US 12 - Wallula to Walla Walla Corridor Study

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending March 2006

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 conducted the Preliminary Environmental Investigation.  Additional analysis will also be conducted by DEA.

Recent Progress
WSDOT is using Preliminary Environmental Investigation and engineering data to analysize the North, Middle, and South (existing) alignments.  By August 2006 we should be able to eliminate one or two of the alignments from further consideration. At that point, we will continue the environmental documentation of the remaining alternative (or alternatives).  This level of analysis will likely require an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for determination of impacts and decisions. 

Design Construction Impacts

Environmental Impacts / Compliance

Impacts to Traffic
Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
Start Scoping Oct 03 Sep 03  Scoping started one month early.
Start IPT Jan 04  Jan 04 Team started on schedule.
Finsh Level 1 Analysis Aug 06    On schedule
Environmental Document  

Level 1 analysis will determine EA or EIS need for this project. 
     
Project Cost Summary: Dollars in
millions 		Percent
of Total

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

Preliminary Engineering $4.4 100 %
Right-of-Way
Construction
Funded Project Costs $ 4.4 100 %

Nickel funds included in above costs

 $ 1.6 36 %

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

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

Kerry Grant, WSDOT Project Engineer
(509) 577-1760 or grantk@wsdot.wa.gov