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I-90 - West of George - Paving

Work began June 2nd and should be complete by mid July
Project Area Map
View entire map.  This I-90 paving project, from MP 137.82 to MP 148.45, is located in Grant County.

Right lane heading eastbound to be paved
View entire photo.  The right lane heading eastbound will be paved.
Project Facts
  • This project paves 10.6 miles of the right lane heading eastbound between Vantage and George.
  • More than 158 thousand feet of new reflective painted striping is included in the project.
  • Almost 15 thousand feet of plastic striping will be installed along with 8,900 shoulder recessed pavement markers.

Project Status

Summer 2008

Construction began June 2nd and should take about six weeks to complete.

Get the traffic impacts and follow the progress with the weekly travel advisory and construction update.

This preservation project paves 10.6 miles of the right lane heading eastbound between Vantage and George.

Why is WSDOT paving I-90?
The right (eastbound) outside lane between Vantage and George needs to be restored due to pavement deterioration.

The End Result
The project prevents further deterioration to the existing roadway at the least possible "life cycle" cost.

Project Benefits

  • Extends roadway life.
  • Provides a smoother driving surface.

What is the project timeline?
Construction began June 2nd and should take 30 working days - until mid July - to complete.

Public Involvement
Your thoughts and ideas are important to us.  If you have questions or concerns about this project, please contact us.  Contact information is listed below.

Environmental Protection
All applicable environmental laws and guidelines are being followed.  No environmental permits were required for this project.
Please visit the WSDOT Environmental Services Web site for more information.

Increasing safety is one of our priorities
Safety for the public and the construction workers is paramount while the work is underway.  A comprehensive traffic control plan is in place to protect travelers and workers.

Will this project impact tribal resources?
No impacts have been identified.  WSDOT addresses the concerns of tribal nations using the process outlined in Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and WSDOT Tribal Consultation Policy adoped in 2003 by the Transportation Commission as part of the WSDOT Centennial Accord Plan.

Financial Information
This project was advertised for private contractor bids on September 24th and bids were opened on October 25th. Contract #7419 was awarded to Central Washington Asphalt on October 29th, 2007 for $1,359,595.95, 9% under the engineering estimate.

This project is funded through the following sources:

  • Pre-Existing Gas Tax - $2.1 million
  • Total funding from all sources - $2.1 million

How can I get more information?
Contact:
Project Engineer Eric Pierson
WSDOT North Central Region
P.O. Box 98
Wenatchee, WA 98807
Phone: (509) 667-2870 or
toll free (888) 461-8816
E-mail: piersoe@wsdot.wa.gov

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