WSDOT - December 2007 Quarterly Project Report - Reconstruct I-5 Interchange at NE 134th

I-5 - Reconstruct Interchange at NE 134th
*Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending December 2007*

Project Title & Location Reconstruct I-5 Interchange at NE 134th Street and NE 139th Street	Project Description Reconstructs the NE 134th Street interchange at the junction of I-5 and I-205. The improvement is needed to maintain safety on I-5 and I-205 and to keep traffic moving at acceptable levels through the interchange area. It includes construction of a supplemental interchange and I-5 crossing at NE 139th Street.
Contractor/Consultant Environmental Assessment Consultant: : Parsons Brinkerhoff. This is a partnership project with Clark County.
Recent Progress Design is progressing towards 90%. A geotechnical exploration is underway and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. A Value Engineering study was held in September to develop solutions for stormwater treatment. The Environmental Assessment is nearly complete and is awaiting the completion of the Biological Assessment which is in formal consultation with NMFS. Construction of stage one will begin in 2010 if environmental documentation is complete, permits are acquired, design is finalized, and Clark County has completed the financing plan.
Design Construction Impacts The project team is determining the optimal project phasing plan to fit the project financial plan. Coordination with utility companies is underway. An existing Park and Ride lot will be relocated and improvements to several local streets will be made.
Environmental Impacts / Compliance The Environmental Assessment for this project will detail the project's direct and indirect environmental impacts (natural, ecological, societal and economic) in order to guide final design and construction. This project may provide an opportunity to improve wetland habitat and storm water runoff in the project area. The Biological Assessment has been determined to need a formal consultation by NMFS. The EA is progressing toward a final draft. It is anticipated to be complete in 2008.	Impacts to Traffic There will be impacts to traffic during construction, which will be determined as the project develops.

Project Milestones	Scheduled	Attained	Milestone Outlook
Preliminary Engineering	October 2003	October 2003	Began on time.
Environmental Documentation Complete	August 2010		On schedule.
Right of Way Complete	March 2011		No issues at this time - on schedule.
Ad Date	April 2011		No issues at this time - on schedule.
Operationally Complete	June 2013

Project Cost Summary:	Dollars in millions	Percent of Total	Planned vs. Actual Expenditures (Total Project Cost)
Preliminary Engineering	$3.3	4%
Right-of-Way	$7.0	9%
Construction	$71.5	87%
Funded Project Costs	$81.8	100%

Nickel funds included in above costs	$81.8	100%
2005 Transportation Partnership Account

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

Casey B. Liles, WSDOT Area Engineer, (360) 905-1500 or e-mail: swVanc@wsdot.wa.gov