Project Facts
- The US 12 Safety Alliance acquired funding for this project because of concerns about the number and severity of accidents at the A Street and Tank Farm Rd intersections.
- A preliminary interchange design will be developed as part of this study.
- A new interchange will also improve access to a nearby recreational area.
November 2008
• WSDOT is conducting a Value Engineering Study / Cost Risk Assessment in November 2008, to determine the most cost effective design.
• In order to balance the 2008 Supplemental Transportation Budget, the Washington State Legislature decreased the funding for this study.
• WSDOT will be able to deliver the interchange footprint study, a Level 1 environmental analysis, and interchange justification report with the funds allocated in the 2008 Supplemental Budget.
Why is WSDOT
studying the feasibility of adding a future interchange at this location?
The A Street and Tank Farm Road intersections on this section of US 12 have experienced 30 accidents in the past five years which resulted in 22 injuries. A new interchange in this area would reduce accidents between fast moving traffic on US 12 and drivers entering, exiting, or crossing at A Street or Tank Farm Road.
The End Result
This study will determine the feasibility and preferred location for a future interchange to replace the A Street and Tank Farm Road intersections on this section of US 12. WSDOT will incorporate input from our partners and the public in these decisions.
Project Benefits
- Safety - Building a new interchange bridge and ramps will eliminate accidents between fast moving traffic on US 12 slower moving traffic on A Street and Tank Farm Road. Replacing the A Street and Tank Farm Road intersections with a new interchange will allow drivers to enter, exit, and crossover US 12 in a safe manner.
- Mobility - Future growth in the vicinity of these intersections will create more vehicles and subsequently more delays and accidents. An interchange will reduce delays as traffic volumes increase in the future.
What is the project timeline?
Work on the study will begin in spring 2008 and the preliminary interchange design should be identified by fall 2009.
Public Involvement
Public involvement and input are important and will be vital to the project’s success. WSDOT anticipates holding public meetings as part of the study process. Contact the project engineer for further information.
Environmental Protection
This study will define the location of the interchange and identify the impacts to both natural and human environments. The study will include an environmental inventory and document the existing environmental conditions.
Please visit the WSDOT Environmental
Services Web site for more information.
Increasing safety is one of our priorities
Replacing these two intersections with a new interchange bridge and ramps will reduce accidents and greatly enhance the safety of this corridor.
Will this project impact tribal resources?
WSDOT seeks to address the concerns of the tribal nations using the process outlined in Section 106 of 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 web site.
Financial Information
The project is funded through the following sources*:
- Existing Funds - $0.3 Million
- Total Funding Available from all sources - $0.3 million
*As approved in the 2008 Supplemental Transportation Budget.
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Project Engineer, Will Smith
WSDOT South Central Project office
P.O. Box 12560
Yakima, WA 98909-2560
509-577-1844
E-mail: SmithW@wsdot.wa.gov
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