Overview
A new bridge at the I-5 interchange with 172nd St. NE improves safety and traffic flow.
The Smokey Point Bridge is located near the City of Arlington in Snohomish County. A two-lane bridge over I-5 was replaced with a six-lane bridge. A bike lane and pedestrian walkway on SR 531 improves safety. We will begin work on the next phase of improvements at this interchange in 2009.
 | Improves Safety
More lanes, a wider bridge, improved lighting and signals, and traffic curb will improve safety by reducing congestion and controlling left turns. A bike lane and walkway on SR 531 improves safety for bicyclists and pedestrians.
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 | Relieves Congestion
The wider bridge and new turn lanes are reducing congestion.
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Partnerships & Cooperation
The Tulalip Tribe was one of WSDOT's funding partners in this project. The Tulalip, Stillaguamish, Samish, and Kikiallus Tribes were consulted in November 2002 regarding this project, and a Cultural Resource Survey was prepared. In March 2003, that survey was distributed to these Tribes with a request to review and comment on its contents. After 30 days, the survey was forwarded to the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) who concurred with WSDOT's findings and recommendations--that no tribal resources would be affected by the project--in late April 2003.
Funding
This project is funded through the following fund sources:
- Existing Funds - $4,200,000
- Other Agency Funds - $4,948,000
Washington State Transportation Improvement Board ($3.7 million), City of Arlington ($1.2 million), Developer Fees ($48,000)
- Total Funding Available From All Sources - $9,148,000
Contact Us
WSDOT Construction Engineer Amir Ahmadi
(Interim Project)
9029 El Capitan Way
Everett, WA 98208-3637
Phone: (425) 225-8725
E-mail: Ahmadi@wsdot.wa.gov
or
Public Information Officer Travis Phelps
15700 Dayton Avenue North
PO Box 330310, MS: 103
Seattle, WA 98133
Phone: (206) 440-4470
E-mail: PhelpsT@wsdot.wa.gov
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