Project Delivery Plan

See the details of the Project Delivery Plan and how it shapes transportation across the state.

The Project Delivery Plan 2026 update (PDF 227KB) represents a snapshot, as of July 1, 2026, of the agency's project-specific plan for work to be delivered in state fiscal years 2027 through 2032. The update includes the following general assumptions and concepts:

  • Prioritizes preservation projects that were included thanks to the additional $1.4 billion investment made this past legislative session.
  • Aligns with legislative direction provided in the 2026 Transportation budget, ESSB 5161.
  • It is the basis for WSDOT's 2027 Supplemental Budget submittal.

The 2026 Transportation Budget (ESSB 5161), included a significant downpayment for preservation projects over the next six years adding an additional $1.4 billion to our budget. This investment will help preserve additional roads and bridges that would not have previously been included in the six-year delivery plan. The biennial budget also includes significant investments to support the continuation of the Connecting Washington and Move Ahead Washington revenue packages, over $1 billion for the agency to continue work to meet fish barrier injunction requirements, investments in the state ferry operations and service levels, and investments to support statewide transit options, incentive and grant programs and projects in local communities.

Shaping transportation in Washington

The project delivery plan meets the Federal Highway Administration's requirement for states to program four years of projects in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and includes all projects funded by the State Legislature. The plan is updated annually to ensure that budget changes on projects match up with enacted budgets.

Benefits of the 2026 Project Delivery Plan

  • By identifying six years of projects, we have better coordination and planning between WSDOT and local governments.
  • The plan prioritizes where project funds will be spent first; this allows us to use any extra savings or new revenue on projects that are ready to be built.
  • In addition, WSDOT commits, or obligates, the federal funding for the Delivery Plan. This qualifies Washington to receive federal funds that are redistributed annually when other states do not obligate all their funds.

What does the 2026 Project Delivery Plan look like?

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