A statewide challenge with a local solution.
An effort to improve safety, truck parking, and travel along Interstate 90 by redeveloping North Bend’s Exit 34 with a modern truck travel center.
North Bend’s “Truck Town” at Exit 34 serves as a major short- and long-haul truck service center and rest stop along the Interstate 90 corridor.
The truck stop is a vital location in the Puget Sound region, allowing truckers to rest and serve the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma as well as the Kent Valley manufacturing center.
The current truck stop is significantly undersized and unable to accommodate current and future truck parking needs, causing local and regional impacts.
A modern truck parking and service facility that supports Washington’s growing economy, improves freight flow, and makes the corridor safer for drivers and the community.
Through partnerships and future infrastructure investments, Cascade Gateway aims to strengthen North Bend’s economy while building a safer and more connected future for the region.
Truck parking and public safety are statewide issues. An expanded truck parking facility with up to 325 stalls and a new Washington State Patrol office would improve safety for truckers and travelers.
A statewide truck parking solution along Interstate 90 would improve this key transportation corridor, support Washington’s economy, and create new opportunities for North Bend and the region.
Electric-truck plug-ins let drivers power heating, refrigeration, and other onboard systems without idling, helping reduce diesel emissions, improve air quality, lower fuel use, and decrease noise along the I-90 corridor.
The City of North Bend is proposing to expand the Urban Growth Area of King County to include parcels totaling 135 acres for a truck travel center.
The project would balance infrastructure improvements with responsible land stewardship while addressing truck parking, public safety, and transportation needs along the I-90 corridor. As the project moves forward, environmental considerations will remain an important part of the planning process.
A WSDOT feasibility study is underway to inform state policy and investment decisions.
View WSDOT's truck parking plansThe City of North Bend secured funding for the Washington State Department of Transportation to conduct a feasibility study for the project.
An interim report for the study will be submitted to the Washington State Legislature.
The interim report will support policy debate during the 2027 legislative session to meet Cascade Gateway’s goals.
The feasibility study final report will be submitted.
Elected officials, agency partners, businesses, developers, and investors interested in Cascade Gateway are invited to connect with the City of North Bend.
