NW lake road safety

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Washington State Department of Transportation $279,000 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on May 27, 2025, to enhance safety on NW Lake Road in Washington. The project delivers multiple safety infrastructure improvements, including installation of horizontal curve warning signs, no passing zone signs, profiled pavement markings, and segment lights. These enhancements address critical roadway hazards by providing drivers with clear visual guidance through dangerous curve sections and restricted passing areas while improving nighttime visibility through strategic lighting installation.

The award represents a formula grant allocation under the federal-aid highway program, which provides states annual funding for highway preservation and improvement projects. As the state's primary transportation agency, WSDOT administers highway safety projects meeting federal requirements under 23 CFR and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) authorization. The project scope aligns with eligible highway safety activities under CFDA 20.205, which specifically supports safety enhancements on public roads, demonstrating WSDOT's continued capacity to deliver infrastructure improvements that protect public safety and comply with federal oversight requirements.

Project description

Install horizontal curve warning signs, no passing zone signs, profiled pavement markings, and segment lights.