The existing intersections of the SR 18 ramps with SE 256th Street are stop-controlled intersections. Active transportation facilities across SR 18 are currently limited and substandard. The redevelopment of an existing gravel quarry site into a new retail and residential center, the Lakepointe Urban Village, will require greater intersection control at the two ramps to meet the City’s level of service standards. The new development’s central roadway, Lakepointe Blvd, will directly access to SR 18 at SE 256th Street. Lakepointe Blvd and 204th Ave SE will serve as a new arterial alternative connecting SR 18 to SR 516 avoiding downtown Covington. The efficient and safe flow of traffic to and from SR 18 at this interchange is key to improving the overall connectivity and safety within Covington, while providing access to the Urban Village development and the new alternative route to SR 516. Without implementation of improved intersection control, low level of service from limited capacity at SR 18 will restrict the creation of jobs and residential growth in the new Urban Village.
Projects — TIB Project Information
TIB Project Information
City of Covington's SE 256th Street
8-1-204(006)-1
8-1-204(006)-1
SE 256th Street
SR 18 WB Ramp to SR 18 EB Ramp
FY 2022 Urban Arterial Program
Current Phase : Audit
Total TIB Funding : $2,500,000
County: King | Legislative District: 47 | Project Length: 0.18 | TIB Engineer: Greg Armstrong | Last Payment Date: 10/02/2023
Project Information
| Lead Agency | COVINGTON |
| Funding Year | 2022 |
| Program | UAP |
| Current Phase | Audit |
| Legislative District | 47 |
| Congressional District | 8 |
| Federal Route Number | 1170 |
| Project Length | 0.18 mi. |
| ADT | 8,700 |
| Functional Class | Minor |
| Type of Work | Traffic Control |
| Project Contact | Bob Lindskov |
| Contact Email | blindskov@covingtonwa.gov |
| TIB Engineer | Greg Armstrong |
| Last Payment Date | 10/02/2023 |
| Cultural Resource Assessment | CRA |
Project Schedule
| Target Date | Actual Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Project Selection Date | 11/20/2020 | |
| Delayed Project Date | 01/01/2022 | |
| DAHP Assessment Date | ||
| Predesign Approval | ||
| Design Approval | 01/15/2021 | 01/20/2021 |
| Bid Auth. Approval | 05/31/2021 | 05/27/2021 |
| Construction Approval | 07/22/2021 | 07/28/2021 |
| Project Closeout | 10/31/2023 | 09/14/2023 |
| Audit Date | 10/02/2023 | |
| Withdrawn Date |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 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Design | 0 | 0 |
| Construction Engineering | 34,530 | 1,771,744 |
| Construction Contract | 2,465,470 | 11,606,193 |
| Other Construction | 0 | 54,093 |
| Total Construction | 2,500,000 | 13,432,030 |
| Funding Increase | 205,029 | |
| Funding Surplus | - 205,029 | |
| Total TIB Funding | 2,500,000 | 13,432,030 |
Local Funding Partners
| Funding Amount | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| COVINGTON | 7,566,200 | 56.3% |
| WSDOT Funding | 0 | 0.0% |
| Lakepointe Covington Inc | 3,365,830 | 25.1% |
| Total Local Funding | 10,932,030 | 81.4% |
Project Description
The City proposes to replace both existing intersections of SE 256th Street and the ramps to and from SR 18 with single lane roundabouts. Roundabouts will address operational impacts of increased traffic, improve access to and from SR 18 by increasing capacity and efficiency at both intersections, while providing a safer and lower maintenance intersection when compared to a pair of signalized intersections. The roundabouts are necessary to the efficient operation of Lakepointe Boulevard and 204th Ave SE as an alternative connection between SR 18 and SR 516, and as the main access point for the Urban Village development. With the roundabouts present, local and regional passenger and freight traffic can use Lakepointe Blvd as an alternative to the existing busy state highway corridors. Improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities at the roundabouts, connected to those along Lakepointe Boulevard will create a new cross-town, multi-modal connection, adding to the modal choices available to Urban Village and Covington residents.
Existing Condition
Project Benefits
- The project will improve operations for local and regional traffic to Lakepointe Blvd as a new alternate connection between SR 18 and SR 516. This will alleviate existing congestion in downtown Covington. The roundabouts will make the Lakepoint Urban Village development a reality, which will provide 1,750 residences and 1.3 million square feet SF of commercial space, and create 2,900 jobs.
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Project Delays
| Delay Type | Resolution Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
No delayed project history. |
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