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

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending September 2003

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
Project not yet advertised or awarded

Recent Progress
The Biological Assement work has begun.  Last month concurrance was recieved from the Cowlitz tribe for the Area of Potential Effect.  This month the State Historic Preservation Office gave concurrance for the Area of Potential Effect.  The Area of Potential Effect is an estimate of the ground that could possibly be disturbed by any of the project activities.

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 project materials delivery.

Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
Start Project November 2001 No issues at this 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 October 2008 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 1.6 m 9%
Right-of-Way 0.2 m 1%
Construction 15 m 90%
Funded Project Costs 16.8 m 100%

Nickel funds included in above costs

5.0 m 30%

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

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

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