Last week, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced $1.4 million in federal funding for transportation safety projects along U.S. 2 at Monroe and Sultan were included in the House surface transportation reauthorization bill.
If the bill passes, the U.S. 2 and Old Owen Road intersection will receive $540,000 of the funding to reconfigure the intersection and provide a dedicated right turn lane from East Main Street to eastbound SR 2. The modifications will help increase access and safety along U.S. 2 in downtown Monroe.
At around 3 oclock in the afternoon, traffic starts to back up at that intersection, said City Engineer Brad Feilberg. Having a dedicated right turn and left turn lane will really help reduce that problem.
Additional funding is reserved for the following transportation projects:
The bill passed out of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee where Larsen serves. The full House is expected to vote on the measure next week.