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Public Works & Utilities >> County Road Projects >> Canyon Road East (172nd St E to 160th St E)


What's Happening
We are improving 0.75 miles of Canyon Road East from 172nd Street East to 160th Street East (CRP 5656). Improvements, designed to improve safety and relieve traffic congestion, include:

  • Expanding to six lanes with paved shoulders.
  • Adding raised medians with designated left/u-turn lanes at select locations.
  • Adding concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks.
  • Adding an enclosed storm drain system as well as stormwater treatment and storage facilities.
  • Modifying traffic signals at Military Road East and 160th Street East.
  • Adding street lighting.


CRP 5656 Roadway Section


July 2009

  • Engineering: Design continues on the lighting, traffic signals, enclosed storm drain system, and stormwater treatment and storage facilities. Utility coordination is ongoing. We are also finalizing details for walls and guardrails.
  • Land: We are in the process of acquiring property and easements. A majority of the needed right-of-way has been secured.


  • November 2006 to May 2010: Finalize permits, environmental documents, plans, and estimates.
  • January 2007 to January 2010 : Acquire needed property and easements.
  • Construction during 2010 to 2012 : Tentative construction dates pending funding.


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How does the money get spent?

  • Engineering: $800,000
  • Right-of-way acquisition: $2.5 million
  • Construction: $12.6 million

Where does the money come from?

  • Second Real Estate Excise Tax (REET): $2.0 million
  • Transportation Improvement Board Grant (UCP): $5.5 million
  • Traffic Impact Fee: $1 million
  • Other Funding: $300,000
  • Unfunded: $7.1 million


Greg Hess

Gregory M. Hess, P.E.
Engineering Resources Supervisor

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Contact - Engineering Resources Supervisor:
Email: Gregory M. Hess, P.E.
Phone: (253) 798-2283

Pierce County Public Works and Utilities
4301 South Pine Street, Suite 446
Tacoma, WA 98409-7207

CRP 5656 | December 2009


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