Project Title & Location
SR 270/Pullman to Idaho State Line.   East of Pullman in Whitman County.

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.

Contractor/Consultant
North Central Construction (NCC) of Moses Lake, WA

Recent Progress

This project constructs a four-lane highway, with a continuous center turn lane, along the existing SR 270 alignment.  All environmental permits, Right of Way aquisitions, and project plans are complete.  The project was advertised March 6, 2006 and awarded to NCC April 26, 2006.  The project was executed May 8, 2006 and work will start on or about July 10, 2006.

Design Construction Impacts

There are no current construction impacts.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance

Environmental Sensitive areas are currently being delineated with Orange High Vizability fencing as the first order of work.

Impacts to Traffic
No significant impacts expected until the project is under construction.  Mitigation efforts will include a comprehensive public awareness campaign.

Previously noted revisions to the project have delayed the original Ad date by 10 months to November 2005.  Complications in Environmental permit approvals delayed the Ad to March 2006.

Planned vs. Actual Expenditures
(Total Project Cost)

Nickel funds included in above costs

2005 Transportation Partnership Account