Planning study news
The study of the I-5 Fort Lewis Weigh Station is complete and the report is available for viewing.
Purpose
The Fort Lewis Weigh Station located along northbound Interstate 5 near DuPont in Pierce County is in need of updating. Freight traffic in the area experiences recurring congestion and delay due to high volumes from both freight and commuter traffic. The weigh station was built in 1969 and in 2020 it was the second highest used weigh station in the state. In collaboration with federal, state, local and tribal partners, WSDOT developed a list of recommendations for operation and infrastructure improvements to the weigh station.
Planning study report
Freight traffic continues to grow along the I-5 corridor in the South Puget Sound region. The study provided an in-depth look at the Fort Lewis Weigh Station which is located between DuPont and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and developed a list of potential improvements. The study is the result of the WSDOT Strategic Commercial Vehicle Services Plan recommendation to look at the operational and infrastructural needs of the Fort Lewis Weigh Station.