I-90 - Argonne to Sullivan - Complete June 2006

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending March 2004

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

After a winter shutdown, improved weather conditions allowed construction work to re-start on February 23, 2004.  Eastbound traffic was moved to temporary lanes on March 13, 2004.  Work is now underway on the reconstruction of the eastbound lanes including drainage, noise walls, signing and illumination.  Eastbound construction and all ramps will be completed by November 1, 2004.

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

All traffic has been moved to its temporary realigned position.  This allows construction activities to continue with minimal traffic impact.
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 I-90.
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