SR 285 - W End George Sellar Bridge - Intersection Improvement

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending December 2006

Project Title & Location
SR 285/W End of George Sellar Bridge-Intersection Improvement-Wenatchee

Project Description
This project will remove the left turn movement from SR 285 onto southbound Mission Street, which will increase the capacity of the intersection. It will also provide for an additional westbound lane approaching the intersection. This lane will direct traffic to local streets including southbound Wenatchee Avenue. Multiple improvements to the local system will also be constructed.

Contractor/Consultant
Project not yet advertised or awarded.

Recent Progress
Traffic modeling and preliminary design work is underway.  There have been several meetings held between WSDOT, City of Wenatchee and the Wenatchee Valley Transportation Council  to discuss the scope of the project.

Design Construction Impacts
Numerous parcels will be affected by this project.  The extent of the impact will be determined as the design moves ahead.  Purchasing right of way will begin in the winter of 2007-2008.  The community and local agencies will continue to be involved as the design progresses.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
Under NEPA guidelines, the project has been categorized as a Documented CE (Categorical Exclusion).  The Draft Environmental Classification Summary is currently being completed.

Impacts to Traffic
Traffic will be impacted on both SR 285 and the local street system.  Lane closures can be anticipated.  Traffic control plans will be developed as the design progresses.

Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
Contract Advertised October 12, 2009 No issues at this time.
Contract Awarded December 1, 2009 No issues at this time.
Groundbreaking May 15, 2010 No issues at this time.
Open to Traffic September 1, 2011 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 $1.55 m 16%
Right-of-Way $2.7 m 25%
Construction $6.44 m 59%
Funded Project Costs $10.7 m 100%

Nickel funds included in above costs

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

$7.3 m 64%

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

Mike Fleming, WSDOT Project Engineer @ (509) 667-2870 or E-Mail: FleminM@wsdot.wa.gov