What does it take to build new HOV lanes on I-5 between Port of Tacoma and King County? Here's the project by the numbers:
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Total funding from all sources: |
$70.9 million |
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Construction contract amount: |
$31.0 million |
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ARRA funds for construction |
$35.3 million |
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Construction begins |
August 2009 |
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HOV lanes open to traffic |
Late 2011 |
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HOV lane miles added |
5.78 |
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Jobs supported (estimated) |
130 |
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Average daily traffic -- 1960 |
21,600 |
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Average daily traffic -- 2009 |
200,000 |
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Average daily traffic -- 2030 (projected) |
254,800 |
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Bridges widened |
6 |
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Piles driven |
176 |
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Lane miles improved (not including HOV) |
23.19 |
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Feet of drain pipe (estimated) |
11,900 |
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Number of trees and shrubs planted (estimated) |
18,500 |
updated Dec. 30, 2009