View entire map. Project area is located at the SR 167/SR 161 (Meridian Ave.) interchange.
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Existing (top) and
proposed SR 167 ramp configurations
Project Facts
- Improves safety and provides a measure of congestion relief.
- The project realigns the ramps and eliminates one current signal, improving overall operation, efficiency and safety.
- The legislature appropriated $2.97 million to design and construct the ramp improvements.
Why is WSDOT
realigning this ramp?
This project realigns the on- and off-ramps at the half diamond SR 167/SR 161 (Meridian North) interchange located in north Pierce County. The objective of this project is to enhance safety in this identified high accident location by improving traffic flow efficiency.
The End Result
When the project is finished, the eastbound on-ramp and the westbound off-ramp will be re-aligned to connect into Meridian North at one location to realize the efficiency benefits similar to a Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI). By creating this half SPUI, the project will:
- Realign the ramps to allow for wider turn movements, increasing the flow of turning traffic
- Eliminate one of the signals for left turn movements, increasing the efficiency of the Valley Avenue/SR 167/Levee Road intersection
- Increase storage for left and right turning traffic on the SR 167 off-ramp reducing backups to allow free right turns onto SR 161
Project Benefits
- Safety. This project improves traffic flow and operation efficiency, reducing the risk of collisions.
- Congestion. Re-aligned ramps and ugraded traffic signal systems reduces congestion.
What is the project timeline?
Project design is complete. Construction is scheduled for summer 2008.
Public Involvement
Your thoughts and opinions are important to us. For more information about this project contact Howard Diep, Project Engineer, at 253-589-6100.
Environmental Protection
WSDOT complies with all applicable state and environmental regulations related to the design and construction of this project.
Please visit the WSDOT Environmental
Services Web site for more information.
Increasing safety is one of our priorities
We are working to improve transportation safety across the state. 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.
This process is not applicable because the project does not impact tribal lands.
For more information visit our WSDOT Tribal Liaison website.
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following sources:
- 2003 Gas Tax (Nickel Funding) - $2,973,489
- PreExisting Funds - $66,501
- Other Agency Funds - $42,857
- Total Funding Available From All Sources - $3,082,847
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Howard Diep, Project Engineer
WSDOT Lakewood Project Office
11203 Bridgeport Way SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
Phone: 253-589-6100
E-mail: dieph@wsdot.wa.gov
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