SR 24 - SR 241 to Cold Creek Rd - Add Passing Lanes - Complete August 2008

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending December 2007

Project Title & Location
SR 24 - SR 241 to Cold Creek Road - Add Passing Lanes

Project Description
This project will construct a passing lane uphill in both directions on SR 24 between SR 241 and Cold Creek Road. Constructing a passing lane will improve safety, reduce collisions, and increase traffic mobility.

Contractor/Consultant

Recent Progress
The contract plans and specifications are 100% complete.  Right of Way negotiations were completed November 2007. 

Design Construction Impacts
The project advertisement date is December 10, 2007. Bid Opening is January 9, 2008. Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2008 and should complete in October 2008.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
No impacts are anticipated at this time.

Impacts to Traffic
One lane closures with flaggers are anticipated.  No detours will be required for this project.

Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
PE Phase Start Nov 05 May 2006 No impacts to the project are anticipated
Environmental Document Complete Dec 06 Sept 2007 July 2007, per approved Project Management Plan
Right of Way Certified Sept 07 Dec 2007 Right of way was certified on December 5, 2007.
Contract Advertisement Date Oct 07 December 10, 2007 per the new schedule endorsed under Change Management.
Operationally Complete Oct 08 No impacts anticipated.
Project Cost Summary: Dollars in
millions 		Percent
of Total

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

Preliminary Engineering $ 0.6 14.1 %
Right-of-Way $ 0.2  4.7 %
Construction $ 3.5 81.2 %
Funded Project Costs $ 4.3 100 %

Nickel funds included in above costs

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

 $ 4.3 100 %

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

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

Project Cost Summary reflects the March 2006 Approved Legislative Supplemental Budget