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WSDOT‑flagged I‑5 paving work in Clark County to include ramp terminal reviews
Summary
WSDOT staff told the county BPAC that two I‑5 paving projects (Columbia River Bridge–39th Street and 99th Street–I‑205 merge) are under screening; ramp terminals at 99th and 134th will be reviewed for bicycle access and staff may shift ramp paving between projects to allow more analysis time.
Dylan Bass, identified as a region complete‑streets lead, told the Clark Community Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee that the state has screened two I‑5 paving projects that affect Clark County: one from the Columbia River Bridge to 39th Street and another from 99th Street to the I‑205 merge. Both projects will include ramp work and staff said they will look at ramp terminals at 99th Street and 134th Street for potential bicycle facility improvements.
Because one project is moving more quickly to advertisement, Bass said staff are considering moving the ramp paving scope to the project scheduled later (99th to I‑205) to allow more time for analysis and coordination with local agencies, including Clark County and the city of Vancouver. Committee members asked whether the 134th Street overpass — currently without a bike lane — will be part of the review; Bass said staff will consider the overpass in relation to project limits and report back.
A committee member raised local safety concerns about 78th Street and asked why that corridor was not a major capital project; staff confirmed portions of 78th are included in the draft CFP project list and noted the corridor has estimated missing sidewalks and proposed protected bike lanes in the project descriptions.
Bass encouraged continued coordination with local agencies as project designs evolve; staff noted more detailed timelines and project maps will be provided as the CFP and comprehensive‑plan work proceeds.
