Project: I-705 Connector in Washington
Summary
Interstate 705 is a short freeway spur connecting Interstate 5, the main north-south Interstate stretching with two major activity centers - Downtown Tacoma and the Port of Tacoma.
Characteristics and Setting
Classification/Type
Connector Highway
Transportation Mode
Highway
Usage
62,200
Length (mi)
1.50
Economic Distress
0.89
Population Density (ppl/sq mi)
716
Population Growth Rate (%)
1.1%
Employment Growth Rate (%)
2.0%
Market Size
236,316
Airport Travel Distance (mi)
4.6833
Topography
21
Geography
Region
Rocky Mountain / Far West
State
TX
County
Pierce
City
Tacoma
Urban/Class Level
Metro
Local Area
N/A
Impact Area
N/A
Transportation System
Highway
Timing
Initial Study Date
1989
Post Construction Study Date
2000
Construction Start Date
1982
Construction End Date
1988
Months Duration
N/A
Costs
Project Year of Expenditure (YOE)
1988
Planned Cost (YOE $)
N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $)
$102,300,000
Actual Cost (2022$)
$317,191,000
Pre/Post Conditions
NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$
Transportation
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Impacts
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Case Location
Narrative
I-705 Connector in Washington
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