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Project Title & Location
I-5/Second Street Bridge - Replace Bridge - Mount Vernon
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Project Description
This project replaces a low-clearance bridge over I-5, eliminating a through-city detour now required for over-height trucks. The new bridge eliminates the risk of over-height trucks hitting the bridge over busy I-5 and will meet seismic standards.
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Contractor/Consultant
Project not yet advertised or awarded.
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Recent Progress
A project presentation was held in March to give the local businesses, emergency services, and local agencies a project up date and to provide a forum for questions and answers. Currently our contract plans are in the last week of review with a turn in date of April 19.
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Design Construction Impacts
The City of Mount Vernon is reviewing our request for construction easements, noise variance, and participation agreement. The City is expected to sign these request without impacts to the scheduled advertisement date. Regional Real Estate Services continuing to work with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad to purchase right-of-way and obtain construction easements. Real Estate Services expects the Railroad to sign without impacts to the schedule advertisement date.
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Environmental Impacts / Compliance
No significant impacts. Agreement with the City of Mount Vernon to treat water from new bridge.
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Impacts to Traffic
Traffic will be detoured through Mount Vernon at night when full directional closure of I-5 is required. Mitigation efforts include a comprehensive public awareness campaign.
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