I-90 - Increase Vertical Clearance on Cle Elum River Bridge - Complete Novermber 2004

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending December 2003

Project Title & Location
I-90/ Cle Elum River Br. 90/134N -
West of Cle Elum

Project Description
This project will provide increased vertical clearance for the westbound Cle Elum River bridge (90/134N).

Contractor/Consultant
Project not yet advertised

Recent Progress
Environmental documentation completed.  Design of the project is approximately 80% complete.  The project will be constructed in the summer of 2004.

Design Construction Impacts
Project is on schedule; no impacts to design this quarter.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
All environmental documents were completed in the fall of 2003.  All work will occur within the existing right of way.  Impacts are minimal and no mitigation is required for this project.  Best management practices will be used during construction.

Impacts to Traffic
During construction hours, the speed limit will be reduced and westbound traffic will be detoured to the eastbound lanes.  I-90 will be limited to one lane in each direction, separated by traffic safety barrels.  All lanes will be open to traffic from Friday noon to midnight Sunday and during non-work hours.

Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
Environmental Document Oct 03 Oct 03 Completed on schedule.
Contract Advertised Mar 04   Design 80% complete, no impacts anticipated at this time.
Contract Awarded Apr 04 No impacts anticipated at this time.
Groundbreaking May 04 No impacts anticipated at this time.
Open to Traffic Summer 04 No impacts anticipated at this time.
Project Cost Summary: Dollars in
millions 		Percent
of Total

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

Preliminary Engineering $0.1 8.6%
Right-of-Way $0.0 0.0%
Construction $1.2 91.4%
Funded Project Costs $1.3 100%

Nickel funds included in above costs

 $1.3 100%

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

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

Paul Gonseth, P.E., WSDOT Project Engineer @ (509) 577-1810 Or E-mail: gonsetp@wsdot.wa.gov