Project Facts
- This project is funded by the 2003 and 2005 Gas Tax along with existing state and Snohomish County funds for a total budget of $47,019,090.
- We will make minor safety improvements between 176th and SR 96.
- We expect work to be completed during the 2008 construction season.
Overview
We plan a variety of safety and congestion improvements along State Route 9 from 176th Street SE to SR 96 (E Lowell Larimer Rd.) south of Snohomish.
Why is WSDOT
making safety improvements to State Route 9?
State Route 9 is the only major north-south roadway on the east side of Snohomish County and the only major alternative to Interstate 5. Over the past 15 years the population of Snohomish County has increased by 37 percent, and traffic volumes in this area increased almost 50 percent. This section of SR 9 currently carries an average of 20,000 vehicles each day. The growing traffic volumes in the area brought the need for safety enhancements on State Route 9 due to the associated increase in traffic collisions. This project will improve the safety of this section of SR 9 and make other operational improvements to keep the busy road in working condition.
The End Result
Drivers will find the road and intersections safer, easier and quicker to travel through because of the following improvements:
- The intersection of SR 9 and 164th St. SE will get a makeover when we install a new traffic signal and street lights and extend the existing right-turn pockets to fit more cars.
- We will create left and right turn lanes at the intersection of SR 9 and 152nd St. SE.
- We will install new traffic signals between 176th St. SE and SR 96 that will communicate with each other to better keep vehicles moving instead of waiting at lights.
- We also will make small safety improvements including installing new guardrail and removing potentially dangerous boulders on the side of the road.
Project Benefits
• Safety. New traffic signals, turn lanes and street lights will decrease the number of turning accidents along this stretch of road.
• Congestion relief. The new signals, and right turn pockets will allow more cars to get through the improved intersections during green lights. That will prevent long lines of cars from stacking up at intersections. The new southbound lane north of SR 96 will allow trucks to stay in one right lane while general traffic is able to get through the intersection more quickly.
• Environment. Drainage features in this project such as culverts and ditches will be upgraded or replaced to help alleviate possible erosion in large storm events. Storm water treatments ponds will be constructed as needed to treat runoff.
What is the project timeline?
August 2004 - We started design and survey work.
December 2007 - The expect to advertise for competitive bidding.
Spring 2008 - We plan to start construction.
Spring 2010 - We plan to complete construction.
Public Involvement
Your thoughts and opinions are important to us. Public participation opportunities will continue to be presented through the design process, including public meetings. Contact the project design office for more details on project involvement.
Environmental Protection
Drainage features in this project such as culverts and ditches will be upgraded or replaced to help prevent erosion in large storm events. Retention ponds and other storm water treatment devices will be constructed as needed to treat runoff.
We make every effort to assess and minimize environmental impacts from our projects. During the project design phase we will work to reduce the impacts to wetlands, creeks and streams in the project area. A detailed analysis of the project's environmental impacts will be completed and, if necessary, an appropriate plan for mitigation of impacts will be developed and documented as part of the Environmental Documentation and Permitting process.
Please visit the WSDOT Environmental
Services Web site for more information.
Increasing safety is one of our priorities
Adding a traffic signal and extending turn lanes will reduce "rear-end" collisions and collisions during turning movements. Extending and building right turn lanes at the SR 96 intersection will increase the number of vehicles that can travel through the intersection during the traffic signal's cycle.
During the construction phase of this project, WSDOT will implement all necessary traffic management and safety measures.
Will this project impact tribal resources?
Tribes with an interest in or who own land near this construction project will be contacted during the environmental documentation phase.
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 fund sources.
- 2003 Gas Tax (Nickel Funding) - 5,277,076
- 2005 Gas Tax (Partnership Funding) - 39,343,307
- Existing State Funds - $2,278,707
- Other Agency Funds - $120,000
Snohomish County
- Total Funding From All Sources - $47,019,090
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Corridor Project Manager: Dawn McIntosh, P.E.
15700 Dayton Avenue North
Seattle , WA 98133
Phone: 206.440.4957
E-mail:McIntoD@wsdot.wa.gov
or
Communications Patricia Michaud
15700 Dayton Avenue North
PO Box 330310, MS: 103
Seattle, WA 98133
Phone: (206) 440-4964
E-mail: michaup@wsdot.wa.gov
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