BOTHELL—Representative Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced on Wednesday, August 7, that the City of Bothell is receiving $1.1 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to plan for the replacement of the 102nd Ave. NE bridge over SR-522 and the Sammamish River.
The 102nd Ave. NE bridge plays a critical role for seniors, first responders, and residents by providing access to services, emergency response routes, and community spaces. However, the bridge is nearing the end of its 75-year lifespan. This investment will allow the city to conduct a critical planning study to develop a plan for the bridge replacement.
“The 102nd Ave. NE bridge is a critical piece of infrastructure connecting downtown Bothell and the surrounding communities south of the Sammamish River,” said DelBene. “These funds will help begin the process of replacing the bridge so it can meet the demands of the growing city. I am excited to have helped secure these resources in our local infrastructure and will continue advocating for federal funding to improve and modernize our transportation systems.”
“On behalf of the Bothell City Council, I am grateful to have Congresswoman DelBene as a champion for critical community infrastructure projects. This bridge over the Sammamish River and SR 522, which serves as a multimodal connection between south Bothell and our downtown, was built back in 1950 and is just about at the end of its useful life,” said Bothell Mayor Mason Thompson. “This planning grant will help improve a critical connection to south Bothell, that seniors can access the Senior Center and their housing facilities, that folks can connect to the regional trail system, and that local commuters can continue to get across town.
The project is being funded under the Bridge Investment Program created in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and invests in critical infrastructure projects across the country.
DelBene’s February 2024 letter of support for the project can be found here.
SOIURCE: Office of Suzan DelBene
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
