SR 14 - Lieser Road Interchange Ramp Signalization - Complete August 2008

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending March 2007

Project Title & Location
SR 14/Lieser Rd Interchange - Add Ramp Signal

Project Description
The westbound off-ramp from SR 14 to Lieser Road experiences back-ups due to high traffic volume. By constructing a traffic signal at the intersection of the off-ramp with Lieser Road, the project will reduce congestion to improve traffic flow and reduce potential collisions.

Contractor/Consultant
OTAK

Recent Progress
The project summary was completed in December 2006.  The project has completed the 30% design, including the geometrics of the proposed improvements.  Traffic Design is beginning design of the new signal and illumination systems.

Design Construction Impacts

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
WSDOT has completed the Biological Assessment.

Impacts to Traffic
The design team is currently working through ideas and issues and will work toward minimizing impacts to traffic as much as possible.

Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
Preliminary Engineering January 2006 January 2006 Consultant hired in January 2006 to design the project.
Environmental Documentation Complete December 2007 Anticipate a July 2007 completion date.
Advertisement April 2008
Operationally Complete June 2009
Project Cost Summary: Dollars in
millions 		Percent
of Total

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

Preliminary Engineering $0.35 36%
Right-of-Way
Construction $0.63 64%
Funded Project Costs $0.98 100%

Nickel funds included in above costs

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

 $0.98 100%

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

Project costs do not reflect the Governor's 2007-09 Proposed Budget

Kevin Miller, WSDOT Area Engineer, (360) 905-1565 or e-mail: swClark@wsdot.wa.gov