WSDOT Projects

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Project Facts

• The project limits are US 101 and Blue Slough Road in Cosmopolis to SR 109 in Hoquiam, and US 12 from Sargent Boulevard to US 101 in Aberdeen.
• The project will focus on recommendations which came out of previous studies and seek public and stakeholder input.
• The project will prioritize the list of recommendations.

Why is WSDOT studying US 101 in the Aberdeen vicinity?
WSDOT is studying US 101 and segments of US 12 and SR 109 in the cities of Aberdeen, Hoquiam and Cosmopolis. These highways are part of the primary route from the Puget Sound region to the Washington Coast. US 101 provides the most direct route for travelers and freight, as well as to recreational and scenic opportunities on the Washington Coast. US 12 and US 101 intersect in Aberdeen and serve as major city streets. Congestion on these principal arterials negatively affects the transport of goods. The traveling public and residents of these cities and the surrounding area are also affected by congestion issues.

Our Partners
WSDOT is conducting the project in partnership with the Grays Harbor Council of Governments.

The End Result
The primary goal of the project is to develop a comprehensive, prioritized list of recommended improvements -including current project costs - for Grays Harbor County legislators. 

Project Benefits
The intent of the project is to identify opportunities to reduce congestion on state highways in the vicinity of the cities of Aberdeen, Hoquiam and Cosmopolis.

What is the project timeline?
The project began in June 2006 with pre-stakeholder meetings. This is a very short-term project scheduled to provide a prioritized list of regionally significant projects to legislators in late November 2006. Completion of the document will occur in spring 2007. 

Public Involvement
Your thoughts and opinions are important to us. The opinions of community members and those who depend on the route are a fundamental part of the process. Input from the stakeholder committee and the community can be utilized to help develop projects for the corridor. WSDOT keeps the public informed about the progress of the project through local media, this project Web site, public open houses and the stakeholder committee.

Two public meetings were held in September and November at the Port of Grays Harbor Commission Chambers, 111 S. Wooding St. in Aberdeen.

Environmental Protection
The WSDOT and its project partners make every effort to assess and avoid, or minimize, environmental impacts from our projects. 

Please visit the WSDOT Environmental Services Web site for more information.

Increasing safety is one of our priorities
Potential improvements have been evaluated based on their ability to enhance safety.  When we submit projects for recommendation, they are directed at reducing or eliminating traffic congestion as well as improving traffic safety.

Will this project impact tribal resources?
WSDOT addresses the concerns of 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.

Financial Information
This project is funded through the following source:

• 2005 Legislative Session - $500,000
• Total Funding Available From All Sources - $500,000

How can I get more information?
Contact:

Nazmul Alam, Project Manager
WSDOT Olympic Region Planning Office
PO Box 47440
Olympia, WA  98504-7440
Phone:  (360) 357-2722
E-mail: alamn@wsdot.wa.gov

Vicki Cummings, Executive Director
Grays Harbor Council of Governments
115 South Wooding Street
Aberdeen, WA  98520
Phone:  (360) 537-4386
E-mail: vcummings@techline.com

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