Project Facts
- A new grade-separated interchange will be constructed.
- The existing intersection is a High Accident Location.
- Construction is scheduled to being in August 2008.
Why is WSDOT
building a new interchange?
The new interchange improves safety. The intersection of Burley Olalla Road and SR 16 is the last remaining at-grade intersection on SR 16 between Tacoma and Gorst with traffic that crosses the median.
Historically, at-grade intersections on high-volume, high-speed highways such as SR 16 have high occurrences of collisions. The intersection of Burley Olalla Road and SR 16 is no exception. The intersection has been classified as a high accident location (HAL).
The End Result
Two new bridge structures will carry SR 16 traffic over Burley Olalla Road. New on- and off-ramps will provide complete access between Burley Olalla Road and SR 16.
Project Benefits
This project improves safety by replacing the existing at-grade intersection of Burley Olalla Road and SR 16 with a grade-separated tight-diamond interchange.
What is the project timeline?
Construction started in late July 2008 and is scheduled to be complete in fall 2010.
Public Involvement
Your thoughts and opinions are important to us. If you have questions or comments, please contact the project office.
Environmental Protection
WSDOT is committed to preserving the environment. A detailed analysis of the project's environmental impacts was completed and a mitigation plan was developed and documented as part of the Environmental Documentation and Environmental Permitting processes.
Burley Creek and various wetlands are located within the project limits. WSDOT carefully planned the roadway design to minimize impacts to these important resources.
Please visit the WSDOT Environmental
Services Web site for more information.
Increasing safety is one of our priorities
The new interchange creates a safer connection between Burley Olalla Road and SR 16.
Learn more about WSDOT's commitment to safety.
Will this project impact tribal resources?
At WSDOT we seek to address the concerns of the tribal nations using the process outlined in Section 106 of The National Historic Preservation Act and the WSDOT Tribal Consultation Policy adopted in 2003 by the Transportation Commission as part of the WSDOT Centennial Accord Plan.
For more information visit our WSDOT Tribal Liaison website.
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following sources:
- 2003 Gas Tax (Nickel Funding) - $27,139,376
- Existing Funds - $106,169
- Total Funding Available From All Sources - $27,245,545
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Brenden Clarke, Project Engineer
Port Orchard Project Office
8293 Spring Creek Road SE
Port Orchard, WA 98367
360-874-3000
Email: ClarkeB@wsdot.wa.gov
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