Commenters requested clarification of potential traffic impacts of existing construction along the corridor overlapping with the construction of the SR 400 Express Lanes.

Commenters requested clarification of potential traffic impacts of existing…

July 31, 2019July 31, 2019
by Kailash Lala

The proposed McGinnis Ferry Road Interchange and general purpose access point as well as the Transform 285/400 Interchange project are scheduled to be opened to traffic by the end of 2020. Construction for the SR 400 Express Lanes project will begin in 2023 and is projected to last until 2027. If there are changes to project schedules, the public will be notified.

Comments were submitted expressing traffic and safety concerns on the local road network near the proposed express lane direct access points.

Commenters requested information regarding why the new lanes are being priced, how pricing is set, and who can use the lanes for free.