November 2009
- Construction will begin in 2010.
Overview
We will rebuild the northbound I-5 on- and off-ramps, and replace the traffic lights with roundabouts at the Josh Wilson Road and Old Highway 99 intersections. These changes will improve safety and relieve congestion at the I-5, Chuckanut interchange in Burlington.
Why is WSDOT
improving the ramps and intersections at the I-5/SR 11 interchange?
Congestion and collisions are a regular occurrence at the interchange. On average, 10,000 drivers use the interchange each day. From 2002 to 2006, there were 91 collisions in the vicinity of Chuckanut interchange. Thirty-six people were injured, and one person died as a result.
The End Result
We will rebuild the northbound on- and off-ramps and build new roundabouts at the Josh Wilson Road and Old Highway 99 intersections. The I-5 on- and off-ramps will tie into the roundabouts. These changes will reduce the number and severity of collisions that occur at the interchange.
We will coordinate with the future Burlington Boulevard widening project and the I-5/SR 11 park and ride.
Project Benefits
- Safety - Rebuilding the north bound on ramp and exit, and building roundabouts at two intersections will reduce collisions.
- Congestion relief - new roundabouts at intersections on both sides of the interchange will relieve congestion and improve safety for drivers.
What is the project timeline?
- Summer 2010 - begin construction.
- March 2008 - public open house
- Summer 2007 - buy access rights from property owners within interchange.
- 2007 - design project.
- Nov. 2006 - public open house.
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following fund sources:
- 2005 Gas Tax (Partnership Funding) - $12.8 million
- Total Funding Available From All Sources - $12.8 million
The information shown reflects the current proposed project budget and schedule. The 2009 Legislature may consider changes to the transportation budget that may include adjustments to some project budgets and schedules.
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Project Engineer, Mark Hammer
1415 Pacific Drive
Burlington, WA 98233
Phone: 360-757-5832
E-mail: hammerm@wsdot.wa.gov
Communications, Dustin Terpening
1043 Goldenrod Road, Suite 101
Burlington, WA 98233-3415
Phone: 360-757-5997
E-mail: Terpenid@wsdot.wa.gov
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