Project area is the SR 3/Sr 303 interchange.
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New SR 3/SR 303 interchange.
Overview
This project substantially improved mobility for traffic movements between SR 3 and SR 303. A new direct connection ramp from northbound SR 3 to southbound SR 303 was constructed, as well as a new ramp connecting northbound SR 303 directly to southbound SR 3.
 | Improves Safety
By adding the direct connections between State Routes 3 and 303, highway traffic on Clear Creek Road was eliminated, greatly reducing the number of turning conflicts at the existing intersections.
The addition of sidewalks and bicycle facilities through the project along Clear Creek Road increases safety for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Traffic congestion and collisions have reduced since the opening of the new interchange to traffic in November 2007.
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 | Relieves Congestion
Separated overlapping highway and arterial traffic, installed new signal at SR 303 and Clear Creek Road. Signals throughout project area were synchronized.
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 | Protects Environment
Improved stormwater treatment facilities were built and high visibility fences were installed around environmentally sensitive areas. An off-site wetland mitigation project was constructed.
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Partnerships & Cooperation
Scarsella Brothers, Inc. was the contractor for this project.
The public has voiced concern with the distance between the stop bar and traffic light on SR 303 for turning onto the new SR3 northbound and southbound on-ramps. Additional signing, signal displays and revised striping has been installed in an effort to reduce driver hesitancy. We are working on further improving the mobility through this area with traffic signal timing revisions and additional signing.
Funding
This project is funded through the following sources:
- 2003 Gas Tax (Nickel Funding) - $22,123,331
- Other Agency Funds - $3,932,149
- Total Funding Available From All Sources - $26,055,480
Contact Us
Jeff Cook, Project Engineer
Port Orchard Project Office
8293 Spring Creek Rd. S.E.
Port Orchard, WA 98367
360-874-3000
Email: CookJ@wsdot.wa.gov
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