Approved state budget allocates funding for key SR 522 project and Monroe Rotary Field turf
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 11, 2025
CONTACT: Deborah Knight, City Administrator at 360-794-4007 or dknight@monroewa.gov
MONROE, Wash. –On May 21, 2025, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law the state’s biennial transportation and capital budgets which 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.
“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,” notes Mayor Thomas. “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.”
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.
“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 Sen. Keith Goehner. “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” says Rep. Sam Low. “I appreciate the strong voices of the Monroe community and strong leadership of Mayor Thomas and the city council in advocating for this project.”
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.
“These investments make a real difference in people’s lives; both are long-overdue and will improve safety, accessibility, and quality of life for the Monroe community and beyond,” states Rep. Steele (12th District).
“As a freshman legislator, I am honored to support the youth in our district and beyond by making the field live longer with new turf,” notes Rep. Burnett (12th District).
Both projects were identified in Monroe City Council’s 2025 legislative priorities.
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