Project update - Nov. 2024
Clark County Public Works is proceeding with reconstructing the intersection of Northeast 179th Street and Northeast 50th Avenue. The addition of a left-turn lane on the East and West legs of the intersection will serve as an interim project until such time as a roundabout is warranted at this intersection to handle increased traffic associated with residential and commercial development. With anticipated growth in the area over the next 20 years, these upgrades aim to accommodate future traffic volumes while ensuring safety and mobility. Construction is nearing completion with minimal punch list items for the contractor to complete within the next few weeks. Construction activities are anticipated to be completed by the first part of December, weather-dependent. Occasional traffic impacts, including delays and lane closures, are expected to be minimal.
Clark County Public Works is redesigning the intersection of Northeast 179th Street and Northeast 50th Avenue. The existing stop-sign-controlled intersection will include the addition of left-turn lanes to be eastbound and westbound lanes at the intersection. Future improvements will include replacing the stop-sign-controlled intersection with a multi-lane roundabout. This project is necessary to accommodate increased traffic volumes caused by rapid development in the area.
Design: winter 2021 – spring 2024
Construction: summer 2024 – winter 2024
Click here to see the current project schedule
State agencies that issue required permits are experiencing backlogs. Acquiring permits is taking longer than expected. This could impact the project timeline. We will provide updates to the project schedule as more information becomes available.
The total budget identified for the project is $1.8 million and will be funded by the County Road Fund.
Project history
Mailers
August 2024 - Postcard (PDF)
June 2023 - Postcard (PDF)
January 2022- Heads Up (PDF)
August 2021 - Update Heads Up (PDF)
August 2021 Heads Up (PDF)
More information
Scott Sawyer, P.E. project manager
Northeast 179th Street projects
Clark County Public Works
564-397-4364
179thstreetproject@clark.wa.gov