May 2012
Preliminary design work has been initiated for this project. The lane configuration and placement of the proposed roundabouts is being developed.
Overview
A new project on SR 510 will reduce the potential for collisions and improve traffic flow for Thurston County motorists by building roundabouts at the intersections of SR 510 with Reservation Road and Yelm Highway.
Why is WSDOT
building roundabouts on SR 510 at the intersections with Reservation Road and Yelm Highway?
Reconfiguring these intersections as roundabouts has a high potential for reducing collisions and improving mobility. Increasing population in the area, along with upcoming development, has necessitated improvements to the intersections of SR 510 at Yelm Highway and Reservation Road.
WSDOT is initiating the design for a roundabout at each of these intersections that will reduce the potential for collisions as well as improve traffic flow in the area. For more information on the benefits of roundabouts ...
The End Result
Our goal is to make safety improvements that will help reduce the potential for injury and fatal collisions, help improve safety, and relieve congestion. We believe roundabouts will do just that.
Roundabouts will also help keep freight moving along this highway of regional and statewide significance.
Project Benefits
What is the project timeline?
This project is currently in the design phase. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2014.
Financial Information
Funding for this project comes from:
- 80 percent federal funding (federal gas tax)
- 20 percent state (non-TPA or Nickel) funding.
Total funding available for this project including preliminary engineering, right of way acquisition and construction is $5 million.
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Bill Elliott, Engineer - Design/Plans
P.O. Box 47440
Olympia, WA 98504-7440
Phone: 360-357-2682
Fax: 360-357-2688
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