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Project Title & Location
King Street Station Track Improvements, Seattle, WA
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Project Description
Renovates tracks, train platforms and other facilities to handle up to seven trains at one time.
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Contractor/Consultant
BNSF Railway, Fort Worth, Texas
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Recent Progress
As previously reported, in August the bids for the ramp removal and new retaining wall came in within budget. This phase of construction is underway and is anticipated to be completed in February 2007.
In October, WSDOT and Sound Transit signed an agreement for Sound Transit to direct BNSF in the design of the track and signal work that includes WSDOT project improvements. Sound Transit will direct BNSF construction for both WSDOT and Sound Transit improvements. Negotiations for a separate construction contract between WSDOT and Sound Transit continues, but is anticipated to be completed before February 2007, without delaying the track and signal construction.
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Design Construction Impacts
Old I-90 off ramp will be removed to make way for new track in order for the main line to be relocated.
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Environmental Impacts / Compliance
Environmental issues have not been identified at this time.
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Impacts to Traffic
Temporary shoulder closures may occur on the I-90 off ramp to 4th Avenue. The project may impact freight and passenger operations when construction commences.
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