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LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 11, 2023—The City of Lynnwood will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the 196th ST SW Improvement Project on Tuesday, August 15, at 10 a.m. in the Fred Meyer Parking Lot near the 196^th and 44^th Ave West intersection.  This event is open to the public.   

About the 196th ST SW (SR-524) Improvement Project 

• Located in the heart of Lynnwood, 196^th ST SW is the busiest street in the City, even nudging out Hwy 99, with traffic volumes reaching 40,000-50,000 vehicles per day. 
• The improvements were designed to reduce traffic congestion, better accommodate bus and transit travel, increase business access, provide utility capacity for future development and promote safety. 
• 196^th ST SW is home to hundreds of businesses and residential buildings and is a part of the major corridor that includes the Lynnwood Transit Center, the future Lynwood Light Rail Station and the burgeoning City Center area 
• The City of Lynnwood received $26 million in state and federal grants to complete this project. Project funding includes an additional $22 million in City, WSDOT and private funding for a total of $48 million. 

SOURCE: City of Lynnwood

FEATURED IMAGE: Photo courtesy of the City of Lynnwood.

Author: Lynnwood Times Staff