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WSDOT says Fort Lewis truck‑parking phase 1 is 90% designed; board funds and NEPA work remain

FMCIB (referred to in the transcript) · January 23, 2026
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WSDOT reported phase 1 of the Fort Lewis interchange truck‑parking project is at 90% design, would add 64 stalls and is currently estimated at $9–10 million for construction; staff flagged unresolved long‑term operations funding, enforcement arrangements and limited‑access legal constraints before the site can function as a truck‑parking asset class.

WSDOT provided the board an oral update on the Fort Lewis interchange improvement and truck‑parking project. Agency staff said phase 1 is prioritized and at a 90% design stage, with environmental documentation being finalized to make the project eligible for federal grants. The phase‑1 design would provide 64 truck‑parking stalls, two vault toilets, illumination and related site amenities.

WSDOT gave a 90% construction estimate for phase 1 of roughly $9 million to $10 million. Staff said the board’s…

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