Project Title & Location
I-5/SR 161 I/C & SR 18 I/C

Project Description
The I-5/SR 161/SR 18 Interchange Improvement project (Triangle Project Phase 1) includes replacing a cloverleaf loop ramp with a flyover ramp for WB SR 18 to SB I-5 traffic and provide a new WB SR 18 connection to SR 161. The I-5/SR 18 cloverleaf interchange is defined as a High Accident Location. Eliminating one of the loop ramps will eliminate the weave on WB SR 18 and SB I-5. These improvements will improve traffic flow and safety.

Contractor/Consultant
Consultant Berger/Abam

Recent Progress

Based on comments received at the June 3rd open house and stakeholder interviews new alternatives were developed.

Screening of alternatives has begun using environmental impacts, like property, stream, and wetland impacts to help determine a preferred alternative.

Traffic modeling of alternatives will be completed at the end of October and is being used to help determine a preferred alternative. 

Design Construction Impacts
· Identifying project limits.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance

Environmental impacts and mitigation to be determined as part of the EA process.

Impacts to Traffic
No impacts at this time.  Project is not funded for design nor construction.

Planned vs. Actual Expenditures
(Total Project Cost)

Nickel funds included in above costs

2005 Transportation Partnership Account