Port of tacoma interchange - phase 2A

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.205 - Highway Planning and Construction) awarded a $44,985,584 Project Grant to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on February 18, 2025. The grant funding will support the reconstruction of the northbound I-5 on/off ramps at the Port of Tacoma Road interchange, including the creation of two new ramp intersections, construction of a new 34th Ave E road and bridge over I-5, and widening of Pacific Hwy E. The project aims to improve traffic flow and access to the Port of Tacoma. As a key component of the Highway Planning and Construction program, this grant award will enhance transportation infrastructure and connectivity in the region.

Project description

Reconstructs NB I-5 on/off ramps at port of tacoma RD interchange. Creates two new ramp intersections at 34TH AVE E and at port of tacoma RD, constructs a new road (34TH AVE E) from 20TH ST E to the I-5 SB off-ramp, and builds a new 34TH AVE E bridge over I-5. Traffic signals will be installed at the new ramp intersections. Phase 2A includes widening pacific HWY E and all other work south of I-5, excluding 20TH ST E, which is phase 2B, 9927(067). This project is PE for 2A and 2B, RW for 2A, and CN for 2A.