Various stakeholders (city, county, tribe, and chamber groups) have joined forces since last summer to advocate for funding a roundabout at the SR 203 and Tolt Hill Road intersection. This is a dangerous intersection and the location of multiple accidents. Stakeholders met recently with transportation committee leaders and other legislators to discuss potential funding opportunities.
Statement – Sen. Hawkins
“We had a great meeting on Feb. 14 and I’m very proud of all the stakeholders for making such a strong case to get this project funded. It’s exciting to see how much progress this group has made over the past several months to come together and speak together with a unified voice to support this project.”
“Getting the project funded this year is nearly impossible, given the circumstances with transportation shortfalls this year, but the group made a strong case for the project. I know the transportation committee leaders were impressed with the strength and diversity of the group. We definitely established a strong foundation for support for the 2025 legislative session, if funding isn’t available this year.”
“I’m grateful to WSDOT who has worked hard to provide the group with a viable design and timely cost estimate. They have shared that due to other scheduled construction projects, they couldn’t realistically get this project completed – even if funded – until 2026 at the earliest, so we may have more time to work on the funding.”
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View Proposed Elliptical Roundabout
Participants
- Sen. Brad Hawkins, Senate Transportation Committee member (12th District)
- Rep. Keith Goehner, House Transportation Committee member (12th District)
- Rep. Mike Steele, House Republican Deputy Leader (12th District)
- Sen. Marko Liias, Senate Transportation Committee Chair
- Sen. Curtis King, Senate Transportation Committee Ranking Member
- Sarah Perry, King County Councilmember
- Matthew Randazzo, Snoqualmie Tribe
- Nathan Sherfey, Remlinger Farms and Chamber
- Cheryl Paquette, Remlinger Farms and Chamber
- Gary Remlinger, Remlinger Farms
- Jim Ribail, Mayor of Carnation
- Jessica Merizan, City of Carnation City Council
- Kelly Coughlin, Sno Valley Chamber
- Mac Nicholson, King County staff
- Rhonda Ender, City of Carnation
- Bob Grassie, Sno Valley Chamber Board President
- Senate Transportation Committee and Legislative Staff