Overview
The new HOV lanes on I-5 between S. 320th Street and the Pierce County line opened to traffic on July 16, 2007.
 | Improves Safety
Updates safety features such as guardrail to current standards. Widens bridges and shoulders.
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 | Relieves Congestion
Adding HOV lanes significantly increases the capacity of the freeway, helping to reduce travel times and congestion for all drivers.
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 | Protects Environment
Constructs facilities to capture and clean storm water runoff.
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Partnerships & Cooperation
Extending HOV lanes to the Pierce County Line will increase freeway capacity and work with regional transit expansion and Sound Transit's direct access ramp projects to improve bus service to south King County.
Funding
- Existing Funds - $88.1 million
- 2003 Gas Tax (Nickel Funding) - $53.7 million
- Total Funding Available from all sources - $141.8 million
Contact Us
Project Engineer Mark Sawyer
WSDOT Project Office
425-649-4429
SawyerM@wsdot.wa.gov
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