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Project Title & Location
US 12 - Tieton River East and West Bridges - Replacement
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Project Description
This project will replace two structurally deficient bridges across the Tieton River with two wider bridges that meet current standards. A new, straighter roadway between the two bridges will be constructed, moving the roadway away from a rockfall hazard.
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Contractor/Consultant
Project has not been advertised or awarded.
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Recent Progress
Informational meeting was held at the Naches Ranger Station on September 7. Attendees included rafting companies, US Forest Service, Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, and WSDOT.
Design is approximately 60% complete.
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Design Construction Impacts
The Cost Risk Analysis / Value Engineering Study identified several risks that, in addition to the escalation in construction costs, could push project costs beyond the approved budget. At the 90% confidence level, the total project cost could be $13.1 million compared to the $10.6 million budgeted.
Recent nationwide price escalation for work and material and inflation has increased the overall cost of this project by approximately $2.7 million over the $10.6 million budgeted.
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Environmental Impacts / Compliance
This project will be used as a pilot for joint USFWS & NMFS biological opinion. The challenge will be getting both agencies to agree on the document in a timely manner.
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Impacts to Traffic
We plan to utilize existing bridges to detour traffic.
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