 April 11, 2025
April marks Work Zone Safety Awareness Month, a time when we come together to recognize the importance of safety in construction and maintenance zones on our roads. At WSDOT, we are committed to raising awareness and promoting safety for both workers and drivers. With thousands of construction zones across the country, it is essential that we all play a role in keeping these areas safe.
Why It Matters: Each year, thousands of accidents occur in work zones, often resulting in injury or even death. Drivers and workers alike face serious risks. Work Zone Safety Awareness Month serves as an opportunity to remind the public of the potential dangers and the steps we can all take to minimize them. The safety of everyone on the road—whether you're a worker, commuter or traveler—is a shared responsibility.
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HEAVY TRAFFIC REMINDER!
As a reminder, the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is underway! This means, heavy traffic heading into Skagit County from the north and south. Plan ahead!
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We often have special events and roadwork taking place in the Northend, including construction projects, maintenance and repairs. We always try to minimize any effects to travel, but sometimes it is necessary to close a lane to do the work or create a safe work zone for our crews.
While we aren't doing a lot of roadwork this week, our crews will still be out monitoring and keeping the roads safe. If you spot them, slow down and give them space to work! A huge thanks to our crews for all their hard work.
Want more information? Visit our real time travel center, where these projects and repairs can be found on our travel map, and download our app to receive alerts directly to your smartphone.
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Monday, April 14, to Thursday, April 17
Monday, April 14
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From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., maintenance crews will close both directions of State Route 9 in Mount Vernon between SR 534 (milepost 40) and West Big Lake Boulevard (milepost 44) for hazardous tree removal.
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From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., maintenance crews will alternate traffic on SR 11 in Burlington between Josh Wilson Road (milepost 0) and Blanchard Road (milepost 10) for shoulder work. Crews will work in 2-mile increments.
Tuesday, April 15
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From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., Ziply crews will alternate traffic on SR 9 in Mount Vernon between Sulfur Springs Road (milepost 45) to Lee Road (milepost 46) for utility work.
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From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., maintenance crews will alternate traffic on SR 9 in Mount Vernon at McMurray Shores Drive (milepost 41) for shoulder clean up.
Wednesday, April 16
Thursday, April 17
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From 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., a City of Sedro-Woolley crew will alternate traffic on SR 20 in Sedro-Woolley at Moore Street (milepost 65) for catch basin repair work.
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From 3:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., maintenance crews will close the left lane of southbound Interstate 5 in Bellingham between Bakerview Road (milepost 258) and Sunset Drive/SR 542 (milepost 255) for overhead sign replacement. In addition, crews will close the Northwest Avenue on-ramp to southbound I-5 and the Guide Meridian/SR 539 on-ramp to southbound I-5.
Friday, April 18
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