2017 Projects

 Willow Grove Guardrail
 Project Limits: Mileposts 4.30 to 7.50

Federal Classification: Rural Local Access (09) 

Project Description: Place guardrail to improve road safety.

Basis for Project: Willow Grove Road is located on the top of a dike adjacent to a deep slough. Two accidents in recent years have resulted in cars submerged in slough. The guardrail placement will help prevent further accidents.

Funding: Project funding includes $554,500 Federal Grants, $0 State Grants, and $500 County Funds for a total of $555,000.

Schedule: Construction is expected to occur in 2016.

Contact: Chris Andrews, Project Manager / Engineer, (360) 577-3030

 South Pekin Road Guardrail

Project Limits: Mileposts 2.35 to 2.89

Federal Classification: Rural Local Access (09) 

Project Description: Place guardrail to improve road safety.

 Basis for Project: 

South Pekin Road is located on top of a dike adjacent to the Lewis River. The guardrail placement will help prevent serious run-off-the-road accidents.

Funding: Project funding includes $104,500 Federal Grants, $0 State Grants, and $500 County Funds for a total of $105,000.

Schedule: Construction is expected to occur in 2016.

Contact: Chris Andrews, Project Manager / Engineer, (360) 577-3030

Install/Upgrade Curve Warning Signs

Project Limits: Location varies.

Federal Classification: Classification varies.

Project Description: Install or upgrade curve warning signs and chevrons at various locations throughout the County.

Basis for Project: Curve warning signs and chevrons have been shown to be an effective low cost measure to reduce serious run-off-the-road accidents

Funding: Project funding includes $104,500 Federal Grants, $0 State Grants, and $500 County Funds for a total of $105,000.

Schedule: Construction is expected to occur in 2016.

Contact: Chris Andrews, Project Manager / Engineer, (360) 577-3030