Project Title & Location
US 101 - Mt. Walker NB & SB Passing/Truck Lane, located between Quilcene and Brinnon

Project Description
On the Olympic Peninsula there are limited areas for a traveler to pass slow-moving vehicles, creating a safety hazard and delaying motorist. This mobility improvement project provides passing opportunities on the US 101 corridor.

Contractor/Consultant
Lakeside Industries of Port Angeles, Washington

Recent Progress
The project has been awarded to Lakeside Industries on May 21.  Execution was June 5, 2007.  Construction has begun.

Design Construction Impacts
Blasting for some roadway excavation.  Cutting of some Olympic National Forest timber.  Impacting an existing Roadway Weather sensor.  All of these impacts have been addressed.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
As designed, the project will have some adverse impacts to critical habitat. The impacts will be addressed by limiting some activities to certain hours of the day. All Permits have been obtained.

Impacts to Traffic
When construction begins, it is anticipated that some lane restrictions will occur. Single-lane, alternating traffic will be in place during the roadway widening and paving operation. Brief road closures will be required to accommodate possible rock blasting when the northbound lane is constructed.

Planned vs. Actual Expenditures
(Total Project Cost)

Nickel funds included in above costs

2005 Transportation Partnership Account