Road Repair
Project to widen Highway 522 will mean delays
MONROE -- Two years from now, when work to improve the dangerous Highway 522 near Monroe is done, drivers should be heaving sighs of relief for more reasons than one.Not only will the highway be a safer, four-lane divided road, but all the roadwork will be finished, as well.
Date: 05/30/2012 | Local News
Deer Creek gate opens on Mountain Loop Highway
VERLOT -- Snohomish County reopened the Deer Creek gate this week, giving people access to the Big Four Ice Caves, Barlow Pass and other attractions along the Mountain Loop Highway.
Date: 05/18/2012 | Local News
Arlington roundabout work to start this week
ARLINGTON -- Construction is set to begin this week on a roundabout at the intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 531, also known as 172nd Street NE.
Date: 05/07/2012 | Local News
Repaving helps avoid more costly roadwork
Chris Luscher of Everett writes: I'm wondering why Mukilteo Boulevard is being repaved.The asphalt that was replaced incrementally in recent years was in very good condition, and it seems that such a large expenditure is unnecessary.
Date: 04/30/2012 | Street Smarts
State plans 2 roundabouts for Highway 92 at L. Stevens
LAKE STEVENS -- The design work for two roundabouts on Highway 92 is well under way, according to the state Department of Transportation.
Date: 04/26/2012 | Local News
Patches on U.S. 2 are safe, effective
Thomas MacArthur of Monroe writes: I sent an email to the DOT about the terrible repairs made to U.S. 2 between Snohomish and Monroe last summer, but I got no response back.
Date: 04/16/2012 | Street Smarts
45th Ave. SE near Bothell closes Monday
BOTHELL -- With a road closure scheduled to begin Monday, Snohomish County continues its pedestrian-friendly makeover of a neighborhood west of the Brightwater treatment plant on Highway...
Date: 04/12/2012 | Local News
Work on roundabout in Sultan delayed
SULTAN -- Bad weather made the Washington State Department of Transportation postpone construction of a roundabout on U.S. 2.
Date: 03/31/2012 | Local News
Planning resumes for Suiattle River Road work
EVERETT -- In the big timber heyday, loaded log trucks rumbled down the Suiattle River Road to Darrington and lumber mills throughout the county.
Date: 03/24/2012 | Local News
Monroe to take comments on roadwork, funding
MONROE -- Residents are invited to share their thoughts about creating a traffic benefit district to help fund street maintenance and projects at a meeting next month.
Date: 03/15/2012 | Local News
Roadwork ahead
Transportation budget includes higher fees to fund projects
Date: 03/10/2012 | Local News
Closures planned tonight on I-5 south and Highway 522
Several highway lane closures are planned for tonight and next week in Snohomish County.
Date: 03/02/2012 | Street Smarts
Senate bill gives counties 3-cents-a-gallon gas tax option
OLYMPIA -- Cities won't be allowed to collect a local gas tax but counties can still do so under a bill passed by the state Senate this week.
Date: 02/15/2012 | Local News
Governor's plan to pay for roads, ferries finds little support in Legislature
OLYMPIA -- The wheels are coming off Gov. Chris Gregoire's $3.6 billion transportation plan, and there doesn't appear to be anything she can do to prevent it.
Date: 02/11/2012 | Local News
Critics blast governor’s transportation plan as tax increase
OLYMPIA -- Gov. Chris Gregoire's $3.7 billion transportation package got a bumpy reception in initial public hearings Tuesday, criticized as taxing oil refiners and motorists too much while providing cities, counties, bus...
Date: 01/25/2012 | Local News
An 'heirloom' barn
Arlington family worries new bridge could ruin memories
Date: 01/23/2012 | Local News
Railroad mum on repairs to Everett's Broadway Bridge
EVERETT -- The city can't wait for the railroad to replace a deteriorating bridge.So it's moving forward with building a new one -- even if taxpayers have to pick up part of the bill.
Date: 12/11/2011 | Local News
Voters are open to paying more for transportation, survey finds
OLYMPIA -- A new statewide survey is giving lawmakers and the governor a lot to think about as they consider asking voters next year to increase transportation taxes and fees.
Date: 12/03/2011 | Local News
A view long blocked
Larsen tours Suiattle River Road, which may reopen in 2013
Date: 11/26/2011 | Local News
Rain puts off I-5 repaving in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD -- The rough stretch of pavement on southbound I-5 through Lynnwood has been that way for more than a year and will remain so until next spring.
