SR 530 - 59th & 211th Roundabouts

Project Description 

The City of Arlington is working with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on two very important transportation safety improvements on SR 530; the installation of roundabouts at 59th Ave and at 211th Place.  WSDOT has recently programmed and funded the design and construction of these two single lane roundabouts to increase safety and mobility on SR-530. These two intersections are currently non-controlled and have been the site of many accidents and traffic delays; the roundabouts will provide a safe travel route for all vehicles that use this roadway.

Project Benefits 

  • Improve mobility
  • Increase safety

Project Cost and Funding

  • Estimated cost: $ 2.02 Million
  • Funding source:  Federal

Project Schedule

  • Design: 2021
  • Estimated Construction start: 2023

Coordination with Local Businesses / Residents

Progress updates will be provided by the City on this project webpage to keep local residents and businesses apprised of the project progress.

Questions?

Stay up to date on project information by subscribing to WSDOT’s weekly newsletter. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Madison Sehlke with WSDOT Communications. 

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Contact the City Project Hotline at 360-403-3544 or cityprojects@arlingtonwa.gov.


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Project Documents

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Project Updates

  • WSDOT Project Webpage
  • May 26, 2023 - On Wednesday, May 31 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., WSDOT’s contractor crews will begin shoulder work on SR 530 at the intersections of 59th Ave. NE and 211th Pl., NE. This work is in preparation for the roundabout installations. Work will include mobilization, surveys, and shoulder work. Please slow down, move over and be patient while traveling through the work zone.
  • June 2, 2023 - Watch for overnight work along State Route 530 at the intersections of 59th Avenue Northeast and 211th Place Northeast. Work is scheduled nightly from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. Monday, June 5, through Friday morning, June 9. 
  • June 9, 2023 - Shoulder work will continue next week Monday - Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  This shoulder work is in preparation for the roundabout installations and intersection improvements.
  • June 14, 2023 - WSDOT contractor’s crew will be working along the shoulders at the intersection of State Route 530 and 59th Ave. NE. in preparation for the installation of a roundabout at this intersection. Due to scheduling changes, tonight, Wednesday June 14 and again on Thursday, June 15, expect crews working in the area from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. This work will require lane shifts with flaggers onsite to control traffic. Please expect delays during this night work and drive carefully when traveling through the work zone during construction hours to ensure the safety of all in the area.
  • June 16, 2023 - Next week, WSDOT contractor’s crew will be working along the shoulders at the intersection of State Route 530 and 59th Ave. NE. in preparation for the installation of a roundabout at this intersection. Work will be during the night hours of 8 p.m. to 5 a.m beginning Tuesday night through Thursday night. This work will require lane shifts with flaggers onsite to control traffic. Please expect delays during this night work and drive carefully when traveling through the work zone during construction hours to ensure the safety of all in the area.
  • June 30, 2023 - This week WSDOT’s contractor continue to make intersection improvements and prepare to for the roundabout installations on State Route 530 in Arlington. This week, overnight shoulder work took place at the 59th St. and 211th Pl intersections. Expect to see crews working at both intersections, next week after the holiday, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly, Wednesday, July 5 to Friday, July 7. Flaggers will alternate traffic through a single lane through the work zone as needed. Two separate full road closures are scheduled in July. The first closure of both intersections will occur starting at 8 p.m. Friday, July 14 until 5 am. Tuesday, July 18. The area between both intersections will also be closed for crews to work on the roundabout structures. Similarly, the second full road closure is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday, July 28 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, August 1. 
  • July 11, 2023 - The first of two weekend closures will begin on Friday, July 14th at 8:00pm until Tuesday, July 18th at 5:00 AM between 211th Pl NE and 59th Ave NE for work to be completed on the roundabout structures. Please use assigned detour route.
  • July 21, 2023 - Next week, nightly single-lane closures with flaggers alternating traffic will be between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Monday, July 24, through Friday morning, July 28. Beginning at 9 p.m. On Friday, July 28, the second full weekend closure will begin and go until Tuesday, August 1 at 4 a.m., on SR 530 between 59th Avenue NE and 211th Place NE to install the second roundabout. A signed detour will direct people around the work zone using SR 9, SR 531, and Interstate 5. The detour is approximately 9.5 miles long, so people should plan for extra travel time.
  • July 28, 2023 - Starting tonight at 9 p.m., the second full weekend closure will begin and go until Tuesday, August 1 at 4 a.m., on SR 530 500 ft west of 59th Avenue Northeast to Hwy 9 to install the second roundabout at the 211th Pl NE intersection and continue work on the 59th Ave Roundabout. A signed detour will direct people around the work zone using SR 9, SR 531, and Interstate 5. The detour is approximately 9.5 miles long, so people should plan for extra travel time. After reopening Tuesday morning, no work will occur until final striping can be installed after the pavement cure time, which is approximately 3 weeks. 
  • August 4, 2023 - At 4:00 am on Tuesday, August 1 the new roundabouts on SR 530 at the 211th Pl NE intersection and at the 59th Ave intersection opened to the public. Construction of these two roundabouts is now complete with just the final striping and landscaping remaining.  Final striping is estimated to begin the week of August 22nd to accommodate for the required cure time of the pavement with the landscaping to start in early October.
  • August 11, 2023 - Final striping is estimated to begin the week of August 22nd to accommodate for the required cure time of the pavement with the landscaping to start in early October.
  • August 18, 2023 - On Wednesday, August 23 & Thursday, August 24, WSDOT’s contractor will complete the final striping and sealing for the roundabouts along SR 530 at the 211th Pl. NE intersection and at the 59th Ave intersection. Work is scheduled from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM and will consist of single lane closures with flaggers onsite to control traffic. Landscaping is scheduled to follow in early September.
  • August 25, 2023 - On Wednesday, August 23 WSDOT’s contractor completed the final striping and sealing for the roundabouts along SR 530 at the 211th Pl. NE intersection and at the 59th Ave NE intersection. Landscaping is scheduled to follow in early September.