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M Street Grade Separation Project
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M Street Grade Separation Project
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Project Improvements
● Grade separate M Street SE from the BNSF Stampede Pass
tracks by lowering M Street SE and raising the tracks.
● Widen M Street SE to 5 lanes with bike lanes and sidewalks.
Freight-Related Project Benefits
● Reduces truck delays by 235 hours per day.
● Mitigates future expansion of Stampede Pass to carry
additional trains.
● Completes the M Street Corridor, a vital freight link between
SR167 and SR164.
● Increases safety by eliminating truck-train conflicts.
Schedule
● Design and Environmental Documentation 2008-2009
● Right of Way Acquisition 2010
● Final Design 2009-2011
● Construction 2012-2013
Funding
Total Project Cost: $ 22,785,100
- City Funds Committed to Project (Traffic Impact Fees, REET) $ 6,202,400
- Federal Grants Secured $ 872,372
- State Grants Secured (FMSIB) $ 6,000,000
- Port of Seattle $ 771,400
- Port of Tacoma $ 771,400
- BNSF (Pending Current Negotiations) $ 1,100,000
- King County Sewer Agreement $ 235,100
- Public Works Trust Fund Loan (Pending) $ 6,832,428
Total Secured/Anticipated Funding: $ 22,785,100
M Street Grade Separation Project
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