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Project Title & Location
Port of Ephrata Spur Rehabilitation, Ephrata, WA
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Project Description
This project is proactive rehabilitation of an existing rail spur located at the Port of Ephrata. At current rail traffic volume, the track is expected to be closed by 2013 due to wear.
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Contractor/Consultant
Port of Ephrata, Ephrata, WA
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Recent Progress
The project funding agreement was developed jointly and signed in December 2007. The project is expected to go to bid in May 2008, with construction to be completed by April 2009.
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Design Construction Impacts
Total scope is to rehabilitate sections of spur and sub-spurs by replacing rail, tie, and ballast. Construction will need to be coordinated with shippers currently using the line.
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Environmental Impacts / Compliance
This is a critical aspect of any WSDOT project. WSDOT makes every effort to assess and minimize environmental impact from our projects. During construction, WSDOT will reduce the impact to wetlands, creeks, and rivers in the project area.
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Impacts to Traffic
Only minor impacts to local roadway traffic is anticipated during construction.
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