Projects in Design

Industrial Way/Oregon Way Intersection Improvement Project

Project Limits: SR 432 Mileposts 5.00 to 7.00

Federal Classification: Urban Principal Arterial (14)

Project Description: Construct grade separated intersection.

Basis for Project: : The SR 432 Rail Realignment and Highway Improvement Project has recommended the "SR 432 / SR 433 - Grade Separated Intersection" move forward as Tier I Priority to proceed into the Preliminary Engineering Phase. WSDOT is the lead agency for this project.

Funding: Project funding includes Federal and State funds. 

Schedule: It is too soon to tell when construction might begin. 

Contact: Joanna Lowrey, WSDOT Kelso Area Engineer, (360) 442-1350

For more details regarding this project please visit the Industrial Way/Oregon Way Intersection Project website.

South Cloverdale Road 

Project Limits: Milepost 0.15 to 0.81

(Todd Road to Confer Road)   

Federal Classification: Rural Minor Collector (08) 

Project Description: Reconstruct the roadway to include two 12-foot wide travel lanes with 6-foot shoulders. Includes horizontal/vertical alignment improvements. The existing culverts will be replaced and sized to meet current standards.

Basis for Project: The existing roadway is narrow with minimal shoulders. Sections of the roadway have poor visibility due to horizontal/vertical alignment deficiencies. The Kalama area is developing and traffic is increasing on this roadway.

Funding: Project funding includes $875,000 Federal Grants, $1,300,000 State Grants and $880,000 of Local Road Funds for a total of $3,055,000.

Schedule: This project is scheduled for construction in 2021. 

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

South Cloverdale Road – Confer Road Intersection Improvements

Project Limits: Milepost 0.75 to 0.86 

Federal Classification: Rural Minor Collector (08)

Project Description:  Improve vertical curve sight distance south of the intersection of Confer Road with South Cloverdale Road by lowering the roadway at the vertical curve.

Basis for Project: Current vertical alignment limits sight distance for vehicles turning onto Confer Road or continuing south on South Cloverdale Road.

Funding:  Project funding includes $300,000 Federal Grants and $160,000 of Local Road Funds for a total cost of $460,000.

Schedule: This project is scheduled for construction in 2021.

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

Ostrander Road / Pacific Avenue N Intersection Improvements

Project Limits: 

• Milepost 0.00 to 0.05 (Ostrander Road)
• Milepost 3.60 to 3.65 (Pacific Avenue N)

 Federal Classification: Rural Minor Collector (08)

Project Description: The existing private retaining wall at the intersection is bulging and appears to be approaching failure.  In addition there are some sight distance issues.  The location is being evaluated to determine the best solution: intersection relocation, wall reconstruction, or embankment sloping.

Basis for Project: The existing intersection poses two safety risks that need to be addressed, wall failure which could block the intersection and sight distance issues.

Funding: This project will be funded with local road funds for a total of $850,000.

Schedule: This project will occur in two phases, the first in 2020 and the second in 2021 where the intersection will be realigned.

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

Dike Road Reconstruction – Phase 2

Project Limits: Milepost 3.05 to 5.32

Federal Classification: Rural Minor Collector (08)

Project Description: This project will reconstruct the roadway section to improve the structural strength of the roadway.  This will be completed using full depth reclamation (FDR) as the construction method.  Shoulder rock will be placed and the roadway restriped. The clear zone will be reviewed and issues addressed.

Basis for Project: Increased truck traffic has caused severe damage to the roadway because this roadway has an inadequate roadway section to support frequent fully loaded trucks.  It is anticipated that this increase in truck traffic will continue as the port develops.

Funding: This project is being funded with $238,000 local road funds and $1,692,000 CRAB RAP grant funds.

Schedule: This project is scheduled for 2021 construction.

Contact: Roger Maurer, Project Engineer/Manager, (360) 577-3030

Allender Road Bridge Replacement Structure ID 08013300

Project Limits: Milepost 0.68 to 0.80

Federal Classification: Rural Local Access (09)

Project Description: This project will replace the existing bridge and bridge approaches.

Basis for Project:  This bridges was constructed in 1958 and at the projected construction date will be 66 years old.  The bridge has a current sufficiency rating of 43.52 which indicates that it is nearing the end of its service life.  The bridge is used by residential traffic and log trucks that access the adjacent timber land.  The bridge is currently load restricted for 8 types of trucks. This restricts the loads on log trucks and other truck that use this roadway.  The bridge is narrow and does not meet current roadway standards.

Funding: Project funding includes $1,667,000 Federal Grants, $0 State Grants and $289,000 of Local Road Funds for a total of $2,206,000. 

Contact: Roger Maurer, Project Engineer/Manager, (360) 577-3030