View entire map. Construction area begins at Edgewood and extends south along Meridian Ave. E. to 36th St. E.
November 2009
Securing a site to conduct wetland mitigation has delayed completion of the pre-construction phase.
The construction plans for the Phase 1 project (24th St. E. to Milton Way) are complete.
Upon completion of permitting and right-of-way acquisition this project will be ready to be advertised for contractors bids.
The cost estimate for construction of the 24th St. E. to Milton Way project exceeds currently approved funding. This will need to be reconciled (additional funding provided or scope reduced) before the project can be advertised.
Construction is expected to start in 2010 and be complete by late 2011.
Why is WSDOT
building this project?
Traffic volumes along the SR 161 corridor in Edgewood have steadily increased in recent years, resulting in congestion, delays and collisions. This project improves safety and eases congestion by adding lanes and managing access.
The End Result
Improved mobility and safety benefits motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians traveling the SR 161 corridor through Edgewood.
Improvements include sidewalks, four- foot shoulders to accommodate bicycles, and turning lanes at intersections. Additionally, access points (driveways) to the highway will be consolidated and defined.
Project Benefits
- Mobility. Additional lanes ease traffic congestion.
- Safety. New turn lanes, improved signals and managed access points improve safety.
What is the project timeline?
Design and environmental work resumed in June 2005. The purchase of right of way between 24th St. E. and Milton Way began in 2007 and will be completed by early 2010. Construction for Phase 1 is scheduled to begin in mid-2010.
Phase 2, from 36th St. E. to 24th St. E., is scheduled for right of way purchase between 2011 - 2013 and construction between 2019 - 2021.
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following sources:
- 2003 Gas Tax (Nickel Funding) - $46,523,805
- Existing Funds - $23,773,041
- Other Agency Funds - $9,774
Heath Family Limited
- Total Funding Available From All Sources - $70,306,620
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Bill Elliott, Project Engineer
WSDOT Tumwater Design Office
PO Box 47446
Olympia, WA 98504-7446
Phone: 360-570-6606
E-mail: elliotb@wsdot.wa.gov
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