Title: I-5 - JBLM Area Improvements - Congestion Relief Study | WSDOT
Headings: I-5 - JBLM Area Improvements - Congestion Relief Study
I-5 - JBLM Area Improvements - Congestion Relief Study
Why is there so much congestion?
What is WSDOT doing about it?
Implementation characteristics that were evaluated and scored include:
The proposed future phase would include:
Build Alternative & Environmental Studies
Why are studies needed?
What will the completed study include?
Cost Estimate
What is happening in the mean time?
Financial Information
How can I get more information?

Content: Because secured military bases are located on both sides of I-5, alternate routes involve using perimeter roads around the bases. Those routes are neither convenient nor able to manage high volumes of traffic. What is WSDOT doing about it? In 2013, a joint I-5 corridor planning study was initiated involving WSDOT, JBLM, FHWA and local jurisdictions. The study evaluated the best way to improve transportation through the JBLM vicinity. The task of the planning study is to define improvements that could relieve congestion on I-5 from Center Drive to Gravelly Lake Drive, with a focus on the interchanges at the Steilacoom-DuPont exit (#119), 41st Division Drive/Main Gate exit (#120), Berkeley Street exit (#122) and the Thorne Lane exit (#123). Specifically, the study addressed options to: relieve congestion on I-5
improve system efficiency
enhance mobility
improve safety and operations
increase transit and alternative commute opportunities
This work was performed in three phases. Phase 1 conducted a Corridor Feasibility Study. You can read the full report and the summary report linked below: