 Fast growth is expected to continue in the area due to the continued widening and modifications done on State Route 18, a major thoroughfare connecting south King County with Interstate 90.In 2009 there are many more big businesses expected to open, including a The UPS Store and Bank of America branch within the Covington Esplande (Home Depot) lot.Covington is also a regional medical hub for southeast King County with MultiCare Health Systems and Valley Medical Center having a large presence in Covington, along with numerous professional service providers like dentists, chiropractors, specialty medicine, and more.