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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
This project is in the design phase.
On July 19, 2005, the Findings and Order for the establishment of limited access was adopted. The Findings and Order documents have been mailed and the Resume was published in the Chronicle on August 15th and 22nd. The appeal period is scheduled to end on September 1, 2005.
Environmental Assessment document has been reviewed by WSDOT and Federal agencies. The public review period is scheduled to occur in September and EA open house is scheduled for September 15, 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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