The Canyon Road Connection project will reduce congestion by creating more access, building a more efficient bridge, multimodal options, and creating a safer rail crossing.
The elevated rail crossing will ease connections in the City of Fife 70th Avenue corridor and the Frederick Industrial Area.
The County needs property to build the new roadway, support the new bridge and improve the rail crossing, and improve drainage and support flood control.
The County currently plans to purchase parts of approximately 65 parcels for property or easements. As the design phase progress, the County will work with residents and business, while also providing information updates.
For more information about the right-of-way acquisition process, please review our acquisition process help guide.
The Canyon Road Regional Connection Project will invest in meaningful restoration and environmental improvements.
Active transportation – such as bicyclists and pedestrians – is an integral part of the Canyon Road Connection Project.
Pierce County will build sidewalks and paved shoulders along both sides of the new roadway. The new bridge over the Puyallup River will include construction of a new multi-use trail. Also, the bridge’s clearance would accommodate any future trail underneath it on the north side of the river, such as the future planned Puyallup River trail between Tacoma and Puyallup.