Myra Road serves the final phase of the Myra Road corridor that began over 20 years ago to provide a major north/south transportation route between SR-125 and US-12.
Projects — TIB Project Information
TIB Project Information
City of Walla Walla's Myra Road South Extension
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Myra Road South Extension
SR 125 to Taumarson Rd
FY 2026 Urban Arterial Program
Current Phase : Construction
Total TIB Funding : $1,981,760
County: Walla Walla | Legislative District: 16 | Project Length: 0.52 | TIB Engineer: Jonathan Heusman | Last Payment Date: 04/23/2026
Project Information
| Lead Agency | WALLA WALLA |
| Funding Year | 2026 |
| Program | UAP |
| Current Phase | Construction |
| Legislative District | 16 |
| Congressional District | 5 |
| Federal Route Number | 7161 |
| Project Length | 0.52 mi. |
| ADT | 10,400 |
| Functional Class | Minor |
| Type of Work | New Location |
| Project Contact | Mike Laughery |
| Contact Email | mlaughery@wallawallawa.gov |
| TIB Engineer | Jonathan Heusman |
| Last Payment Date | 04/23/2026 |
| Cultural Resource Assessment | CRA |
Project Schedule
| Target Date | Actual Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Project Selection Date | 11/22/2024 | |
| Delayed Project Date | 01/01/2026 | |
| DAHP Assessment Date | 06/05/2024 | |
| Predesign Approval | ||
| Design Approval | 12/31/2024 | 12/12/2024 |
| Bid Auth. Approval | 01/16/2025 | 01/16/2025 |
| Construction Approval | 03/12/2025 | 02/27/2025 |
| Project Closeout | 07/31/2026 | |
| 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| Withdrawn Date |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 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Design | 0 | 0 |
| Construction Engineering | 267,857 | 1,481,435 |
| Construction Contract | 2,232,143 | 7,966,896 |
| Other Construction | 0 | 100,000 |
| Total Construction | 2,500,000 | 9,548,331 |
| Funding Surplus | - 518,240 | |
| Total TIB Funding | 1,981,760 | 9,548,331 |
Local Funding Partners
| Funding Amount | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| WALLA WALLA | 0 | 0.0% |
| WSDOT Funding | 0 | 0.0% |
| Tax Increment Area Financing | 7,566,571 | 79.2% |
| Total Local Funding | 7,566,571 | 79.2% |
Project Description
The Myra Road South Extension Project (Project) proposes to extend Myra Road from its present terminus at SR-125 south to Taumarson Road linking the south Walla Walla area with US-12 and providing direct access to over 50 acres of commercial and residential zoned vacant land south of SR-125.
Existing Condition
Project Benefits
- Improves safety;
- Improves pedestrian safety;
- Supports economic development;
- Accommodates growth/development;
- Improves arterial network;
- Improves mobility;
- Completes gap;
- Provides traffic calming;
- Optimizes traffic flow;
- Relieves congestion;
- Improves vehicle and pedestrian access
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Project Delays
| Delay Type | Resolution Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
No delayed project history. |
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