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Project Title & Location
I-90/Highline Canal to Elk Heights –
East of Cle Elum
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Project Description
This project constructs a new truck climbing/passing lane on Interstate 90 eastbound from Highline Canal to Elk Heights, to reduce accidents from slower moving vehicles and passing vehicles.
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Contractor/Consultant
Scarsella Brothers, Inc. of Seattle WA
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Recent Progress
This contract was awarded to Scarsella Brothers, Inc. of Seattle, Washington on 8/22/03. The anticipated cost to construct this project is $3,950,051, which is six percent below the WSDOT engineer’s estimate of $4,192,015. Scarsella Brothers started work onsite 9/16/03; this quarter they have started clearing the area to be widened (50% Complete).
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Design Construction Impacts
There have been three administrative change orders issued this quarter, with no net increase to the project budget. Because of the area’s climate, construction this year is scheduled to end by mid-November, then resume in the spring as weather allows (estimated April).
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Environmental Impacts / Compliance
To comply with project permits, best management practices for construction are being implemented
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Impacts to Traffic
Lane closures will occur Monday thru Thursday while Scarsella Bros. is working. No lane closures are allowed Friday thru Sunday or holidays.
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