Date: 11/25/2011 | Local News
Road Report
Road restrictions may be near, but not in, the cities under which they are listed. Most restrictions are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Any lane on the road could be closed between the two cross streets in most listings. Weather conditions may change plans. For information, call 866-766-7623 or go...
Date: 11/21/2011 | Local News
Curbing has made Smokey Point safer
Tom Hughs of Arlington writes: A few years ago, curbs were installed down the middle of 172nd Street NE (Highway 531) in Smokey Point from I-5 to 43rd Avenue NE to prevent left turns onto 172nd. Has there been enough time to collect data showing the reduction in accidents?
Date: 11/14/2011 | Local News
Road Report: Road work and detours in Snohomish County
Road restrictions may be near, but not in, the cities under which they are listed. Most restrictions are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Any lane on the road could be closed between the two cross streets in most listings. Weather conditions may change plans. For information, call 866-766-7623 or go...
Date: 11/14/2011 | Local News
Road report
Road restrictions may be near, but not in, the cities under which they are listed. Most restrictions are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Any lane on the road could be closed between the two cross streets in most listings. Weather conditions may change plans.
Date: 11/07/2011 | Local News
You'll see (and feel) striping on 38 miles of rural roads
Drivers should soon have an easier time navigating rural roads in northern and eastern Snohomish County, thanks to a grant-funded project to provide more visible lane markings.
Date: 11/07/2011 | Local News
Uncovering a stream
Terrace neighborhood hopes work fixes flooding problem
Date: 11/04/2011 | Local News
Road Report
Road restrictions may be near, but not in, the cities under which they are listed. Most restrictions are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Any lane on the road could be closed between the two cross streets in most listings. Weather conditions may change plans.
Date: 10/31/2011 | Local News
Road report
Road restrictions may be near, but not in, the cities under which they are listed. Most restrictions are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Any lane on the road could be closed between the two cross streets in most listings. Weather conditions may change plans.
Date: 10/24/2011 | Local News
U.S. 2 trestle work is finished
EVERETT -- Attention drivers: You have your trestle back.Major work on the underbelly of westbound U.S. 2 came to an end earlier this month.
Date: 10/22/2011 | Local News
$8 million project about done
Oak Harbor street work aims to revitalize downtown
Date: 10/15/2011 | Local News
Forest roads near Darrington reopen
DARRINGTON -- Many hikers have been waiting years for the chance to get back up to the Meadow Mountain and Crystal Lake trails in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
Date: 10/12/2011 | Local News
Road Report
Road restrictions may be near, but not in, the cities under which they are listed. Most restrictions are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Any lane on the road could be closed between the two cross streets in most listings. Weather conditions may change plans. For information on county road projects,...
Date: 10/10/2011 | Local News
Mukilteo ferry electronic sign awaiting repairs
Jeff Rexroat of Mukilteo writes: I am confused about the electronic information board on Highway 526 west of the Boeing plant that provides information about ferry wait times in Mukilteo.
Date: 10/10/2011 | Local News
Road report
Road restrictions may be near, but not in, the cities under which they are listed. Most restrictions are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Any lane on the road could be closed between the two cross streets in most listings. Weather conditions may change plans. For information on county road projects,...
Date: 10/03/2011 | Local News
Road Report
Road restrictions may be near, but not in, the cities under which they are listed. Most restrictions are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Any lane on the road could be closed between the two cross streets in most listings. Weather conditions may change plans. For information on county road projects,...
Date: 09/26/2011 | Local News
Road project should ease turning traffic on 56th Street
Debby Ames of Lake Stevens writes: Why not install a left turn arrow at 56th Street SE at Highway 9 for traffic going eastbound from the Snohomish Station (Fred Meyer, Kohl's) shopping center, turning northbound onto the highway?
Date: 09/19/2011 | Local News
Road Report
Road restrictions may be near, but not in, the cities under which they are listed. Most restrictions are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Any lane on the road could be closed between the two cross streets in most listings. Weather conditions may change plans. For information on county road projects,...
Date: 09/19/2011 | Local News
Single-lane bridge to be replaced in Arlington
ARLINGTON -- Get ready to say goodbye to a quaint, inconvenient feature of rural Jordan Road: a one-lane bridge built nearly a century ago.
Date: 09/14/2011 | Local News
Road report: Construction work and road closures
Road restrictions may be near, but not in, the cities under which they are listed. Most restrictions are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Any lane on the road could be closed between the two cross streets in most listings. Weather conditions may change plans. For information on county road projects,...
Date: 09/12/2011 | Local News
Front Porch: Repairs at U.S. 2 bridge postponed
Smooth drivingThe work to make permanent repairs at the Anderson Creek Bridge on U.S. 2 between Gold Bar and Index has been postponed until further notice.There were scheduling conflicts with Razz Construction of Bellingham.
