US 12 - SR 124 Intersection - Build Interchange

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending September 2008

Project Title & Location
US 12 - SR 124 Intersection - Build Interchange

Project Description
This project will construct a new interchange to reduce the risk of collisions at the busy intersection of US 12 and SR 124. Constructing the Burbank interchange will improve safety, decrease congestion, and enhance economic vitality for this area.

Contractor/Consultant
Project has not been advertised or awarded.

Recent Progress
WSDOT is in negotiations to purchase a suitable parcel for the land exchange efforts with the McNary Wildlife Refuge.  All limited access waivers have been signed and returned to WSDOT and are now in Headquarters for review and approval.

Design Construction Impacts
Further delays in the Wildlife Refuge right-of-way acquisition process may affect the project schedule, with likely cost increases due to inflation. The potential cost of the exchange parcel may also increase the total project cost.
Risks to the project schedule and budget are now primarily centered around the land exchange process. WSDOT has worked with concerned community members to reduce the likelihood of budget risks due to possible design modifications relating to highway access.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
Recent interchange design modifications will reduce environmental impacts.  Indirect impacts of the interchange are now being considered.

Impacts to Traffic
Detours and occasional one lane traffic are anticipated.

Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
PE Phase Start Nov 05 Nov 05 Preliminary engineering has started.
Environmental Documentation Aug 08 No impacts anticipated
Right of Way Certification Oct 09 Possible impact due to delays in acquiring Refuge property. Approval to change the certification date to Oct 09 will be requested as part of the proposed 2008 budget.
Contract Ad Date Oct 09 Possible impact due to delays in acquiring Refuge property. 
Operationally Complete July 11 Possible impact due to delays in acquiring Refuge property.
Project Cost Summary: Dollars in
millions
Percent
of Total

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

Preliminary Engineering $  2.0  7.47 %
Right-of-Way $  3.0  11.19%
Construction $ 21.8  81.34 %
Funded Project Costs $ 26.8 100 %

Nickel funds included in above costs

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

$ 25.9 100 %

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

Jeff Minnick , WSDOT Project Engineer

(509) 577-1704 or MinnicJ@wsdot.wa.gov

Project Cost Summary and Scheduled Project Milestones reflect the April 2008 Approved Legislative Budget.