November 2009
- About 70 people attended our project open house on Wednesday, Sept. 23. If you missed it, you can still send us your feedback on the planned improvements.
- We are currently designing this project and acquiring right of way. We are scheduled to advertise the project for competitive bidding in spring 2011 and will start construction that summer.
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Overview
We will widen more than two miles of State Route 9 from a two-lane road to a four-lane divided highway from SR 524 north of Bothell to 176th St SE in the community of Clearview.
Why is WSDOT
widening SR 9 from north of Bothell to Clearview?
Snohomish County has grown by more than 37 percent in the last 15 years and the influx of people has greatly increased congestion, wear and tear on the highway and the possibility of collisions on this busy stretch of roadway.
Traffic volume along this highway corridor has grown significantly over the last ten years. Widening the highway and improving intersections will relieve traffic congestion and improve traffic flow and safety on SR 9.
The End Result
We will double the number of through lanes on SR 9 and provide additional turn lanes at the 180th St SE intersection. We will also add a raised median to separate oncoming traffic and limit access points for turning drivers. These improvements will provide better driving conditions and improve safety on the highway.
Project Benefits
• Safety. To reduce the risk of serious collisions, we will add a raised median to most of this segment of SR 9. Raised medians work by eliminating left turns across oncoming traffic at access points on busy roads. Controlling where traffic can go minimizes the conflicts that lead to collisions. We will also bring this stretch of highway up to the most current safety standards for intersections, guardrail, pavement marking and elimination of roadside hazards.
• Congestion relief. We will improve capacity and traffic flow by adding two lanes to the existing roadway. The raised median will also help reduce the congestion that results from frequent and closely-spaced driveways and side streets on busy highways.
What is the project timeline?
Feb. 7, 2008 - Open house at Horseshoe Grange in Snohomish
Sept. 23, 2009 - Open house at Valley View Middle School in Snohomish
March 2011 - Advertise for competitive bidding
Summer 2011 - Begin construction
Fall 2013 - Finish construction
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following fund sources.
- 2003 Gas Tax (Nickel Funding) - $81.5 million
- Other Agency funds (developer funds) - $124,100
- Total Funding From All Sources - $81.6 million
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Project Engineer Sharif Shaklawun
15700 Dayton Avenue North
Seattle , WA 98133
Phone: 206.440.4272
E-mail:ShaklaS@wsdot.wa.gov
or
WSDOT Communications Meghan Soptich Pembroke
15700 Dayton Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98133
Phone: 206.440.4704
E-mail: pembrom@wsdot.wa.gov
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