I-90 - Argonne to Sullivan - Complete June 2006

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending September 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

Temporary alignment is being constructed in the west bound (WB) lanes with completion expected by November 1, 2003.  Drainage installation in the median continues.

Design Construction Impacts
Scarsella Bros. is required to maintain two lanes of traffic in each direction 6 am to 7 pm weekdays.  All ramps must remain open between November 1st and March 1st of each year.

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 traffic has been moved to it's temporary realigned position.  This will allow construction activities, near the median, to continue throughout the winter.
Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
Contract Advertise November 2003 May 2003 Completed 6 months in advance of schedule
WB traffic in realigned lanes November 2003   WB traffic has been moved.  The Contractor is making good progress toward completing other required items of work.
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