Rainier Road is a 2-lane minor arterial with a no shoulders and sporadic frontage improvements. This is the main corridor between large residential developments and a bustling urban activity center at College St and Yelm Hwy.
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TIB Project Information
City of Lacey's Rainier Road Improvements
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Rainier Road Improvements
66th Ave SE to Yelm Hwy
FY 2026 Urban Arterial Program
Current Phase : Design
Total TIB Funding : $3,030,000
County: Thurston | Legislative District: 35 | Project Length: 0.55 | TIB Engineer: Chris Langhoff | Last Payment Date: 02/12/2026
Project Information
| Lead Agency | LACEY |
| Funding Year | 2026 |
| Program | UAP |
| Current Phase | Design |
| Legislative District | 35 |
| Congressional District | 10 |
| Federal Route Number | 5289 |
| Project Length | 0.55 mi. |
| ADT | 14,000 |
| Functional Class | Minor |
| Type of Work | Major Widening |
| Project Contact | Martin Hoppe |
| Contact Email | Martin.Hoppe@cityoflacey.org |
| TIB Engineer | Chris Langhoff |
| Last Payment Date | 02/12/2026 |
| 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 | 03/01/2025 | 12/12/2024 |
| Bid Auth. Approval | 10/26/2028 | |
| Construction Approval | 01/01/2029 | |
| Project Closeout | 12/31/2029 | |
| 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| Withdrawn Date |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 | 300,000 | 500,000 |
| Right of Way | 90,000 | 150,000 |
| Total Design | 390,000 | 650,000 |
| Construction Engineering | 300,000 | 500,000 |
| Construction Contract | 2,250,000 | 3,750,000 |
| Other Construction | 90,000 | 150,000 |
| Total Construction | 2,640,000 | 4,400,000 |
| Total TIB Funding | 3,030,000 | 5,050,000 |
Local Funding Partners
| Funding Amount | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| LACEY | 2,020,000 | 40.0% |
| WSDOT Funding | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Local Funding | 2,020,000 | 40.0% |
Project Description
This project will add sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides of the street. A two-way left turn lane will be added for additional safety.
Existing Condition
Project Benefits
- Improves pedestrian safety;
- Completes gap;
- Removes ADA barriers
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Project Delays
| Delay Type | Resolution Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
No delayed project history. |
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