The long-awaited Center Parkway North Extension, connecting Tapteal Drive with Gage Boulevard begins. The groundbreaking event is scheduled on Wednesday, September 28, at 11:00 a.m. at 1970 Center Parkway, off Tapteal Drive near Holiday Inn Express & Suites. When completed, the project will include a three-lane roadway with bike lanes, curb, gutter, and sidewalks on both sides of the street, and a signalized/gated at-grade railroad crossing of the Port of Benton rail crossing. The completed project will improve connectivity in the retail service area of Richland and the entire Tri-Cities.
Premier Excavation of Pasco is removing current infrastructure including the now vacant Mail by the Mall building and will begin roadway preparation next week. The project is tentatively planned for completion by the end of 2022. Partners include the Cities of Richland and Kennewick, Port of Benton, Port of Kennewick, the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board, Benton County, and the Benton Franklin Council of Governments.