WSDOT - SR 161 36th to Jovita - December 2006 Quarterly Project Report

SR 161 - 36th to Jovita - Additional Lanes
*Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending December 2006*

Project Title & Location SR 161 - 36th to Jovita - Additional Lanes	Project Description The purpose of this project is to ease congestion and reduce accidents on SR 161 by adding lane capacity and managing access points. This project will construct one additional lane in each direction, provide sidewalks on both sides, and make intersection improvements.
Contractor/Consultant David Evans and Associates, Inc.
Recent Progress Due to unforeseen escalation in R/W and construction costs, current funding will no longer support the scoped project. WSDOT is working with OFM to see what we can afford to do with current funding. This might involve adjusting delivery schedules. A phased project that can be supported by existing revenue was included in the department's 2007 - 2009 proposed budget that went to the Governor in Sept. 2006. Phase 1 will purchase R/W and construct between 24th and Milton Way, including 3 ponds. Phase 2 will purchase R/W and construct between 36th and 24th, including one pond. Phase 2 is funded in 2019-2021 biennium. As a result of the Department's inability to advance future construction funds into current preconstruction funds, consultant work on PS&E is being delayed until 07-09 biennium, causing a one year postponement of advertisement date. A Value Engineering study on utilities was held on November 7 & 8, 2006. The curb to curb roadway width has been finalized, 11-foot lanes, 12-foot two-way, left-turn lane/raised median and 4-foot shoulders. Within the City of Milton there will be 6-foot sidewalks. In 2006, the Legislature allocated $5 million for City of Edgewood pedestrian improvements. In July 2006, Edgewood City Council modified Resolution 06-223 to provide 10-foot sidewalks and 4-foot planter strips within City of Edgewood. WSDOT continues to coordinate with the City of Edgewood for pedestrian and intersection treatments.
Design Construction Impacts In 2003, right of way purchase and further design work was halted until the city’s improvement strategy for SR 161 was better understood. Design resumed in summer 2005. There are numerous utilities in the WSDOT right of way throughout the two-mile project corridor. Overhead and underground utilities will have to be relocated prior to Contract Advertisement.
Environmental Impacts / Compliance Storm water will be collected and treated in accordance with current standards.	Impacts to Traffic Public can expect periodic lane closures and slow-moving traffic through the work area during construction.

Project Milestones	Scheduled	Attained	Milestone Outlook
Edgewood Design Study Results	May 2004	September 2004	Design study work with the City of Edgewood was completed in May 2004. Recommendations to city council were delayed until September 2004.
Design Start	Summer 2005	May 2005	Design resumed in May 2005.
Right of Way Certification	September 2007		Coordination of City of Edgewood pedestrian improvements has delayed start of right of way purchasing.
Environmental Permits	September 2008		Environmental permit coordination began summer 2005.
Contract Ad	October 2008		Coordination with the City of Edgewood and relocating utilities has delayed contract advertisement until 2009.

Project Cost Summary:	Dollars in millions	Percent of Total	Planned vs. Actual Expenditures (Total Project Cost)
Preliminary Engineering	$ 3.08	11.6 %
Right-of-Way	$ 10.50	39.5%
Construction	$13.00	48.9 %
Funded Project Costs	$26.60	100.0 %

Nickel funds included in above costs	$24.46	92.0%
2005 Transportation Partnership Account

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

Amity Trowbridge, Project Engineer, (360) 357-2682