WSDOT - Skagit, Whatcom, Island and San Juan Projects

This page lists current and future WSDOT highway improvement projects that are funded. Projects that are currently under construction are highlighted in yellow. To quickly find a project click on a route in the map below.

Projects in Skagit, Whatcom, Island and San Juan Counties

Interstate 5

Stanwood: I-5 - SR 532 to Hill Ditch Bridge
We will extend the life of the highway by replacing broken concrete panels, grinding the highway smooth and tying concrete panels together on sections of the northbound lanes on I-5 from SR 532 to Hill Ditch Bridge.
Driver Information: Drivers can expect lane closures, slowdowns and minor delays during construction. This section of I-5 has three lanes. During the day, crews will close one lane and at night they will close two lanes.
Estimated Total Project Cost: $10.4 million
Begin Construction: May 2009
Estimated Completion: Fall 2009
Contact: Communications, Dustin Terpening 360-757-5997

Stanwood: I-5 - SR 532 to Starbird Road
We will extend the life of the highway by replacing broken concrete panels, grinding the highway smooth and tying concrete panels together on sections of the southbound lanes on I-5 from SR 532 to Starbird Road.
Driver Information: Drivers can expect lane closures, slowdowns and minor delays during construction. This section of I-5 has three lanes. During the day, crews will close one lane and at night they will close two lanes.
Estimated Total Project Cost: $9 million
Begin Construction: August 2009
Estimated Completion: Spring 2010
Contact: Communications, Dustin Terpening 360-757-5997

Bellingham, Blaine and Mt. Vernon: I-5 - Whatcom County Drainage and Water Quality Improvement
We will build stormwater treatment facilities to treat and clean water running off I-5 and into local streams. This project benefits the environment by providing better storage and treatment for rain water runoff, helping to improve stream water for the fish and wildlife population in the area. Funding for this project is provided by the 2005 Transportation Partnership Funding Package.
Estimated Total Project Cost: $1.4 million
Begin Construction: Summer 2009
Estimated Completion: December 2009
Contact: Communications, Dustin Terpening 360-757-5997

Burlington: I-5 - West View School Noise Wall
We will build a noise wall in front of the West View Elementary School along Interstate 5 in Burlington.
Driver Information: This work will be done off of the roadway and will not impact traffic on I-5.
Estimated Total Project Cost: $1.9 million
Begin Construction: Summer 2009
Estimated Completion: Fall 2009
Contact: Communications, Dustin Terpening 360-757-5997

Bellingham: I-5 - Downtown Bellingham On/Off Ramps
We will lengethen the acceleration lane at the northbound Iowa Street on-ramp; lengethen the acceleration lane at the southbound Sunset Drive on-ramp; lengethen the acceleration lane at the northbound Samish Way on-ramp; lengethen the acceleration lane at the southbound Lakeway Drive on-ramp; and restirct left turns at the Ohio/King street intersection.
Estimated Total Project Cost: $15.3 million
Begin construction: Summer 2010
Estimated completion: Fall 2010
Contact: Communications, Dustin Terpening 360-757-5997

Blaine: I-5, Blaine exit interchange improvements
We will improve the I-5, D Street interchange in Blaine. We will build two roundabouts, one at each on-/off-ramp intersection, to improve safety and relieve congestion. We will also make modifications to I-5 itself, near the interchange, to help slow drivers down as they approach the border.
Estimated Total Project Cost: $13.2 million
Begin Construction: Spring 2010
Estimated Completion: Fall 2010
Contact: Communications, Dustin Terpening 360-757-5997

Ferndale: I-5 - Nooksack River Bridge Painting
We will paint the Nooksack River Bridges to help preserve the bridges and extend their life spans.
Estimated Total Project Cost: $900,000
Begin Construction: Summer 2014
Estimated Completion: Fall 2014
Contact: Communications, Dustin Terpening 360-757-5997

