Every year, Sumner outlines its priority transportation projects for the next six years. Priorities may mean that a project needs attention for further study, funding or construction. By being on the plan, it also helps Sumner seek grant funding for these projects. Together, they help the City keep Sumner’s traffic and pedestrians moving.

Arterials

A1 – Stewart Rd (8th St) White River Bridge

Replace existing 2-lane bridge with new bridge with two unequal length spans. New structure will accommodate 4 vehicle lanes, a sidewalk, and a trail crossing.

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Location: Stewart Road at White River
Total Cost: $35,000,000
Funded: Yes
Planning: Complete
Design: 2023
ROW/Permit: 2023
Construction: 2024-2027
Remarks: Project funded by Federal STP Grant, FMSIB Grant, Pierce County, Port of Tacoma, TIB, Congressional Allocation, NHFP and City of Auburn.

A2 – 166th Ave E Widening

Widen 166th Ave E to 4-5 lanes through the identified corridor and improve lane configuration and intersection control at the two existing intersections.

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Location: SR 410 WB ramp terminals to just north of 64th St E
Total Costs: $18,000,000
Funded: Partial
Planning: Complete
Design: 2022-2025
ROW/Permit: 2026
Construction: 2027
Remarks: Design is funded by Federal STP and Port of Tacoma Grants

A3 – Main St. and Wood Ave. Intersection Improvements

Construct pedestrian improvements and upgrade signal to current standards

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Location: Main St. and Wood Ave. intersection
Total Cost: $3,580,000
Funded: Yes
Planning: Complete
Design: Completing in 2022
ROW/Permit: Completing in 2022
Construction: 2022-2023
Remarks: Funding Secured. Project schedule for construction Summer 2022.

A4 – Maple Street Pedestrian Signal and Citywide Signal Backplates

Replace existing pedestrian-activated rectangular rapid flashing beacons with signal (expected to be a High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal), add retroreflective back plates to upgrade signal heads citywide.

Location: Traffic Avenue and Maple Street Ped Signal, Backplates Various Locations Citywide
Total Cost: $431,000
Funded: Yes
Planning: Complete
Design: Comple
ROW/Permit: Complete
Construction: 2023 – 2024
Remarks: Over 90% funded by a Highway Safety Improvement Program grant.

A5 – 160th Ave. E

Improve and widen streets to minor arterial standards with bike paths and sidewalks.

Location: Main Street to 64th St. E.
Total Cost: $500,000
Funded: No
Planning: Complete
Design: Complete
ROW/Permit: Complete
Construction: 2027
Remarks: Sidewalk on east side of 160th completing in 2021. Remaining upgrades unfunded.Installing sidewalk on west side of 160th. Project is unfunded. Sidewalks on east side of 160th were completed in 2022.

A6 – Valley Avenue

Overlay existing roadway surface, complete required ADA upgrades

Location: From SR 410 to Main Street
Total Cost: $1,500,000
Funded: Partial
Planning: Complete
Design: 2025
ROW/Permit: N/A
Construction: 2026
Received STP grant funding for the section between SR 410 and Meade McCumber.

A7 – Stewart Road Corridor ITS Improvements

Connect traffic signals and the railroad crossing to coordinate signal timing to increase vehicular traffic flow and reduce peak-hour delay.

Location: Stewart Road from SR 167 toward Lakeland Hills
Total Cost: $3,500,000
Funded: Partial
Planning: Complete
Design: 2025
ROW/Permit: 2026
Construction: 2027
Remarks: Received STP grant funding for design in 2025.

A8 – Systemic Horizontal Curve and Roadway Departure Safety Improvements

Install curve waring signs, speed feedback signs, rumble strips, profiled striping, reflective markers, guardrail, street lighting and shouldering to improve safety conditions on north-south roadways that have a history of vehicle departures

Location: East Valley Highway, West Valley Highway, 142nd Ave. E, and Sumner-Tapps Highway
Total Cost: $903,000
Funded: Yes
Planning: 2023
Design: 2024
ROW/Permit: 2024
Construction: 2026
Remarks: Received HSIP funding to complete the project, reimbursing 100% of project costs

A9 – Puyallup Street and Tacoma Avenue Intersection Improvements

Evaluate intersection for an upgrade to a signal and provide sidewalks/ADA improvementsUpgrade intersection to a signal and provide sidewalks/ADA improvements.

