October 2009
- Contractor crews will construct a raised traffic island this month to allow free right turns from Road 100 to the westbound I-182 on-ramp.
- The second phase of the Road 100 interchange improvements was opened to traffic in July 2009. This phase added a loop ramp from northbound Road 100 to westbound I-182.
- Roadside seeding work is scheduled for October.
- WSDOT awarded the loop ramp project to Apollo Inc. and construction began in May 2009.
WSDOT completed the first phase of the project in November 2007. This work provided signals at the ramp terminals, added turn pockets to the eastbound and westbound off-ramps, and added a turn lane to Broadmoor Blvd/Road 100, to improve the efficiency and safety of the interchange.
Why is WSDOT
improving the interchange?
Franklin County and the City of Pasco have experienced tremendous growth in the last few years. The existing interchange experiences backups and delays during peak travel periods. Revising this interchange will improve the functionality of the interchange.
The End Result
The loop ramp from northbound Road 100 to westbound I-182 will allow traffic to travel more smoothly through the interchange and onto the interstate.
Project Benefits
- Safety - Conflicts and backups will be reduced with the addition of the loop ramp.
- Congestion Relief - Traffic will be able to flow more smoothly through the interchange with the completion of the westbound on-ramp.
What is the project timeline?
The contract has been awarded to Apollo Inc. and construction began in early May 2009. The new loop ramp was opened to traffic in July 2009.
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following sources:
- Existing Funds - $2.39 million
- City of Pasco - $0.43 million
- Total Funding Available from all sources - $2.82 million
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Project Engineer, Moe Davari
WSDOT South Central Project Office
1655 Fowler Street
Richland, WA 99352
Phone: 509.222.2402
E-mail: DavariM@Wsdot.wa.gov
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