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South King County officials urge lawmakers to keep $640 million Highway 18 safety improvements on schedule
Summary
City and regional officials, firefighters and chambers asked the committee to preserve previously committed funding and WSDOT's construction timeline for Highway 18 safety and mobility improvements, citing rising fatalities and heavy freight use.
Local leaders, emergency responders and a Southeast King County coalition told the committee that Highway 18 between I‑90 and I‑5 needs to remain on WSDOT's construction schedule and funding plan.
Nut graf: Testimony from the Southeast Area Legislative Transportation Coalition, Covington's mayor and Eastside Fire and Rescue emphasized safety…
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