WSDOT - SR24, I-82 to Keys Rd. Additional Lanes - June 2006 Quarterly Project Report

SR 24 - I-82 to Keys Rd - Add Lanes - Open June 2007
*Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending June 2006*

Project Title & Location SR 24 – I-82 to Keys Road – Additional Lanes – Yakima	Project Description This project constructs one additional lane in each direction from I-82 to Riverside Road, improves the interchange, and constructs a new bridge over the Yakima River, relieving congestion, improving safety, and addressing erosion at the Yakima River Bridge piers.
Contractor/Consultant Max J. Kuney of Spokane WA
Recent Progress The contractor, Max J. Kuney, has completed the first stage of the I-82 interchange bridge. Traffic over I-82 has been switched to the new structure. All bridge beams (super girders) have been placed on the new Yakima River bridge, and the contractor poured four spans of the bridge deck. The contractor has reconstructed 22^nd Street for the project, and built the embankment for the new SR 24 roadway.
Design Construction Impacts This project is projected to overrun reimburseable utililty agreements by $150,000. The contract plans did not clearly define proposed utility locations and conflicts with work after relocations.
Environmental Impacts / Compliance This project is under review for a possible water discharge violation from the Department of Fish and Wildlife. The Department of Ecology reviewed the project and determined that we cannot discharge pH laden water as outlined in the permits. The project cost has increased approximately $150,000 to dispose of this pH laden water as directed by the Department of Ecology. Temporary pollution control was under-estimated and will add approximately $500,000 to the project cost.	Impacts to Traffic A lane will be closed on I-82 as needed for construction access. The I-82 lane closure will cause back-ups during high traffic flows. The speed limit on I-82 is reduced to 50 mph until all ramp construction is complete. The speed limit is reduced to 35 mph on SR 24 from I-82 to Riverside Road for the life of the project. When needed, traffic on SR 24 will be controlled by flaggers. Motorists can expect delays up to five minutes and possible backups.

Project Milestones	Scheduled	Attained	Milestone Outlook
Start Project		Dec 98
Environmental Document	Dec 03	Aug 04
Environmental Permits	Sep 04	Feb 05	The SEPA completion was delayed due to negotiating permit conditions with the City of Yakima.
Contract Advertised	Apr 05	Feb 05	This project's advertisement was advanced to Feb. 05 to align construction work with the environmental permit conditions.
Open to Traffic	Nov 06		The roadway is anticipated to be open to traffic in November 2006, but demolition of the existing Yakima River Bridge may not be completed until summer 2007.

Project Cost Summary:	Dollars in millions	Percent of Total	Planned vs. Actual Expenditures (Total Project Cost)
Preliminary Engineering	$ 3.8	7.6 %
Right-of-Way	$ 5.1	10.2%
Construction	$42.0	82.2 %
Funded Project Costs	$50.9	100 %

Nickel funds included in above costs	$36.4	72.5 %
2005 Transportation Partnership Account

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

Paul Gonseth, Project Engineer
(509) 577-1810 or gonsetp@wsdot.wa.gov