Directly from WSDOT Communications Consultant, here is a PSA regarding the new SR9/SR204 interchange. The public is being invited to provide input on March
20th, at Hillcrest Elementary. Details for time and address are detailed within the PSA. Please see below for the full press release, and links to
fliers from WSDOT.

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) invites the public to provide input on a new project design for the SR 9/SR 204 Intersection
Improvement project at an open house<https://wsdotblog.blogspot.com/2019/03/new-options-for-sr-9sr-204-intersection.html>
later this month. The project team is developing and refining the new project design after encountering budget challenges with the preliminary
preferred alternative.

The open house will take place at Hillcrest Elementary School from 6 to 8 pm. Wednesday, March 20. A short presentation will take place at 6:15 pm.
and again at 7:15 pm. WSDOT staff will be on site at the event to discuss the new design with community members. Lake Stevens and the greater Snohomish
County community are encouraged to attend.

About the SR 9/SR 204 Intersection Improvement project The intersection of state routes 9 and 204 in Lake Stevens experiences congestion that negatively
affects drivers and businesses in Snohomish County. WSDOT is in the design phase of the intersection improvement project<http://wsdot.wa.gov/projects/sr9/sr204improvements/>
that will improve traffic flow, increase ease of access to local businesses, and allow for more travel options like bicycles and public transit.

Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Time: 6 – 8 p.m

Location: Hillcrest Elementary School gym | 9315 4th Street SE, Lake Stevens