I-90 emergency rockslide repair project is complete and all lanes are open to traffic
Drain hole locations in rock slope on I-90
Two lanes are now available throughout the work zone on I-90
Finished bolts drilled into the rock will help stabilize slope
Workers preparing rock for bolt placement
Earlier in the project, the crew assembled the 12 ft high rock fall protection fence along side the concrete barrier separating the work zone from westbound I-90 traffic.
Sunday, September 18, 2005 - Contractor is set up on the shoulder and in two of three westbound lanes of I-90. Crew is drilling the rock face prior to installing 20 to 40 ft long bolts to stabilize the slope, as single lane westbound traffic passes by to the right of this photo.
Sunday, September 18, 2005 - Drilling crew hangs from crane as they prepare rock face to install bolts to stabilize the slope.
September 16, 2005 - Three expert rock scalers survey the rock face above westbound Interstate 90, as they prepare to bring down loose rocks.
September 15, 2005 - The contractor is assembling sections of the rockfall protection fence. The fence is installed to the right of the single lane that is open to traffic.
September 14, 2005 - Scarsella Brothers General Contractor works to install steel plate base for temporary rockfall fencing
I-90 is reduced to one lane traffic westbound on I-90 for emergency rockslide repairs
Boulder that fell to the shoulder of I-90 after the initial rockslide at this location
September 12, 2005 - Rock scalers dropping additional loose rocks at location of earlier rockslide on I-90 west of Snoqualmie Pass