I-5 - New Bridge between I-5 and SR 411 - Complete September 2007

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending March 2004

Project Title & Location
New bridge between I-5 and SR 411

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.

Contractor/Consultant
Berger / Abam Engineers

Recent Progress
Work continues on the Type, Size and Location (TS&L) report. Preliminary geotechnical work has been completed and the data is being reviewed. Preliminary work is being accomplished on right of way acquisition. Consultant selection for the spring 2004 Value Engineering study has started.

Design Construction Impacts

At this time there are no known design issues that will impact the scope, schedule, or budget for this project.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
Impacts and compliance requirements not yet determined.

Impacts to Traffic
For the most part, construction impacts will be off the existing roadway system. Some minor impacts may occur with activities such as materials delivery.

Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
Project Start November 2001 November 2001 Project started on time.
Record of Decision December 2004 No issues at this time.
Right-of-Way Complete December 2004 No issues at this time.
Contract Ad January 2008 No issues at this time.
Open to Traffic January 2010 No issues at this time.
Project Cost Summary: Dollars in
millions 		Percent
of Total

Planned vs. Actual Expenditures
(Total Project Cost)
Project Expenditure Chart

Preliminary Engineering    
Right-of-Way    
Construction 5.0 100%
Funded Project Costs 5.0 100%

Nickel funds included in above costs

 $5.0 100%

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

  For more information, go to www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects

Bill Pierce, WSDOT SW Region Local Programs Engineer at (360) 905-2215 or e-mail: pierceb@wsdot.wa.gov