SR 510 - Yelm Loop

Why is WSDOT making this improvement?

To reduce congestion on Yelm Avenue and First Street, and improve freight mobility, safety and traffic circulation through the City of Yelm. The new road allows traffic to move more efficiently between Spanaway, Roy and McKenna in Pierce County and destinations in Thurston County.

The End Result
Reduced congestion on SR 510 in the Yelm area.

Project Benefits

• Safety. Improved safety through downtown core due to less congestion and reduced traffic near schools and businesses. Separated pathways will enhance bike and pedestrian mobility.
• Congestion relief. Motorists using Yelm Avenue and First Street will benefit from significant improvements in traffic mobility.

What is the project timeline?

• 2004 - WSDOT began updating the environmental assessment and preliminary design prepared in 2000 for the City of Yelm; a property owners forum was conducted; and a cost-risk assessment was completed.
• 2005 - The Legislature provided additional funding for the project; design and environmental work resumed, including a Biological Assessment in compliance with the Endangered Species Act. 
• 2006 - An access hearing was conducted.
• 2009 - Legislature funds construction of Stage 1; right of way purchases continue; Stage 1 advertises for construction bids in late December 2009.

Stage 2 remains unfunded.

Financial Information
This project is funded through the following fund sources:

• 2005 Gas Tax (Partnership Funding) - $33,000,000
• Existing Funds - $1,200,000
• Other Agency Funds
  High Priority - SAFETEA-LU ($1,713,274)
• Total Funding Available From All Sources - $35,913,274

Unfunded Amount Remaining - $56,059,900

How can I get more information?
Contact:

Neal Uhlmeyer, Project Engineer

WSDOT Lacey Project Office

7912 Martin Way, Suite E
PO Box 47448
Lacey, WA 98516-5703
Phone: 360-412-3420
 

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