I-5 South Connection
The City of Ridgefield's and Clark County's long-range plans—which were created in collaboration with community members, local agencies, and regional partners—call for a new roadway connection from Ridgefield to Interstate Highway 5 (I-5). This future connection would extend from the area of NW Hillhurst Road/NW 31st Avenue to the existing I-5 interchange at NW 219th St./State Route (SR) 502. Construction is not expected for 5-10 years, and several steps, including more public participation and securing funds, will need to happen.
Project Background
The existing interchange between I-5 and SR 502 was constructed by WSDOT in 2008. The City of Ridgefield and Clark County have had the potential for a connection from this interchange west and north to Ridgefield since 2007.
In 2019, the City of Ridgefield received Washington State legislative funds to conduct a corridor study on the potential connection routes. In the Spring of 2021 the City partnered with a consultant to conduct this corridor study, including collecting public input through an online open house and property owner interviews. The results were presented to Ridgefield City Council and Clark County Council.
Click on the links below to view results from the Spring 2021 Online Open House:
Next Steps
The City is seeking funding and continuing to collaborate with Clark County and WSDOT on next steps. Construction is not expected for 5-10 years. There will be additional opportunities for public participation in the future.
Place a Pin on the Map
Thank you to those who participated in our Online Open House. The response collection period has now closed, but you may still view comments made during the Open House by clicking on them on the map or viewing the "Activity Feed."
The results from the Online Open House and full Corridor Study will be presented to Ridgefield City Council and Clark County Council at a later date to be determined. Due to a high level of public interest in this project, the project team has decided to delay these presentations until a time when we are able to safely gather and get feedback in person. An announcement will be made when these presentations are scheduled.