Thurston County
Yelm Hwy and Spurgeon Crk Rd SE Intersection Improvements
Spurgeon Crk Rd SE Intersection
TIB Award Amount
$3,470,000
Region: Southwest   |   Legislative District: 35   |   Length: 0.10 mi. FY 2026 Urban Arterial Program (UAP)

Existing Conditions

This project addresses efficiency, safety and resiliency at the intersection of Spurgeon Creek Road and Yelm Hwy, a high-speed intersection in Thurston County. Yelm Hwy is an urban major collector that acts as one of the main east/west connections across the County and is the main route between South Lacey and the city of Yelm. Spurgeon Creek Road is a rural major collector that connects south Thurston County to the Lacey area.

Project Funding

  TIB Funds Local Funds Total Costs
Design 150,000 150,000 300,000
Right of Way 280,000 70,000 350,000
Construction 3,040,000 760,000 3,800,000
Project Totals $3,470,000 $980,000 $4,450,000

Local Match

TIB Participation Local Match Minimum Local Match
78.0% 22.0% 20%

Description of Improvements

The alternative analysis concluded that the preferred alternative for this intersection is a single lane roundabout with turn lanes. These improvements will include sidewalk, marked crosswalks with rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) and enhanced lighting within the limits of the project area to improve access and accessibility for multi-modal users of this intersection.