SR 900 - SE 78th Street to Newport Way - Complete October 2010

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending September 2007

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
Landslide concerns have been identified.  Additional borings and geotechnical analysis are complete.  Preliminary results are expected by the end of October.

The environmental/stormwater issues have been resolved.  Conditions can be met by modifying the pond design within existing WSDOT right of way.

The design office is responding to hydraulic report comments.

Negotiation with State Parks on agreement for the project environmental mitigation site is continuing.

The 90% plan set is circulated for review.

An independent construction estimate review is being performed.

The purchasing of property for this project is on hold until the geotechnical issue is resolved.

Design Construction Impacts
WSDOT is coordinating with the city of Issaquah concerning utility relocations and with Cascade Water Alliance for the installation of a 42 inch water main.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
 Stormwater treatment will meet current water quality requirements.

Environmental impact mitigation work will be done in Lake Sammamish State Park.  Stream mitigation will be done on Right of Way being purchased adjacent to SR900.

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 Jul 03  
Environmental Complete Dec 06  Jul 06  BA has been approved.  SEPA is approved.  JARPA was submitted and comments are being addressed.
Right of Way Certified Oct 07  
Contract AD Nov 07   The November ad date cannot be met.  This is a result of landslide features identified in the area and the need for additional geotechnical analysis.  We will know more by the end of October following the analysis.  Upon completion of the analysis, a more definite schedule and budget will be determined.
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 $2.9 m 10.1%
Right-of-Way $3.1 m 10.8%
Construction $22.7 m 79.1%
Funded Project Costs $28.7 m 100%

Nickel funds included in above costs

$24.2 m 84.3%

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