Project Facts
- The existing roadway has narrow lanes and shoulders.
- Over 8,000 vehicles presently travel this route every day.
- Estimated completion date is 2010.
November 2008
• WSDOT and the city of Toppenish hosted an open house to share information regarding the SR 22 - I-82 Toppenish Safety Improvements project on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Toppenish Middle School. View Flyer (pdf 118 kb)
English Spanish.
• Design work continues on this safety improvement project. Construction is expected to begin in 2010.
• Design and construction of this project is funded in part by the 2003 Washington State Legislative Nickel Funding package.
This project improves safety by widening the roadway, flattening roadside slopes, providing guardrail upgrades, installing new sidewalks, and constructing intersection improvements along this two mile section of SR 22 between I-82 and Toppenish.
Why is WSDOT
improving SR 22?
This two-lane highway between I-82 and Toppenish has narrow lanes and shoulders and experiences frequent collisions.
The End Result
These safety improvements will help reduce the number of collisions along this route and improve access for adjacent property owners.
Project Benefits
- Safety. Improvements will include constructing wider lanes and shoulders, flattening roadside slopes, updating guardrail, and improving access.
What is the project timeline?
Design on this safety improvement project began in 2007 and construction is scheduled for 2010.
Public Involvement
Your thoughts and opinions are important to us. To provide feedback on this project please contact the Project Engineer at the project design office below.
Environmental Protection
WSDOT is committed to protecting the environment, and makes every effort to assess and minimize negative impacts from highway improvement projects.
Please visit the WSDOT Environmental
Services Web site for more information.
Increasing safety is one of our priorities
These safety improvements will help reduce the number of collisions along this 2 mile corridor of SR 22.
Will this project impact tribal resources?
WSDOT works closely with tribal officials to identify and minimize adverse impacts to areas of cultural, archeological or anthropological significance. When applicable, we address any 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 Nickel Funding Package - $4.8 million
- Existing Funds - $0.1 million
- Total Funding Available from all sources - $4.9 million
*As approved in the 2008 Supplemental Transportation Budget.
For project schedules and updates, please see the Quarterly Project Report.
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Development Branch Project Engineer, Jeff Minnick
WSDOT South Central Project Office
PO Box 12560
Yakima, WA 98909
Phone: 509-577-1704
E-mail: MinnicJ@wsdot.wa.gov
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