SR 9 Lake Creek bridge to open soon
Contractor crews tentatively plan to open the new SR 9 Lake Creek bridge sometime in the next week. As soon as we have the date, we’ll let you know. The bridge remains closed as concrete finishes curing. When it reaches the proper strength, the highway will reopen. SR 9 has been closed at Lake Creek since July 20 to build the bridge, which replaces a 1950s-era culvert under the roadway. The culvert made it difficult for fish living in the creek as well as migratory species to move upstream. A new creek bed was built beneath the bridge, opening up about 10 miles of additional habitat for fish.
Driving 405? Get ready for express toll lanes
I know I-405 is a long way from Skagit or Island County, but for those of you who use it, heads up. Work begins Friday night to add new striping between Bellevue and Lynnwood as part of our almost-here express toll lanes project. Starting as early as Saturday, these new double white lines will indicate where vehicles can enter the HOV lanes. While express tolling doesn’t start until Sept. 27, the State Patrol will be enforcing the double white line policy as soon as they are installed. Our interactive map will help guide you on where the access points and double white lines will be
