Ballinger Way to Re-open A Week Late On November 7th

Despite the original estimate of the highway opening on October 31st, WSDOT is now saying all lanes on SR 104/Ballinger Way NE will reopen by the end of the day on Friday, Nov. 7, following the installation of a 24-foot-wide culvert that carries Lyon Creek beneath the state highway. Work has been occurring 24/7 since September 4th for 8.71 million. 

Sewer work on NE 185th Street and 35th Avenue Northeast will continue for much of November with overnight single-lane closures. We've reached out to Casey Conley, Communications with WSDOT to inquire if there are any penalties assessed for the missed deadline or if there's been any cost overuns and will update here once a response is received.