Rail - Columbia Basin Railroad Wheeler-Warden 286k Upgrades

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending March 2006

Project Title & Location

Columbia Basin Railroad Wheeler-Warden 286k Upgrade

Project Description
Upgrade 1.8 miles of Columbia Basin RR`s light-weight track between Wheeler and Warden. Full request is $531,967

Contractor/Consultant
Columbia Basin Railroad

Recent Progress

Scope modification approved by 2006 legislature.  Agreement is in negotiation.  Anticipating construction this summer, with completion by Fall 2006.

Design Construction Impacts

This project upgrades 1.8 miles of lightweight track between Wheeler and Warden.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance

None.

Impacts to Traffic

There may be some disruptions to freight rail operations.
Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
Contract completed March 2006    
Begin construction Fall 2006  
Project completion June 2007  
Project Cost Summary: Dollars in
millions 		Percent
of Total

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

Preliminary Engineering $0.4 100%
Right-of-Way
Construction
Funded Project Costs $0.4 100%

Nickel funds included in above costs

 $0

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

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

Michael Rowswell at 360-705-7930 or E-mail: rowswem@wsdot.wa.gov