The substandard intersection of Rock Island Road and 3rd Street SE is providing a deficient LOS. Users experience excessive delays, congested bottlenecks, and vehicular collisions due to increasing traffic volumes, current intersection configuration, and limited site distances. A preliminary traffic model (see attached), determined that the current stop-controlled intersection experiences a LOS F for southbound left-turn movement and a LOS E for all northbound moments. The traffic model projected that all stop-controlled movements will be at a LOS F by 2039. There is no designated crosswalk for pedestrians to access the north/south sides of the intersection. Intersection is not ADA accessible and lacks adequate pedestrian safety measures. Both Rock Island Rd and 3rd St SE provide vital connections to SR28, the Central Business District, the General Commercial District, and local residences.The City's planned relocation of the police station to Rock Island Road approximately 2 blocks to the north creates an additional need for improved traffic flow through this intersection to aid in emergency response times.
Projects — TIB Project Information
TIB Project Information
City of East Wenatchee's 3rd Street SE
8-3-161(014)-1
8-3-161(014)-1
3rd Street SE
Rock Island Rd Intersection
FY 2023 Urban Arterial Program
Current Phase : Audit
Total TIB Funding : $805,588
County: Douglas | Legislative District: 12 | Project Length: 0.10 | TIB Engineer: Andrew Beagle | Last Payment Date: 01/14/2025
Project Information
| Lead Agency | EAST WENATCHEE |
| Funding Year | 2023 |
| Program | UAP |
| Current Phase | Audit |
| Legislative District | 12 |
| Congressional District | 8 |
| Federal Route Number | 5916 |
| Project Length | 0.10 mi. |
| ADT | 1,300 |
| Functional Class | Minor |
| Type of Work | Traffic Control |
| Project Contact | Garren Melton |
| Contact Email | gmelton@eastwenatcheewa.gov |
| TIB Engineer | Andrew Beagle |
| Last Payment Date | 01/14/2025 |
| Cultural Resource Assessment | CRA |
Project Schedule
| Target Date | Actual Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Project Selection Date | 11/19/2021 | |
| Delayed Project Date | 07/01/2026 | |
| DAHP Assessment Date | 12/04/2022 | |
| Predesign Approval | ||
| Design Approval | 02/01/2022 | 12/17/2021 |
| Bid Auth. Approval | 12/16/2022 | 01/19/2023 |
| Construction Approval | 02/11/2023 | 01/19/2023 |
| Project Closeout | 12/31/2024 | 01/09/2025 |
| Audit Date | 01/14/2025 | |
| Withdrawn Date |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 | 86,509 | 111,093 |
| Right of Way | 0 | 0 |
| Total Design | 86,509 | 111,093 |
| Construction Engineering | 57,672 | 68,504 |
| Construction Contract | 663,234 | 1,306,490 |
| Other Construction | 0 | 71,494 |
| Total Construction | 720,906 | 1,446,488 |
| Funding Surplus | - 1,827 | |
| Total TIB Funding | 805,588 | 1,557,581 |
Local Funding Partners
| Funding Amount | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| EAST WENATCHEE | 206,563 | 13.3% |
| WSDOT Funding | 0 | 0.0% |
| Link Transit | 545,430 | 35.0% |
| Total Local Funding | 751,993 | 44.1% |
Project Description
Converting the substandard, stop-controlled intersection to a signalized intersection will correct the currently deficient LOS at Rock Island Road and 3rd Street SE. Existing vehicular volume meets MUTCD's warrant criteria for supporting a traffic signal (see attached). A traffic signal will reduce the frequency and severity of vehicular collisions, reduce traffic delays, increase traffic capacity, slow excessive traffic speeds while improve the traffic flow along this vital corridor. Highly-visible, marked crosswalks with properly placed signal controls will improve pedestrian accessibility. Additionally, intersections improvements will provide ADA accomodations. In addition, the projected 2039 LOS for the entire intersection will be a 'B' classification with the proposed signalized intersection (LOS results attached).
Existing Condition
Project Benefits
- The proposed traffic signal and intersection improvements will provide increased vehicular and pedestrian safety, congestion relief, and increased mobility for freight and non-motorized traffic by eliminating bottlenecks and increasing pedestrian visibility and designated access. Finally, this project will connect to three (3) other TIB funded projects (Highline Dr Reconstruction, 3rd St SE Roundabout, and Eastmont Ave Reconstruction).
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Project Delays
| Delay Type | Resolution Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
No delayed project history. |
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