First walls of new Mukilteo Multimodal Ferry Terminal go up

MUKILTEO, Wash. — KIRO 7 was there as the first walls of the new Mukilteo Multimodal Ferry Terminal went up on Wednesday.

Officials said the milestone marks a major stride in Washington State Ferries’ project to replace the 62-year-old ferry terminal.

The new ferry terminal will be located one-third of a mile east on the site of an abandoned U.S. Air Force fuel facility,

Work on the new terminal began in 2010 and in 2016, the pier on the site was removed from Puget Sound.

"This project has been a long time coming," said Director of Terminal Engineering Nicole McIntosh. "We've worked with the public, tribal partners and many stakeholders to get here. We hope the new terminal, with its views out to both water and land, will become a centerpiece of the community."

Officials said the Mukilteo/Clinton route serves more than 4 million riders every year.

“The project is one part of a larger redevelopment plan for Mukilteo's waterfront, which will include a replacement of the nearby NOAA research station, improved beach and trail access, the addition of mixed-use buildings, and more,” officials said.

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