TRANSPORTATION

HIGHWAY ACCESS

Interstate 82, which runs through the heart of the Yakima Valley, connects Prosser directly to Washington's interstate highway system. I-82 connects with Interstate 90, providing statewide east/west access. To the south, I-82 connects with I-84, providing access to Southeastern Oregon. State highways also serving the area include SR 221 and SR14, connecting Prosser to Western Oregon and Washington via the Columbia Gorge. This road system provides alternate routes to Interstate 5 corridor cities. This flexibility might become important during winter months when pass conditions could impact distribution routes across I-90.

Prosser Traffic Counts

I82 Gap Road Exit - 2007 Traffic Count Map

For More information Contact
Benton Franklin Council of Governments

AVIATION - PROSSER AIRPORT

The Prosser Airport, owned by the Port of Benton, is located one mile northwest of the business district of Prosser. The airport is served by one runway, 3,440 feet long, 60 feet wide, has an asphalt surface and is equipped with medium intensity runway lights. Approaches to both runway ends are visual with vertical guidance provided by precision approach path indicators lighting systems. Extended runway construction will begin in late 2009.

Approximately 3,200 visitors arrive annually at the airport as a result of general aviation operations. The total combined direct monetary output of tenants and general aviation visitors was $1,408,128.

WATER TRANSPORT

The Columbia-Snake River System, located 30 miles from Prosser, is one of the most modern inter-modal transportation networks in the world. This commercial waterway extends 465 miles from the Pacific Ocean into the North American continent. Several barge companies currently offer service to the Tri-Cities area with specialized barges that handle a wide variety of cargo. A fully operational container-handling terminal is operated at the Port of Pasco, connection to trucking or rail hauling can be made at the terminal.

RAIL

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad provides Prosser's rail service. Burlington operates 12 tracks in the Prosser area and serves major cities throughout the Northwest.

UTILITIES

For nearly five decades, Washington's economy has benefited from the availability of inexpensive and reliable hydroelectric power. Local electric rates consistently rank among the lowest in the nation.

BENTON RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION

The BENTON REA provides electric service to an area, including Prosser, of over 1,300 square miles. Owning and operating an expansive electric system comprised of 2,083 miles of power line, the REA receives wholesale power deliveries through 18 delivery substations and provides service through 24 distribution points.

Benton REA

BENTON COUNTY PUD

Benton PUD was organized by a local vote of the people in 1934. On September 12, 1946 it became an operating utility and assumed operation of the electrical distribution system from Pacific Power and Light. In that year, Benton PUD served 3,754 customers. Benton PUD now serves over 42,000 customers with annual sales of approximately 1.4 billion kilowatt hours.

Benton PUD is governed by three commissioners who are elected by residents of Benton County and serve six year terms. Currently serving on the Commission are Jeff Hall, Robert Bertsch and Lori Sanders.

Benton County PUD

CASCADE NATURAL GAS

Natural gas makes good business sense. It's more cost-effective than other fuels. And it's cleaner. By reducing nitrogen oxide and sulfur emissions, gas helps companies comply with clean air regulations. Cascade Natural Gas, has a long tradition of helping business customers be more efficient.  They offer expertise in distribution, pipeline capacity, and gas supply and have management tools to help you track and plan your usage.

Cascade Natural Gas
 

Telephone
 

Local Telephone service is provided by - Embarq

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