Project Facts
- During construction, crews will remove loose rock, unstable soil, trees and other debris from this slope.
- Through this project, crews will install rock anchors to hold large rocks in place to further stabilize the rock slope above the highway.
- Crews will also install cable fencing along the slope to prevent future rocks from falling onto the highway.
September 2008
• Construction began July 7. Single-lane closures will continue, Monday - Friday, throughout the rest of the project.
• This project was advertised for construction in April and awarded to Hi-Tech Rockfall Construction, Inc. of Eugene, Oregon on May 27, 2008.
• An Open House was held on February 6 to discuss the project with the public.
Overview
Through this project, safety improvements will be made to the State Route 4 Corridor between mileposts 45.92 and 45.95, just east of County Line Park. Recent maintenance records and geotechnical investigations show that rock fall prevention is necessary at this location in order to reduce the risk of rocks falling onto the highway and to enhance safety to the traveling public.
Crews will remove loose rock, unstable soil, trees and other debris from this slope. In addition, crews will install rock anchors to hold large rocks in place to further stabilize the rock slope above the highway. Crews will also install a cable fence along the slope to reduce the risk of rocks falling onto the highway.
For the duration of construction, motorists will encounter single-lane closures with up to 20-minute delays, as crews install fencing, repave and repair guardrail.
Why is WSDOT
making safety improvements to this corridor?
Recent maintenance records and geotechnical investigations show that rock fall prevention is necessary at this location in order to reduce the risk of rocks falling onto the highway and protect the traveling public.
Safety is WSDOT’s number one priority, and this stretch of State Route 4 often succumbs to weather-related slides, compromising safety and spurring costly repairs. This project aims to reduce both.
The End Result
This project will improve safety and reduce the risk of rocks falling onto State Route 4 by removing loose rock and debris from the slope and install cable fencing along the slope to further stabilize the slope.
Project Benefits
- Safety: This project will enhance the safety of the traveling public on State Route 4 by removing loose material and stabilizing the slope in this area.
What is the project timeline?
- February 6, 2008: An Open House was held at the Cowlitz PUD Room in Longview, WA.
- April 2008: Project advertised for construction.
- May 27, 2008: Project was awarded to Hi-Tech Rockfall Construction, Inc. of Eugene, Oregon.
- July 7: Construction began.
- Fall 2008: Construction estimated for completion.
Public Involvement
Your thoughts and opinions are important to us. A public meeting will be held at the Cowlitz County PUD to share information and receive input from the public. A date will be announced once the meeting is scheduled. WSDOT will provide updates on the project’s progress using public meetings or open houses, project mailings, this Web page and the local media.
For the latest public involvement meetings in Southwest Washington, visit the Southwest Region's Public Involvement page.
Environmental Protection
WSDOT makes every effort to assess and minimize environmental impacts from our projects. A detailed analysis of the project’s environmental impacts will be completed, and, if necessary, an appropriate plan for prevention will be developed and documented as part of the environmental documentation and environmental permitting processes. These processes have not yet begun at this time. Additional information will be posted on this Web page as the environmental work progresses.
For environmental information specific to this project, please contact Erin Gardner at (360) 905-2185, or e-mail GARDNEE@wsdot.wa.gov.
Please visit the WSDOT Environmental Services Web site for more information.
Please visit the WSDOT Environmental
Services Web site for more information.
Increasing safety is one of our priorities
During construction, WSDOT will implement all necessary traffic management and safety measures to ensure the traveling public, and personnel are safe.
Will this project impact tribal resources?
At WSDOT we seek to address the concerns of the tribal nations using the process outlined in Section 106 of The National Historic Preservation Act and the WSDOT Tribal Consultation Policy adopted in 2003 by the Transportation Commission as part of the WSDOT Centennial Accord Plan.
This process is not applicable because the project does not impact tribal lands.
For more information visit our WSDOT Tribal Liaison website.
Financial Information
- Total Estimated Project Cost - $500,000 - $700,000 (This project is currently in design phase and the estimated cost of the project could change in dollar amount)
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Area Engineer Denys S. Tak
WSDOT Kelso Area Office
2400 Talley Way
Kelso, WA 98626
Phone: 360-442-1341 or toll free 1-800-545-1393
E-mail: swKelso@wsdot.wa.gov
Communications Manager Sylvia Ross
PO Box 1709
Vancouver, WA 98668-1709
Phone: 360-905-2058
E-mail: RossSy@wsdot.wa.gov
or access our project feedback form.
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