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

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending March 2006

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

Design is 100% complete. Environmental work and right of way acquisition are nearing completion. Access documents have been sent to FHWA for concurrence.

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

A noise study has identified noise impacts which may be mitigated with a noise wall. No wetland impacts have been identified. Environmental work is nearing completion.

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 August 2005 No issues at this time.
Right-of-Way Complete December 2005 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: i5sr411Lex@wsdot.wa.gov.