Improvement Board, City of Everett, utilities |
- Total Funding Available From All Sources - $28,900,000
Contact Us
Project Engineer Marlin Lenssen
9021 El Capitan Way, Suite A2
Everett, WA 98208-3637
Phone: (425) 225-8796
e-mail: Lenssmj@wsdot.wa.gov
or
Communications Travis Phelps
15700 Dayton Avenue North
PO Box 330310 MS: 103
Seattle, WA 98133-9710
Phone: (206) 440-4470
E-mail: PhelpsT@wsdot.wa.gov
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