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SR 160 - Fauntleroy Terminal - Trestle & Transfer Span Replacement

Cars wait for the ferry on the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal dock

Major Project overview

The SR 160 - Fauntleroy Terminal - Trestle & Transfer Span Replacement project will replace the aging Fauntleroy ferry terminal to maintain safe and reliable ferry service for people who travel between West Seattle, Vashon Island, the Kitsap Peninsula and beyond. The terminal faces several challenges. Built in the 1950s, parts of the terminal are aging, seismically vulnerable and overdue for replacement. Rising sea levels could damage the structure from debris during high tides in the future .

Timeline overview

Winter 2020 - TBD

Major project status

Pre-Construction

Funding

$93 million

Major project alerts

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Contact
Hadley Rodero
Community and External Relations Manager

WSF continues to study options to replace the aging Fauntleroy ferry terminal. WSF is using a Planning and Environmental Linkages process that allows us to consider environmental, community and economic goals early in the decision-making process.

During this phase, the project team will use input from the community and advisory groups to refine the range of alternatives. 

Review the Level 2 Screening Report (PDF 2.8MB) to learn more about the two alternatives advancing to the next phase of the project. The project team is using input from the community and advisory groups to develop detailed project alternatives. 

Watch this video to learn about the challenges the replacement project aims to address and the next steps towards construction.

Project Milestones

  • Fall 2016 - Launched a public process to gather community input on how to improve the “Triangle route”
  • Fall 2017 - Near-term operational improvements at the dock
  • Spring 2019 - Launched new sailing schedule for Triangle route
  • 2019 - WSF releases 2040 Long Range Plan that recommends replacing Fauntleroy terminal
  • Spring 2021 - Fauntleroy Terminal – Trestle & Transfer Span Replacement project starts
  • Summer 2021 - Launched three advisory groups to advise WSF on options to replace the terminal
  • 2021 to 2025 - Planning and Environmental Linkages study
  • 2025 to 2027 - NEPA/SEPA environmental review
  • 2027 to 2029 - Planned start of design and construction