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State Route 9

North of Sedro-Woolley: SR 9 - Prairie Road to Thunder Creek Realignment and Widening
We will realign and widen the highway, realign the Prairie Road and Martin Road intersections and rebuild one railroad intersection.
Driver Information: Drivers should expect delays due to construction activity and equipment.
Estimated Total Project Cost: $6.2 million
Begin Construction: Spring 2009
Estimated Completion: Fall 2009
Contact: Communications, Dustin Terpening 360-757-5997

Arlington: SR 9 - Pilchuck Creek bridge replacement
We will replace the existing bridge with a new bridge.
Project cost: $6.2 million
Begin construction: 2012
Estimated completion: 2012
Contact: Communications, Dustin Terpening 360-757-5997

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State Route 11

Burlington: SR 11 - I-5 Interchange, Josh Wilson Road Realignment
We will rebuild the northbound I-5 on- and off-ramps at the SR 11 interchange, realign the northbound I-5 on- and off-ramp intersection and the Old Highway 99 intersections, and build a roundabout at the I-5 on- and off-ramp and Old Highway 99 intersection. We will also build a roundabout at the southbound I-5 on- and off-ramp intersection. These improvements will improve safety for drivers. Funding for this project is provided by the 2005 Transportation Partnership Funding Package.
Estimated Total Project Cost: $12.8 million
Begin Construction: spring 2010
Estimated completion: fall 2010
Contact: Communications, Dustin Terpening 360-757-5997

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State Route 20

Get the latest on SR 20 construction projects and possible detours and delays by signing up for SR 20 e-mail updates at www.wsdot.wa.gov/Northwest/EmailUpdates.

Burlington: SR 20 - Fredonia to I-5 Widening
We improved approximately five miles of SR 20 from the intersection of SR 536 to Interstate 5. SR 20 was upgraded to a four-lane divided highway by constructing two new lanes to the south of the existing highway. In addition, the on ramps and exits at the SR 20/I-5 interchange were improved. As of August 2009, the project is substantially complete and the new lanes are open to traffic.
Estimated Total Project Cost: $118.2 million - Funding is from the 2003 Transportation Funding Package.
Begin Construction: April 2007
Estimated Completion: Fall 2009
Contact: Communications, Dave Chesson 360-757-5970

Deception Pass: SR 20 - Quiet Cove Road to SR 20 Spur Safety Improvements
We will improve safety and traffic flow along State Route 20, between Sharpes Corner and Meadow Creek. Specifically, we will: widen the lanes and shoulders of the highway; close dangerous intersections; build new left and right turn lanes; level and realign the highway to increase motorists sight distance and safety. As part of this project, we have already replaced an old culvert with a new bridge to improve fish passage.
Estimated Total Project Cost: $32.8 million
Begin Construction: July 23, 2007
Estimated Completion: Fall 2009
Contact: Communications, Dave Chesson 360-757-5970

Oak Harbor: SR 20 - Libbey Road to Sidney Street, Realignment and Widening
We will reconstruct the Arnold Road intersection by moving the intersection away from the hillside. The east leg of the Arnold Road intersection will be realigned to improve the intersection angle. In addition, utility poles will be relocated away from the highway, and trees and other roadside obstructions will be removed to create a "clear zone" in case vehicles run off the road.
Estimated Total Project Cost: $9.5 million
Begin construction: 2011
Estimated completion: 2011
Contact: Communications, Dustin Terpening 360-757-5997

Oak Harbor: SR 20 - Harbor Vista Drive to NE Narrows Ave.- Paving
We will repave approximately 2.5 miles of SR 20 in downtown Oak Harbor to preserve the highway.
Estimated Total Project Cost: $2.6 million
Begin Construction: Spring 2011
Estimated Completion: Fall 2011
Contact: Communications, Dustin Terpening 360-757-5997

Regionwide: SR 20 and SR 525 Roadside Safety Improvement
Engineers will study roadways and collision data to identify where safety improvements can be made on Whidbey Island. Crews will install guardrail, remove fixed objects and improve roadsides to reduce crashes and improve safety. This project is funded by the 2005 Transportation Partnership Funding Package.
Estimated Total Project Cost: We will use $1 million to improve safety on SR 20 and SR 525.
Begin Construction: Summer 2010
End Construction: Winter 2010
Contact: Communications, Dave Chesson 360-757-5970

