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Review the SR 9/SR 204 approach
WSDOT’s completed SR 9/SR 204 project added four roundabouts and widened SR 9 immediately south of the intersection. Before sending directions to a moving crew, review the current approach to your address instead of reusing instructions written for the former junction. Ask the driver to choose the route and lane sequence appropriate for the vehicle. Give the crew the actual driveway or building entrance, and discuss an appropriate place to regroup if the household and moving vehicle arrive separately.
WSDOT: SR 9/SR 204 intersection improvements ↗02
Check the residential street after the main road
Lake Stevens uses three priority levels for snow and ice response, with core arterial routes receiving priority attention. The city says other streets may be serviced if crews can clear and maintain the priority routes. For a winter move, inspect the final street and walking route rather than assuming conditions match the main road. Ask the mover how ice, a sloped driveway, or an untreated entrance would change the unloading plan. Agree on a weather check before departure and keep the arrival window flexible.
City of Lake Stevens: Public Works snow and ice plan ↗03
Separate driveway access from street occupation
Lake Stevens links to a right-of-way permit process through its Public Works permits page. If the truck, liftgate, or staging area would occupy public space, ask which requirements apply before relying on that arrangement. For a private driveway, send the mover photos and measurements of the entrance, turning space, and carry route; have the property manager confirm any shared-access arrangements. Keep those two checks separate so a suitable stopping place also has permission from the right party and a workable path to your door.
City of Lake Stevens: Public Works permits ↗
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