Each of the new Swift stations will include a new shelter, seating, ticketing, and ORCA card readers.
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Community Transit is expanding its Swift bus rapid transit (BRT) network with the addition of a third line — the Swift Orange Line scheduled to open in early 2024. The Swift Orange Line will connect with both existing Swift lines — the Blue and Green lines. Together, they will form a rapid transit network extending throughout south Snohomish County with two connections to light rail.
This newsletter will be published as newsworthy events occur during construction of the Orange Line, or other milestones take place in the Swift network.
Construction has started on the Swift Orange Line
Edmonds College
Work has started at several sites along the new Swift Orange Line corridor. At Edmonds College on 68th Avenue West, crews have recently begun upgrading sidewalks in the area. In addition, they will continue upgrading sections of the main parking lot where the new bus stops will be located.
Pictured above:Â Crews have started restoring the sidewalks on 68th Avenue West with new concrete.
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33rd Avenue West and 188th Street Southwest near Alderwood Mall
Crews continue to work on potholing, utility upgrades, and roadway/sidewalk upgrades along 33rd Avenue West.
This weekend, crews will begin upgrading a bus stop near the Alderwood Mall. This work will include:
- Demolishing a section of 33rd Ave West where the new bus stop will be
- Pouring and curing the concrete pad where buses stop
Drivers in the area can expect to see shifted lanes around work zones while pedestrians will see detours during construction. Thank you for your patience during construction.
Pictured above, right:Â Crews have started demolishing the sidewalk along 33rd Avenue West near the new Swift bus station.
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196th Street and Hwy 99
As part of this project, several utility companies will be completing upgrades in the project corridor. Crews working for Zayo – a telecommunications utility provider – have started working at the corner of 196th Street SW and Highway 99. This work will take place overnight and will continue for several weeks.
Picture above: In order to complete the utility upgrades in this area, crews will need shift traffic around their work zones. Please practice caution when driving through our project corridor.
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Temporary bus stop relocations during construction
As crews continue working along the corridor, some existing bus stops may need to be temporarily relocated. To stay informed of bus stop relocations, we encourage riders to sign up for Community Transit Rider Alerts.
For construction-related concerns, call (425) 224-2441 or email swiftorangeconstruction@commtrans.org
Stay Informed
During construction, we will occasionally send out email updates to share updates about construction, upcoming traffic impacts, and more information about the project.
If you are located near a planned Swift station, please take a moment to fill out our construction survey. We may be reaching out to neighbors if there are any anticipated impacts prior to construction starting at each location.
Have questions during construction? Please call (425) 224-2441 or email swiftorangeconstruction@commtrans.org.
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