City of Lacey
Rainier Road Improvements
66th Ave SE to Yelm Hwy
TIB Award Amount
$3,030,000
Region: Southwest   |   Legislative District: 35   |   Length: 0.55 mi. FY 2026 Urban Arterial Program (UAP)

Existing Conditions

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.

Project Funding

  TIB Funds Local Funds Total Costs
Design 300,000 200,000 500,000
Right of Way 90,000 60,000 150,000
Construction 2,640,000 1,760,000 4,400,000
Project Totals $3,030,000 $2,020,000 $5,050,000

Local Match

TIB Participation Local Match Minimum Local Match
60.0% 40.0% 20%

Description of Improvements

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.