Date: 09/10/2011 | Local News
Expect delays on U.S. 2 near Gold Bar
GOLD BAR -- A bridge that was damaged by a truck a couple of years ago is finally getting permanent repairs.Next weekend, crews from the Washington State Department of Transportation are set to work at the Anderson Creek Bridge, located on U.S. 2 between Gold Bar and Index.
Date: 09/06/2011 | Local News
Road report
Road restrictions may be near, but not in, the cities under which they are listed. Most restrictions are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Any lane on the road could be closed between the two cross streets in most listings. Weather conditions may change plans. For information on county road projects,...
Date: 09/05/2011 | Local News
Road Report
Road restrictions may be near, but not in, the cities under which they are listed. Most restrictions are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Any lane on the road could be closed between the two cross streets in most listings. Weather conditions may change plans. For information on county road projects,...
Date: 08/29/2011 | Local News
Road Report
Road restrictions may be near, but not in, the cities under which they are listed. Most restrictions are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Any lane on the road could be closed between the two cross streets in most listings. Weather conditions may change plans. For information on county road projects,...
Date: 08/22/2011 | Local News
With annexations, those in county could end up paying bigger share for roads
Two Snohomish County councilmen accused County Executive Aaron Reardon on Tuesday of slipping a property-tax increase into the 2011 budget without their knowledge.Reardon, who is up for re-election this year, has made a campaign issue of avoiding new taxes. He denied the charge.
Date: 08/17/2011 | Local News
Tunnel plan passing easily in Seattle
OLYMPIA -- Seattle voters appear to be giving the go-ahead to a tunnel project that would reshape the city's waterfront. Votes counted Tuesday night show a referendum on the plan being approved easily, 60 percent to 40 percent. Thousands of ballots still must be counted.
Date: 08/16/2011 | Northwest
Work begins Monday to add lanes to Highway 9 between Maltby Road, 176th Street SE
CLEARVIEW -- The 20,000 drivers who commute daily on Highway 9 now have an extra challenge.Widening of a stretch of the highway through Clearview is scheduled to begin today in earnest.
Date: 08/15/2011 | Local News
Road Report
Road restrictions may be near, but not in, the cities under which they are listed. Most restrictions are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Any lane on the road could be closed between the two cross streets in most listings. Weather conditions may change plans. For information on county road projects,...
Date: 08/15/2011 | Local News
Sultan considering transportation district to fund road work
SULTAN -- The City Council is considering creation a transportation benefit district to help fix streets in need of repairs.Before making any decision, the council wants to listen to what people think at a public meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 29 in the council chambers at 319 Main St.
Date: 08/15/2011 | Local News
State to spend $750,000 to lobby Congress on transportation funding
OLYMPIA -- While bracing for a new round of budget cuts, the Department of Transportation plans to keep a lobbyist working the halls of Congress in search of federal funds.
Date: 08/15/2011 | Local News
Sales tax increase in Snohomish would pay for street repairs
SNOHOMISH -- Even though there are no City Council positions on the ballot, voters in Snohomish have a stake in Tuesday's primary.
Date: 08/13/2011 | Local News
Road Report
Road restrictions may be near, but not in, the cities under which they are listed. Most restrictions are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Any lane on the road could be closed between the two cross streets in most listings. Weather conditions may change plans. For information on county road projects,...
Date: 08/08/2011 | Local News
Debt deal may delay Columbia River bridge
PORTLAND, Ore. -- One casualty of the coming federal budget crunch could be a new $3 billion bridge carrying I-5 across the Columbia River.
Date: 08/08/2011 | Northwest
Road report: Road and utility work on local roads
Road restrictions may be near, but not in, the cities under which they are listed. Most restrictions are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Any lane on the road could be closed between the two cross streets in most listings. Weather conditions may change plans. For information on county road projects,...
Date: 08/01/2011 | Local News
Road report
Road restrictions may be near, but not in, the cities under which they are listed. Most restrictions are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Any lane on the road could be closed between the two cross streets in most listings. Weather conditions may change plans. For information on county road projects,...
Date: 07/25/2011 | Local News
Panel from across state meets to craft transportation funding plan for voters
SEATTLE -- Political forces from throughout the state began Tuesday to craft a plan for making billions of dollars of improvements in transportation in the next decade -- and getting voters to agree next year to pay for them all.
