Public invited to environmental hearing on I-5 Nisqually corridor improvements

August in-person and online open house gives people the opportunity to provide feedback on I-5 corridor through Nisqually

LACEY - People are invited to attend a combined environmental hearing and informational open house which discusses potential environmental effects of proposed improvements to Interstate 5 across the Nisqually Delta.

The Washington State Department of Transportation is hosting the in-person and online open houses. Both focus on I-5 from Marvin Road in Thurston County to Mounts Road in Pierce County. People can provide input and learn about proposals that address flood risks and improve mobility through the corridor.

I-5 Marvin Road to Mounts Road in-person open house

When: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20

Where: Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Avenue SE, Lacey, WA

Details: No formal presentation will be provided. The public can meet with members of the project team and provide input. Visitors to the in-person open house may provide oral or written testimony to a court reporter. Intercity Transit stop 67 on Pacific Avenue at Lake Lois Road is located next to the Lacey Community Center.

I-5 Marvin Road to Mounts Road online open house

When: Tuesday, Aug. 13 to Thursday, Sept. 12

Where:engage.wsdot.wa.gov/i-5-nisqually

Free, temporary internet access is available to those who do not have broadband service in locations throughout the state. To find the nearest Drive-In WiFi Hotspot visit: www.commerce.wa.gov/building-infrastructure/washington-state-drive-in-wifi-hotspots-location-finder/

Free WiFi access is available at these locations for people who wish to participate in the online open house/meeting:

• DuPont Pierce County Library, 1540 Wilmington Drive, DuPont, WA 98327
• Steilacoom Pierce County Library, 2950 Steilacoom Blvd., Steilacoom, WA 98388
• Timberland Regional Library, Hawks Prairie branch: 8205 Martin Way, Suite B, Lacey, WA 98516
• Timberland Regional Library, Lacey branch: 500 College Street SE, Lacey, WA 98503

In 2021, the Washington State Legislature appropriated $5 million to conduct preliminary engineering to develop alternatives. The funding also completes the required National Environmental Policy Act review for the proposal. The proposal provides congestion relief on I-5 between Tumwater and Mounts Road and restores the Nisqually River Delta at the existing freeway crossing.

The 2022 Move Ahead Washington funding package includes $75 million for preliminary engineering related to the I-5 Nisqually Delta crossing.

There is no identified funding for construction.

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