US 12 - Old Naches Highway - Build Interchange

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending March 2008

Project Title & Location
US 12 - Old Naches Highway - Build Interchange

Project Description
This project will construct a new interchange at the intersection of US 12 and the Old Naches Highway. A new interchange will remove the existing traffic signal, improve route capacity, and reduce collisions; thus improving the overall safety of the highway.

Contractor/Consultant
Project has not been advertised or awarded.

Recent Progress
The preliminary right-of-way plans that were submitted to the regional real estate office are being reviewed, part of the plans have been approved and property acquisition has started.
A meeting will be scheduled with Rails and Trails representatives to discuss the railroad, pedestrian access, potential uses, and impacts to the project.

Design Construction Impacts
None anticipated at this time. The funding for the construction of this project has been delayed. The ad date for this project will likely move to October 2014.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
Flood plain and possible minor wetland impacts are anticipated.

Impacts to Traffic
One lane closures and detours anticipated.

Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
PE Phase Start Jan 2000 Jan 2000 Attained.
Environmental Document Complete June 2009 No impacts anticipated at this time.
Right of Way Certified June 2013 No impacts anticipated at this time.
Contract Advertisement Date July 2013 Impacts are likely.  Anticipated new ad date October 2014.
Operationally Complete June 2015 Impacts are likely.  Anticipated new completion date December 2017.
Project Cost Summary: Dollars in
millions 		Percent
of Total

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

Preliminary Engineering $ 1.6  4.5 %
Right-of-Way $ 2.5  7.0 %
Construction $ 31.7 88.5 %
Funded Project Costs $ 35.8 100 %

Nickel funds included in above costs

 $ 34.8 97.2 %

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

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

Troy Suing, WSDOT Project Engineer
(509) 577-1703 or MinnicJ@wsdot.wa.gov
Project Cost Summary and Scheduled Project Milestones reflect the April 2007 Approved Legislative Budget.