Public invited to share transportation needs and experiences along SR 507 in first of two engagement opportunities

CENTRALIA - People who live, work and travel along State Route 507 in Centralia are invited to share their experiences and help identify future transportation needs along the highway.

The Washington State Department of Transportation and Centralia are asking the community to provide input as part of the SR 507 Active Transportation and Community Engagement Plan. The survey is open through Friday, Oct. 30.

Community members are encouraged to share how they use SR 507 today, where they experience challenges and what they think could work better. Feedback will help WSDOT and the city identify and prioritize potential transportation improvements along the corridor.

Planning for the future of SR 507

As Centralia grows, more people and goods will rely on SR 507 and nearby roads. WSDOT and Centralia are studying potential improvements to address traffic, walking and biking connections, transit access and future transportation needs.

The planning study will look at how people travel through the area, identify gaps and explore potential improvements to make travel safer and more reliable.

This is the first of two opportunities for the community to provide input. A second opportunity in late 2026 will share potential improvements shaped by community feedback and study findings and ask the community to weigh in again.

SR 507 engagement opportunity details

When: Through Friday, Oct. 30

Where: bit.ly/SR507Survey

Details: People can learn more about the SR 507 planning study and take a short survey about how they use the corridor, what challenges they experience and what could work better. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete.

Feedback will be reviewed and summarized, with the results posted on the study webpage. The final study summary and recommended improvements are expected in May 2027.

Free internet access

Free, temporary internet access may be available to those who do not have broadband services. Washington state's open data portal has created a map of public libraries offering drive up Wi-Fi, including locations, hours and contact information.