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Recent Progress
WSDOT will complete an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) of the entire project area. Currently, the EIS is being completed, with the draft EIS document anticipated to be released for public comment in Spring 2007.
WSDOT is aware that freight rail infrastructure needs in this congested area must be addressed and is continuing to meet with the Ports of Longview, Kalama, and Woodland to discuss the Kelso-Martin’s Bluff Rail Project. WSDOT is in discussions with the port districts and BNSF Railway, who are interested in moving forward with a scaled down project that can be funded with the currently available $49.7 million.
Because of the delay of the “Everett - Delta Jct. Curve Realignments and Delta Yard Storage Tracks” project in the current 2005-2007 biennium, the department has proposed to advance $100,000 for this project from the 2011-2013 biennium to make the total 2005-2007 biennium budget $400,000.
Advancing the funds will allow the department to complete the Environmental Impact Statement, and to perform coordination with BNSF and local ports. These actions require approval by the Office of Financial Management.
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