I-90 - Argonne to Sullivan - Complete June 2006

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending December 2003

Project Title & Location
I-90/Argonne Rd. to Sullivan Rd.-Spokane Valley

Project Description
This project will add a third lane, in each direction, to Interstate 90 between the Argonne Rd. I/C and the Sullivan Rd. I/C. All existing lanes will be rebuilt with Portland Cement Concrete.

Contractor/Consultant
Scarsella Bros., Inc., Seattle WA

Recent Progress

Traffic was routed to its present temporary configuration on March 13, 2004.  Since then Scarsella Brothers has removed the old eastbound lanes and is scheduled to begin paving the new eastbound lanes in mid June.  Other work has included drainage improvements, signing and illumination work. 

Design Construction Impacts

Work is proceeding according to the contract plan. 

Environmental Impacts / Compliance

The Contractor will be using best management practices to mitigate and minimize any potential negative impacts to the environment.

Impacts to Traffic

WB and EB traffic have been moved to their temporary realigned positions.  This will allow construction activities in the EB lanes to occur with little, or no, traffic impacts.
Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
Contract Advertised November 2003 May 2003 Completed 6 months in advance of schedule.  Preexisting funds were used to complete the design and right of way acquisition.
EB traffic moved to temporary lanes. March  2004 March 2004 All traffic has been moved to temporary lanes.  The Contractor has started reconstruction of the EB half of the freeway.
EB lanes reconstructed November 2004   No Issues at this time
WB lanes reconstructed November 2005    No Issues at this time
Open to Traffic Fall 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 $ 1.6 4.8%
Right-of-Way $ 0.7 2.2%
Construction $ 30 93%
Funded Project Costs $ 32.3 100%

Nickel funds included in above costs

 $ 30 93%

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

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

Darrel McCallum, WSDOT Project Engineer @ (509) 324-6242 or E-mail: mccald@wsdot.wa.gov