The Washington State Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting Tuesday in the Talbot Hill neighborhood to discuss plans for the I-405 – state Route 167 Interchange Direct Connector Project.

The project will involve the taking of some land and at least two houses in the neighborhood.

The project entails a new flyover ramp connecting the express toll lanes on SR 167 with carpool lanes on I-405 in Renton. The new highway-to-highway connection will resolve weaving issues that occur today at this interchange, reducing traffic delays and the likelihood of collisions.

Through this project, WSDOT will acquire several Talbot Hill properties and reconstruct portions of local streets.

WSDOT will provide attendees details such as proposed plans, visualizations, and specifics about the acquisition and relocation process.

Presently WSDOT has not received funding for the project, but has received funding to complete preliminary engineering and for property acquisition.

The public meeting is scheduled for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 4 at Talbot Hill Elemenatry School, 2300 Talbot Road S.

For more information, visit http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/i405/sr167icdirectconnector.