07/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/02/2024 12:09
BATTLE GROUND - Travelers who use State Route 503 near Rock Creek Road just north of Battle Ground will soon experience a safer roadway that keeps people moving.
On July 18, the Washington State Department of Transportation contractor Tapani Inc. will begin construction of a compact roundabout, also known as a mini roundabout, within the SR 503 and Northeast Rock Creek Road intersection.
After a thorough review of five years of traffic data that showed collisions that produced a fatality, severe injuries and several cases of property damage, this location on SR 503 was identified for improvement using funding specifically targeted for reducing and preventing serious injury and fatal crashes.
Beginning in 2021, WSDOT collected feedback from many nearby stakeholders including freight companies, fire districts, property owners and Cowlitz County and Clark County emergency managers and first responders to ensure the roundabout design would accommodate all vehicles that travel through the intersection. Based on the freight vehicles using the intersection, the new roundabout design will include truck-friendly elements like:
Those who use SR 503 can sign up to receive email updates and text alerts about this project, or stay up to date by downloading the WSDOT mobile app.