US 2 Monroe to Sultan paving
June 26, 2009
issue of the WSDOT Express Lane.
WSDOT staff, local officials and Lakeside Industries crews on June 16 celebrated the start of construction on the first of Snohomish County’s state and local highway projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
This $2.1 million preservation project removed the top layer of pavement and repaved about five miles of US 2 from Monroe to Sultan. The project also made safety improvements by installing centerline and shoulder rumble strips and restriping road markings
Recent harsh weather conditions caused the pavement to rapidly deteriorate. The stimulus funding allowed for repaving the highway now, ending costly temporary repairs and providing drivers with a smoother, safer ride.
“We are elated to be a part of the stimulus package here in Washington state,” said Gail Land, Monroe division manager for Lakeside Industries. “This project ensures that we can keep our longtime employees and also hire several new workers.”
“This project ensures that we can keep our
longtime employees, and also hire several new workers.”
– Gail Land, Manager for Lakeside Industries
