Everett residents and commuters will have to brace for significant detours as the city prepares to launch the replacement of the aged Edgewater Creek Bridge come late October 2024; with such works expected to shutter a portion of Mukilteo Boulevard for an estimated year, per details shared by the City of Everett. Those who rely on the route for their daily goings-on are advised to map out alternative paths forthwith, particularly since the usual east-west travel between Everett and Mukilteo will be affected by these essential safety upgrades.
The existing bridge, standing its ground for 78 years, has been proclaimed safe for current use, however, it’s under the burden of weight limitations, and due to that ongoing concerns have emerged implicating vulnerability to seismic tremors; this construction, tipping the fiscal scales at $34 million – with the lion’s share of $28 million sourced from the federal coffers – purports to tackle such infrastructural susceptibilities. Dan Enrico, Everett Public Works principal engineer mentioned, as per the City of Everett, “While there have been delays, we assure you that the closure is imminent. We encourage anyone who travels frequently through the area to spend some time planning for alternate routes now, before the closure starts,” signaling a heads-up to locals for the impending disruption…