Project Facts
- Double lane closures, and single lane closures where I-5 is only two lanes will take place at night time.
- Construction is expected to last 80 working days, and is weather sensitive.
- In order to pave and stripe the new surface, long stretches of dry weather are needed.
October 2008
- Construction began on July 10, 2008, with lane closures beginning on July 14, 2008.
- This project was advertised for construction in April 2008 and awarded on May 27, 2008 to Morse Brothers of Harrisburg, Oregon doing business as Knife River.
- Safety improvements will be made to the I-5 Corridor to rebuild pavement depth and increase the life of the pavement. Improvements will also be made to guardrail, permanent signing and striping in this area.
Overview
This project will make safety improvements and pave sections of I-5 between Castle Rock (milepost 50.12) and Winlock vicinity (milepost 64.85). Through this project, crews will repave the roadway to build pavement depth and increase the life of the pavement. Crews will also stabilize loose concrete panels underneath the existing asphalt on I-5, near Toutle Hill.
In addition, crews will make safety improvements to this section of I-5, such as guardrail upgrades, remove and regrade land berms, relocate luminaries, update permanent signing, striping and delineation to further improve this section of the corridor.
Why is WSDOT
making safety improvements to this corridor?
This project is necessary in order to increase the life of the pavement on this heavily traveled section of I-5 and enhance safety to the traveling public.
Safety is WSDOT’s number one priority, and this stretch of I-5 often experiences heavy traffic volumes, which can create ruts in the pavement, loose concrete panels and increased wear and tear on the roadway; thus necessitating the need for improvements.
Other safety improvements made during this project will include guardrail upgrades, remove and regrade land berms, relocate luminaries, update permanent signing, striping and delineation to further improve this section of the corridor.
The End Result
This project will improve safety on I-5 between Castle Rock and SR 505 vicinity by repaving the roadway to build pavement depth and increase the life of the pavement. Improvements will also be made to guardrail, permanent signing, and striping in this area.
Project Benefits
- Safety: This project will enhance the safety of the traveling public on I-5 by repaving the roadway to rebuild pavement depth, secure loose panels on the roadway, and make necessary safety improvements to guardrail, permanent signing and striping in this area.
What is the project timeline?
- April 14, 2008: Project advertised for construction.
- May 27, 2008: Project awarded to Morse Brothers, doing business as Knife River of Harrisburg, Oregon.
- July 10, 2008: Construction begins.
- Fall 2008: Construction anticipated to be complete.
Public Involvement
Your thoughts and opinions are important to us. WSDOT will provide updates on the project’s progress using public meetings or open houses, project mailings, this Web page and the local media.
For the latest public involvement meetings in Southwest Washington, visit the Southwest Region's Public Involvement page.
Environmental Protection
WSDOT makes every effort to assess and minimize environmental impacts from our projects. A detailed analysis of the project’s environmental impacts will be completed, and, if necessary, an appropriate plan for prevention will be developed and documented as part of the environmental documentation and environmental permitting processes. These processes have not yet begun at this time. Additional information will be posted on this Web page as the environmental work progresses.
For environmental information specific to this project, please contact Erin Gardner at (360) 905-2185, or e-mail GARDNEE@wsdot.wa.gov.
Please visit the WSDOT Environmental
Services Web site for more information.
Increasing safety is one of our priorities
During construction, WSDOT will implement all necessary traffic management and safety measures to ensure the traveling public, and personnel are safe.
Will this project impact tribal resources?
At WSDOT we seek to address the concerns of the tribal nations using the process outlined in Section 106 of The National Historic Preservation Act and the WSDOT Tribal Consultation Policy adopted in 2003 by the Transportation Commission as part of the WSDOT Centennial Accord Plan.
This process is not applicable because the project does not impact tribal lands.
For more information visit our WSDOT Tribal Liaison website.
Financial Information
- Total Estimated Project Cost - $10 Million
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Area Engineer Denys S. Tak
WSDOT Kelso Area Office
2400 Talley Way
Kelso, WA 98626
Phone: 360-442-1341 or toll free 1-800-545-1393
E-mail: swKelso@wsdot.wa.gov
or
Communications
PO Box 1709
Vancouver, WA 98668-1709
Phone: 360-905-2058
E-mail: SWWebInfo@wsdot.wa.gov
or access our project feedback form.
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