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The Fort Lewis Weigh Station located along northbound Interstate 5 near DuPont in Pierce County is in need of updating. Freight traffic in the area experiences recurring congestion and delay due to high volumes from both freight and commuter traffic. The weigh station was built in 1969 and in

The Northwest Region Mount Baker Area is leading this effort to address several mobility challenges along segments of the I-5 corridor within the urban area of Bellingham (MP 250 to MP 258). Congestion occurs regularly during peak travel at the I-5 interchanges and on the connecting regional

The I-5 System Partnership is a stakeholder group made up of representatives from transportation agencies, community organizations, the business community and jurisdictions throughout the 107-mile study area from Tumwater to Arlington. The group is dedicated to working collaboratively to review

The "Planning and Environmental Linkages" (PEL) study will build upon the goals and strategies outlined in the original 2018 corridor study. This PEL study represents a collaborative and integrated approach to transportation decision-making that:

1. Considers environmental, community

The pre-design study looked at the signalized intersection on SR 105, South Boone Street, at West Harriman Street. The aging traffic signal at this intersection was last replaced in 1982 and is in need of replacement. The pre-design study will conduct stakeholder and public outreach to examine

Currently, pedestrian access along State Route 142 is limited for people who walk, bike or roll alongside the highway. With input from community members, elected officials and stakeholders, we will develop a plan to improve accessibility for all modes in the community of Klickitat. 

The study identifies corridor strategies and solutions to address congestion and traffic operations along State Route 16 between the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Gorst, as well as portions of SR 3 and SR 304 in Pierce and Kitsap counties. 

A study was completed of SR 160 between Phillips Road and Mayvolt Road Southeast/Lake Valley Road Southeast in Kitsap County. The study identified intersection control strategies that have the potential to reduce the frequency and severity of crashes at the intersection of SR 160 (SE Sedgwick

State Route 162 is an important north-south link through the Orting Valley community and the surrounding area of southeast Pierce County. The area experiences a high level of growth and development resulting in peak hour congestion that places demands on the highway system. The study identified

A pre-design study was conducted at the intersection of SR 166 and Bay Street, Bethel Avenue and Maple Street in Port Orchard. The existing traffic signal at this intersection has reached the end of its useful life. This in-depth review included collaboration with local business owners, City of

The pre-design study looked at the signalized intersections on SR 20 at Discovery Road and Kearney Street. The traffic signals at these intersections are in need of replacement. The study examined replacing the traffic signals with compact roundabouts.

State Route 202 is an important east-west link for King County communities like Woodinville, Redmond, Sammamish, Fall City and North Bend. Thanks to growth and development, traffic on SR 202 has increased in the last decade, contributing to longer travel times for commuters and freight.

We are conducting two corridor studies along SR 202. One study will focus on safety concerns between 244th Ave NE to 324th Ave SE, and the second study will cover community needs between 324 Ave SE and SR 203 in Fall City.

Both studies will document strategies to improve operations,

SR 302, an important east-west link for Key Peninsula communities, has been the subject of a corridor study designed to conform with the decision making requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This area of the state's highway system located in Pierce and Kitsap counties has

The City of Bremerton and WSDOT completed a comprehensive planning study of the SR 303 (Warren/Wheaton) corridor. Using the Practical Solutions approach, the study will look at the corridor from Burwell Street to NE Fairgrounds Road, particularly the segments within city limits. The study will

WSDOT routinely reviews rural area intersections on its state highway system to find ways to reduce potential crashes. As a result of this review, we will replace the existing stop signs at three intersections in Pierce County with single-lane roundabouts. These roundabouts fit within the

Through this study, we determined priorities for future highway work or transit service adjustments. and developed practical, cost-effective concepts to help improve trip reliability and safety along the corridor. Our study partners included Burien, Des Moines, SeaTac, Tukwila, tribes, King

WSDOT is replacing the existing two-way stop at the intersection of State Route 702 and 8th Avenue South with a modern roundabout. The intersection currently has stop control on the northbound and southbound legs, and a span wire mounted, four-head flashing beacon. This project will remove the

State Route 900/Martin Luther King Jr. Way South in Skyway is a heavily-traveled commuter corridor with approximately 32,000 vehicles using this section each day. However, it lacks complete sidewalks for pedestrian connectivity between residences and community hubs. We are conducting a corridor

The purpose of this planning study is to improve the overall connectivity and mobility in the study area, improve safety by reducing potential conflicts between modes and to enhance economic vitality opportunities supported by the previously mentioned goals. 

This Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Analysis will allow WSDOT and project partners to develop a preliminary design for a Tacoma to Puyallup Regional Trail project. The study, led by WSDOT's

At the request of the Washington State Legislature, WSDOT prepared toll feasibility studies for SR 167 and SR 509 to examine tolling and construction options for the new SR 167 and SR 509 corridors. The studies provided insights into:

• Potential funding and corresponding financial

WSDOT is studying how ultra-high-speed ground transportation (UHSGT) might serve as a catalyst to transform the Pacific Northwest. A stronger, better connected economic megaregion — stretching from greater Vancouver, British Columbia to metro Seattle, Washington to Portland, Oregon — has the

View the online open house and give us your feedback! US 101 connects Sequim, a city in Clallam County, with the rest of western Washington. It is a vital link for residents, businesses and visitors. The pre-design study will identify

The US 195 Corridor Crash Analysis is a traffic safety study that focuses on:

• Identifying the most common circumstances or trends that contribute to serious and fatal injury crashes along the corridor.
• Identifying low-cost solutions or countermeasures most likely to

Create a more resilient and connected network for local trips between Hatch Road and I 90.

Improve safety for all and preserve capacity on US 195 for regional trips.

Extend the life of the US 195/I-90 interchange.

Provide more connections for walking, biking, and using

The population of Snohomish County has more than doubled since 1980 and is expected to gain another 200,000 residents by 2035. This growth will add pressure to the county’s high-traffic routes, including the US 2, SR 204 and 20th Street Southeast interchange, which already experiences severe

The study helps identify transportation issues, environmental concerns, community values and economic goals early in project planning. A detailed environmental review process follows a PEL study, as required by the national and state environmental policy acts. Information gathered in the PEL

The US 2 West Plains Sub-area Management Plan Phase 1, refines previous studies that have been completed in the West Plains area. This "live" study addresses the mobility gaps (congestion) that have already been identified along this 8-mile, east-west corridor between the US 2/ I-90 interchange