QUICK SUMMARY
Travelers between Everett and Marysville face multiple four-day closures of SR 529 in May for critical bridge repairs. Northbound lanes will close from 11 p.m. Friday to 11 p.m. Tuesday on specified weekends, with detours in place. Smith Island will remain accessible, and a shuttle will be available for pedestrians and cyclists.
In May, SR 529 will undergo significant closures for critical repairs on the historic Steamboat Slough swing bridges. Northbound lanes will close from 11 p.m. Friday to 11 p.m. Tuesday during the weekends of May 2-6 and May 9-13, with additional closures tentatively planned for southbound traffic on May 16-20 and May 30-June 2. Smith Island will remain accessible, with a shuttle service provided for pedestrians, cyclists, and mobility device users. Contractor crews will replace essential mechanical parts to ensure the bridges can support future marine traffic, as mandated by federal law. These closures are expected to impact travel in north Everett and along I-5, necessitating that drivers plan ahead and avoid peak hours. The Washington State Department of Transportation encourages travelers to adhere to signed detours during this period. The repairs aim to enhance the longevity and safety of these aging structures. For more details, travelers can refer to the DOT blog linked in the announcement.