View phase map. Planning area is along SR 7 between the town of Morton in Lewis County and SR 507 in Pierce County.
The SR 7 Route Development Plan (Phase 1) study has concluded. View the Executive Summary .
To request a free copy of the entire document on CD-ROM, contact Ken Burgstahler at (360) 905-2052.
Why is WSDOT
studying State Route 7?
State Route 7 is an important north-south connector for the traveling public. This 47-mile section of the route is used by a wide variety of customers including schools, the logging industry and recreational traffic. WSDOT is using a community-based planning approach to help determine what transportation improvements should be made to the route.
The End Result
The Route Development Plan will produce a list of short- and long-term recommendations on how to improve transportation on this section of SR 7. Short-term recommendations will be sent to specific WSDOT program managers for consideration. Long-term recommendations will be analyzed and incorporated into the statewide Highway System Plan, and will be considered for future funding. A report providing details about the data analyzed, the public involvement process and the recommended solutions will be prepared as a reference document at the conclusion of the Route Development Plan process.
Project Benefits
A Route Development Plan identifies transportation safety and mobility improvement opportunities and guides WSDOT's investments in the corridor over a 20-year period. The plan will target many of the congestion, safety and roadside issues that drivers often face.
The goal of the study is to ensure that priority corridor problems are documented and appropriate solutions are determined. There is an added benefit as a result of the 2005 revenue package that was passed by the Legislature.
The input from the stakeholders and community on safety concerns can be utilized to develop projects for the corridor between US 12 and SR 706.
What is the project timeline?
The study will be conducted in three phases.
- Phase 1 - SR 7 corridor between US 12 in Morton and SR 706 (completed in March 2006).
- Phase 2 - SR 7 corridor between SR 706 and SR 702 (to be completed as funding becomes available).
- Phase 3 - SR 7 corridor between SR 702 and SR 507 (to be completed as funding becomes available).
Financial Information
Project signage will reflect the cost of construction engineering, project bid award and sales tax.
This planning effort is being paid for by general WSDOT Planning funds. Projects identified in this plan will compete for statewide funding on a biennial basis.
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Ken Burgstahler
WSDOT Southwest Region Planning Office
PO Box 1709
Vancouver, WA 98668-1709
Phone: (360) 905-2052
E-mail: burgstk@wsdot.wa.gov
or
Communications
WSDOT Southwest Region
PO Box 1709
Vancouver, WA 98668-1709
Phone: 360-905-2058
E-mail: SWWebInfo@wsdot.wa.gov
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