WSDOT proposes big changes to Hwy 99 in Snohomish County, Lynnwood
EVERETT — The Washington State Department of Transportation is planning for more than $600 million of upgrades to be made to Highway 99 in unincorporated Snohomish County and Lynnwood, in an effort to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, transit users and drivers.
WSDOT began studying possible improvements to 6.6 mile corridor between Airport Road and 212 Street SW in 2023 after receiving state and federal grants to fund the research. In December, the agency released a draft report listing the possible improvements that could arise after years of phased construction.
The Urbanist first reported on the release of the draft study.
What’s wrong with Highway 99?
For people walking, biking and rolling, there are a lot of problems, according to the draft report. Here are examples the state Department of Transportation pointed out in the study:
• The road can be dangerous, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists.
Between 2019 and 2023, there were 62 crashes that led to fatalities or serious injuries along the corridor. Of those 62 crashes, 24 involved a pedestrian or a cyclist. Most of those crashes occurred from either turning conflicts at intersections or vehicles striking stationary objects, like light poles or trees, according to the draft report.
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