Project Overview – ES565
This project will improve safety for all users along the James Street corridor in the King Mountain neighborhood. The improvements include a new multi-use path on James Street from Telegraph Road north to King Avenue, and sidewalks and bike lanes from King Avenue to Gooding Avenue. The project will connect with proposed improvements at the Bakerview and Telegraph Roads intersection, and existing improvements at Kellogg Street. The project will also upgrade street lighting and install City fiber connections.
Project Status 2026 – June Update
Project construction is underway and is anticipated to continue through fall 2026. During construction, people traveling through the area are likely to encounter lane closures, large equipment, and delays. James Street has been closed between Bakerview Road and Kellogg Road since early June while crews complete the retaining wall for this section of the shared-use trail. Once the area is backfilled, the road will reopen to at least one lane for the remainder of the project. We anticipate reopening one lane of the roadway by July 11.
Vicinity Map
Resources
- 3/6/25 Community Open House Presentation Slides
- James and Bakerview Corridor Projects Handout – March 2025
The project addresses a key bike and pedestrian connection in the north part of town that is developing. The design is meant to minimize environmental impacts while also limiting the cost. This project is noted in both the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans.
Construction of the project will require lane closures and large construction equipment, resulting in traffic delays and noise/dust generation.
Project is funded by the City Transportation Fund, Street Fund, Transportation Impact Fees and a Washington State Transportation Improvement Board Grant.
Contact
Freeman Anthony, P.E.
Phone: (360) 778-7924
Email: fanthony@cob.org
Media inquiries: pwmedia@cob.org
General questions: askpw@cob.org