Rockport: SR 20 Red Cabin Creek alignment/bridge construction
This project will realign Red Cabin Creek and build a bridge over the creek. This bridge will replace an existing culvert to improve fish passage and reduce the need for annual dredging.
Estimated total project cost: $5.1 million
Begin construction: 2011
End construction: 2012
Contact: Communications, Dustin Terpening 360-757-5997

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State Route 525

Clinton: SR 525 - Clinton Ferry Terminal to Bob Galbreath Road – Paving
We will resurface the highway from the Clinton Ferry Terminal to the intersection of Bob Galbreath Road to extend the life of the roadway.
Estimated Total Project Cost: $981,000
Begin Construction: Spring 2008
Estimated Completion: Summer 2009
Contact: Communications, Dustin Terpening 360-757-5997

Regionwide: SR 20 and SR 525 Roadside Safety Improvement
Engineers will study roadways and collision data to identify where safety improvements can be made on Whidbey Island. Crews will install guardrail, remove fixed objects and improve roadsides to reduce crashes and improve safety. This project is funded by the 2005 Transportation Partnership Funding Package.
Estimated Total Project Cost: We will use $1 million to improve safety on SR 20 and SR 525.
Begin Construction: Summer 2010
End Construction: Winter 2010
Contact: Communications, Dave Chesson 360-757-5970

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State Route 530

Regionwide: SR 530 and SR 534 - Roadside Safety Improvement
Engineers will study roadways and collision data to identify where safety improvements can be made. Crews will install guardrail, remove fixed objects and improve roadsides to reduce collisions and improve safety. Funding for this project is provided by the 2005 Transportation Partnership Funding Package.
Estimated Total Project Cost: We will use $1 million to improve safety on SR 530, and SR 534.
Begin Construction: Spring 2009
Estimated Completion: Fall 2009
Contact: Communications, Dustin Terpening 360-757-5997

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State Route 532

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State Route 534

Regionwide: SR 530 and SR 534 - Roadside Safety Improvement
Engineers will analyze roadways and collision data to identify where safety improvements can be made. Crews will install guardrail, remove fixed objects and improve roadsides to reduce collisions and improve safety. Funding for this project is provided by the 2005 Transportation Partnership Funding Package.
Estimated Total Project Cost: We will use $1 million to improve safety on SR 534, and SR 530.
Begin Construction: Spring 2009
Estimated Completion: Fall 2009
Contact: Communications, Dustin Terpening 360-757-5997

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State Route 536

Regionwide: SR 536/ SR 538 - Paving
We repaved a five-mile stretch of SR 536 (Memorial Highway) from SR 20 to the Skagit River and upgraded sidewalk ramps at intersections. We also repaved a section of SR 538 (College Way) from I-5 to the railroad tracks (just east of Urban Ave.), replaced the asphalt at the Riverside Drive intersection with concrete and upgraded sidewalk ramps at intersections.
Estimated Total Project Cost: $5.7 million
Begin Construction: Spring 2009
Completed: August 2009
Contact: Communications, Dave Chesson 360-757-5970

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State Route 538

State Route 539

Lynden: SR 539 - Ten Mile Road to Badger Road
We will widen the Guide Meridian from two lanes to four from Ten Mile Road to Lynden, transforming the roadway from a narrow two-lane highway with minimal shoulders into a four-lane highway with wide shoulders. We will build four roundabouts at key intersections to help keep traffic moving. This will relieve congestion and improve traffic flow and motorists safety. This project is funded by the Washington State Legislature 2003 Transportation Funding Package
Driver Information: Drivers should expect closures and delays during some of this work. We will inform and update neighbors and drivers of any closures.
Estimated Total Project Cost: $106.7 million
Begin Construction: Spring 2008
Estimated Completion: Winter 2009
Contact: Communications, Dustin Terpening 360-757-5997

