Briefing of SR 509 project and presentation of memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)

The City of Burien and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the SR 509 Completion Project Stage 2, which extends the highway from S 188th Street to 24th Avenue South, with portions running through Burien's city limits. The project includes construction of a shared-use path, two roundabouts on S 160th Street, and short noise wall segments adjacent to highway on-ramps. WSDOT is responsible for costs associated with the proposed design and construction, while Burien bears costs for any changes it requests beyond standard design requirements.

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This agenda bill from Burien’s City Council meeting presents a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Burien and WSDOT regarding the SR 509 Completion Project Stage 2, which extends from S 188th St to 24th Ave S and includes portions within Burien’s corporate boundary. The project includes construction of a shared use path, two roundabouts on S 160th St, and noise wall segments adjacent to highway on-ramps. The MOU establishes each party’s responsibilities for design standards, costs, construction, and issue resolution, with WSDOT bearing costs for the proposed design and Burien responsible for any changes it requests beyond current design standards.

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