Project Facts
- We will improve safety and relieve congestion at intersections.
- The project stretches from Everson-Goshen Road to SR 9.
- This $6.8 million project is funded by the 2005 transportation funding package passed by the legislature.
July 2008
- We held an open house Wednesday, June 18 in Bellingham. Photos are posted online. You can still submit comments about the project by using our online form or contacting Dustin Terpening.
- Construction is scheduled to begin in 2010.
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Overview
We will improve intersections and make safety improvements to reduce collisions and congestion in several locations along Mount Baker Highway from Everson-Goshen Road to the SR 9 intersection in Deming. This highway is a primary east-west route for communities east of Bellingham, and the only road to the Mt. Baker Ski Area and Artist Point in the North Cascades.
Why is WSDOT
improving Mount Baker Highway?
There have been numerous collisions between Everson-Goshen Road and the SR 9 intersection. We want to help prevent these collisions and improve safety.
The End Result
We will improve safety and relieve congestion between Everson-Goshen Road and SR 9.
Project Benefits
- Safety - We will make safety improvements to help prevent collisions.
- Congestion - We will reduce congestion and improve safety at intersections.
- Environment - We will improve the water quality in streams by treating stormwater runoff and controlling the speed at which water drains into local creeks and streams.
What is the project timeline?
We anticipate construction beginning in 2010. Engineers and planners are researching and working with local communities to refine this project.
Public Involvement
Your thoughts and opinions are important to us. If you have comments or questions, please e-mail Dustin Terpening.
Environmental Protection
WSDOT makes every effort to assess and minimize environmental impacts from our projects. During project design, WSDOT will work to reduce the impact to wetlands, creeks and rivers that could be in the project area.
A detailed analysis of the project's environmental impacts will be completed and, if necessary, an appropriate plan for mitigation of impacts will be developed and documented as part of the Environmental Documentation and Environmental Permitting processes.
Please visit the WSDOT Environmental
Services Web site for more information.
Increasing safety is one of our priorities
Improvements will decrease the risk of collisions and improve traffic flow. They will also make it easier and safer to cross the busy highway.
Will this project impact tribal resources?
We will consult with tribes and other interested parties as we develop this project.
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.
To learn more about the tribal consultation process please visit WSDOT's Tribal Liaison page, where you'll find links to WSDOT Centennial Accord Plan and WSDOT's Tribal Consultation Policy (Adopted by the Transportation Commission on February 19, 2003).
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following fund sources:
- 2005 Gas Tax (Partnership Funding) - $6,823,000
- Total Funding Available From All Sources - $6,823,000
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Communications Dustin Terpening
WSDOT Mt. Baker Headquarters
1043 Goldenrod Road, Suite 101
Burlington, WA 98233-3415
Phone: 360-757-5997
E-mail: Terpenid@wsdot.wa.gov
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