SR 285 - George Sellar Bridge - Additional EB Lane

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending December 2006

Project Title & Location
SR 285/George Sellar Bridge-Additional EB Lane

Project Description
This project adds an additional eastbound lane to the George Sellar Bridge by removing the existing sidewalks. Pedestrian movements will be addressed by providing alternative access across the bridge.

Contractor/Consultant
Project not yet advertised or awarded.

Recent Progress
The design team is currently working on the project definition and starting the endorsement phase of the Project Delivery Process.

Design Construction Impacts

We are currently investigating the staging requirements between this project and the projects at either end of the bridge.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
The Sellar Bridge is on the national historic register.  A 4f style process at the State level will be required for bridge truss modifications to allow for sufficient vertical clearance.  A hydraulics permit and shorelines permit will also be required.

Impacts to Traffic
This project will heavily impact commuter traffic.  Construction staging will utilize night time work windows in order to minimize traffic impacts.

Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
Contract Advertised September 10, 2008 No issues at this time.
Contract Awarded December 15, 2008 No issues at this time.
Groundbreaking April 25, 2009 No issues at this time.
Open to Traffic December 1, 2010 No issues at this time.
Project Cost Summary: Dollars in
millions 		Percent
of Total

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

Preliminary Engineering $0.74 8%
Right-of-Way $0.10 1%
Construction $8.20 91%
Funded Project Costs $9.04 100%

Nickel funds included in above costs

 $0 0%

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

 $9.04 100%

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

Kevin Waligorski, WSDOT Project Engineer @ (509)667-2860 or Email:  WaligoK@wsdot.wa.gov