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<< Previous   of   Next >> Dan Bates / The Herald  (click to enlarge) Construction crews work to repair sections of Highway 9 damaged by flooding.  Photo Gallery: Wednesday Flood Photos  Photo Gallery: Reader Flood Photos 2009  Photo Gallery: Thursday Flood Photos  Photo Gallery: Friday Flood Photos  Photo Gallery: Aerial Views of County Flooding  Photo Gallery: Saturday Flood Photos  Photo Gallery: Sunday Flood Photos   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Monday, January 12, 2009 Highway 9 reopened to northbound traffic Herald Staff SNOHOMISH -- A low-lying section of Highway 9 south of Snohomish reopened at about 4:30 p.m. to northbound traffic. Flood waters have receded from the highway, and state officials had hoped to reopen the section between Second Street and E. Lowell-Larimer Road in time for today's evening commute. Southbound cars are still being diverted to Airport Way and Springhetti Road. Officials hope to have southbound lanes open for the morning commute Tuesday. State road crews on Saturday reopened a mile-long stretch of the highway between Second Street and Bickford Avenue in Snohomish after floodwaters receded. Flooding eroded some shoulders and embankments on Highway 9, Switzer said. The state is reporting an estimate of about $3 million damage to the state highway in the Snohomish River Valley area. Department of Transportation spokesman Jeff Switzer said crews will reopen the road as soon as it is safe for drivers. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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