Location: Intersection of Puyallup Street and Tacoma Avenue
Total Cost: $1,500,000
Funded: No
Planning: Complete
Design: 2023 – 2025
ROW/Permit: 2026
Construction: 2027
Remarks: Seeking grant funding for design phase of the project.

A10 – SR 167 / I-5 Connection Project

WSDOT Gateway Program Project – The SR 167 Completion project will build the remaining four miles of SR 167 between Meridian and I-5, completing a long-planned connection to I-5. The project also includes a two mile connection from I-5 to the Port of Tacoma.

Location: Puyallup to Fife
Total Cost: $1,000,000,000*
Funded: Yes
Planning: Complete
Design: 2017-2025
ROW/Permit: 2017-2025
Construction: 2019-2030
Remarks: WSDOT-led regional project. Sumner has agreed to commit $500,000 as a local agency contribution to the project

A11 – SR 167

Add southbound HOT lane

Location: From SR 410 Interchange to 15th St SW (Auburn)
Total Cost: Unknown*
Funded: No
Planning: Complete
Design: 2023-2025
ROW/Permit: N/A
Construction: 2025-2027
Remarks: This is a WSDOT-led project on a state highway. Sumner has not taken an active role in WSDOT’s project and has not committed any funds to the project to date.

A12 – Sumner Tapps Highway/60th St E Intersection Improvements

Rebuild existing intersection to improve roadway geometrics and add a traffic signal to increase allowable movements

Location: Sumner Tapps Highway and 60th St E Intersection
Total Cost: $3,400,000
Funded: No
Planning: 2026
Design: 2027
ROW/Permit: 2028
Construction: 2029
Remarks: Potential for partial funding through TIF.

A13- SR 410 / SR 162 Interchange Improvements

Construct a one-lane roundabout configuration at each of the interchange ramps.

Location: Interchange ramps at SR 410
Total Cost: $6,650,000*
Funded: Yes
Planning: Complete
Design: 2026
ROW/Permit: 2028
Construction: 2030
Remarks: WSDOT-led project that will improve traffic flow at the existing interchange. Sumner has not taken an active role in WSDOT’s project and has not committed any funds to the project to date.

A14 – Hwy. 162 Improvements

Construct one additional southbound lane on SR 162.

Location: From southern city limits to SR410 EB On/Off Ramps
Total Cost: $7,400,000*
Funded: No
Planning: Complete
Design: 2026
ROW/Permit: 2028
Construction: 2030
Remarks: This is a WSDOT-led project on a state highway. Sumner has not taken an active role in WSDOT’s project and has not committed any funds to the project to date.

A15 – Main Street and 160th Intersection Improvements

Evaluate intersection for an upgrade to a signal and provide sidewalks/ADA improvements

Location: Main Street and 166th Ave E. Intersection
Total Cost: $2,000,000
Funded: No
Planning: 2026
Design: 2027
ROW/Permit: 2028
Construction: 2029
Remarks: This is a future project that will be evaluated in the coming years.

* Denotes that project is largely funded by WSDOT, and City has either committed a small percentage contribution or no contribution to date.

** Denotes that project is largely funded by City of Pacific, and Sumner has either committed a small percentage contribution or no contribution to date.

Collector Street Program

C1 – Elm Street Sidewalk Improvements

Extend the sidewalk on the north side of Elm Street to connect to Bonney Ave and Seibenthaller Park

Location: Bonney Ave to Wright Ave
Total Cost: $550,000
Funded: Yes
Planning: Complete
Design: 2023
ROW/Permit: 2023
Construction: 2024
Remarks: Project funded by TIB grant.

C2 – Alder & Kincaid Utility Improvements Phase 2

Replacement of aging utilities in support of the Town Center Plan redevelopment. Visit Project Page

Location: Cherry Ave, Maple St and Academy St
Total Cost: $3,000,000
Funded: Yes
Planning: Complete
Design: 2023
ROW/Permit: N/A
Construction: 2024-2025
Remarks: Budget includes roadway restoration.

C3 – 160th Ave. E.