Date: 07/20/2011 | Local News
Road Report
Road restrictions may be near, but not in, the cities under which they are listed. Most restrictions are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Any lane on the road could be closed between the two cross streets in most listings. Weather conditions may change plans. For information on county road projects,...
Date: 07/18/2011 | Local News
No car tab tax for county, at least for now
A majority of the Snohomish County Council voted Wednesday to form a special taxing district to pay for road projects, but promised not to impose $20 car-tab fees -- at least not for now.
Date: 07/14/2011 | Local News
Road report
Road restrictions may be near, but not in, the cities under which they are listed. Most restrictions are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Any lane on the road could be closed between the two cross streets in most listings. Weather conditions may change plans. For information on county road projects,...
Date: 07/11/2011 | Local News
Front Porch: Night closures of southbound I-5 lanes start Friday
I-5 lane closuresThe first of several planned weekend lane closures to grind down and repair southbound I-5 between Everett and Marysville is set to begin Friday night.
Date: 07/08/2011 | Local News
County may give itself option to add $20 to car tabs
Snohomish County leaders may soon have the option of requiring people who live outside city limits pay an extra $20 to renew their car tabs.It's unclear if they want to, though.
Date: 07/06/2011 | Local News
Employers get say on roads
From freeways to railroad tracks, from sidewalks to side roads, a discussion Tuesday is aimed at how people and goods move around Snohomish County.It's the third and final talk County Councilman Dave Gossett plans to host on the county's long-term transportation needs.
Date: 07/04/2011 | Local News
U.S. 2 is improving, but no new lanes planned
Rebecca Pedersen of Everett writes: U.S. 2 is a nightmare! Seriously, only two lanes? All it takes is one driver traveling at an inconsistent speed to create a logjam of vehicles that turns into a high-speed frenzy at the rare passing lane. And that's before reaching those ridiculous variable speed...
Date: 07/04/2011 | Local News
Road Report
Road restrictions may be near, but not in, the cities under which they are listed. Most restrictions are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Any lane on the road could be closed between the two cross streets in most listings. Weather conditions may change plans. For information on county road projects,...
Date: 07/04/2011 | Local News
Road, transit measure brewing
OLYMPIA -- Wheels are starting to turn on an effort to drive a multibillion-dollar transportation measure onto the ballot in 2012.
Date: 07/03/2011 | Local News
Road Report
Road restrictions may be near, but not in, the cities under which they are listed. Most restrictions are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Any lane on the road could be closed between the two cross streets in most listings. Weather conditions may change plans. For information on county road projects,...
Date: 06/27/2011 | Local News
Fixing an aging trestle
The westbound U.S. 2 span is getting needed repairs
Date: 06/27/2011 | Local News
Oak Harbor was advised to get archaeology help before ancient remains found
OAK HARBOR -- Three sets of American Indian remains were found during downtown road construction after officials rejected a suggestion to employ an archaeologist on the project. archeology
Date: 06/24/2011 | Local News
Pollution in county lake led state to ban asphalt sealant
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE -- Pollution in a Snohomish County lake is a big reason why Washington recently became the first state in the nation to ban coal-based pavement sealants.
Date: 06/23/2011 | Business
Road report
Road restrictions may be near, but not in, the cities under which they are listed. Most restrictions are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Any lane on the road could be closed between the two cross streets in most listings. Weather conditions may change plans. For information on county road projects,...
Date: 06/20/2011 | Local News
I-5 overpass work on track
MARYSVILLE -- Construction of an overpass near the Lakewood Crossing shopping center is on track to begin in July.
Date: 06/15/2011 | Local News
New bridge taking shape
Girders being installed on span across Ebey Slough
Date: 06/15/2011 | Local News
Road Report
Road restrictions may be near, but not in, the cities under which they are listed.
Date: 06/13/2011 | Local News
Exit signs on I-5 combined for clarity
Pat Wiggins of Silver Lake writes: Driving north on I-5 in Everett, I planned to exit onto Pacific Avenue to go to the Holiday Inn. The exit to Pacific had "Pacific" in small print, and "Snohomish-Monroe" in large print. I skipped that one because it looked like it would take me on the trestle.
Date: 06/13/2011 | Local News
County Councilman Gossett seeks input on road projects
EVERETT -- People from Snohomish County's business world have a chance this week to tell government leaders what they'd like to see in the way of roads, bridges and other transportation projects.
Date: 06/12/2011 | Local News
Plan for trestle closures
First of 65 nights of closures, detours starts Thursday
Date: 06/08/2011 | Local News
Road Report
Road restrictions may be near, but not in, the cities under which they are listed.
Date: 06/06/2011 | Local News
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