Lewis-McChord JB Transportation (SP)
Abstract
The Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment awarded the City of Lakewood, WA $6,200,000 in grant funding to alleviate congestion and mitigate impediments to safety and capacity along the Berkley Street corridor between the Union/Berkley intersection and the Madigan Army Medical Center gate. The project will add a third lane to the existing Berkley Street bridge over Interstate-5 (Freedom Bridge); add a second left turn lane to the Interstate-5 southbound off-ramp; upgrade and coordinate traffic signals at the Interstate-5 northbound ramp, the Interstate-5 southbound ramp and Union Avenue; add a second receiving lane from Freedom Bridge into Joint Base Lewis-McChord; improve Union Avenue as it approaches the intersection with Berkeley Street and the I-5 southbound exit; and add pedestrian facilities for improved safety. The applicant estimates project completion by July, 2016. The project will be executed by The City of Lakewood and the Washington State Department of Transportation. The U.S. Federal Highway Administration, Washington Division is assisting with project oversight.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- May 06, 2016
- Source ID
- HQ00051210036
Entities
People
- Michael David Bugher
Organizations
- Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation
- Office of the Secretary of Defense
- Public Works Department FC