Overview
WSDOT and Sound Transit built HOV on and off-ramps in the I-5 median at South 317th Street in Federal Way. We also extended the northbound I-5 HOV lane from its previous end at Military Road to south of South 320th Street, widened southbound I-5 to accommodate an HOV lane, and improved I-5 pavement. Contractor Icon Materials began construction in June 2004. We opened the new ramps to traffic Feb. 10, 2006.
 | Improves Safety
HOVs no longer have to weave across three lanes of I-5 traffic to exit the freeway or reach the HOV lane. Eliminating this weave decreases the potential for collisions.
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 | Relieves Congestion
Reduces likelihood of slowdowns caused by weaving or merging traffic. Encourages transit and carpool use.
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 | Protects Environment
Crews built three large water quality treatment ponds to help filter runoff from the freeway.
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Partnerships & Cooperation
This project was a partnership of WSDOT, Sound Transit, the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration.
Funding
This project was funded through the following fund sources:
- Existing Funds - $11.9 Million
- Other Agency Funds - $32.6 Million
These funds were provided by Sound Transit.
- Total funding from all sources - $44.5 Million
Contact Us
Project Engineer John Chi
1715 228th St. SE #106
Bothell, WA 98021-8445
Phone: 425.489.5402
E-mail: ChiJ@wsdot.wa.gov
or
WSDOT Communications Laura Johnson
401 Second Avenue South, Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98104-3858
Phone: 206.716.1165
E-mail: JohnsoL@wsdot.wa.gov
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