Overview
WSDOT added a second left-turn lane to southbound Mill Plain Boulevard off-ramp. The additional left-turn lane is helping reduce traffic backup by increasing capacity for vehicles waiting to turn left. The new lane also helps reduce the amount of rear-end collisions. The end result is an improved overall flow of traffic on the ramp and minimized risk of impact to the freeway.
The I-205 southbound Mill Plain off-ramp was originally built in the early 1970’s. Since that time, there has been a great deal of development in this area. Prior to this project construction, the capacity of the ramp was exceeded during peak hours. The off-ramp had become a High Accident Location (HAL) due to rear-end accidents. This project added a second left turn lane to the ramp to help increase capacity and safety of the off-ramp.
 | Improves Safety
This project helps reduce rear-end-type accidents on the Mill Plain Boulevard off ramp, which had been identified as a High Accident Location.
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 | Relieves Congestion
The new left turn lane reduces delays around the intersection of Mill Plain on the southbound I-205 off-ramp to Mill Plain Boulevard.
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Partnerships & Cooperation
Working with the public and the City of Vancouver were important parts of this project. Public involvement efforts related to this project had been part of WSDOT's I-205 corridor planning process and the City of Vancouver's transportation planning process for several years. An open house was held on May 11, 2006, at WSDOT’s Southwest Region Headquarters, giving the community an opportunity to learn more about the project.
At WSDOT we seek to address the concerns of the tribal nations using the process outlined in Section 106 of The National Historic Preservation Actand the WSDOT Tribal Consultation Policy adopted in 2003 by the Transportation Commission as part of the WSDOT Centennial Accord Plan.
Funding
This project was funded through the following fund sources:
- 2005 Gas Tax - $567,000
- Pre-Existing Funds - $212,000
- Total Project Cost - $779,000
Contact Us
Area Engineer Casey Liles
WSDOT Vancouver Area Office
PO Box 1709
11018 NE 51st Circle
Vancouver, WA 98668-1709
Phone: 360-905-1500
E-mail: swVanc@wsdot.wa.gov
or
Communications Manager Sylvia Ross
WSDOT Southwest Region
PO Box 1709
Vancouver, WA 98668-1709
Phone: 360-905-2058
E-mail: RossSy@wsdot.wa.gov
or access the project feedback form.
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