First of many preservation projects to also close Alderwood Mall Boulevard
SHORELINE – The first of many highway preservation projects in King, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties will kick off in Lynnwood this weekend, April 7-10. Two lanes of northbound Interstate 5 at 44th Avenue and both directions of Alderwood Mall Boulevard will close for concrete bridge deck work.
The two bridges are the first of 17 included in a project to fix damaged pavement to preserve their integrity, extend their lifespan and provide a smoother ride for users.
Lynnwood closure information
From 10 p.m. Friday, April 7, through 5 a.m. Monday, April 10, contractor crews will close:
- The two right lanes of northbound I-5 on the bridge over 44th Avenue. The HOV lane will be open to all vehicles in the area during the closure.
- The on-ramp from 220th Street Southwest in Mountlake Terrace to northbound I-5.
- All lanes of Alderwood Mall Boulevard between 33rd Avenue West and 40th Avenue West.
- The Interurban Trail along Alderwood Mall Boulevard will remain open to pedestrians and bicyclists.
Bridge repair in Snohomish and Skagit counties
The following week, April 11-14, crews will move east within Snohomish County for work on the South Fork Skykomish River Bridge on US 2 in Gold Bar. Flaggers and a pilot car will assist travelers as eastbound and westbound traffic alternates through a single lane while crews work.
The weekend of April 14-16, crews will fully close the bridge on State Route 9 over the Skagit River between the South Skagit Highway and Diamond Road in Sedro-Woolley. Travelers will be detoured around the closure using SR 20, SR 538 and I-5.
This work is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled.
Driver resources
Pavement repair is front and center this construction season, so drivers should use WSDOT traffic tools before heading out the door.
- Follow the Twitter traffic account
- Check the real-time traffic map
- Subscribe to regional email newsletters to get the latest project updates and closures