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Project Title & Location
New bridge between I-5 and SR 411
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Project Description
This project constructs a new bridge across the Cowlitz River from State Route 411 in Lexington to I-5 at the existing Ostrander Road interchange (exit 42). This is a partnership project with Cowlitz County.
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Contractor/Consultant
Cascade Bridge Inc. LLC
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Recent Progress
The bridge piers have been built and all of the "in-water" work is complete (with the exception of removing the temporary work platform). The utilities and storm-water underground work is also complete. Curb and sidewalk has been installed on SR411. The bridge girder installation has been scheduled for January 2007.
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Design Construction Impacts
Construction impacts consist of minor daytime noise increases adjacent to the work area due to the operation of construction equipment.
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Environmental Impacts / Compliance
The bridge pier construction was completed during the "in-water" work window as permitted.
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Impacts to Traffic
Motorists can expect minor delays in January when the bridge girder beams are transported to the site. Impacts will be minor and limited to Northbound Ramps on I-5, and the intersection of SR411 and Sparks Drive.
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