Public Meeting SR-410 White River

[Webmaster]

This was sent to me by a CRR resident.

Monday April 30
5:30-7:30 pm
Enumclaw Public Library
1700 First Street
Enumclaw WA 98022

WSDOT is reviewing a number of alternatives to address four problem sites
along the 17 miles of SR 410 just outsied Mt Rainier National Park. These
problem sites have a high risk for erosion. Regardless of the final
solution WSDOT will carefully balance the needs of the community that uses
this historic road while trying not to disturb the sensitive habitat that
surrounds the area.

Try to attend, it is well worth the effort. The want public input and questions.

[Webmaster]

State Route 410

Recent flooding on the White River has shown the risk of possible damage to the adjacent highway, should the river change course. If something dramatic were to happen, access from the west side of Mount Rainier to Sunrise visitor area in Mount Rainier National Park could be lost.

Access also would be threatened to Crystal Mountain Ski Resort and its neighbors. If the roadway were permanently damaged, travelers would have to use Interstate 90 or other options if heading to Yakima, rather than the shorter 410 route.

The DOT is looking at the potential for problems and assessing options to save the scenic route. The 2005 gas tax made $17 million available for improvements between Greenwater and the national park boundary.

DOT anticipates beginning construction by the summer of 2009.

Anyone interested in learning about upcoming work is invited to a session slated for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Enumclaw library

source: http://www.courierherald.com/articles/2007/04/26/news/news2.txt