What's Happening

Engineering: Pierce County along with Newland Communities is continuing with the design of the initial Phase 1 projects which include: design of the roadway, lighting, storm drainage system and stormwater treatment facilities.

Land: Right-of-way plans are complete for the roadway between 144th Street East and 120th Street East.

About the Project

Improvements are planned to 1.5 miles of 198th Avenue East between 144th Street East and 120th Street East (CRP 5675). The project will be built in Stages as Tehaleh development occurs and also accommodate future widening by Pierce County.

The initial, or Stage 1, project will:

• Construct the roadway consisting of four to five lanes between 144th Street East and 120th Street East.

Project Timeline

Winter 2013/Spring 2014: Acquire right-of-way needed between 144th Street East and 120th Street East.

Winter 2013/Spring 2014: Finalize Stage 1 design from 144th Street East to 120th Street East.

2014 and Beyond: The schedule for future Stages has not been determined.