Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Transportation Committee |
HB 2476
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Brief Description: Modifying the boundaries of certain heavy haul corridors.
Sponsors: Representatives Jinkins, Ladenburg, Armstrong, Clibborn and Hargrove.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/26/12
Staff: Christie Parker (786-7322).
Background:
State law allows the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to enter into agreements with ports to designate short, heavy-haul industrial corridors on state highways within port district property. These corridors allow for the movement of overweight sealed containers used in international trade. The WSDOT may issue special permits to vehicles on these corridors so long as certain weight limit requirements are met.
Current law allows a 3.63 mile segment of State Route 509 to be designated as a heavy-haul corridor.
Summary of Bill:
The heavy-haul corridor on State Route 509 may be extended by 1.82 miles to the vicinity of Norpoint Way Northeast upon agreement by the WSDOT and the port.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.