January 2013
- The SR 516 report is awaiting final approval and is expected to be released by spring of 2013.
WSDOT's Urban Planning Office is leading a study of SR 516 between Kent and Maple Valley. Working in partnership with the cities of Kent, Covington and Maple Valley, this effort will result in a plan that includes a list of short and long-term projects addressing safety and mobility issues along this route.
This study will also involve King County Metro and Puget Sound Regional Council. Tribes and other affected and interested groups are also invited to participate.
Why is WSDOT
doing a study on this section of SR 516?
The 2010 Legislature directed WSDOT to examine the SR 516 corridor from SR 167 in Kent to the vicinity of SR 169 in Maple Valley.
The End Result
When completed, this study will have analyzed existing and future transportation conditions of the study corridor. The report will include an environmental overview, traffic and mobility analysis, recommendations for both short and long term mobility improvements, and planning level cost estimates for those improvements.
Project Benefits
Our findings will be included in a corridor plan for SR 516 that will help decision makers and the State determine the best way to meet current and future travel needs in the corridor.
What is the project timeline?
This study was funded by the 2010 legislature and is expected to be completed by spring of 2013.
Financial Information
Project signage will reflect the cost of construction engineering, project bid award and sales tax.
This study is funded through the following source:
State Legislature - $150,000
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Tom Washington
E-mail: urbanplanning@wsdot.wa.gov
WSDOT Urban Planning Office
401 Second Avenue South, Suite #300
Seattle, WA. 98104
Telephone#: 206-464-1262
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