View entire map. This project paved SR 28 from milepost 27.73 to 36.57 and SR 281 from milepost 10.00 to 10.55 in Grant County.
View entire photo. (Before) Sidewalk ramps were brought up to current ADA standards.
View entire photo (Before)Road K NW at Winchester got a left turn lane and new illumination.
View entire photo (Before) Pavement damage in downtown Quincy.
View entire photo (After) Pavement in downtown Quincy.
View entire photo (After) There are new pedestrian crossing signals at 4th SE replacing the "in the pavement" system that snow plows kept breaking.
Project Complete August 2009
Construction began May 11th and was complete August 20, 2009.
This roadway preservation project repaved 8.84 miles of SR 28 and 0.55 miles of SR 281. The project started west of the City of Quincy, ending at Winchester. At K-NW Rd., east of Quincy it also installed illumination and a left turn lane.
Why is WSDOT
paving and improving this section of SR 28 and SR 281?
These sections were in need of pavement restoration due to the deterioration of the existing asphalt. The roadway was improved with stronger asphalt to handle the ever increasing traffic. Spot safety and drainage items in the project included a street light and and left turn lane at K NW.
The End Result
This project restored the structural integrity of the pavement and improves safety by installing high visibility striping, rumble strips, new guardrail and new illumination and a left turn lane at K NW. Sidewalk ramps throughout the project were upgraded to current American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
Central Washington Asphalt used a new asphalt technology called Warm Mix Asphalt that is produced at a lower temperature. It is a more environmentally friendly because it takes less energy to make and produces fewer noxious fumes.
This project also replaces the pedestrian warning lights at 4th Ave SE. A new overhead system replaces the old in-pavement system that the snow plows broke.
Project Benefits
- Extends roadway life
- Improves safety with new lighting, turn lane and other improvements
- Provides a smoother driving surface
- Reduces future maintenance costs
What is the project timeline?
Construction began May 11 and was complete in 50 working days on August 20, 2009.
Financial Information
The project was advertised for private contractor bids on November 24th, 2008. Two qualified bids were opened January 15th and contract #7645 was awarded to Central Washington Asphalt,Inc. on January 20th for $2,574,636.90, $500,000 (18%) under the engineering estimate.
This project is funded from the following sources:
- Pre-Existing Gas Tax - $3.69 million
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Project Engineer: Eric Pierson
WSDOT North Central Region
P.O. Box 98
Wenatchee, WA 98807
Phone: (509) 667-2870 or
toll free (888) 461-8816
E-mail: mailto:PiersoE@wsdot.wa.gov
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