City of Lynnwood Project Update - Poplar Way Bridge Project - May 14, 2026

Lynnwood Washington

Poplar Way Bridge Project


Pier 1 excavation between I-5 and 196th St SW

Pier 1 excavation between I-5 and 196th St SW


Please follow all pedestrian and traffic control.


Alternate routes that can be used during the duration of the project to avoid the work zone. Please visit this link. Poplar Way Bridge Project Alternate Route Map


Week Ending May 15th:

  • While site preparation will continue in the coming weeks and months, structure construction is now actively underway — Project progress will be visable. First up is the development of a permanent concrete shoulder on the Poplar side of the project. 
  • Other preparation work of wall demolition, saw cutting, and inserting drainage structures will continue on both sides of I-5. This will not anticipated to require road closures. 
  • The Interurban trail has successfully been rerouted along 33rd Ave W and Alderwood Mall Blvd.
  • As the construction of the Poplar Bridge Extension requires lane channelization, please continue to practice additional caution near the project site. 

Questions during construction? Contact us:

Kate Simonds, Communications & Public Involvement Manager

email: poplarwaybridge@lynnwoodwa.gov

phone: 425-477-9746

Webpage:  Connecting Lynnwood: Poplar Way Bridge


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