Hwy 9/Hwy 204 Redesign Open House

Posted by Washington State Department of Transportation on Oct 09, 2016
 

Members of the community are invited to an open house to learn about a project that will help keep traffic and freight moving at the intersection of State Route 9 and State Route 204 in Lake Stevens.

Congestion at the busy intersection of SR 9/SR 204 in Lake Stevens currently means big backups and delays that affects commuters, freight haulers and local businesses daily.

The Washington State Department of Transportation is considering improvements that create better connections for all users of the road which includes, pedestrians, transit riders, bicyclists and drivers. WSDOT needs help from the public to identify solutions that will improve traffic flow, trip reliability, freight movement and safety.

“Community input is key for shaping this project,” said WSDOT Engineering Manager Cathy George. “We want to ensure that our work reflects the needs of the public now and for years to come.”

Open house information

  • What: SR 9 – SR 204 Intersection Improvements project open house
  • When: 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19
  • Where: Hillcrest Elementary School Cafeteria, 9315 4th Street SE, Lake Stevens

There is no formal presentation at the open house. WSDOT staff will be available to discuss the project with attendees and answers questions.

The project schedule includes working with the public to develop ideas for improvements through early 2017, followed by designing the selected improvements between 2017 and 2018.

The $69.5 million project is funded by the 2015 Connecting Washington transportation package. Construction is scheduled to begin by 2019.