As part of the transportation budget, projects throughout the 20th Legislative District were funded, including major corridor investments, transit expansion, and economic development infrastructure. Here are some highlights!
🛣️ I-5 / Chamber Way Interchange Improvements
Location: Chehalis (Lewis County)
Description: Major interchange upgrades to improve safety, reduce congestion, and support freight mobility
- Prior Appropriations: $12,500,000
- 2026 Supplemental: $18,372,000
- Future Funding: $67,000,000
- Total Investment: $97,872,000
🛣️ I-5 / NE 179th Street Interchange
Location: Ridgefield, Washington (Clark County)
Description: New interchange improving access, reducing congestion, and supporting rapid growth in North Clark County
- Prior Appropriations: $15,000,000
- 2026 Supplemental: $5,000,000
- Future Funding: $45,000,000
- Total Investment: $65,000,000 (multi-biennium project)
🚧 Chamber Way / BNSF Bridge Replacement (Planning)
Location: Chehalis (Lewis County)
Description: Planning and design for replacement of key freight bridge
- Prior Appropriations: $2,100,000
- 2026 Supplemental: $2,135,000
- Future Funding: $2,000,000
- Total Investment: $6,235,000
🏭 North Lewis County Industrial Access
Location: Centralia (Lewis County)
Description: Expands industrial access and supports economic development
- Prior Appropriations: $8,500,000
- 2026 Supplemental: $9,581,000
- Future Funding: $30,000,000
- Total Investment: $48,081,000
🚆 Industrial Rail Additions
Location: Lewis County
Description: Freight rail infrastructure improvements
- Prior Appropriations: $1,200,000
- 2026 Supplemental: $1,220,000
- Future Funding: $1,500,000
- Total Investment: $3,920,000
🚍 Twin Transit – Regional Connector
Location: Lewis & Cowlitz Counties
Description: Expands cross-county transit service
- Prior Appropriations: $400,000
- 2026 Supplemental: $782,000
- Future Funding: $500,000
- Total Investment: $1,682,000
⚡ Twin Transit – Zero Emission Transit Network
Location: Lewis County
Description: Electrification of transit system
- Prior Appropriations: $900,000
- 2026 Supplemental: $893,000
- Future Funding: $1,000,000
- Total Investment: $2,793,000
🚐 Rural Transit Service Expansion (Morton Route)
Location: Morton (Lewis County)
Description: Expands transit access in East Lewis County
- Prior Appropriations: $250,000
- 2026 Supplemental: $307,000
- Future Funding: $250,000
- Total Investment: $807,000
🔌 Zero-Emission Vehicle Acquisition
Location: Lewis County
Description: Purchase of electric transit vehicles
- Prior Appropriations: $600,000
- 2026 Supplemental: $711,000
- Future Funding: $600,000
- Total Investment: $1,911,000
🏗️ e-Transit Station Development
Location: Southwest Washington (Lewis County focus)
Description: Development of regional electric transit hub
- Prior Appropriations: $800,000
- 2026 Supplemental: $630,000
- Future Funding: $700,000
- Total Investment: $2,130,000
🤝 Cowlitz Tribal Transit Transition Plan
Location: Southwest Washington Region
Description: Tribal transit coordination and electrification planning
- Prior Appropriations: $25,000
- 2026 Supplemental: $31,000
- Future Funding: $40,000
- Total Investment: $96,000
🚶 Pacific Highway Shared Use Path
Location: La Center (Clark County)
Description: Pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements
- Prior Appropriations: $300,000
- 2026 Supplemental: $420,000
- Future Funding: $300,000
- Total Investment: $1,020,000
