November 2009
- The US 12 Corridor Study (pdf 2.5 mb) has identified a northerly corridor that eliminates the need for widening Phase 5.
Phase 5 was intended to complete the corridor from SR 124 junction to the Walla Walla River. This section of US 12 will likely become the northern section of US 730 and connect to the new US 12 north of Wallula. Visit US 12 Corridor Study for detailed information on the proposed northern alignment.
Why is WSDOT
not widening US 12 from Attalia to US 730?
The US 12 Corridor Study has determined that it is more feasible to build a northern four-lane alignment than to widen existing US 12 between Attalia Vicinity (Boise Cascade Paper Mill) and the Frenchtown vicinity.
The End Result
WSDOT will redesign the junction of US 12 and US 730. The section of US 12 between the Wallula junction and the new highway will likely become the northern segment of US 730.
Project Benefits
- Safety. Constructing a four-lane divided highway is necessary to reduce congestion and intersection related accidents.
- Freight Mobility. Commercial trucks make up as much as 33% of the traffic stream, causing slowdowns and safety concerns. Reconstructing US 12 as a four-lane divided highway will greatly increase traffic flow and safety.
What is the project timeline?
WSDOT intends to complete the Environmental Documentation for US 12 from Wallula to the Frenchtown vicinity by December 2009. This section of US 12 and the junction of US 730 will be included in the analysis.
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following sources*:
- 2003 Nickel Funding Package - $0.8 million
- Total Funding Available from all sources - $0.8 million
*As approved in the 2008 Supplemental Transportation Budget. The Legislature will convene in January 2009 to consider changes to the transportation budget which may include adjustments to some project schedules.
For project schedules and updates, please see the Quarterly Project Report.
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Design Project Engineer,
Kerry Grant
WSDOT South Central Project Office
PO Box 12560
Yakima, WA 98909
Phone: 509.577.1760
E-mail:GrantK@wsdot.wa.gov
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