WSDOT Projects

This widening project runs from SR 524 north of Bothell to 176th St SE in Clearview.


Other projects on SR 9 in Snohomish County.

Project Facts

• There were 381 collisions in this segment of SR 9 in the last six years - an average of more than one collision per week. 
  
• We will double the number of through lanes on this section of SR 9.
• The raised median will help reduce the risk of serious crossover collisions involving vehicles turning across oncoming traffic.

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 major intersections. 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
 
Winter 2010 - Advertise for competitive bidding 

Spring 2011 - Begin construction

Public Involvement
Your thoughts and opinions are important to us. WSDOT will be hosting community open houses as we continue to build this project. We will hold a series of public information meetings through design and construction. Please e-mail Sharif Shaklawun, the design engineer, for more information. You can also reach him by phone at 206-440-4272.

Environmental Protection
We will design this project to meet all applicable permit requirements and avoid any stream or wetland impacts where possible. In order to further protect water quality and prevent erosion, we will construct facilities to treat stormwater for quality and quantity and construction work will incorporate the use of temporary erosion control measures. We will also replace culverts for better fish passage and create new wetlands for those impacted by the project.
Please visit the WSDOT Environmental Services Web site for more information.

Increasing safety is one of our priorities
Adding two more through lanes, a raised median and additional turn lanes at the intersections will increase capacity and improve traffic flow. This will help reduce the risk of collisions on the highway. In addition, the project will bring this stretch of highway up to the most current safety standards for intersections, guardrail, pavement marking and elimination of roadside hazards.

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.

Tribes with an interest in or land near this project will be contacted during the environmental documentation phase of the project.

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
15700 Dayton Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98133
Phone: 206.440.4704
E-mail: sopticm@wsdot.wa.gov

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