SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 5822
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As of February 22, 2011
Title: An act relating to the state route number 9 Snohomish river bridge project.
Brief Description: Concerning the state route number 9 Snohomish river bridge project.
Sponsors: Senator Hobbs.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Transportation: 2/22/11.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION |
Staff: Hayley Gamble (786-7452)
Background: State Route (SR) 9 runs south from Sumas Washington, near the Canadian border, to the King County-Snohomish County line. A route development plan, identifying
potential future improvements to the corridor, was completed in 2010 by the Department of Transportation, and includes a recommendation to replace the SR 9 Snohomish River Bridge.
Summary of Bill: The Department of Transportation is directed to begin geotechnical investigation analysis work in the vicinity of the SR 9 Snohomish River Bridge in order to develop a more accurate project cost estimate for replacement of the bridge.
Appropriation: $520,000 is appropriated from the Motor Vehicle Fund for the 2011-13 biennium.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony: PRO: SR 9 is the only alternative north-south corridor through Snohomish County. We need to start planning for replacement of the SR 9 bridge, the bridge has a big impact on traffic in the corridor. Snohomish County has also formed a transportation benefit district. Bottlenecks at the bridge can be difficult for emergency responders to deal with.
Persons Testifying: PRO: Al Aldrich, SR 9 Coalition; Vern Little, Mayor of Lake Stevens; Tom Hamilton, Councilmember, Snohomish County; Mark Hintz, Fire Commissioner, Snohomish County District 4; Larry Bauman, Snohomish County.