View entire map This resurfaced all 28 miles of SR 243, MP 0 - 28.26, from the Vantage Bridge to the Vernita Bridge.
View entire photo Before - Pavement damage near Vantage.
View entire photo Construction - Hot Mix Asphalt patches are applied before the chip seal surface.
Project complete - August 2009
- This project and two other resurfacing projects on SR 155 and 262 have been combined into one contract called NCR Seal 2009 Stage 2
- Construction began May 26 and was complete August 6, 2009. Read the news release.
In February 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. WSDOT now stands ready to translate the federal recovery funding into job creation and highway improvements.
Why is WSDOT
paving this portion of the highway?
WSDOT maintenance crews watch for and regularly repair surface roadway damage. Drivers may notice more pavement damage in winter and spring as water, mainly as a result of the freeze/thaw cycle, is the biggest threat to the surface and the underlying roadway base. Once water compromises the roadway, a complete rebuild, as opposed to relatively inexpensive chip sealing, becomes necessary.
The End Result
All 28 miles of highway were resurfaced. Chip sealing repairs roadway damage and extends the life of the roadway. This treatment improves safety for drivers by creating a highly skid-resistant surface and reducing glare. To learn more about the chip-seal process, visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/regions/eastern/chipseal.
Project Benefits
• Extends roadway life
• Improves safety
• Reduces maintenance costs
• Provides a smoother ride
• Creates local jobs
What is the project timeline?
Work began May 26 and was complete August 6, 2009.
Financial Information
This project was advertised for private contractor bids on April 6, 2009. Two bids were opened April 30th. On May 4, contract #7733 was awarded to Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. for $2,983,566.25, 9-1/2% under the engineering estimate.
Funding for this project is provided by:
• 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA): $1.66 million
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Project Engineer Bob Romine
WSDOT North Central Region Project Office
PO Box 98
Wenatchee, WA 98807
Phone: 509-667-2880, or toll-free 1-888-461-8816
E-mail: RomineR@wsdot.wa.gov
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