wit,

Yes I live in Lacey. Yes, they did build additional lanes and a maasive interchange to ease congestion, both at the Hwy. 101/I-5 interchange, and the Hwy 101/Black Lake Blvd. interchange. And as far as I can remember, it takes longer to get through either area now, than it ever did. It's a simple function of the volume of traffic outpacing the roadbuilding process. If you wanted the highways under construction on a full-time basis, you might be able to build lanes fast enough to handle the increased volume. But I remember when the I-5/101 construction was taking place and the massive traffic delays that occurred. I don't think that improving alternative transportation options is a waste of time and money. I think that to say it is a waste is shortsighted.

Fish on.........
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