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Project Evaluation: US 2, Spokane River to Euclid Avenue
Spokane County
This project paved approximately two miles of US 2 between Spokane River and Euclid Avenue in Spokane. It includes both Division Street and Ruby Street, which are major arterials. This work will extend the service life of the roadway by approximately 10 years.
In addition to repaving the streets, traffic sensing devices in the pavement were replaced at intersections, and sidewalk ramps were brought up to current standards. Another component to this project was the use of inset plastic pavement stripes. By using this type of stripe rather than painted stripes, future maintenance costs will be reduced.
Construction Summary
To reduce impacts to the traveling public, this project was constructed between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. The project was primarily constructed according to the original design. There were a few minor adjustments: pavement markings were added at the Cataldo Avenue/Ruby Street intersection to help guide traffic from three lanes into four lanes. There also was a pavement repair area that required extra excavation due to poor soil conditions. There were no schedule impacts for these adjustments.
This project was Spokane Rock Product’s first job with the state as a prime contractor. This inexperience with WSDOT contracts was evident in the lack of coordination with subcontractors and scheduling. WSDOT personnel provided coaching as necessary to assist the contractor. Weekly meetings were held to increase communication, resolve any issues, and discuss schedule updates.
The project was substantially complete on September 21, five days ahead of schedule, however, the contractor did not pursue physical completion as agressively.
Contact Information:
Prime Contractor:
Spokane Rock Products
Spokane, WA
WSDOT Contact:
Chad Simonson, Acting Project Engineer
(509) 324-6252 simonc@wsdot.wa.gov
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