Consumers are flocking to the Tulalip Tribes' new outlet mall but they are also contributing to traffic headaches along a major interstate highway in Washington.

The Seattle Premium Outlets opened earlier this month, just days after the state removed an overpass as part of a construction project. That meant commuters had fewer options to get to and from the mall -- or around it, as the case may be.

The tribe contributed $5 million to the construction project, which will be completed by the end of the year. The tribe is also willing to pay some of the costs for another project.

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Streets around new mall jammed (The Everett Herald 5/26)

Relevant Links:
Tulalip Tribes - http://www.tulaliptribes.com
Chelsea Property Group - http://www.cpgi.com

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