SR 24 - I-82 to Keys Rd - Add Lanes - Open June 2007

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending March 2005

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
Project was advertised on February 28, 2005, but has not yet opened or been awarded.

Recent Progress
The project was advertised for bid on February 28, 2005.  The utility agreements are complete and relocation has started.  Right of way has been acquired for 31 parcels, 2 are in condemnation (Possession and Use is being processed for both), and 2 access only are being negotiated. 

Design Construction Impacts

We are writing a special provision to inform the prospective contractors that the utility relocation work on Riverside Road will not be completed until mid June.   Two addendums were prepared, the first addendum was released in mid March and the second will be released on March 30th.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance

All permits have been acquired for this project.

Impacts to Traffic
Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
Start Project   Dec 98  
Environmental Document Dec 03  Aug 04  
Environmental Permits Sep 04 Feb 05   
Contract Advertised Apr 05  Feb 05

Bid opening is April 13, 2005
Open to Traffic Nov 06   The road will be open to traffic in November 2006, but demolition of the existing Yakima River Bridge will not be completed until summer 2007.
Project Cost Summary: Dollars in
millions 		Percent
of Total

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

Preliminary Engineering $ 3.6   8 %
Right-of-Way $ 5.0 11 %
Construction $37.7 81 %
Funded Project Costs $46.3 100 %

Nickel funds included in above costs

 $34.9 75 %

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

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

Kerry Grant, WSDOT Project Engineer @ (509) 577-1760 or E-Mail: grantk@wsdot.wa.gov