US 12 - Phase 5: Attalia Vicinity to US 730 (Walla Walla River)

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending December 2006

Project Title & Location
US 12 - Phase 5: Attalia Vicinity to US 730 (Walla Walla River)

Project Description
This project is phase five of eight phases that improve US 12 from SR 124 (Burbank) to Walla Walla. This section of US 12 needs two new lanes parallel to the existing lanes. By constructing these two new lanes, this section will become a four lane divided highway, with improved capacity and enhanced safety.

Contractor/Consultant
Project has not been advertised or awarded.

Recent Progress
The prefered alternative selected for Phases 7 and 8 could impact the design for Phase 5.  Therefore, design work for the project is on hold until the environmental process is complete.

Design Construction Impacts

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
Unknown at this time.

Impacts to Traffic
Unknown at this time.

Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
PE Phase Start Mar 06 Contingent on completion of Phase 7 and 8 environmental process.  Date will be impacted.
Environmental Document Complete June 06 Contingent on completion of Phase 7 and 8 environmental process.  Date will be impacted.
Right of Way Certified Sept 07 Contingent on completion of Phase 7 and 8 environmental process.  Date will be impacted.
Contract Advertisement Date Oct 07

Contingent on completion of Phase 7 and 8 environmental process.  Date will be impacted.
Operationally Complete Dec 08 Contingent on completion of Phase 7 and 8 environmental process.  Date will be impacted.
Project Cost Summary: Dollars in
millions 		Percent
of Total

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

Preliminary Engineering $ 1.0 17.5 %
Right-of-Way $  0.8   14.0 %
Construction $ 3.9 68.5%
Funded Project Costs $ 5.7 100 %

Nickel funds included in above costs

 $ 5.7 100 %

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

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

Troy Suing, WSDOT Project Engineer
(509) 577-1703 or suingt@wsdot.wa.gov

Project Cost Summary reflects the March 2006 Approved Legislative Supplemental Budget