Improve 160th Ave. E. to Collector St. standards with curb, gutter and sidewalks on each side. Portions may be completed as parts of development prior to this time.

Location: Elm St. to Main St.
Total Cost: $2,700,000
Funded: partial by developers
Planning: Complete
Design: 2025
ROW/Permit: 2026
Construction: 2027
Remarks: Project partially completed by developers.

C4 – Elm St.

Improve Elm St. to Collector St. standards with curb, gutter and sidewalks on each side. Work will include storm drainage facilities and utility replacement

Location: E. Valley Highway to 160th Ave. E.
Total Cost: $2,400,000
Funded: partial by developers
Planning: Complete
Design: 2025
ROW/Permit: 2026
Construction: 2027
Remarks: Project partially completed by developers.

C5 – Parker Rd E

Construct curb, gutter and sidewalk on east side of the street

Location: 62nd St. to 63rd St.
Total Cost: $250,000
Funded: Partial
Planning: Complete
Design: 2025
ROW/Permit: 2026
Construction: 2027
Remarks: Funding will likely come from a combination of developer-built improvements, Street and Storm funds.

C6 – Parker Rd E

Reconstruct Parker Road to Collector St. standards with curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and drainage utilities. Portions have been completed by developer projects and sidewalk grants.

Location: From Main St. to Elm St.
Total Cost: $1,300,000
Funded: Partial
Planning: Complete
Design: 2025
ROW/Permit: 2026
Construction: 2027
Remarks: Funding will likely come from a combination of developer-built improvements, Street and Storm funds.

C7 – Zehnder St

Railroad Crossing Improvements to at-grade BNSF rail crossing

Location: From Pease Ave to Wood Ave
Total Cost: $1,000,000
Funded: No
Planning: 2025
Design: 2025
ROW/Permit: 2026
Construction: 2027
Remarks: Identified Road-Rail conflict point where upgrades could be beneficial.

C8 – 162nd Ave. E Segment Extension

Construct new 2-lane roadway section with sidewalks

Location: 64th St. E to 60th St. E
Total Cost: $3,000,000
Funded: No
Planning: 2026
Design: 2027
ROW/Permit: 2028
Construction: 2029
Remarks: Element of East Sumner Neighborhood Plan, likely completed by development or LID.

C9 – 164th Ave. Ct. E Segment Extension

Construct new 2-lane roadway section with sidewalks

Location: 160th Ave. E to Existing 164th Ave. Ct. E
Total Cost: $2,000,000
Funded: No
Planning: 2026
Design: 2027
ROW/Permit: 2028
Construction: 2029
Remarks: Element of East Sumner Neighborhood Plan, likely completed by development or LID.

C10 – Meade McCumber & Gary Street Sidewalk Improvements

Complete the sidewalk gaps at these two locations

Location: Wood Ave to Valley Ave
Total Cost: $650,000
Funded: No
Planning: Complete
Design: 2026
ROW/Permit: 2027
Construction: 2028
Remarks: This is a future project that will be evaluated in the coming years.

Trail Projects

T1 – Fryar Ave. Trail

Location: West Main St. to Puyallup St.
Complete trail connection through town.
Total Cost: $7,200,000
Funded: Partial
Planning: Complete
Design: Completing in 2023
ROW/Permit: 2024
Construction: 2025
Remarks: Design and ROW partially funded by federal grant. No construction funding identified.

T2 – White River Restoration Trail

Location: #9 Ditch to area north of 16th Street
Construct 8000 LF trail in conjunction with adjacent development
Total Cost: $3,000,000
Funded: Partial
Planning: Complete
Design: Completing 2023
ROW/Permit: N/A
Construction: 2026
Remarks: Partially funded by developers

T3 – Rivergrove Pedestrian Bridge

Construct trail bridge to provide a new trail connection between Sumner Town Center and the Rivergrove neighborhood over SR 410.

Location: Trail overpass connecting the vicinity of Alder Ave. to 143rd Ave. E
Total Cost: $11,200,000
Funded: Partial
Planning: Complete
Design: 2025
ROW/Permit: N/A
Construction: 2026
Remarks: Design funding provided by ST3 grant. No construction funding identified.

