April 6, 2020

Project Update

The final consultant recommendation and agency adoption are anticipated in early 2020. With the feedback gathered from the latest September public open house and Council meetings, the consultant and technical advisory committee (TAC) were able to narrow the study alternatives to two options, each of which address the project’s stated purpose and needs:

1) Diamond interchange at US12/Clinton with minor upgrades at US 12 / Wilbur Avenue 2) Dual lane roundabouts at US12/Clinton Street and US12 / Wilbur Avenue

An additional TAC meeting is anticipated to develop a recommended alternative that will be considered for adoption by the various partner agencies sometime in early 2020.

October 2018................................................ (COMPLETED) Consultant Contract awarded by City

Council January – March 2019 ............................................. (COMPLETED) Evaluate Existing & Future Conditions

March - August ................................................................. (COMPLETED) Alternatives Evaluation Process

September - December................................................................................................ Preferred Alternative

January – February 2020............................................................ Final Report and Adoption by City Council 

What is this project going to accomplish?

This transportation study has analyzed existing traffic conditions on US 12 between 2 nd Avenue and Airport Way in order to develop recommendations for intersection and system improvement(s) that would best accommodate the anticipated future traffic patterns and growth, while addressing safety for all other users of the roadway

How will this project be funded?

 Consultant contract cost is $246,711.41, which is being split as follows:

WSDOT - $100,000

City of Walla Walla - $48,903.80

Walla Walla County - $48,903.80

Port of Walla Walla - $48,903.80