EVERETT, Aug. 11 — The City of Everett is preparing to launch the final piece of its 2025 Summer Street Paving initiative, with a major section of Broadway slated for resurfacing.
Beginning Monday, Aug. 18, at 7 p.m., crews will shut down Broadway between California Street and 18th Street for nightly paving operations. The closures will run 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., designed to keep traffic moving during daytime peak hours. The project is expected to wrap up by mid-September, weather permitting.
According to the city, the Broadway effort will be split into three phases, with the first closing the stretch from California Street to 23rd Street. Detour routes will be clearly posted, and drivers are encouraged to plan ahead.
“This is the final part of an ongoing project that aims to repair and maintain street surfaces for safety and rideability,” the City of Everett said in a statement.
Several major roadways, including Evergreen Way, Ross Avenue, and East Casino Road, have already been resurfaced this summer as part of the federally and locally funded program. Public Works has secured about $822,000 in federal grants, supplemented by $905,825 in local funds, to cover the cost of the Broadway segment. Officials are also pursuing additional funding to extend pavement improvements citywide.
Construction schedules may shift due to weather or temperature conditions. “Working hours do not include holidays, weekends, or days where the temperature is not suitable for laying asphalt,” explained Kathleen Baxter, Everett Public Works communications manager.
Traffic impacts will be significant. Even though I-5 through Everett will be down one lane, officials stressed that remaining on I-5 southbound will still be the fastest route to destinations south of California Street.
Transit riders will also feel the effects. Bus stops within the closure zone will be temporarily out of service during paving hours, with notices posted at affected locations. Motorists should expect lane closures, delays, detours, and parking restrictions, with signs placed to guide traffic through alternate routes.
The Broadway work caps a summer-long effort to modernize key arterial streets in Everett, a program city leaders say is crucial for long-term infrastructure resilience. Once complete, the smoother surfaces are expected to improve traffic safety, reduce vehicle wear, and extend the lifespan of heavily traveled roads.
For more information, residents can visit the City of Everett’s project page.
Originally reported by Nneoma Anamelechi in Everett Post.
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