Construction Update - Week of May 27

Crews are scheduled to:

• Continue installation of reclaimed water main near Twin City Foods
• Continue installing electrical conduit for future 211th Place NE traffic signal
• Install electrical conduits for lighting near the future location of the Centennial Trail
• Remove landscaping on west side of 67th Avenue NE north of 211th Place NE

Please note that construction crews will not be working on Memorial Day.

Anticipated traffic impacts:

• One-lane closures are expected on 67th Avenue NE during work hours (7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Tuesday - Friday). Two-way traffic will be maintained during non-work hours and on Memorial Day.

Old Railroad section unearthed when pavement removed

This week the 67th Ave Final Phase contractor uncovered a piece of Arlington’s history, an abandoned railroad spur line. After unearthing this piece of history, the City coordinated with the state Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and is recording the location of the discovered rail spur. This fast action allowed the project to keep moving forward while preserving important artifacts. The railroad played a significant role in Arlington becoming a city. In the 1890’s Arlington and Haller City were struggling to become the center of commerce at the confluence of the north and south forks of the Stillaguamish River. Arlington won the struggle when the railroad yard was built on the south side of Division Street. These railroad tracks are thought to be the remnant of a side spur that connected one of the historic timber businesses to the Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern Railway line. Next time you are riding your bike or walking along the Centennial Trail in downtown Arlington, remember that you are traveling the same path as the pioneers and trains that developed this region.

Construction Update - Week of May 20

Crews are scheduled to:

• Continue installation of stormwater drainage systems on the west side of 67th Avenue NE
• Begin installation of reclaimed water main near Twin City Foods
• Rough grade the future Centennial Trail east of 67th Avenue NE
• Begin roadway grading on the west side of 67th Avenue NE near the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum in anticipation of placing curb and gutter
• Install electrical conduit for the future 211th Place NE traffic signal

Anticipated traffic impacts:

• One-lane closures are expected on 67th Avenue NE during work hours (7:00 am to 3:30 pm) — please anticipate at least a 3-5 minute delay. Two-way traffic will be maintained during non-work hours.