Rail - Kelso to Martin's Bluff - 3rd Main Line and Storage Tracks

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending March 2007

Project Title & Location
Kelso-Martin’s Bluff, Cowlitz County, WA

Project Description
This project will reduce main line congestion near the Port of Kalama.

Contractor/Consultant
BNSF Railway, Fort Worth, Texas

Recent Progress
WSDOT is aware that freight rail infrastructure needs in this congested area must be addressed and is continuing to meet with the Port of Kalama to discuss the Kelso-Martin’s Bluff Rail Project.  WSDOT remains in discussions with the port district 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.  Recent meetings have produced a draft plan that will need approval of all three parties.

Design Construction Impacts
The construction impacts have not been determined.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
The environmental impacts have not been determined.

Impacts to Traffic
Impacts to rail and roadway traffic have not been determined.

Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
Engineering Complete Jun 2014 May be advanced, pending legislative approval.
Construction Begins Jul 2014 May be advanced, pending legislative approval.
Construction Complete Jun 2015 May be advanced, pending legislative approval.
Project Cost Summary: Dollars in
millions 		Percent
of Total

Planned vs. Actual Expenditures
(Total Project Cost)
Project Expenditure Chart

Preliminary Engineering $5.6 11%
Right-of-Way
Construction $47.5 89%
Funded Project Costs $53.1 100%

Nickel funds included in above costs

 $50.0 94.2%

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

  For more information, go to www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects

Kevin Jeffers, Project Manager at 360-705-7982 or E-mail: jefferk@wsdot.wa.gov