Project Title & Location
I-5/ NE 175th St to NE 205th St - Shoreline

Project Description
This project will widen NB I-5 to provide an auxiliary lane between NB on ramp at NE 175th St to NB off ramp at NE 205th St. Existing 11 foot general purpose (GP) lanes will be re-striped to 12 feet. Widening the NB on ramp at NE 175th St will provide extra GP storage at this metered location. The purpose is to improve operations and safety on I-5 by adding a NB auxiliary lane for merging and exiting traffic.

Contractor/Consultant
Project not yet advertised

Recent Progress

Project recently funded for design completion and construction with the nickel gas tax increase.  Design is continuing to bring the project to construction by October 2004.  An open house for this project was held in December with no major concerns voiced.

Design Construction Impacts
A noise wall on the west side was added to the design phase (changes must be made to accommodate).  Funding from non nickel sources has been secured for the added wall.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance

None foreseen at this time.

Impacts to Traffic
The project will support efficient operation of the general purpose and HOV lanes by controlling/directing traffic demands.  Additional roadway capacity should ease congestion on this heavily traveled route.  Traffic impacts during construction are being evaluated.  On I-5, we expect lane shifts, rolling slowdowns and lane closures.

Planned vs. Actual Expenditures
(Total Project Cost)

Nickel funds included in above costs

2005 Transportation Partnership Account