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Project Title & Location
I-5/Rush Road to 13th Street - Chehalis
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Project Description
Improves freight mobility, economic development and safety by adding one lane in each direction from Rush Road to 13th Street and constructing an interchange at LaBree Road. There are currently four lanes (two in each direction). There will be six lanes when this project is completed.
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Contractor/Consultant
Project is not yet advertised or awarded.
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Recent Progress
The consultant, CH2M Hill, has finalized the preliminary design that defined the footprint of the project. The environmental documentation is well underway, and WSDOT has reviewed the discipline reports and environmental assessment sections and returned them to the consultant for corrections.
Right of way needs are being defined and the plans developed. A combined Open House and Access Hearing with the affected parcel owners will occur on April 5, 2005.
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Design Construction Impacts
Stormwater treatment is a major factor in determining the amount of additional right of way needed, the total cost and the project scope. This design element has been identified as one of the most important aspects for successful project delivery.
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Environmental Impacts / Compliance
Specific project impacts are unknown at this time, however some wetlands will be unavoidably impacted. The North Fork Newaukum wetland bank credits will be used to mitigate these impacts. A hazardous material site has been identified and is located in the southwest quadrant of the LaBree Road interchange.
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Impacts to Traffic
Construction will be staged and an aggressive public awareness campaign will be used to minimize traffic impacts. I-5 may be restricted to one lane, each direction at night while staging is completed. Two lanes will be open in each direction during the daytime and at night as staging allows.
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