Project Title & Location
SR 9 – SR 522 to 212th St. SE; Widening
(Stages 1b & 2), North Woodinville

Project Description
This project adds lanes and enhances safety on 1.8 miles of congested state highway.

Contractor/Consultant
Project not yet advertised or awarded.

Recent Progress
Acquisition of Right of Way parcels by the real estate consultant continues with good progress.  The design team and environmental specialists have completed the specialized reports that are included in the environmental permit application.  The permit application was submitted to the Multi Agency Permit Team on August 30, 2004.  Our public information effort is underway with another open house scheduled for late September.

Design Construction Impacts

The design team continues to monitor progress on the time critical activities of permit applications and Right of  Way acquisition.  As mentioned in the last report, the design team has prepared alternative construction sequences in order to respond to any potential delays that might come from these activities.  Coordination with adjoining utility companies is ongoing, as well as our continuing efforts with Snohomish County and the Brightwater Treatment Plant design teams.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance

No significant impacts.  This project will meet all applicable permit requirements and avoid any stream or wetland impacts where possible or mitigate for the impact through the creation or enhancement of new wetlands.

Impacts to Traffic
Construction will start in the summer of 2005.  Traffic will experience narrower lanes and shoulders, slower speeds and occasional stopped traffic in construction work zones during the daytime.  Also, some night and weekend lane and roadway closures may occur during the construction period.  All 4 lanes should be open to traffic by Summer 2007.

Planned vs. Actual Expenditures
(Total Project Cost)

Nickel funds included in above costs

2005 Transportation Partnership Account