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| Region: Southeast | Legislative District: 15 | Length: 1.70 mi. | FY 2021 Urban Arterial Program (UAP) |
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Existing ConditionsThe corridor connecting the City of Yakima and the suburb of Terrace Heights to the I-82 interchange is currently operating at an unsustainable levels and is projected to reach a complete breakdown of service by 2035. Over the past decade there has been substantial growth in the City of Yakima and the unincorporated suburb of Terrace Heights, located East of downtown. Yakima Avenue provides the main thoroughfare to the central business district. Terrace Heights Drive is the primary route to and through the Terrace Heights suburb. Providing a connection for local, intra-state and intra-regional travel is the I-82 interchange. Due to the growth in the area, major portions of this corridor of connected roads is operating at a level of service (LOS) E or below. Without taking proactive countermeasures, new development or redevelopment in the City of Yakima, the suburb of Terrace Heights and the surrounding areas will be severely stunted while the roadway congestion continues to rise. Consequently, the main corridor will likely fail and place roadway users in harm’s way. |
Project Funding
| TIB Funds | Local Funds | Total Costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design | 0 | 2,251,856 | 2,251,856 |
| Right of Way | 0 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Construction | 3,000,000 | 5,088,444 | 8,088,444 |
| Project Totals | $3,000,000 | $8,340,300 | $11,340,300 |
Local Match
| TIB Participation | Local Match | Minimum Local Match |
|---|---|---|
| 26.5% | 73.5% | 15% |
Summary of Improvements
- Improves pedestrian safety;
- Supports economic development;
- Accommodates growth/development;
- Relieves congestion;
- Improves vehicle and pedestrian access
Description of Improvements
Partnering with City of Yakima, WSDOT and FHWA, Yakima County has begun a multi-jurisdictional project, known as the East-West Corridor to establish a new alternate connection between Terrace Heights, the City of Yakima & I-82. The project Beginnings at the intersection of Terrace Heights Dr. & Butterfield Rd. Butterfield Rd. will be reconstructed to a 3-lane roadway section with 14ft shared use lanes and separated pedestrian facilities, better suiting the surrounding land use & ensuring multiple modes of transportation are accommodated. At the north end of Butterfield Rd, a 4-way roundabout will be constructed connecting the new corridor to the existing roadway system. West of the roundabout a new 4-lane section will be constructed with 14ft shared use lanes, a separated multi-use pathway, 3 bridge structures spanning the Yakima River and I-82 and a series of new ramps and distributed roadways connecting the new corridor to I-82. This will increase capacity, allowing for the free flow of traffic during peak hours & reducing travel times and severity of traffic accidents. West of the bridges, the project will continue to the project terminates in the City of Yakima tieing into the city’s existing H St. When completed, the project will alleviate congestion at the adjacent Yakima Ave/I-82 interchange, provide a direct connection for freight and cargo to industrial areas on both sides of the river, provide an alternative route for commuter traffic, & ensure safe multi-modal transportation options.