SR 20 - Campbell Lake Road - Intersection Improvements

In 2016, the Samish Indian Nation approach WSDOT about improving safety and access to their land south of SR 20 between Tibbles Lane and Campbell Lake Road. The tribe originally proposed widening SR 20 near Tibbles Lane to address safety concerns relating to access of tribal property. Challenges associated with this proposal encouraged the Samish Indian Nation and WSDOT to take a broader approach in partnership with Skagit County that also considered safety and access to-and-from Campbell Lake Road. 

Regional use

The SR 20 corridor provides the primary access to Whidbey Island, as well as local Skagit County Fidalgo Island communities; serving over 18,000 vehicles and 1,000 trucks/buses per day. This intersection has seen a 20% increase in traffic over the past five years. 

A partnership was formed to explore a practical solution to better meet regional transportation needs. Working together with Skagit County, WSDOT and the Samish Indian Nation reviewed alternatives that would support development and improve mobility in this area.