November 2009
- What's happening to the Park & Ride?
- WSDOT hosted an open house for this project on October 28, 2009 to discuss plans for construction and receive feedback from the public.
- This project was advertised to contractors on September 28, 2009 and will be awarded for construction in early December.
- The environmental documentation has been updated to reflect the design modifications.
- Design of the project currently includes the developer-funded mitigation that is required as part of the proposed Metroland development.
- The final geotechnical report was completed in June 2009.
- Work on the environmental and preliminary design phase began in 2002 using just under $3 million in federal funding previously allocated for this project.
- For additional information regarding public involvement, safety improvements, environmental protection and tribal impacts of this project, visit the Project Specifics page.
Overview
This project will improve the I-5 interchange at SR 432 (Exit 36), and the adjacent SR 432 interchange at Talley Way.
Why is WSDOT
reconstructing these interchanges?
Reconstructing these interchanges will improve safety and reduce existing and future congestion on this section of SR 432, improve on substandard design conditions, and address weaving problems at both interchanges.
Our Partners
The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG), the cities of Kelso and Longview, the Port of Longview and Cowlitz County were instrumental in the development of this project.
The End Result
The new interchanges will improve safety, create better connections to existing roads, increase capacity and decrease congestion.
Project Benefits
- Safety: Collisions caused by vehicles changing lanes and merging at the current interchanges will be reduced.
- Congestion Relief: The SR 432 interchanges at I-5 and Talley Way are in close proximity to each other, which can cause traffic to back up as cars and trucks merge back and forth between them. This project will improve the interconnectivity of these interchanges and help reduce congestion problems.
What is the project timeline?
- 2007: Preliminary design and environmental documentation begins.
- Spring 2008: Right of way phase begins.
- Summer 2009: Design work and right of way acquisition are completed.
- September 28, 2009: The project was advertised to contractors.
- October 28, 2009: Open House is scheduled.
- Winter 2009/2010: Construction scheduled to begin.
- 2012: Construction complete.
Financial Information
- 2005 Gas Tax (Partnership funding) - $45 Million
- Other Agency Funds - $3 Million - These federal funds are provided by CWCOG and pay for the environmental and preliminary design work.
- Total Funding Available - $48 Million
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Area Engineer Denys S. Tak
WSDOT Kelso Area Office
2400 Talley Way
Kelso, WA 98626
Phone: 360-442-1350, or toll free 1-800-545-1393
E-mail: swKelso@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
or access our project feedback form.
back to top