OVERVIEW

This project aims to design and construct improvements to Highway 99 from 244th Street SW to 238th Street SW consistent with the Conceptual Plans developed in the Highway 99 Revitalization Stage 1 planning project and the Highway 99 Revitalization & Gateway Stage 2 construction. Those improvements will extend the transformation of Highway 99 in Shoreline through Edmonds. The scope of the project will include wider replacement sidewalks, new street lighting, crosswalks with mid-crossing landings where possible, improved stormwater management, targeted utility replacements, a new dual-left turn pocket for NB traffic at 238th Street SW, potential undergrounding of overhead distribution utilities, landscaping, softscape treatments and other streetscape improvements to speak to the unique character of Edmonds. The proposed work has already been constructed south of the SR 104 interchange, including the addition of planters and wider sidewalks, and work in this area will be minimal.

PROJECT LIMITS

The project begins in the south at the intersection of 244th Street SW. It extends north of the 238th Street SW intersection enough to provide a taper to accommodate the northbound dual-left turn pocket that will be constructed at the 238th St SW signal. The total length is approximately 2,500 feet along Highway 99. There are two signalized intersections at 244th Street SW and 238th Street SW and an interchange with SR 104 that includes termini of ramps to and from the east and west and an overpass bridge that constrains the width of Highway 99.

FUNDING

The Design and Right of Way phases are fully funded and a significant amount of construction funding has been secured. Current funding combines State and Local funds and includes:

• A Connecting Washington grant,
• A Move Ahead grant, and
• Local Funds.

timeline

The City selected SCJ Alliance for this project’s Design and Right of Way phases in June 2022. Here is an overview of the project schedule.