Significant improvements are on the horizon for the Northeast 179th Street corridor in Clark County. Over the next several years, a series of projects will be implemented to revolutionize the area’s transportation system. These initiatives are designed to support the Clark County Comprehensive Growth Management Plan, promising enhanced travel experiences for all road users. Upon completion, these projects will deliver reduced travel times, stimulate economic development, optimize intersection functionality, upgrade stormwater management systems, and significantly improve road safety, all while aligning the corridor with the latest road standards.
Complementing these county-led road projects, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is undertaking a major reconstruction of the Northeast 179th Street/I-5 interchange. Furthermore, private developers are contributing to the area’s infrastructure by implementing road improvements as integral components of their respective development projects.
For a deeper understanding of the various improvement projects and the comprehensive planning efforts for the corridor, this informative video provides valuable insights:
Northeast 179th Street Corridor Project Area
The designated project area encompasses Northeast 179th Street, stretching from Northeast Delfel Road in the west to Northeast 50th Avenue in the east. This vital corridor is poised for significant transformation through the planned improvements.
Benefits of the 179th Street Improvements
These comprehensive improvements are strategically designed to alleviate traffic congestion and serve as a catalyst for economic development in the region. The key benefits include:
- Increased Road Capacity: Expanding the capacity of Northeast 179th Street to accommodate a higher volume of vehicles, ensuring smoother traffic flow throughout the corridor.
- Optimized Intersection Spacing: Enhancing safety and efficiency by increasing the distance between intersections on both sides of the I-5 interchange, reducing congestion points.
- Efficient Traffic Management: Streamlining traffic movement by eliminating delays caused by left turns and traditional traffic signals, promoting quicker and more reliable travel times.
- Enhanced Safety for All Road Users: Prioritizing safety for motorists and pedestrians alike by removing hazardous left turns and consolidating intersections, creating a safer road environment.
- Alignment with Clark County Growth Plan: Ensuring that the development of the Northeast 179th Street corridor is in perfect harmony with the long-term vision outlined in the Clark County Comprehensive Growth Management Plan.
List of Improvement Projects on 179th Street
The overall improvement plan is comprised of a series of interconnected projects, with construction anticipated to take place between 2021 and 2027. These projects are:
Northeast Delfel Road Realignment and Intersection Improvement – This project focuses on realigning Northeast Delfel Road and improving its intersection with Northeast 179th Street to enhance traffic flow and safety at this key junction.
Northeast 179th Street, from Northeast 15th Avenue to Northeast 26th Avenue – Improvements along Northeast 179th Street between Northeast 15th and 26th Avenues will widen the road and add capacity to handle increasing traffic volumes.
Northeast 179th Street and Northeast 29th Avenue Intersection improvements – This project is dedicated to upgrading the intersection of Northeast 179th Street and Northeast 29th Avenue, likely including signal enhancements or roundabout construction to improve traffic flow.
Northeast 179th Street and Northeast 50th Avenue Intersection improvements – Similar to the 29th Avenue intersection, this project will focus on improvements at the Northeast 50th Avenue intersection with Northeast 179th Street to manage traffic more effectively.
Northeast 10th Avenue (completed) – This project, already completed, involved improvements to Northeast 10th Avenue, contributing to the overall enhanced road network in the vicinity of Northeast 179th Street.
WSDOT I-5/Northeast 179th Street interchange improvements – A major undertaking by WSDOT, this project will reconstruct the I-5 interchange at Northeast 179th Street to modernize and improve traffic flow entering and exiting the freeway.
Improvements are also planned for Northeast 15th Avenue, from Northeast 179th Street to Northeast 10th Avenue. Further details on this project will be released as they become available. Additionally, the intersection of Northeast 179th Street and Northeast 12th Avenue will be constructed by a private developer, as part of a local development initiative.
Contact Information for 179th Street Projects
For inquiries related to the Northeast 179th Street projects, please contact:
Scott Sawyer, Project Manager
Northeast 179th Street projects
564-397-4364
[email protected]
For questions about the Northeast 10th and Northeast 15th Avenue projects, please reach out to:
Troy Pierce, Project Manager
Northeast 10th, Northeast 15th Avenue projects
564.397.4403
[email protected]
