February 2010
In November 2009, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) ordered the at-grade crossing at 292nd St. NW (a.k.a. Logan Rd.) to be closed in conjunction with several other improvements. The required improvements are the construction of a cul-de-sac (turn-around) on the east side of the crossing and roadway and warning signal improvements at 271 St NW in downtown Stanwood, 300th St NW (a.k.a. Dettling Rd.) and Old Pacific Highway (a.k.a. 102nd Ave NW). The final order and findings of the hearings are available
here. The design of the required improvements is underway.
In September, WSDOT issued a SEPA Determination of Nonsignificance for the Stanwood Siding Extension and Crossover Project. This will be revised to reflect design changes required by the WUTC. The September SEPA Documents are available here:
In 2008, the siding upgrade was coordinated with the main line rehabilitation near the future Amtrak station. Construction work included new track and concrete ties for the main line track and siding.
The scope of the siding upgrade project was expanded by the Legislature in 2008 to lengthen the siding. This allows the
Amtrak Cascades passenger service to stop at the now open
Stanwood Amtrak station. BNSF is allowing Amtrak
Cascades trains to stop at Stanwood while the project is being completed.
Wetland permits are expected in Spring 2010, with construction starting as early as May 2010.