T4 – Puyallup River Crossing

Provides improved connection with the Puyallup and Foothills trail system

Location: From Sumner Wastewater Treatment Facility to Puyallup trail
Total Cost: $4,000,000
Funded: No
Planning: 2027
Design: 2028
ROW/Permit: 2029
Construction: 2030
Remarks: Potential joint project with Puyallup. Eligible for federal CMAQ funding.

T5 – Puyallup River Trail Bridge

Construct a trail bridge and trail connections to provide a connection to the Foothills Trail per the Sumner Parks and Trails Plan.

Location: Trail overpass connecting 144th Ave E to 143rd Ave E
Total Cost: $6,000,000
Funded: No
Planning: 2027
ROW/Permit: 2028
Design: 2029
Construction: 2030
Remarks: Identified in Draft Parks and Trails Plan. No funding source secured

Recurring Annual Programs

R1 – Street Overlay Program

Overlay and rebuild existing streets throughout the City.

Annual Costs: $150,000
Funded: Yes
Remarks: Street Operating General Fund Budget

R2 – Roadway Paint Line Application

Program to repaint lane lines within the City

Total Costs: $40,000
Funded: Yes
Remarks: Street Operating General Fund Budget

R3 – Pavement Repairs

Repair spot surface and subgrade failures through dig-outs throughout the City.

Total Costs: $66,150
Funded: Yes
Remarks: Street Operating General Fund Budget

R4 – Roadway Plastic Marking Application

Program to replace crosswalk, stop bar, and arrow markings within the City

Total Costs: $56,100
Funded: Yes
Remarks: Street Operating General Fund Budget

R5 – Chip Seal Application

Program to apply a chip seal treatment to asphalt roads throughout the City.

Total Costs: $136,500
Funded: Yes
Remarks: Street Operating General Fund Budget

R6 – Crack Seal Application

Maintain roads with crack seal throughout the City

Total Costs: $78,750
Funded: Yes
Remarks: Street Operating General Fund Budget

R7 – Neighborhood Traffic Control Program

Modify residential streets to enhance pedestrian safety, slow traffic, and minimize cut-through traffic on collector and local roadways.

Total Cost: $28,000
Funded: Yes
Remarks: Street Operating General Fund Budget

R8 – ADA Transition Plan

Address the projects identified in the ADA Transition Plan

Total Cost: $40,000
Funded: Yes
Remarks: Sidewalks Construction Capital Fund Budget

R9 – Sidewalk Maintenance Program

Replace/rebuild existing failing sidewalks due to damage caused by street trees.

Total Cost: $250,000
Funded: Yes
Remarks: Sidewalks Construction Capital Fund Budget. Formerly the Volunteer Sidewalk Program.

R11 – Safe Routes to School

Fill in gaps in sidewalks, provide repairs to existing ADA ramps, and replace ramps that do not meet current code. Continue educational components and install speed feed back signs.

Total Cost: N/A
Funded: No
Remarks: City will fund local match as needed. Continue to apply for SRTS Grants.

*Project is largely funded by WSDOT, and City of Sumner has either committed a small percentage contribution or no contribution to date.

**Project is largely funded by City of Pacific, and the City of Sumner has either committed a small percentage contribution or no contribution to date.

TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS COMPLETING IN 2023

Stewart Rd (8th St.) Railroad Crossing

Widen Stewart Rd from 2 lanes to 4/5 lanes, widen the Union Pacific Railroad Crossing, Install a new signal at Butte Avenue

Location: Valentine Ave to Butte Ave (in the City of Pacific)
Total Cost: $6,000,000
Estimated Completion: 2023
Remarks: Project was run by City of Pacific. City of Sumner contributed $700,000 of TIF funds to the project.

Alder & Kincaid Utility Improvements Phase 1

Replacement of aging utilities in support of the Town Center Plan redevelopment

Location: Park St. to Main St.
Total Cost: $6,000,000
Estimated Completion: 2023
Remarks: Project includes Heritage park woonerf construction.

Academy Street: Bicycle Lanes

Improve and reconfigure exising Academy Street to accommodate dedicated bicycle lanes.

Location: Narrow St. to Wood Ave
Total Cost: $875,000
Estimated Completion: 2023
Remarks: Design funding provided by ST3 grant.

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