Ferguson taps Washington transportation department insider to lead agency

Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson on Wednesday named Julie Meredith, who manages massive road and highway projects like the replacement of the Alaskan Way Viaduct and State Route 520 floating bridge, as Washington’s next transportation secretary.

Meredith is a 36-year veteran with the Washington State Department of Transportation where she now serves as assistant secretary for urban mobility, access and megaprograms.

She brings “deep experience and leadership and a strong commitment to public service to this role,” Ferguson said in a statement. The appointment takes effect Jan. 15.

Since 2020, Meredith has steered the office responsible for overseeing megaprojects, including replacing the viaduct in Seattle and State Route 520 bridge across Lake Washington, and improving travel on Interstate 405, State Route 167 and State Route 509 corridors.

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