Project Facts
- This safety project is funded in part by the 2005 Transportation Partnership Project Program.
- Providing a climbing lane minimizes conflict between slow moving vehicles and vehicles traveling at the speed limit.
- Construction will begin in 2009.
October 2008
- Design, Right of Way acquisition and environmental permitting are nearly complete.
Overview
This project will make improvements to SR 503 in the vicinity of NE 244th St. to approximately 1/2 mile north of 269th Street. The improvements will reduce congestion and improve safety by adding climbing lanes on the north and southbound lanes of SR 503.
Why is WSDOT
making these improvements to SR 503?
Traffic volumes along SR 503 have been increasing significantly. Adding climbing lanes to the north and southbound lanes will reduce accidents from conflicts between slower moving trucks and large vehicles, and passing vehicles.
The End Result
This project will add climbing lanes to SR 503 from the vicinity of NE 244th St. to approximately 1/2 mile north of 269th Street. This will help to reduce congestion and improve safety.
Project Benefits
- Safety. Providing climbing lanes allows slow-moving vehicles to safely move out of the traffic stream. Ease of travel will be greatly improved.
- Decrease Delays. The climbing lanes will allow smoother travel with fewer delays.
What is the project timeline?
- Summer 2006: Design process began.
- Summer 2009: Construction anticipated to begin.
- Summer 2010: Estimated completion of construction.
Public Involvement
Your thoughts and opinions are important to us. This project was on display at five open houses in Battle Ground in 2007; these dates were Feb. 22, March 27, May 9, June 14 and Sept. 26. Additional opportunities to learn about the project will be available.
WSDOT will continue to inform the public of any future public involvement through this Web page, the SW Region's Public Involvement page, and through the local media.
Environmental Protection
WSDOT makes every effort to assess and minimize negative impacts from highway improvement projects. The necessary environmental analysis for this project has not yet been conducted. This analysis will document the project’s environmental impacts (natural, ecological, societal and economic) in order to guide final design and construction. This project will provide mitigation for impacts to the environment.
For environmental information specific to this project, please contact Erin Gardner at (360) 905-2185, or e-mail GARDNEE@wsdot.wa.gov.
Please visit the WSDOT Environmental
Services Web site for more information.
Increasing safety is one of our priorities
Providing climbing lanes minimizes conflict between slower moving trucks and large vehicles, and vehicles traveling at the speed limit. Improved mobility and decreased congestion contributes to safer roads, appropriate travel speeds and reduced accident rates.
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.
For more information visit our WSDOT Tribal Liaison website.
Financial Information
Transportation Partnership Funding: $7.7 million
Total Estimated Project Cost: $7.7 million
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Project Manager Mike Clark
WSDOT Southwest Region
PO Box 1709
Vancouver, WA 98668-1709
Phone: 360-905-2110
E-mail: clarkM@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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