State Capitol
Photo by Liam McKorkle, of City of Monroe
MONROE — The state’s biennial transportation and capital budgets include funding for two critical projects for the city of Monroe: the widening of a portion of state Route 522 (SR 522) that leads in and out of Monroe and the replacement of the artificial turf at Monroe Rotary Field.
The SR 522-Paradise Lake Road to Snohomish River Bridge Interchange & Widening project will widen the highway to two lanes in each direction, replace the intersection at Paradise Lake Road with an interchange, and improve fish passage culverts. The transportation budget allocated $17.19 million in 2025-2027 and $4.77 million in 2027-2029 for preliminary engineering and right-of-way acquisition. Funding for construction has not been approved.
The 2025-2027 Capital Budget allocates $360,000 to replace the synthetic turf at Monroe Rotary Field, which is six years past its life expectancy. Replacement is expected to begin as early as January 2026. This field serves as Washington’s only baseball field built specifically for individuals requiring additional assistance to play. Each year, the field welcomes over 10,000 visitors from across the state of Washington, serving as a regional hub for youth recreation.
“On behalf of our community, I thank our State Legislators, City Councilmembers, and our residents and business leaders who so strongly advocated for this funding,” Mayor Geoffrey Thomas said. “Funding for Rotary Field will support our vision that our parks are open and accessible for all.Funding for SR522 will support the next steps to ensure that our community is connected to other communities and enhance accessibility and safety for Monroe’s students attending school in Maltby. Our community will continue to advocate for funding for SR522 and look forward to continued collaboration with our legislators for that work.”
“As a member of the Transportation Budget Committee, I am pleased to see that we will continue working to finish the planned improvements on SR 522,” said state Sen. Keith Goehner of the 12th District. “Additionally, the funding for the field turf replacement project is a welcome contribution to the community.”
“I am thankful that during a time of project cuts and delays that the legislature was able to keep the funding and projects moving forward” said state Rep. Sam Low.
Both projects were identified in Monroe City Council’s 2025 legislative priorities.
— From city of Monroe press release
