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Project Title & Location
Attalia Vicinity – Add Lanes – Tri-Cities
(Phase 3)
MP 302.14 to MP 305.49
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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.
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Contractor/Consultant
Apollo, Inc. of Kennewick, Washington.
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Recent Progress
Agreements between Burlington Northern and Union Pacific railroads have been completed. Bids were opened on May 24, 2006 and the project was awarded to Apollo, Inc. of Kennewick, WA.
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Design Construction Impacts
Due to recent unpredictable escalation in asphalt costs, the contractor's bid came in at 8.9% over WSDOT's estimate. The total projected cost to complete the project is estimated at $16.4 million compared to the $15.5 budgeted.
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Environmental Impacts / Compliance
All necessary environmental permits have been issued. The additional environmental review to utilize the material source from Boise Cascade has been completed. A Walla Walla County Conditional Use Permit has been approved.
The US Army Corps of Engineers has confirmed that the "Talent Ruling" will not affect this project.
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Impacts to Traffic
We anticipate limited one-lane closures and brief delays to allow for the contractors' truck operations during the construction phase.
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