Project Title & Location
I-5/Rush Road to 13th Street - Chehalis

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.

Contractor/Consultant
The contract was awarded to Scarsella Brothers, Inc. on May 22, 2007.

Recent Progress
Scarsella Brothers have completed the construction of the two end piers and plan to install girders the first part of June. 

Design Construction Impacts
Archaeological investigations have delayed certain aspects of the construction.  These investigations have been concluded and the project is getting back on schedule.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
The North Fork Newaukum wetland bank credits will be used to mitigate wetland impacts.  A hazardous material site has been identified and is located in the southwest quadrant of the LaBree Road interchange.  Impacts to construction are minimal. 

The project is continually focused on temporary erosion control measures.

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.  The contractor has been approved to use rolling slowdowns to access the median.  The speed limit reduction to 50 MPH has been removed within the project limits. 

Planned vs. Actual Expenditures
(Total Project Cost)

Nickel funds included in above costs

2005 Transportation Partnership Account