An $82.5 million project for transportation improvements in the Gorst area is currently in the planning and design process. The project focuses on the Gorst Highway 3 and 16 corridors and aims to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) shared that they plan to complete evaluation of the proposed plans in early 2026.
The funding, which will be allocated over several years, comes from the Move Ahead Washington legislation, a state transportation funding package that was established in 2022. The legislation provides $3 billion in funding for public transportation in Washington State over the course of the next 16 years.
The first proposed action by the Gorst Coalition is for an additional lane on Hwy 3 in each direction from the Gorst Hwy 3/16 intersection to Highway 304. The second, to reinforce/rebuild the Hwy 3/16 intersection to address safety, access and congestion. Third, the coalition aims to connect the local community with non-motorized facilities to support safety of pedestrians and bicyclists. Lastly, a new park and ride is on the horizon in Gorst…