Date:  Thursday, May 21, 2009

Contact: Marta Coursey, Director of Communications, (206) 515-3918 (Seattle)

MUKILTEO – The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division (WSF) announced today the opening of 12 new lanes (approximately 100 additional car spaces) at the Mukilteo ferry terminal. This will bring the total vehicle holding spaces to 200 and should reduce backups on SR 525 during peak commute periods by approximately a half mile.

“The lanes are open just in time for the busy Memorial Day weekend,” said Assistant Secretary David Moseley. “We hope our customers, neighbors, and the City of Mukilteo benefit greatly from the additional vehicle holding.”

For the last two months construction crews have worked to expand the vehicle holding area, following WSF’s agreement to lease the property adjacent to the holding lanes. Construction totaled $781,800 and is almost complete, with the exception of relocating a generator and installing lighting. Until the remaining work is complete at the end of May, there will be approximately 190 spaces available that can be used during daylight hours only.

For more ferry system information, please visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries. To sign up for free e-mail alerts about service disruptions and other route information, click on the link in the far left column of the Web site.

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