The existing intersection at S. Highlands Blvd is curbed with a pathway on the north side and rural shoulders on the south side. Residential neighborhoods exist on either side of Keene Road. Traffic access and pedestrian crossings of this arterial roadway make movements difficult during peak hour flows. There are no signalized crossings of Keene between Belmont Blvd and Bombing Range Rd, a distance of 1.52 Miles.
Projects — TIB Project Information
TIB Project Information
City of West Richland's S Highlands Blvd and Keene Rd Intersection Improvements
8-4-172(010)-1
8-4-172(010)-1
S Highlands Blvd and Keene Rd Intersection Improvements
Keene Rd Intersection
FY 2026 Urban Arterial Program
Current Phase : Design
Total TIB Funding : $782,000
County: Benton | Legislative District: 16 | Project Length: 0.10 | TIB Engineer: Jonathan Heusman | Last Payment Date:
Project Information
| Lead Agency | WEST RICHLAND |
| Funding Year | 2026 |
| Program | UAP |
| Current Phase | Design |
| Legislative District | 16 |
| Congressional District | 4 |
| Federal Route Number | 3435 |
| Project Length | 0.10 mi. |
| ADT | 27,600 |
| Functional Class | Minor |
| Type of Work | Traffic Control |
| Project Contact | Julie R West |
| Contact Email | jwest@westrichland.org |
| TIB Engineer | Jonathan Heusman |
| Last Payment Date | |
| Cultural Resource Assessment | CRA |
Project Schedule
| Target Date | Actual Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Project Selection Date | 11/22/2024 | |
| Delayed Project Date | 07/01/2029 | |
| DAHP Assessment Date | ||
| Predesign Approval | ||
| Design Approval | 06/02/2025 | 01/07/2025 |
| Bid Auth. Approval | 09/21/2026 | |
| Construction Approval | 10/20/2026 | |
| Project Closeout | 10/29/2027 | |
| 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| Withdrawn Date |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 | 96,050 | 113,000 |
| Right of Way | 0 | 0 |
| Total Design | 96,050 | 113,000 |
| Construction Engineering | 40,800 | 48,000 |
| Construction Contract | 645,150 | 759,000 |
| Other Construction | 0 | 0 |
| Total Construction | 685,950 | 807,000 |
| Total TIB Funding | 782,000 | 920,000 |
Local Funding Partners
| Funding Amount | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| WEST RICHLAND | 138,000 | 15.0% |
| WSDOT Funding | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Local Funding | 138,000 | 15.0% |
Project Description
The proposed project would install pedestrian facilities on the south side corners with curb, gutter and ADA ramps. The signal would provide for both traffic movements and protected pedestrian crossings which would tie the south neighborhoods into the regional pathway system.
Existing Condition
Project Benefits
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Project Delays
| Delay Type | Resolution Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
No delayed project history. |
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