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Economic Benefits Washington State is the second most trade-dependent state in the naon. Compleng the SR 167 and SR 509 corridors will provide essenal connecons for goods from around the U.S. being exported through Puget Sound ports. It will also: • Connect the ports to the manufacturing and industrial centers in Kent, Puyallup and Sumner. These centers are home of the second-largest distribuon center complexes on the West Coast and the 5th largest distribuon center in the country. • Generate more than $4 billion in economic acvity and produces $379 million annually in state and local taxes. • Support more than 48,000 jobs at the ports. Creang direct access to our ports through the compleon of SR 167 and SR 509 is essenal to the health of our regional economy and the naon’s global compeveness. Environmental Benefits • Restore wildlife habitat, including streams, streambanks, wetlands and forests • Restore aquac habitat along Hylebos Creek, Surprise Lake Drain and Wapato Creek • Improve water quality for resident chinook and coho salmon and cuhroat trout • Connect walking/biking trails, including the Interurban Trail, in the Fife/Milton area Fife Puyallup Milton Edgewood Port of Tacoma SR 167 Compleon Project Puget Sound Gateway Program August 2017 Project Background In July 2015, the Washington State Legislature and Governor Inslee acted to fund the Puget Sound Gateway Program through the Connecng Washington Revenue Package. The Puget Sound Gateway Program is composed of two projects: compleon of State Route (SR) 167 in Pierce County, and compleon of State Route (SR) 509 in King County. These projects provide essenal connecons to the ports of Tacoma and Seale and will help ensure people and goods move more reliably through the Puget Sound region. Delivering the SR 167 and SR 509 projects under one program will allow the Washington State Department of Transportaon (WSDOT) to realize efficiencies in planning, environmental review, design, and construcon. Funding Funding for the total Puget Sound Gateway Program will come from the state gas tax, tolls, local contribuons, and potenal federal grants. Total funding for the project is $1.87 billion; $1.57 billion will come from the Connecng Washington Revenue Package, tolling will be $180 million, and local contribuons will be $130 million. WSDOT is also seeking a federal grant. Project Benefits • Freight Connecons. Completes crical freight links between the Port of Tacoma and the manufacturing and industrial areas in Pierce County. • Regional mobility. Reduces congeson on local roads and highways by providing improved east-west travel. • Intelligent transportaon. Improves safety and manages congeson with tolling. • Mul modal connecons. Connects walking/biking trails, including the Interurban Trail. • Environmental enhancements. Restores wildlife and aquac habitat, improves water quality, and provides connecvity to local pedestrian trails. The Puget Sound Gateway Program benefits the movement of freight through the Ports of Tacoma and Seale – the fourth largest gateway for containerized cargo in the United States Overview SR 167 is the primary highway connecng the Kent and Puyallup River valleys to the Seale/Tacoma/Bellevue metropolitan areas. The original planned route for the highway ran from Renton to Tacoma, but construcon halted near Puyallup in the 1980s before the highway could be completed to Tacoma. The SR 167 Compleon project will build the remaining four miles of SR 167 between Meridian and I-5, compleng a long-planned connecon to I-5. The project also includes a 2-mile connecon from I-5 to SR 509. The SR 167 Compleon Project is a crical missing link in the state’s highway network. Its compleon will benefit the movement of freight, while improving safety and reducing congeson on local roads and highways in the surrounding area. Schedule SR 167 was funded over a 16-year meline. The schedule below illustrates the ancipated project design, right of way, and construcon. Based on the funding plan under Connecng Washington, major construcon for a first stage would likely occur in 2019-2025, and a second stage in 2025-2030. The first stage of construcon on SR 167 will begin at NE 70th and I-5. Endorsements for the Construcon and Implementaon Plan are underway through the Praccal Soluons process. WSDOT has met with a team of Execuve Commiee members to select a preliminary preferred scenario. For More Informaon www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/ gateway Emily Manne Puget Sound Gateway Program Communicaons [email protected] 206-462-6358 Title VI Statement to Public: WSDOT ensures full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by prohibing discriminaon against any person on the basis of race, color, naonal origin or sex in the provision of benefits and services resulng from its federally assisted programs and acvies. For addional informaon regarding WSDOT’s Title VI Program, contact the Department’s Title VI Coordinator at 360-705-7098. Americans with Disabilies Act (ADA) Informaon: This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing the Office of Equal Opportunity at [email protected] or by calling toll free, 855-362-4ADA (4232). Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may make a request by calling the Washington State Relay at 711. Puget Sound Gateway Program Next Steps WSDOT is in the process of updang environmental documentaon, acquiring right- of-way, obtaining permits, and preparing contracts. This work is needed in advance of construcon, which is expected to begin in late 2019. Construcon is ancipated to connue through 2030 based on funding allocaons as provided by the Legislature. 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 SR 167 Stage 1 70th & I-5, SR 509 Spur Stage 2 SR 167 RIGHT OF WAY RIGHT OF WAY CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION
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Economic BenefitsWashington State is the second most trade-dependent state in the nation. Completing the SR 167 and SR 509 corridors will provide essential connections for goods from around the U.S. being exported through Puget Sound ports. It will also:
• Connect the ports to the manufacturing and industrial centers in Kent, Puyallup and Sumner. These centers are home of the second-largest distribution center complexes on the West Coast and the 5th largest distribution center in the country.
• Generate more than $4 billion in economic activity and produces $379 million annually in state and local taxes.
• Support more than 48,000 jobs at the ports.
Creating direct access to our ports through the completion of SR 167 and SR 509 is essential to the health of our regional economy and the nation’s global competitiveness.
