Contacts: 

Matt Phelps                                    Meghan Jordan 

Communications Specialist II         Communications Specialist II 

Matt.Phelps@snoco.org                 Meghan.Jordan@snoco.org  

425-388-3126                                 425-388-3918 

Snohomish County Public Works is Hosting an Open House for Five Infrastructure Projects near Lynnwood

Project locations include Alderwood Mall Parkway, Ash Way, 164th Ave SE, 36th/35th Ave W and the Interurban Trail

EVERETT, Wash., October 4, 2022 – The unincorporated Lynnwood area is one of the most densely populated in Snohomish County. Lynnwood is also a significant retail engine in the county and is expecting the arrival of light rail service in 2024. To meet traffic and pedestrian demands in the surrounding unincorporated area, Snohomish County Public Works is planning five infrastructure improvement projects. These projects are expected to go to construction during the next four plus years. The department will host an open house to present information, discuss the five upcoming projects and seek feedback from the community.  

The projects are:

• Alderwood Mall Parkway improvements (SR 525 to the 16800 block – Construction is tentatively scheduled for 2024  
• Ash Way improvements (18th Ave W to Admiralty Way/Gibson Rd) – Construction is to be determined based on funding availability and approval of environmental permits 
• 164th St SE Overlay (Ash Way to Spruce Way) – Construction is scheduled for 2023  
• 36th/35th Ave W improvements (164th St SW to State Route 99) – Construction is scheduled for 2023  
• Interurban Trail Improvements (160th St SW to 167th Pl SW of Meadow Rd/13th Ave W) – Construction is tentatively planned for 2025, subject to funding availability 

Open House: Lynnwood Area Road and Trail Improvements

• When: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 – Stop by any time between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.
• Where: Alderwood Water and Wastewater District Offices

               3626 156th St SW, Lynnwood, 98087

• What: Residents of the area, commuters, and families of nearby schools are invited to discuss the five projects. Staff will be available to answer questions about the projects and gather feedback.

About Snohomish County Public Works  

The Snohomish County Public Works is responsible for approximately 1,600 miles of county roads, more than 200 bridges and manages about 200 traffic control signals. The department also processes nearly 600,000 tons of garbage per year. Its mission is to focus on safety and mobility while practicing fiscal responsibility and preserving the environment. Public Works has won numerous state and national honors for its work and is the largest department within Snohomish County government with approximately 500 employees plus seasonal staff. Its main office is located at 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA 98201.  

Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/PublicWorks or follow the department on Facebook and Twitter for more information about Snohomish County Public Works.