Date:
Monday, April 16, 2007
Contact:
Denys Tak, Project Engineer, (800) 545-1393 (toll-free)
Alissa Bateman, WSDOT Communications, (360) 905-2078 (Vancouver)
KELSO – A project to pave and provide safety improvements to SR 4, from Coal Creek to I-5 will begin early this summer, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). This contract was awarded to Lakeside Industries, Inc. of Longview who submitted the winning bid of $4,923,673.
The project will pave and provide safety improvements to State Route 4, from Coal Creek to I-5. Through this project, just over seven miles of highway will be paved. Portions of the highway were last paved between 1979 and 1990. The new surface will provide a smoother ride for motorists and extend the life of the roadway. In addition, safety upgrades will be made, including improving sidewalk ramps to ADA standards, replacing non-standard guardrail, upgrading median barrier curb, restoring pavement markings and replacing signs.
Due to heavy daytime traffic through the project area, a majority of the work will be completed at night. Single lane closures are to be expected both day and night with restrictions placed on certain hours of the day. Residents and businesses located on State Route 4 will be notified in advance when paving work will take place in their area.
Construction is expected to last through the fall. For weekly updates on this and all other state traffic impacts in the region, please visit the WSDOT Southwest Region Weekly Travel Advisory Web page: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Regions/SouthWest/Construction/default.htm. The traveling public can also get the latest travel information by calling 5-1-1 from most phones.
For more information about this project, please contact WSDOT’s Kelso Area Engineering Office by phone (800-545-1393), by e-mail (swKelso@wsdot.wa.gov), or visit the project Web page at: www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/SR4/CoalCreekToI5.
Advance warning signs will be placed ahead of the construction area, and motorists are asked to observe and adhere to the posted speed limits when driving through the work zone. Motorists are also reminded that all traffic fines are doubled within a construction work zone when workers are present (RCW 46.61.527).
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Drivers can now get real time traffic and weather information by dialing 5-1-1 from most phones. This new traveler information system builds upon the highly successful Washington State Highway hotline that managed 4.6 million calls each year. Callers can also use 5-1-1 to get statewide construction, mountain pass condition, and state ferry system information, as well as toll free numbers for passenger rail and airlines. TTY users can call 1-800-833-6388.
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