US 101 - SR 3 On-Ramp to US 101 Northbound - Complete November 2008

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending March 2007

Project Title & Location
US 101/SR 3 On Ramp to US 101 Northbound - New Ramp.

Project Description
This project will construct a new northbound on-ramp from SR 3 to US 101 which will provide an efficient and safe roadway for motorist. The existing at grade intersection currently requires northbound US 101 traffic to make a left turn against southbound US 101 vehicles.

Contractor/Consultant
Currently under WSDOT design.

Recent Progress
Project Management Plan received endorsement on February 13, 2007.  Project Concept Approval was received on February 12, 2007. Design Concurrence is expected in April 2007. Hydraulics design is near completion.

Design Construction Impacts
Impacts will be evaluated upon further project definition.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
Environmental impacts will be identified and evaluated during the preliminary engineering phase. Permits will be obtained and be in accordance with State and Federal regulations. 

Impacts to Traffic
Construction of the new ramp will have minimal impacts to traffic. 

Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
Begin Preconstruction Engineering  Dec. 2005 Dec. 2005 Concept Approval on February 12, 2007.Project Management Plan endorsed on February 13, 2007.
Environmental Documentation Complete Sept. 2008 The current design will have no direct impact to environmentally sensitive areas.
Right of Way Certification Sept. 2008 The current design will fit within existing right-of-way.
Project Advertisement Oct. 2008 Advertisement date can be advanced to June 2008.
Open to Traffic  Sept. 2009 Project completion date can be advanced to December 2008.
Project Cost Summary: Dollars in
millions
Percent
of Total

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

Preliminary Engineering $0.50 15.2%
Right-of-Way $0.57 17.4%
Construction $2.21 67.4%
Funded Project Costs $3.28 100%

Nickel funds included in above costs

No 0%

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

 $3.28 100%

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

Mel Hitzke, Project Engineer, (360) 570-6660.