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City updates timeline for Edgewater Bridge replacement after crews find buried obstructions
Summary
City officials told the Everett City Council that buried timber and concrete obstructed foundation drilling for the Edgewater Bridge work platform, causing schedule impacts; officials said all platform piles are now installed and staff will pursue schedule recovery options and keep the public informed.
Mayor Franklin told the City Council the Edgewater Bridge replacement project has encountered unexpected site conditions that have lengthened the detour on Mukilteo Boulevard and disrupted residents’ daily travel. "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," the mayor said, and added that he had directed the public works director to monitor and seek ways to accelerate work.
The issue centers on the temporary work platform needed to support cranes and equipment while crews demolish the existing 79-year-old bridge and build the new structure. City Engineer Tom Hood…
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