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

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending September 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
None

Recent Progress
WSDOT design teams have completed the 60% plans review and are working towards the 90% design review.

Design Construction Impacts
The traffic signal will also improve opportunities for left turns at the stop-controlled eastbound off ramp intersection.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
Environmental documentation completed.

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 June 2007 Complete
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

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