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.

A single-lane roundabout at 99th Avenue NE and another at 113th Avenue NE are scheduled to go out to bid for construction by spring 2013. Construction is set to begin that summer.

Project engineer Sharif Shaklawun told a group of about 20 people Tuesday night at Lake Stevens High School why the state is building two of the structures on Highway 92.

“The purpose of the roundabouts is to reduce potential accidents,” Shaklawun said.

Seventeen collisions occurred between 2006 and 2010 at the Highway 92 and 99th Avenue NE intersection, Shaklawun added. Another 25 collisions occurred during the same time period at the Highway 92 and 113th Avenue NE intersection.

Between 16,500 and 21,000 vehicles use Highway 92 near the two intersections each day, according to the state. Both roundabouts are being designed to help smooth traffic flow and provide access to Highway 92 from side streets, Shaklawun said. “The way we designed the roundabouts are for all types of vehicles,” he added.

Jim Tribon and his wife, Karen, live on Callow Road and are concerned about traffic congestion on the highway. Gravel trucks frequent the highway, Tribon said. He is worried that trucks forced to travel at slower speeds through the two roundabouts will lead to traffic delays close to his home.

“What happens when this economy picks up and all the crushed rock comes out of Granite Falls?” said Tribon, 74. “It’s ill-conceived. They want to create a traffic jam and slow traffic down.”

Roundabouts are intended to slow traffic, but not stop it, Shaklawun said.

Vehicles driving through the circles don’t need to stop unless other traffic is present. Other cars can safely enter the circle when gaps in traffic occur.

Lake Stevens resident Joan Pray, 64, said she understood how the roundabouts might improve access to Highway 92.

“I definitely have a personal interest in this because a lot of time I sit at the intersection of 113th going to work,” she said “Sometimes I sit for seven minutes trying to get out one direction.”

The city of Lake Stevens supports construction of the two roundabouts, city public works director Mick Monken said.

“The complaint I’ve heard about these roundabouts is why can’t we get them sooner,” he said. “People know it’s coming.”

The state has $4.9 million available for the project. Construction of the roundabouts, each set to measure 130-feet in diameter, may include road closures for up to two weeks, Shaklawun said. The state will announce closures once the construction is scheduled.

“We don’t have a final decision yet,” he said. “We’re still developing plans. We think it will be a one season job.”

Amy Daybert: 425-339-3491; adaybert@heraldnet.com.

Learn more

Learn more about roundabouts and why they are used from the state Department of Transportation: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Safety/roundabouts.

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Local News

Olivia Vanni / The Herald 
The Mukilteo Lighthouse. Built in 1906, it’s one of the most iconic landmarks in Snohomish County.
The Mukilteo Lighthouse. Built in 1906, it’s one of the most iconic landmarks in Snohomish County. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mukilteo mayor vetoes council-approved sales tax

The tax would have helped pay for transportation infrastructure, but was also set to give Mukilteo the highest sales tax rate in the state.

Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring gives the state of the city address at the Marysville Civic Center on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Marysville council approves interim middle housing law

The council passed the regulations to prevent a state model code from taking effect by default. It expects to approve final rules by October.

x
State audit takes issue with Edmonds COVID grant monitoring

The audit report covered 2023 and is the third since 2020 that found similar issues with COVID-19 recovery grant documentation.

Bothell
Bothell man pleads guilty to sexual abuse of Marysville middle schoolers

The man allegedly sexually assaulted three students in exchange for vapes and edibles in 2022. His sentencing is set for Aug. 29.

Larsen talks proposed Medicaid cuts during Compass Health stop in Everett

Compass Health plans to open its new behavioral health center in August. Nearly all of the nonprofit’s patients rely on Medicaid.

Edmonds Police Chief Loi Dawkins speaks after the city council approved her appointment on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds City Council confirms new police chief

Assistant Chief Loi Dawkins will begin in the role Aug. 1. She has more than 23 years of law enforcement experience, including three years in Edmonds.

Community members gather for the dedication of the Oso Landslide Memorial following the ten-year remembrance of the slide on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Oso Landslide Memorial in Oso, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Daily Herald garners 6 awards from regional journalism competition

The awards recognize the best in journalism from media outlets across Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.

The Edmonds City Council discuss the levy during a city council meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds votes to place levy lid lift on the ballot

By a vote of 5-2, the council decided to put the $14.5 million property tax levy lid lift to voters in November.

A trash hauler from Republic Services. (Provided photo)
Growing Teamsters strike disrupts garbage pickup in Snohomish County

Republic Services said a temporary work stoppage is causing some customers in the county to experience “temporary service delays.”

Lily Lamoureux stacks Weebly Funko toys in preparation for Funko Friday at Funko Field in Everett on July 12, 2019.  Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Everett-based Funko ousts its CEO after 14 months

The company, known for its toy figures based on pop culture, named Michael Lunsford as its interim CEO.

‘Courageous’ teen dives into Silver Lake to rescue 11-year-old

Gauge Bryant, 13, brought the child to the surface. The 11-year-old is in stable but critical condition, authorities said.

Logo for news use featuring the municipality of Mukilteo in Snohomish County, Washington. 220118
On second go, Mukilteo City Council votes against sales tax hike

A veto from Mayor Joe Marine forced the council to bring the potential 0.1% sales tax increase back for another vote Monday.

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.