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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
(As Revised September 2004)
This project constructs a four-lane highway, with a continuous center turn lane, along the existing SR 270 alignment. Development of environmental documentation in relation to wetlands and water quality issues has been completed and an environmental permit (known as a JARPA) submitted to Regulatory Agencies for approval. Contract plan preparation is approximately 60% complete. Right of way for thirteen of 27 parcels has been acquired. The Department has reached agreement on four of the remaining 14 parcels.
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Design Construction Impacts
At this time there are no impacts to the project as updated in the September 2004 Gray Notebook.
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Environmental Impacts / Compliance
The Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application (JARPA) has been submitted to the regulatory agencies with final approval expected just prior to the revised contract ad date.
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Impacts to Traffic
No significant impacts expected until the project is under construction. Mitigation efforts include a comprehensive public awareness campaign.
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