Everett and Mukilteo Attempt to Bridge the New Gap

Residents of Mukilteo and Everett join each other on the bridge before it closes for a year.

With the Edgewater Bridge year-long shutdown starting yesterday, there’s going to be a bit of a disconnect between Mukilteo and Everett.

Last night at 5 p.m., community meambers from both Mukilteo and Everett met “in the middle” of the bridge, commemorating the closing as part of the “Bridge the Boulevard” campaign, started by the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce.

Nearly 100 people showed up for a photo. Both sides held signs committing to support each other during the lengthy detours.

There are plans to have a community bbq on the bridge when it opens – which is expected in November of 2025.

Residents of the Boulevard Bluff neighborhood will now have to go “’round the mountain’ “to get to Mukilteo – specifically the waterfront area. Mukilteans will no longer be able to access Everett via Mukilteo Boulevard.

“We want to make sure people are aware of the bridge closure and encourage residents on both side of the bridge to make the effort to take the detour and continue to visit their favorite restaurants and shops,” said Kandace Barnes, President/CEO of the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce. “We hope that with this picture, along with year-long marketing efforts, will help keep the Mukilteo waterfront top-of-mind and minimize impact to our businesses.”

Here are more pictures from the event: