MUKILTEO—Construction is underway on the Harbour Pointe Boulevard Pavement Preservation Project in Mukilteo, with crews beginning work June 22 to resurface the roadway, repair potholes, replace stormwater infrastructure and upgrade pedestrian facilities. Construction is scheduled through August 2026, with project closeout expected September through November.
“Crews are officially on the move, resurfacing the roadway, fixing potholes, upgrading stormwater infrastructure, and improving sidewalks and crossings for safer travel,” the city announced on Facebook commencing the project on June 22. “Expect paving equipment, traffic control, and some delays in the area. But the payoff will be a smoother, safer trip for everyone traveling to schools, parks, businesses, and neighborhoods. Thanks for your patience, Mukilteo! Big improvements are on the way.”
The Mukilteo City Council unanimously approved the project during its May 18 meeting by authorizing a $1,670,147 construction contract with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Granite Construction Company of Everett, Washington. The council also approved a $195,000 construction contingency fund, roughly 10% of the bid, and a $169,397 task order with Perteet Engineering Inc. for construction management, inspections and materials testing services.
The total project funding totals $2,148,291 which includes a $1,428,131 Transportation Improvement Board Urban Arterial Program grant approved earlier and $720,160 in city matching funds approved in August 2025 from the Annual Pavement Preservation Program and Annual Storm Pipe Repair Program accounts.
The project runs along Harbour Pointe Boulevard extending from the northern intersection with Mukilteo Speedway, to the southern intersection with Harbour Reach Drive. The corridor serves schools, recreation facilities, businesses and surrounding neighborhoods, generating significant vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
According to project documents, the pavement condition rating on the Harbour Pointe Blvd. ranged from 70 to 82 when last evaluated Nov. 14, 2024—a condition rating of “Satisfactory” with typical treatment of preventative maintenance. The pavement has continued to degrade, with areas of significant surface distress that included potholes. The project timing is to prevent further deterioration into the subbase and subgrade, which could lead to costly restoration.
The project scope includes placement of new Hot Mix Asphalt with a 2-inch overlay and slurry seal, supported by paving equipment, rollers and haul trucks. Perteet Engineering Inc. completed final design March 25, 2026. The project was advertised for bids April 16 and 21, with bids opened May 5. Four bids were received. Granite Construction submitted the lowest at $1,670,147. The other bids were Interwest Construction Inc. at $1,718,000; Colacurcio Brothers Inc. at $1,836,423; and JB Asphalt Inc. at $1,922,863 (reviewed and corrected to $1,920,234). The engineer’s approximate estimate was $1,837,000.
In addition to pavement preservation, work includes replacement of stormwater conveyance pipes in poor condition and measures to reduce localized roadway ponding—currently underway in Waterford Park. These improvements are required before the overlay to comply with the city’s Development Standards 4.3.10 Pavement Cut Moratorium for Utility Work.
Pedestrian facilities will also be upgraded to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Safety enhancements are to include enhanced crossings, rapid flashing beacons, speed feedback signs and improved visibility measures. The city has previously made progress on collision reduction goals with the earlier implementation of rapid flashing beacons and sidewalk corrections.
Author: Mario Lotmore
