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Officials: unexpected obstructions slowed Edgewater bridge replacement; piles now installed
Summary
City officials told the Everett City Council on May 7 that unknown timber and concrete obstructions found while drilling for a temporary work platform delayed the Edgewater Creek (Edgewater) bridge replacement. All piles for the platform have been installed and staff said they are pursuing schedule recovery options with Granite Construction.
Everett officials told the City Council on May 7, 2025, that unexpected timber and concrete obstructions found while installing piles for the temporary work platform have delayed the Edgewater Creek bridge replacement and extended a long detour on Mukilteo Boulevard.
Mayor Cassie Franklin said the city is treating the project as a top priority and has directed staff to explore ways to speed the work. "We cannot risk having any part of our community separated in case of an earthquake or disaster, so safety is always our number 1 concern," Franklin said during the council meeting.
The bridge, built in 1946, is 79 years old and the replacement requires a temporary platform across the ravine to support cranes and…
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