View entire map. This project is located on SR 282 at MP 1.06 on the east side of Ephrata in Grant County.
View entire photo. The roundabout would replace this intersection at SR 282 and Nat Washington Way/Southeast Boulevard.
On Hold
Preliminary planning, design and engineering work is currently on hold pending additional funding.
This safety improvement project will construct a roundabout at the intersection of SR 282 and Nat Washington Way/Southeast Boulevard at Ephrata in Grant County.
Why is WSDOT
improving this intersection?
SR 282 is the main route between Ephrata and Moses Lake. Nat Washington Way is a main entrance to Wal-Mart, other businesses and the Ephrata Airport and Industrial Park. There have been 17 accidents recorded here in the last five years. A roundabout will minimize severe accidents while keeping traffic flowing smoothly. Roundabouts have been shown to reduce injury crashes by as much as 76 percent. A roundabout was chosen for this location because of the number of accidents and steadily increasing traffic volumes.
The End Result
A new modern roundabout will allow drivers to safely move through this busy intersection without stopping for traffic signals.
Project Benefits
- Low Maintenance
- Roundabouts eliminate the maintenance and electricity costs of traffic signals, which average $3000 per year.
- Reduced Delay
- By yielding upon entry rather than stopping and waiting for a light to change, delay is significantly reduced.
- Capacity
- A roundabout handles intersections with a high volume of left turns better than a traffic signal.
- Aesthetics
- The central island provides an opportunity for local agencies to landscape.
What is the project timeline?
This project is not currently funded for design or construction.
Financial Information
The initial planning and engineering work has been paid for with a $60,000 contribution from Wal-Mart. A detailed cost estimate will be prepared as part of the engineering design process.
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Project Engineer, Eric Pierson
WSDOT North Central Region
P.O. Box 98
Wenatchee, WA 98807
Phone: (509) 667-2870 or
toll free (888) 461-8816
E-mail: PiersoE@wsdot.wa.gov
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