Bellingham: SR 539 - Spring Creek Channel fish improvements
We will mitigate emergency culvert repairs made in 2005 by installing new downstream concrete weirs. This will increase backwater elevations in culverts.
Driver Information: Drivers should expect closures and delays during some of this work. We will inform and update neighbors and drivers of any closures.
Estimated Total Project Cost: $826,000
Begin Construction: Summer 2010
Estimated Completion: Fall 2010
Contact: Communications, Dustin Terpening 360-757-5997

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State Route 542

Deming: SR 542 - Britton Road to Coal Creek Bridge Paving
We will pave from milepost 2.98 to milepost 19.27. Safety work (new signs and lane markings) will also be performed.
Driver Information: Drivers should expect lane closures and delays during some of this work. We will inform and update neighbors and drivers of any closures.
Estimated Total Project Cost: $5.3 million
Begin Construction: Spring 2009
Estimated Completion: Summer 2009
Contact: Communications, Dustin Terpening 360-757-5997

East of Deming: SR 542 Nooksack River Bridge - Painting
We will prep the bridge for painting and apply a rust penetrating paint/sealant to protect the bridge.
Estimated Total Project Cost: $300,000
Begin Construction: Summer 2009
End Construction: Fall 2009
Contact: Communications, Dustin Terpening 360-757-5997

Mt. Baker Highway: Warnick Bluff site - Redirect river
We will install engineered log jams and tethered log structures to protect the bluff within the limits of the Nooksack River at milepost 29.8 and 30.8, west of Glacier.
Estimated Total Project Cost: $1 million
Begin Construction: Summer 2009
Estimated Completion: Fall 2009
Contact: Communications, Dustin Terpening 360-757-5997

Glacier: Gallup bridge replacement project
We will replace the Gallup Creek bridge in Glacier with a longer, taller bridge to improve stream quality, fish habitat and safety for drivers.
Estimated Total Project Cost: $11.5 million
Begin Construction: Spring 2010
Estimated Completion: Spring 2011
Contact: Communications, Dustin Terpening 360-757-5997

Deming: SR 542 - Everson Goshen Rd Vicinity to SR 9 Vicinity
We will improve intersections and make safety improvements to reduce collisions and congestion in several locations along Mount Baker Highway from Everson-Goshen Road to Nugents Corner (SR 9). Funding for this project is provided by the 2005 Transportation Partnership Funding Package.
Estimated Total Project Cost: $7.7 million
Begin Construction: 2011
Estimated Completion: 2011
Contact: Communications, Dustin Terpening 360-757-5997

Mt. Baker Highway: SR 542 - Bruce Creek Culvert Replacement and Realignment
We will replace a culvert at Bruce Creek and remove a fish barrier at Baptist Camp Creek. This project will reduce the risk of water and debris overwhelming the current Bruce Creek culvert and improve fish passage at Baptist Camp Creek.
Driver Information: Drivers should anticipate delays during some of this work. We will inform and update neighbors and drivers of any closures.
Estimated Total Project Cost: $2.9 million
Begin Construction: Spring 2009
Estimated Completion: Winter 2009
Contact: Communications, Dustin Terpening 360-757-5997

Mt. Baker Highway: SR 542 - E. Church Mt. Road - Realign Roadway
We will relocate the existing roadway away from the Nooksack River to prevent damage to the highway. As part of this project we will smooth out a sharp curve and a hill on the highway, and replace a culvert.
Driver Information: There may be minor delays during some of this work. We will inform and update neighbors and drivers of any closures.
Estimated Total Project Cost: $3.6 million
Begin Construction: Spring 2010
Estimated Completion: Fall 2010
Contact: Communications, Dustin Terpening 360-757-5997

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State Route 548

Blaine: SR 548 - Dakota Creek Bridge Replacement
We will replace the existing Dakota Creek bridge with a new, widened bridge that is safer and pedestrian and bike friendly.
Driver Information: Drivers can expect some slow downs and delays through the work zone.
Estimated Total Project Cost: $14.7 million
Begin Construction: Spring 2014
Estimated Completion: Spring 2015
Contact: Communications, Dustin Terpening 360-757-5997

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