I-5 Study

Location: I-5

Timeline: Ongoing

• In progress

In Spring 2022 the Legislature initiated the Move Ahead Washington funding package to create planning and environmental linkages studies for Interstate 5. This work will ultimately create a master plan for the critical I-5 corridor that meets current and future transportation needs, and reflects  WSDOT’s strategic plan, which includes resiliency, equity and workforce development goals. The initial phase of this study in underway. WSDOT is currently:

• Developing an initial assessment of seismic risk and recommendations for future analysis and cost estimate for I-5 from Boeing Field to Lake City Way.

• Developing near term recommendations for improving the HOV system and evaluating other techniques for making the HOV system more efficient.

• Conducting up to 70 listening sessions with key jurisdictions and other stakeholders statewide, and developing an interim report on planning-environmental linkages (PEL) recommendations for I-5 which will identify future decision-making and engagement opportunities.

The Moving Ahead Washington funding package provided $40 million for planning and environmental linkages studies over the next 15 years. $2.5 million was targeted for the initial phase, which is currently underway.