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Most paving and sidewalk work is complete along 72 Avenue. Cones will remain in place, however, while work proceeds on other project elements. |
Project Number: 310122
Project Limits: NE 72nd Avenue from NE 88th Street to NE 110th Street
Current Phase: Construction started in November 2007
Project Type: Widening existing two-lane road to a five-lane Principal Arterial
Project Update Flyer (PDF 134K)
Project description
This project widens NE 72nd Avenue to a 5-lane Principal Arterial configuration with four travel lanes, a continuous left turn lane, bike lanes, planter strips and sidewalks. The old roadway had only two lanes, no median and an approximate one-foot shoulder.
Drainage improvements, railroad work, and other utility modifications (sewer and water) have been included in the project. The intersection of NE 72nd Avenue and NE St. Johns Road was also reconfigured and a new signal installed as part of a separate project along St. Johns Road. The speed limit has been reduced to 25 mph throughout the project area for the safety of motorists and construction workers. This lower speed limit will remain in place throughout the project. Construction will be complete by late 2008.
Why is Clark County doing this project?
The old roadway was inadequate to serve the needs of this growing area of the county. This project will reduce traffic congestion while meeting the safety needs of the traveling public including bicyclists and pedestrians. A companion project along NE St. Johns Road will further improve travel in this area. Both projects will be substantially complete by the end of 2008.
Environmental information
Both the St. Johns and NE 72nd Ave. roadway improvement projects affect wetlands. Local, state and federal environmental regulations require mitigation for these impacts.
Building wetland mitigation includes digging out existing soil to drop the ground elevation and allow water to pond slightly and create a higher quality wetland. After the surface grading is done, several thousand native plants will be installed, maintained, and monitored for a period of ten years. The grading and planting plan was thoroughly reviewed by permitting agencies over the course of several years.
More information
Jean Singer, Project Manager
(360) 397-6118 ext. 4823
jean.singer@clark.wa.gov
Glen Bedell, Construction Manager
(360) 397-6118 ext. 4946
glen.bedell@clark.wa.gov
