SR 522 - Snohomish River to US 2, Four Lane Widening

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending March 2007

Project Title & Location
SR 522 - Snohomish River Bridge to U.S. 2 Widen to 4-Lane Divided Highway, Monroe

Project Description
The project will widen SR 522 to four lanes between the Snohomish River and US 2 in Monroe. The project also builds five bridges for the new roadway, including a 1/3 mile bridge across the Snohomish River.

Contractor/Consultant
Project not yet advertised or awarded.

Recent Progress
We received comments on the Biological Assessment from United States Fish and Wildlife (USFW) and National Marine Fish Service (NMFS).  We are continuing work on the Environmental Assessment  and Design Documentation.

Design Construction Impacts
WSDOT will consult with various local, state, and federal regulatory agencies on the citing of the new Snohomish River bridge.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance

Mitigation efforts will include avoidance measures and adherence to state and federal permit requirements.

 

This project will construct storm water treatment facilities for both water quality and quantity.  Use of temporary erosion control measures during construction will minimize impacts.

Impacts to Traffic
Construction will start in 2009, traffic will experience narrower lanes & shoulders, slower speeds, and some advanced publicized nighttime and weekend closures may occur (detours will be provided.)  All 4 lanes should be open to traffic by summer 2012.

Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
Environmental Permits Fall 2008 The project is in the early stages of the Environmental Documentation process.
Right of Way Purchased Fall 2008
Finish Contract Plans Fall 2008
Contract Advertised Fall 2008

Last year during the wait for the decision on the proposal to transfer the funding from this project to other projects on this SR 522 corridor, and the uncertainty of funding on this project, the design was slowed down. This slow down impacted the project schedule. The project ad date needs to be delayed by 4 months from October 2008 to February 2009. However, this slow down should have no impact on the start of the construction season or the operationally complete date. The project will still meet the 2009 construction season start.
Project Cost Summary: Dollars in
millions 		Percent
of Total

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

Preliminary Engineering $5.97 m 5.4%
Right-of-Way $5.75 m 5.2%
Construction $98.90 m 89.4%
Funded Project Costs $110.62 m 100%

Nickel funds included in above costs

 $110.62 m 100%

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

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

Sharif Shaklawun, WSDOT Project Engineer

(206) 440-4272 or E-mail: ShaklaS@wsdot.wa.gov

Project Cost Summary reflects the March 2006 Approved Legislative Supplemental Budget