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The Stillaguamish River Bridge is in need of new paint to preserve and protect its aging structure. Existing paint on the southbound I-5 bridge is weathered and damaged, allowing corrosion to occur. This bridge preservation project will remove old peeling paint, clean exposed metal and apply new paint to the existing bridge structure on southbound I-5 under a full containment system. Minor maintenance and repairs will also be performed such as replacing joints and rivets.
Originally built in 1933, the Stillaguamish River Bridge carried two lanes in each direction of US 99. When I-5 was built in the 1960s, the bridge became part of the freeway. Then, in 1971, a new bridge was built just east of the original bridge to carry three lanes of northbound I-5. The bridge deck was replaced in 2014 and this project will continue that important preservation work.
What travelers can expect
The southbound bridge will be closed and under full containment for the duration of this project. All southbound traffic will be diverted onto the existing median bypass on the adjacent northbound bridge for approximately 5 months.
Federal funds will be used for this preservation project totalling approximately $2.6M.
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Jordan Longacre
Communications
206-440-4479
Jordan.Longacre@wsdot.wa.gov