The city of Everett is preparing to celebrate the reopening of the newly reconstructed Edgewater Bridge later this month, marking the completion of a major infrastructure project designed to improve safety, connectivity and long-term resilience.
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City officials announced that a public opening event will take place April 27 at 3:30 p.m., inviting community members to walk across the bridge, meet the project team and hear remarks from leaders representing Everett and neighboring Mukilteo. The bridge is expected to reopen to vehicle traffic at the end of the day on April 28.
The Edgewater Bridge replacement project involved demolishing a 366-foot-long, 60-foot-tall concrete structure originally built in 1946, which had reached the end of its service life. In its place, crews constructed a new bridge along with two temporary work platforms used during construction over a deep ravine.
“I’m excited to see the brand-new Edgewater Bridge open again and serving our community,” said Mayor Cassie Franklin. “Construction brought real impacts – especially to the neighbors who live close to the bridge – but I’m proud to deliver a more structurally sound bridge that’s built to last and ready for the future.”
The project required careful coordination due to challenging site conditions, including steep slopes, sensitive creek habitats and unstable soil. Crews removed approximately 140 truckloads of unsuitable material during substructure work and encountered unexpected subsurface obstructions believed to be remnants of the original bridge.
The new bridge serves as a key link along Mukilteo Boulevard, connecting Everett and Mukilteo. In addition to structural improvements, the project includes wider sidewalks and dedicated bike lanes on both sides, enhancing accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists.
“This celebration is the culmination of a large and complex effort to build a new bridge in a complex site, with challenging geology and spatial constraints,” said Ryan Sass, Everett Public Works director. “The new bridge is a long-term, high-impact investment in our transportation future.”
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Funding for the project was largely secured through federal sources, with support from U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, helping advance the replacement after the bridge was closed in October 2024.
While the roadway will reopen to vehicles on April 28, some finishing work—including permanent striping, lighting and barriers—will continue after the initial opening. Sidewalk access will remain limited until all final construction tasks are completed.
The project also includes plans to restore portions of Edgewater Park that were used for construction staging during the build.
City officials emphasized that despite delays caused by unforeseen conditions, the completed bridge represents a critical investment in long-term infrastructure reliability and community connectivity.
Originally reported by Elise Detloff in Everett Post.
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