View entire map. Construction area begins at Edgewood and extends south along Meridian Ave. E. to 36th St. E.
July 2009
The project is currently in the design stage and will be phased as follows:
• Phase 1 - 24th St. E. to Milton Way
• Phase 2 - 36th St. E. to 24th St. E.
The Phase 1 project is scheduled to be advertised for contractor's bids in October 2009. Construction is expected to start in January 2010 and be complete by late 2011.
Why is WSDOT
building this project?
Traffic volumes along the SR 161 corridor in Edgewood have steadily increased in recent years, resulting in congestion, delays and collisions. This project improves safety and eases congestion by adding lanes and managing access.
The End Result
Improved mobility and safety benefits motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians traveling the SR 161 corridor through Edgewood.
Improvements include sidewalks, four- foot shoulders to accommodate bicycles, and turning lanes at intersections. Additionally, access points (driveways) to the highway will be consolidated and defined.
Project Benefits
- Mobility. Additional lanes ease traffic congestion.
- Safety. New turn lanes, improved signals and managed access points improve safety.
What is the project timeline?
Design and environmental work resumed in June 2005. The purchase of right of way between 24th St. E. and Milton Way began in 2007 and will be completed by mid-2009. Construction for Phase 1 is scheduled to begin in 2010.
Phase 2, from 36th St. E. to 24th St. E., is scheduled for right of way purchase between 2011 - 2013 and construction between 2019 - 2021.
It's important to note the Legislature convenes in January 2009 to consider changes to the transportation budget which may include adjustments to some project schedules.
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following sources:
- 2003 Gas Tax (Nickel Funding) - $40,149,546
- Existing Funds - $23,773,042
- Other Agency Funds - $9,774
Heath Family Limited
- Total Funding Available From All Sources - $63,932,362
It's important to note the Legislature convenes in January 2009 to consider changes to the transportation budget which may include adjustments to some project schedules.
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Bill Elliott, Project Engineer
WSDOT Tumwater Design Office
PO Box 47446
Olympia, WA 98504-7446
Phone: 360-570-6606
E-mail: elliotb@wsdot.wa.gov
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