Pilot Rock
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SEPA Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance-SEPA-009-2026
The intersection of South Highlands Blvd & Keene Rd, West Richland, WA 99353. The City of West Richland Public Works Department has submitted a SEPA checklist associated with the South Highlands Blvd & Keene Rd Intersection Improvements project. The proposed project includes installation of new traffic signals, minor roadway tapers and rebuilding within existing right-of-way, construction of ADA-compliant curb ramps and pedestrian facilities, pavement markings and channelization, drainage modifications, and associated utility adjustments as needed. The project is anticipated to be advertised for construction in summer of 2026.
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State launches U.S. 395 safety campaign north of Pasco
PASCO — State officials are launching a targeted safety campaign on U.S. Route 395 north of Pasco following a string of serious and fatal intersection collisions. Troopers will conduct at least ten area patrols over the next several weeks to monitor the highway, focusing on driver education and enforcing a recently reduced speed limit.
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New roundabout at Paradise Way in West Richland opens May 21
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. — The Paradise Way roundabout in West Richland is scheduled to open the afternoon of May 21 as work continues across the SR 224 project, the city announced. The city said the roundabout and roadway between Paradise Way and Belmont Boulevard will open to traffic, but...
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Richland survey shows strong push for sidewalks and safer streets
RICHLAND, Wash. — A City of Richland transportation survey found many respondents wanted better sidewalks, safer walking routes and fixes for speeding as the city updates its long-term transportation plans. According to a report for presentation to the Richland Planning Commission tonight, the city collected 344 survey responses and...
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Richland to close Steptoe-Tapteal intersection Thursday for railroad crossing work
RICHLAND, Wash. — Tri-Cities drivers should plan for a full closure at the Steptoe and Tapteal intersection later this week as crews replace a railroad crossing. The city said the work will begin Thursday as part of an ongoing reconstruction project at the intersection. The road is expected to reopen to traffic on Monday, although officials said that timeline could change as work progresses.
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Ben Franklin Transit to add summer routes for Pasco pool and Amazon
PASCO, Wash. — Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) announced new summer service changes that start Sunday, June 14, with added routes serving the Pasco Aquatic Center and Amazon warehouse facilities. The transit agency said the biggest changes include new Route 66 for the Pasco Aquatic Center from Monday through Saturday...