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Project Title & Location
US 12 - Frenchtown Vicinity to Walla Walla - Add Lanes
Walla Walla County
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Project Description
This project is phase six of eight phases that improve US 12 from SR 124 (Burbank) to Walla Walla. This approximately eight mile project will reconstruct US 12 from McDonald Road to Walla Walla as a four lane divided highway, with improved capacity and enhanced safety.
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Contractor/Consultant
David Evans and Associates prepared the Resource Reports. Landau and Associates have studied the springs near Pine Street.
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Recent Progress
The 90% complete plans were reviewed on August 7th. The completed contract plans and specifications were turned in for review on August 21st.
We have acquired 31 of 37 parcels, four are in negotiations, and two were submitted for condemnation and possession and use was granted. The four residential relocations are complete.
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Design Construction Impacts
The project is on schedule, on budget, and on scope as per the approved 2007-2009 Transportation budget.
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Environmental Impacts / Compliance
The Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Agreement (JARPA) and Conceptual Mitigation Plan were sent to all resource agencies on August 2nd.
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Impacts to Traffic
WSDOT will construct a 50 MPH detour at the Pine Street intersection for public safety.
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