I-90 - Geiger Road to US 2 Median Barrier - Complete November 2004

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending December 2004

Project Title & Location
I-90/Geiger Road to US 2 Median Barrier.  West of Spokane.

Project Description
Installs 2.4 miles of precast median barrier to prevent vehicles from crossing the median and entering into opposing lanes of traffic

Contractor/Consultant
N. A. Degerstrom of Spokane

Recent Progress

The project was advertised July 19, 2004, two months ahead of schedule and awarded August 18, 2004 for $501,797.  This amount was 3.29% over the Engineers estimate.   Work began on September 13, 2004 and is expected to take about 6 to 8 weeks to complete.

Design Construction Impacts

No known Impacts at this time.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance

No known impacts at this time.

Impacts to Traffic

Some lane closures will be necessary.   Lane closures will be required to provide a buffer between the traveling public and the Contractor's operations.
Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
Start Project August 2003 September 2003 The project was approved for the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) later than expected, delaying work until September 2003.
Contract Advertised October 2004  July 2004 The project was advertised July 19, 2004.
Begin construction June 2005 September 2004 Construction started the week of September 13, 2004.
End Construction August 2005   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 $ 0.1 12.9%
Right-of-Way $ 0 0%
Construction $ 0.68 87.9%
Funded Project Costs $ 0. 78 100%

Nickel funds included in above costs

 $ 0. 78 100%

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

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

Bob Hilmes, WSDOT Project Engineer @ (509)324-6231 or E-mail HilmesB@wsdot.wa.gov