Snoqualmie Pass East Tender

Scope Phase 4 is part of a 15-mile corridor improvement project to improve safety and reliability and reduce congestion along I-90 from Hyak to the Easton vicinity. On an average day 28000 vehicles travel over Snoqualmie Pass and traffic numbers double on weekends and holidays. Traffic volumes are expected to increase 2.1 percent every year reaching an average of over 41000 vehicles per day by 2030.This phase includes two miles of improvements between the Stampede Pass Interchange to the Cabin Creek Interchange. The end resultWSDOT will continue to increase capacity and improve safety by Adding a new lane in each direction Replacing concrete pavement Stabilizing rock slopes Building wildlife crossings Straightening the roadway Adding new chain-up areaNeeds benefits Safety. WSDOT will improve the driving surface on I-90 by replacing the concrete pavement straightening the roadway and adding truck climbing lanes. Congestion Relief. WSDOT will increase capacity by 50 percent in each direction to accommodate projected traffic volumes for the next 20 years by adding a lane in each direction. Environmental. WSDOT will minimize impacts to the environment and improve movement of wildlife.TimelineSummer 2026 - construction beginsFall 2029 - scheduled completion