WSDOT - March 2008 Quarterly Project Report - Reconstruct I-5 Interchange at NE 134th

I-5 - Reconstruct Interchange at NE 134th
*Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending March 2008*

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: HDR. Park & Ride Consultant: Parsons Brinkerhoff. This is a partnership project with Clark County.
Recent Progress Design is progressing towards 90%, anticipated for June 2008. A more in-depth geotechnical study is being conducted to determine the effect groundwater will have during construction of the Park & Ride and stormwater facilities. The Environmental Assesment is nearly complete and is awaiting the completion of the Biological Assessment (BA). The BA has been revised to a "Not Likely to Adversely Affect" call and has begun the informal consultation process with NMFS. Construction may 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 begun the informal consultation process with 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