US 12 - Attalia Vicinity - Complete September 2007

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending December 2004

Project Title & Location

Attalia Vicinity – Add Lanes – Tri-Cities

(Phase 3)

MP 302.14 to MP 305.49

 

Project Description
Attalia Vicinity is the third phase of five phases that will reconstruct US 12 as a four lane divided highway from SR 124 to the Walla Walla River, and develop a plan for future four-laning from Wallula to Walla Walla.

Contractor/Consultant
 Project not yet advertised or awarded. 

Recent Progress
Design work continues on the project.  Preliminary design of the railroad bridge has started.  The Findings and Order package is in Headquarters for review with a planned publishing date of December 2004. 

Design Construction Impacts
Currently there are no impacts anticipated that could affect delivery dates. 

Environmental Impacts / Compliance

There are no environmental impacts anticipated that would affect the delivery date.  The Environmental Assessment is being updated to evaluate project specific areas not covered in the original report.


The US Army Corps of Engineers has confirmed that the "Talent Ruling" will not affect this project. 

Impacts to Traffic

We anticipate limited one-lane closures and brief delays to allow for the contractors'  truck operations during the construction phase.

Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
Start Project Jul 03 Feb 04 Start date delayed while waiting for approved Project Definition.
Environmental Document Jan 01 Jan 01 Environmental Assessment approved for the corridor project.  We are currently updating the EA with project specific details.
Right of Way Sep 05 No impacts anticipated at this time.
Contract Advertised Oct 05 No impacts anticipated at this time.
Open to Traffic Dec 07 No impacts anticipated at this time.
Project Cost Summary: Dollars in
millions 		Percent
of Total

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

Preliminary Engineering $0.7 6.8%
Right-of-Way $1.0 10.0%
Construction $8.6 83.2%
Funded Project Costs $10.3 100%

Nickel funds included in above costs

 $10.3 100%

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

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

Troy Suing, WSDOT Project Engineer @ (509) 577-1703

Or E-mail: mailto:suingt@wsdot.wa.gov