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

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending June 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
Project not yet advertised or awarded

Recent Progress

Contract plan review has been completed.  The advertisement date for this contract has been advanced from October 2004 to July 2004.

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.  Work will not commence until after Labor Day when vacation travel is reduced.  Some peak hour  time restrictions will be necessary for lane closures.
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   The project will be advertised in July 2004.
Begin construction June 2005   No issues at this time
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

Mike Gribner, WSDOT Project Engineer @ (509)324-6095 or E-mail gribnem@wsdot.wa.gov