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
David Evans and Associates - Preliminary Environmental Investigation; HDR/EES Inc. - Watershed Mitigation Implementation; Quantm - Phase 8 Highway Planning Software

Recent Progress

Progress was made in identifying the Phase 7 and 8 corridors designated for further environmental investigation.  The third Interagency Project Team meeting was held on November 29th in Walla Walla.  The main topic was Watershed Mitigation implementation.  We met with the Cities of Walla Walla and College Place and Walla Walla County to discuss the design and location of intersections and future interchanges.  An Access Hearing was held on December 14, 2004 to discuss the State's proposed access points to the highway for Phase 6, McDonald Road to Walla Walla.

Design Construction Impacts

The region is submitting Project Control Forms to move funds from the Planning Study to fund the design phase and the right of way phase of the Phase 6, McDonald Road to Walla Walla.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance

Impacts to Traffic

Planned vs. Actual Expenditures
(Total Project Cost)

Nickel funds included in above costs

2005 Transportation Partnership Account