US 12 - Wallula to Walla Walla Corridor Study

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending December 2003

Project Title & Location
US 12 – Phase 4, Walla Walla to Wallula Planning Study, Walla Walla County

Project Description
This planning study will prepare initial environmental documentation to determine the preferred corridor alignment for US 12 from the Wallula junction to Walla Walla, addressing congestion and safety needs for the highway.

Contractor/Consultant
Does not apply

Recent Progress

The US Highway 12 Coalition successfully lobbied for $4.2 million in Federal Earmark funds, to combine with state Nickel funds for continued development of plans for US 12 between Walla Walla and Wallula.  A new effort by the Coalition is hoping to secure an additional $3 million in 2004 Federal Earmark funds.  If the US Congress appropriates the $3 million, WSDOT will begin designing the first construciton project along the thirty mile corridor.

Design Construction Impacts

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
An Interagency Project Team (IPT) has been organized to assist WSDOT in identifying the baseline conditions and environmental impacts for the alternatives.

Impacts to Traffic
Does not apply.

Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
Start Scoping Oct 03 Sep 03 Attained ahead of schedule.
Start IPT Jan 04 Jan04 The 1st IPT meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2004.
Environmental Studies Oct 05  
Scoping Documents Oct 05

 
     
Project Cost Summary: Dollars in
millions 		Percent
of Total

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

Preliminary Engineering $ 7.2 100 %
Right-of-Way
Construction
Funded Project Costs $ 7.2 100 %

Nickel funds included in above costs

 $ 3.0 42 %

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

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

Kerry Grant, WSDOT Project Engineer @ (509) 577-1760 Or E-Mail: grantk@wsdot.wa.gov