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Project Title & Location
I-5 / SR 502 Interchange
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Project Description
This new interchange, connecting I-5 to State Route 502, will reduce congestion, improve safety and provide more direct access from Interstate 5 to north Clark County and Battle Ground.
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Contractor/Consultant
The contract was awarded to Kerr Contractors, Inc. of Woodburn, OR, on February 16, 2007.
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Recent Progress
This project was advertised on December 26, 2006. The contract was awarded to Kerr Contractors, Inc. of Woodburn, OR, on February 16, 2007 for $28,394,391.70. This is 9.05% under the Engineer's estimate. Groundbreaking will occur on April 12, 2006.
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Design Construction Impacts
The first order of work will be the bridge over I-5.
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Environmental Impacts / Compliance
Approximately 20 acres of new wetland will be created to satisfy environmental permitting requirements for the project. A fish passage barrier will be replaced with a new culvert that is fish passable.
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Impacts to Traffic
The construction of the bridge will require up to 10 nighttime directional closures of I-5 in order to place supergirders. The construction of the fish passable culvert will require a 5 day closure of the Gee Creek Rest Area.
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