Starting as soon as Friday, May 29, Sound Transit’s contractor working on the Lynnwood Link light rail extension will be implementing two nighttime traffic shifts on Interstate 5 between 228th Street Southwest and 236th Place Southwest. This work is necessary to complete utility work on both I-5 northbound and southbound and some striping and barrier…
The east leg of 172nd Street Southwest will be closed May 30 to construct the roundabout as part of the 36th Avenue West Project. Drivers are advised that only north and south bound traffic will be allowed at the 36th Avenue West and 172nd Street Southwest intersection while the roundabout is being constructed. Also starting…
The City of Lynnwood warned of traffic impacts during the week of May 18 due to 36th Avenue West project construction. Expect traffic to be delayed between 179th Street Southwest and 165th Place Southwest while crews: Form and place concrete for traffic islands Place truck apron concrete at the 172nd Street Southwest roundabout Place splitter…
As Sound Transit continues construction on the Lynnwood Link light rail extension, Lynnwood residents can now view the progress from the comfort of their own homes. As reported in NextMLT, webcams were recently installed at the Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood City Center Station construction sites. In Lynnwood, time lapses can be viewed here. Images can be…
The City of Lynnwood reminds drivers that construction for 36th Avenue West improvements project will be underway in the first part of May and advised drivers be aware of detours in the area. During the week of May 11, improvements between 179th Street Southwest and 165th Place Southwest include: Forming and placing concrete for traffic…
Sound Transit said that 44th Avenue West will be closed overnight on Thursday night, May 7, so that its contractor can move a crane across 44th Avenue West. The crane will be used to begin the installation of foundations and columns for a section of the Lynnwood Link Light Rail extension. The work is scheduled…
The day after Gov. Jay Inslee announced a plan to allow current construction projects to be completed, Irons Brothers Construction President Joseph Irons led a webinar aimed at helping educate construction companies on practices aimed at helping other residential builders return to work. The webinar, attended by more than 600 builders, was hosted by the…
Gov. Jay Inslee, in consultation with the state’s construction industry, announced a plan Friday to allow current construction projects to be completed. According to an announcement from the governor’s office, the recommendations were informed by workers, contractors, health and safety experts, and local government officials, for safe construction standards. “I thank all those involved in…
Due to COVID-19 risks, Sound Transit said Monday it is directing contractors to suspend almost all construction on its region-wide transit expansion projects — including the Lynnwood Link light rail extension — starting immediately through May 4. The very limited work that does continue will focus on tasks considered critical and/or necessary to ensure that…
As early as Monday, Feb. 24, Sound Transits contractor will begin a swing shift at the Lynnwood Transit Center staging yard. The contractor has obtained a temporary noise variance to complete this work. The work is expected to last from 3 p.m. to midnight Monday-Friday, and continue until Friday, March 27. Work will consist of…
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As a part of Lynnwood’s 36th Avenue West Improvements Project, road closures will be in effect through mid-March on 179th Street Southwest from 36th Avenue West to 33rd Place West. From Feb. 18 through mid-March, the road closures will be in effect while crews construct a one-mile-long corridor improvement project on 36th Avenue West from Maple…
Drivers are advised to follow traffic controls in effect on 36th Avenue West as road crews continue working on the project. Work planned during the week of Feb. 10, between 179th Street Southwest and 165th Place Southwest, includes: Grading at 179th Street Southwest Placing topsoil and trees in planter strips Placing retaining wall blocks at…
As part of construction for the Lynnwood Link light rail station, parking lot shifts are continuing at the Lynnwood Transit Center. Sections of parking were closed for construction of the Lynnwood City Center light rail station and temporary replacement parking was opened. Fence lines will continue to shift to safely accommodate the necessary construction work,…
In preparation for the Lynnwood City Center Link Light Rail Station, the HOV/direct access ramp from Interstate 5 to the Lynnwood Transit Center will be closed beginning 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, to perform underground utility work. This closure will be in effect until 4 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18. The transit center will still be…
Due to high winds on Saturday, Oct. 26, dismantling of the tower crane at the intersection of 200th Street Southwest and 68th Avenue West has been postponed and rescheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. As a result, 200th Street Southwest will be closed between 68th Ave West and 66th Place…
As part of the 2019 Pavement Overlay Project, paving on 188th Street Southwest and 51st Place West is scheduled this week, beginning Thursday, Oct. 24, and continuing into Friday, Oct. 25. Residents and commuters should expect delays from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. as travel will be restricted to a single lane during these hours….
Joseph irons has always loved to build. As a child he would build with his family, neighbors, friends, and in 1999, he made his love of building into a career. At 22, he and one of his brothers opened Irons Brothers Construction, which was run from the kitchen of his apartment he shared with his wife, Melissa….
To establish safe work zones for Lynnwood Link Light Rail construction, Sound Transit’s contractor Sept. 14 will be implementing nighttime traffic controls including southbound lane and on-ramp/off-ramp closures on Interstate 5 from 220th Street Southwest to SR 104 for re-striping and concrete barrier setting. Drivers should expect delays and consider using alternate routes during construction….
Kathy Hashbarger captured the latest images of the Sears building demolition at Alderwood Mall Tuesday. As we reported last week, the site will become Avalon Alderwood — two, six-story multi-family apartment buildings with a total of 328 residential units, and retail on the ground floor.
Temporary lane markings for a road construction project near Larch Way and Poplar Way have been corrected after causing confusion for drivers. The issue involved changes to regular and turning lanes that caused issues for residents who drive in the area. Snohomish County Public Works Department spokesperson Matt Phelps said county staff was alerted to…
To establish safe work zones for Lynnwood Link Light Rail construction, Sound Transit’s contractor is implementing nighttime traffic controls including southbound lane and on-ramp/off-ramp closures on I-5 from 44th Avenue West to 220th Street Southwest for re-striping and concrete barrier setting. Drivers should expect delays and consider using alternate routes during construction. Plan ahead, leave…
To establish safe work zones for Lynnwood Link Light Rail construction, Sound Transit’s contractor will be implementing nighttime traffic controls including southbound lane and on-ramp/off-ramp closures on I-5 from 44th Avenue West to 220th Street Southwest for re-striping and concrete barrier setting. Drivers should expect delays and consider using alternate routes during construction. Plan ahead,…
