The project would significantly improve driving conditions, enhance pedestrian accessibility, and extend the lifespan of an important road corridor that serves an historically underserved community. Pavement surface condition is poor (2019 avg PCI of 50/100) with extensive cracking, potholes, and failing utility patches. Pedestrian facilities along the road corridor, including all curb ramps, were prioritized for replacement in the King County Road Services Division's 2021 ADA Transition Plan, due to physical design and proximate pedestrian destinations. The corridor supports elementary school traffic, frequent bus service (Metro #107), freight, and other traffic bound for SR-900, Renton Ave South (minor arterial), and Beacon Ave South (major collector). The route is used to access key community destinations, such as Campbell Hill Elementary School, Skyway Park, grocery stores, a bowling alley, and many other commercial destinations.
Projects — TIB Project Information
TIB Project Information
King County's 68th Avenue S / S 124th Street
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68th Avenue S / S 124th Street
Renton Ave S to Campbell Hill Elem Sch, 6418 S 124th St
FY 2023 Urban Arterial Program
Current Phase : Design
Total TIB Funding : $1,706,037
County: King | Legislative District: 37 | Project Length: 0.58 | TIB Engineer: Greg Armstrong | Last Payment Date: 11/18/2024
Project Information
| Lead Agency | KING COUNTY |
| Funding Year | 2023 |
| Program | UAP |
| Current Phase | Design |
| Legislative District | 37 |
| Congressional District | 9 |
| Federal Route Number | 1366 |
| Project Length | 0.58 mi. |
| ADT | 5,952 |
| Functional Class | Collector |
| Type of Work | Resurfacing |
| Project Contact | Jennifer Knauer |
| Contact Email | Jennifer.Knauer@kingcounty.gov |
| TIB Engineer | Greg Armstrong |
| Last Payment Date | 11/18/2024 |
| Cultural Resource Assessment | IDP |
Project Schedule
| Target Date | Actual Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Project Selection Date | 11/19/2021 | |
| Delayed Project Date | 07/01/2026 | |
| DAHP Assessment Date | ||
| Predesign Approval | ||
| Design Approval | 04/01/2022 | 03/23/2022 |
| Bid Auth. Approval | 01/15/2026 | |
| Construction Approval | 02/15/2026 | |
| Project Closeout | 12/31/2026 | |
| Audit Date | ||
| Withdrawn Date |
Project Funding
| TIB Funds | Project Costs | |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Study | 0 | 0 |
| Design Study | 0 | 0 |
| Total Predesign | 0 | 0 |
| Special Study | 0 | 0 |
| Design | 0 | 0 |
| Right of Way | 278,040 | 347,550 |
| Total Design | 278,040 | 347,550 |
| Construction Engineering | 225,226 | 281,533 |
| Construction Contract | 1,202,771 | 1,503,464 |
| Other Construction | 0 | 0 |
| Total Construction | 1,427,997 | 1,784,997 |
| Total TIB Funding | 1,706,037 | 2,132,547 |
Local Funding Partners
| Funding Amount | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| KING COUNTY | 426,510 | 20.0% |
| WSDOT Funding | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Local Funding | 426,510 | 20.0% |
Project Description
The project will improve driving conditions and extend the life of the roadway by completing pavement repair in the travel lanes and a full width asphalt overlay and upgrading 35 curb ramps to current ADA standards to improve pedestrian accessibility.
Existing Condition
Project Benefits
- Primary outcomes will include a smooth and safer driving surface along 68th Ave S, refreshed lane markings, 35 upgraded curb ramps, and improved pedestrian accessibility. Benefits will improve safety and access to transit, an elementary school, various commercial and residential neighborhood destinations. The project extends pedestrian accessibility provided by 2022 grant-funded sidewalk construction on Renton Ave S, from 68th Ave S to S 112th St.
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Project Delays
| Delay Type | Resolution Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
No delayed project history. |
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