Work to begin on U.S. 2 roundabout near Sultan | HeraldNet.com – Local news

By Alejandro Dominguez,  Herald Writer

SULTAN — Construction of a roundabout aimed at reducing collisions is scheduled to begin today.Crews will start on the curbing of the roundabout, on U.S. 2 at the Rice Road intersection just east of Sultan.

There should be no significant traffic disruptions during this part of the project, said Bronlea Mishler, a spokeswoman with the state Department of Transportation.

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Another accident on US 2

For those wondering about the traffic last night in the town, it was a re-route (obviously).

It appears that Katherine Hughes (local resident) was headed East on HWY 2 and she overcorrected for some reason. She hit a guardrail and then a power pole, then the vehicle came to rest on its side. Katherine was airlifted to Harborview.

If anybody reading this knows of her condition, please let us know.

Thanks.

UPDATE 2:37PM 03.06.10

Update on Katherine from our earlier News as It Happens today:

From a reliable source (MW)…verbatim :

Sat, March 6, 1:40 p.m. serious, BUT STABLE, condition. Per hospital policy & request, family members must be contacted first for visitation authorization, at this time. No other information can be released for the blog at this time per HIPAA and hospital policy.

Thanks MW for reporting.

Ed

Note: It would be nice to have the Sheriff in town on a re-route. Semi’s were doing at least 40mph through town and some cars were going even faster. Speed bumps mean nothing to angry drivers in a hurry to get to their destination.

HeraldNet: Latest U.S. 2 fatality inspires action in Sultan

By Andy Rathbun
Herald Writer
SULTAN — The year’s first fatal collision on U.S. 2 has locals again talking about the need to fix the deadly highway.

On Monday night, 56 people attended the U.S. 2 Safety Coalition meeting — about four times the usual number, coalition members said.

Read the story here:  HeraldNet: Latest U.S. 2 fatality inspires action in Sultan.

More on US2 Accidents

This is a must read for locals that travel US2 daily or at least often.

MONROE — Jay Prueher is tired of careless drivers along U.S. 2.

In July 2007, the Gold Bar man was on a motorcycle waiting for a green light along the highway in Sultan when he was struck from behind by a car. Prueher suffered serious injuries and…..

Here is the link – CLICK HERE

The article should be available for free for about 7 days.

Ed
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