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Project Title & Location
SR 285/W End of George Sellar Bridge-Intersection Improvement-Wenatchee
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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.
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Contractor/Consultant
Project not yet advertised or awarded.
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Recent Progress
Traffic modeling to confirm the design layout has been completed and design work is underway. There have been several meetings held between WSDOT, City of Wenatchee and the Wenatchee Valley Transportation Council to refine the design of the project.
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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 fall of 2008. The community and local agencies will continue to be an integral part of our development process.
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Environmental Impacts / Compliance
Under NEPA guidelines, the project has been categorized as a Documented CE (Categorical Exclusion). The Draft Environmental Classification Summary has been completed.
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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.
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