November 2009
- WSDOT recently presented project information to the Hispanic community at an open house held in Vancouver. Click here to view the project flyer, also available in Spanish.
- Final revision work on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is underway to address public feedback received during the comment period.
Overview
This project will look to widen State Route 502 from two to four lanes from I-5 east into the City of Battle Ground. Median barrier will also be installed to help reduce the severity of collisions along the corridor.
In addition, crews will construct 10 foot wide shoulders for pedestrians and bicyclists along the north and south side of SR 502 for the entire length of the corridor.
Sidewalks and bike lanes will be provided in the rural commercially zoned area near Dollars Corner, located at the intersection of SR 502 and NE 72nd Avenue.
For more information on the associated SR 502 interchange project, please visit: www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/SR502/Interchange
Why is WSDOT
widening State Route 502 in this area?
Local and regional growth demands on this corridor are putting pressure on local roads and creating unsafe driving conditions. The highway needs additional capacity to accommodate the increase in traffic.
The End Result
This project will help accommodate increasing traffic volumes on State Route 502 by widening the corridor from two to four lanes from Interstate 5 east to Battle Ground. Median barrier will also be installed to help reduce the severity of collisions along the corridor.
Project Benefits
- Congestion Relief: Widening SR 502 will improve mobility and provide better access from I-5 to the city of Battle Ground.
- Safety: This project will improve safety along the SR 502 corridor by adding two additional lanes, and by controlling access onto and off of the highway. Median barrier will be installed to help reduce the severity of collisions along the corridor.
What is the project timeline?
2003: Early design and environmental review began.
2007: Scoping meeting, public involvement, and design work continued.
2008-2009: Federally required environmental analysis takes place.
2009 - 2012: Right-of-Way process.
2012: Construction scheduled to begin.
Financial Information
Nickel Funding: $ 7.8 million
Transportation Partnership Funding: $79.8 million
Existing Funds (motor vehicle account): $200,000
Total Estimated Project Cost: $88 million
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Area Engineer Chris Tams
WSDOT Columbia Gorge Area Project Office
PO Box 1709
Vancouver, WA 98668-1709
Phone: 360-759-1310
E-mail: swGorge@wsdot.wa.gov
or
Communications
WSDOT Southwest Region
PO Box 1709
Vancouver, WA 98668-1709
Phone: 360-905-2058
E-mail: SWWebInfo@wsdot.wa.gov
or access our project feedback form.
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