SR 900 - SE 78th Street to Newport Way

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending June 2006

Project Title & Location
SR900 / Talus Drive Vic to Newport Way  Widening --    in Issaquah

Project Description
This project will widen SR 900 from SE 78th vicinity north to Newport Way from 2 to 4 lanes and a two way left turn lane. The purpose is to add width and capacity to SR 900 to improve operations and safety.

Contractor/Consultant
Project not yet advertised or awarded.

Recent Progress

The Legislature approved additional funding to complete this project.  The project is  to recombine the recent proposed two stages back into one project, with a revised ad date of November, 2007.

Real Estate Services has started making purchase offers for property from affected owners.

Design Construction Impacts
Working with the city of Issaquah to finalize channelization layout which includes two way left turn lanes and pedestrian facilities.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance

Discussing phosphorus removal requirements with permitting agency to determine impacts on size of stormwater treatment ponds.  A report analyzing the performance of previously constructed treatment facilities is being revised and the hydraulics report is being finalized. 

Mitigation work will be done in Lake Sammamish State Park.

Impacts to Traffic
This project is targeted to improve efficiency of traffic operation.   Construction will require non-peak lane closures and temporary detours.

Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
Begin Prelim Engineering (nickel portion) Aug 03 Sep 03  
Environmental Complete Dec 06    BA has been approved.  SEPA are being reviewed for submittal to the regulatory agencies.
Right of Way Certified Oct 07   Revised date is a result of recombining the project staging.
Contract AD Nov 07  

The Legislature approved additional funds to complete the entire project which enables recombining the two stages into one project. 

Open to Traffic Fall 09    
Project Cost Summary: Dollars in
millions 		Percent
of Total

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

Preliminary Engineering $3.0 m 13.6%
Right-of-Way $3.0 m 13.6%
Construction $16.15 m 72.8%
Funded Project Costs $22.15 m 100%

Nickel funds included in above costs

 $22.15 m 100%

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

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

John E. Johnson, WSDOT Project Engineer (206) 440-4552 or
E-mail:  JohnJoh@wsdot.wa.gov