July 2009
The 2009 legislative session provided funding beginning July 1, to focus work on environmental and engineering studies that are essential to the environmental document and corridor decision. We are currently in the process of developing the scope of work for the next phase of the EIS.
Permits for Right of Entry
If you live in the area, you may receive a letter from WSDOT seeking permission to enter your property to conduct necessary environmental investigations of wetlands, streams, wildlife, historic sites and other parts of the environment. This in-depth research will help to determine how a project might affect the environment. If you have any questions, please contact the project manager.
Additional information about the study, including the Scoping Summary Report and the Level 2 Alternative Screening Report can be viewed by going to the Study Library web page.
Why is WSDOT
studying State Route 302?
State Route (SR) 302 is an important east-west link for Key Peninsula communities to Gig Harbor as well as Tacoma and other parts of Washington. Economic development puts demands on the highway system creating concerns about safety and congestion.
To address these concerns, WSDOT is studying the SR 302 corridor from Key Peninsula Highway to SR 16. The study evaluates the environmental impacts of:
- creating a new corridor, and
- improving the existing corridor by providing improved mobility and enhanced safety.
The End Result
The end result of the environmental impact statement process will be a preferred alternative that meets the transportation needs and fulfills all federal and state environmental laws.
Project Benefits
The SR 302 Corridor Study EIS will determine the potential environmental impacts of future projects which will help alleviate congestion and improve safety of the traveling public.
What is the project timeline?
2007 - WSDOT began evaluating existing conditions and studying traffic patterns
2008 - Preliminary environmental work was conducted, a travel model was developed for the study, and the first of two alternatives screening exercises occurred
2009 - Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement was issued, WSDOT held an agency and public scoping comment period and the second alternatives screening exercise was conducted
Mid 2009 to 2010 - WSDOT will begin detailed environmental and engineering work to be included in the discipline reports, an important component of the environmental document
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following sources:
- 2005 Gas Tax (Transportation Partnership) - $2,500,000
- Total Funding Available from All Sources - $2,500,000
How can I get more information?
Contact:
John P. Donahue, P.E.
Project Manager
WSDOT Olympic Region Planning Office
P O Box 47440
Olympia, WA 98504-7440
Phone: 360-357-2788
E-mail: donahjo@wsdot.wa.gov
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