Environmental Benefits• Restore wildlife habitat,
including streams, streambanks, wetlands and forests
• Restore aquatic habitat along Hylebos Creek, Surprise Lake Drain and Wapato Creek
• Improve water quality for resident chinook and coho salmon and cutthroat trout
• Connect walking/biking trails, including the Interurban Trail, in the Fife/Milton area
PUGETSOUND
Seattle
Redmond
Bellevue
Renton
Duwamish
Burien
Tukwila
Kent
Tacoma
Fife
Puyallup
Milton
Edgewood
Sumner
Federal Way
Sea-TacAirport
Port of Tacoma
Auburn
Des Moines
SR 167 Completion ProjectPuget Sound Gateway Program
August 2017
Project BackgroundIn July 2015, the Washington State Legislature and Governor Inslee acted to fund the Puget Sound Gateway Program through the Connecting Washington Revenue Package. The Puget Sound Gateway Program is composed of two projects: completion of State Route (SR) 167 in Pierce County, and completion of State Route (SR) 509 in King County. These projects provide essential connections to the ports of Tacoma and Seattle and will help ensure people and goods move more reliably through the Puget Sound region.
Delivering the SR 167 and SR 509 projects under one program will allow the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to realize efficiencies in planning, environmental review, design, and construction.
FundingFunding for the total Puget Sound Gateway Program will come from the state gas tax, tolls, local contributions, and potential federal grants. Total funding for the project is $1.87 billion; $1.57 billion will come from the Connecting Washington Revenue Package, tolling will be $180 million, and local contributions will be $130 million. WSDOT is also seeking a federal grant.
Project Benefits• Freight Connections.
Completes critical freight links between the Port of Tacoma and the manufacturing and industrial areas in Pierce County.
• Regional mobility. Reduces congestion on local roads and highways by providing improved east-west travel.
• Intelligent transportation. Improves safety and manages congestion with tolling.
• Multi modal connections. Connects walking/biking trails, including the Interurban Trail.
• Environmental enhancements. Restores wildlife and aquatic habitat, improves water quality, and provides connectivity to local pedestrian trails.
The Puget Sound Gateway Program benefits the movement of freight through the Ports of Tacoma and Seattle – the fourth largest gateway for containerized cargo in the United States
OverviewSR 167 is the primary highway connecting the Kent and Puyallup River valleys to the Seattle/Tacoma/Bellevue metropolitan areas. The original planned route for the highway ran from Renton to Tacoma, but construction halted near Puyallup in the 1980s before the highway could be completed to Tacoma.
The SR 167 Completion project will build the remaining four miles of SR 167 between Meridian and I-5, completing a long-planned connection to I-5. The project also includes a 2-mile connection from I-5 to SR 509.
The SR 167 Completion Project is a critical missing link in the state’s highway network. Its completion will benefit the movement of freight, while improving safety and reducing congestion on local roads and highways in the surrounding area.
ScheduleSR 167 was funded over a 16-year timeline. The schedule below illustrates the anticipated project design, right of way, and construction. Based on the funding plan under Connecting Washington, major construction for a first stage would likely occur in 2019-2025, and a second stage in 2025-2030. The first stage of construction on SR 167 will begin at NE 70th and I-5. Endorsements for the Construction and Implementation Plan are underway through the Practical Solutions process. WSDOT has met with a team of Executive Committee members to select a preliminary preferred scenario.
For More Information
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/gateway
Emily MannettiPuget Sound Gateway Program [email protected]
Title VI Statement to Public: WSDOT ensures full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by prohibiting discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the provision of benefits and services resulting from its federally assisted programs and activities. For additional information regarding WSDOT’s Title VI Program, contact the Department’s Title VI Coordinator at 360-705-7098.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information: This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing the Office of Equal Opportunity at [email protected] or by calling toll free, 855-362-4ADA (4232). Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may make a request by calling the Washington State Relay at 711.
Puget Sound Gateway Program
Next StepsWSDOT is in the process of updating environmental documentation, acquiring right-of-way, obtaining permits, and preparing contracts. This work is needed in advance of construction, which is expected to begin in late 2019. Construction is anticipated to continue through 2030 based on funding allocations as provided by the Legislature.
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031
SR 167Stage 1
70th & I-5,SR 509 Spur
Stage 2SR 167
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Valley Ave
Union Pacific
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Taylor Wy
Marine View Dr
Milton
Edgewood
Puyallup
Sumner
FifeTacoma
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Single Point Urban InterchangeA single point urban Interchange, known as a SPUI, is planned to be constructed at the new interchange between SR 167 and SR 161. These interchanges are efficient and only utilize one traffic signal to control all the movements at the interchange.
Puget Sound Gateway Program SR 167 Completion Project
Working with Sound TransitWSDOT is working closely with Sound Transit as both agencies work to build new major infrastructure projects in the area.
Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI)Through this project, WSDOT will implement the state’s second Diverging Diamond Interchange. The DDI will function as an on and off ramp to I-5. The unique design will improve traffic safety by decreasing the amount of conflict points throughout the interchange.
Riparian Restoration Project (RRP)The RRP is a watershed strategy for stormwater management that will use an innovative approach to conventional flow control facilities. It will reduce flood levels, improve degraded stream and riparian corridor habitat, and provide benefits to fish and wildlife.
Tolling SR 167All lanes on the new portion of SR 167 will be tolled using two electronic toll points. Toll rates will adjust depending on the time of day and you will pay the rate you see upon entering the lanes. Toll rates for the new portion of SR 167 have not been determined. A toll authorization bill must be passed by the Legislature before tolling begins. $95 million from tolls will be used to construct the SR 167 Completion project. The Washington State Transportation Commission would then oversee the rate-setting process. The rate-setting process will begin closer to when the project is completed.
Tolling on SR 167 will be similar to SR 520 floating bridge tolling.
