Planning study news
In June 2017, WSDOT completed the SR 162 Sumner to Orting Corridor Congestion Study. The report identified short, mid- and long-term strategies for improving highway efficiencies and reducing congestion on SR 162.
Purpose
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 list of short-, mid- and long-term improvement strategies to address the corridor needs.
The study produced ranked short-, mid- and long-term strategies addressing the corridor needs for the next 20 years. The report provides information to aid in identifying future solutions along SR 162, and advancement of the solutions into project design, right-of-way and construction.