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Project Title & Location
SR 270/Pullman to Idaho State Line. East of Pullman in Whitman County.
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Project Description
As Revised September 2004 - Constructs one additional lane in each direction with a two way turn lane between Pullman and the Idaho State line. The project will increase capacity and reduce travel times. Safety will be enhanced with the addition of a two way turn lane to provide separation between opposing directions of traffic. There are currently two lanes. There will be four through lanes when this project is completed.
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Contractor/Consultant
Project not yet advertised or awarded
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Recent Progress
This project constructs a four-lane highway, with a continuous center turn lane, along the existing SR 270 alignment. Development of environmental documentation regarding wetlands and water quality issues has been completed and a multi agency environmental application (known as JARPA) was submitted to Regulatory Agencies with final approval expected in September, 2005. Contract plan preparation is approximately 75% complete. Right of Way for 15 of 27 acquisition of parcels has been completed, six others have reached agreement, two are in condemnation, and four are in negotiation.
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Design Construction Impacts
A significant part of the JARPA is the Section 404 Corps Permit, which is currently awaiting approval and will be followed by a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. A delay in the 404 Corps Permit will impact the Ad date. As needed the Region will make every effort to maintain the Ad date by condensing remaining schedule activities.
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Environmental Impacts / Compliance
No Impacts
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Impacts to Traffic
No significant impacts expected until the project is under construction. Mitigation efforts will include a comprehensive public awareness campaign.
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