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Snohomish County Public Works releases the 2025 Annual Bridge Report

SNOHOMISH COUNTY – Snohomish County Public Works released its latest annual bridge report documenting the condition of all 211 bridges in its inventory. While the need for major bridge projects continues to outpace funding, seven bridges categorized for future rehabilitation or replacement are currently funded. More information about bridge conditions and replacement plans is available […]

Snohomish County Public Works Receives $1.1 million in grants for safety improvements

EVERETT—Snohomish County Public Works has received two grants totaling more than $1.1 million that will fund safety improvements at a south Everett intersection and a study for overcrossing plans at Interstate 5 (I-5) and the Interurban Trail. Public Works’ County Road Safety Program will receive a $914,000 grant to construct a quick-build (or modular) roundabout […]

Snohomish County Public Works’ ADA Advisory Committee seeks five new members

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EVERETT—Snohomish County is actively recruiting five dedicated volunteers to join its ADA Public Right-of-Way Advisory Committee – a vital ADA committee that ensures public sidewalks, crosswalks, paths, and streets are fully accessible to everyone, regardless of mobility needs. Application deadline is Dec. 31, 2025. “This committee is vital in helping us be inclusive of all […]

Snohomish County Public Works completes two federal grant-funded projects

EVERETT– Snohomish County Public Works completed bridge and rural road preservation projects this summer that wouldn’t have been possible without federal funding. Crews recently completed repainting and rehabilitating Red Bridge 537 on the Mountain Loop Highway and performing an asphalt overlay of four miles of 140th St NW/NE (Fire Trail Rd) along the north boundary […]

Snohomish County Public Works plowing and treating roadways 24/7

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EVERETT– Snohomish County Road Maintenance crews are moving to a 24/7 winter storm response due to the current and anticipated winter weather hitting Western Washington.  Starting on Wednesday night, Feb. 5, road crews will be plowing and treating roadways around the clock until conditions improve for the region. During the day Wednesday, 27 trucks were […]

Snohomish County Public Works’ ADA Advisory Committee seeks four new members

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EVERETT – Mobility is extremely important to safety and quality of life. Making sure all residents have the same pedestrian access is essential. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Public Right-of-Way Advisory Committee for Snohomish County Public Works provides feedback and recommendations to the county about ADA compliance in the public right-of-way. County leaders are seeking […]

Snohomish County Public Works wins national award for Little Bear Creek

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SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County Public Works is being recognized nationally for an innovative project that changes the way the County handles wetland mitigation and saves millions of dollars in future taxpayer funds. The creation of Little Bear Creek Advance Mitigation Site (LBCAMS) has been named a national 2024 Public Works Project of the Year from the […]

Snohomish County Public Works wins National Project of the Year

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EVERETT—Snohomish County Public Works is being recognized nationally for an innovative project that changes the way the County handles wetland mitigation and saves millions of dollars in future taxpayer funds. The creation of Little Bear Creek Advance Mitigation Site (LBCAMS) has been named a national 2024 Public Works Project of the Year from the American […]

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