Description of proposal:

SR 509/518 Safety Improvements Project:

The project will rechannelize the southbound off ramp and westbound SR 518 from milepost (MP) 0.00 to MP 0.10. In addition, the project will upgrade the signal at the southbound off ramp. The project includes guardrail revisions, enhanced signing, landscaping and lighting improvements. The project will install storm water conveyance and treatment facilities. Existing sign bridges at SR 518 MP 0.03 and MP 0.15 will be removed and replaced. A new signal will be installed to replace the sign bridge with signal heads at SR 518 MP 0.00. New sign bridges will be installed along SR 518 at MP 0.83 and MP 1.02.

Proponent:

Washington State Department of Transportation

Location of proposal:

The proposed 5.234 acres project, known as SR 509/518 Safety Improvement Project is located at SR 509/518 Interchange, in King County within the City of Burien (Section 20, T23N, 6R04E).

Lead Agency:

Washington State Department of Transportation

The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030 (2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.

This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by:

December 05, 2006.

Responsible official:

Sasha Visconty

Position/title: WSDOT-UCO Environmental Services Director

Phone: 206-464-1227

Address: 401 2nd Avenue South; Suite 560, TB85-95; Seattle, WA 98104

Date: NOVEMBER 14, 2006

Published in the Highline Times/Des Moines News on NOVEMBER 22, 2006.

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