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Project Title & Location
US 2/97 Peshastin East-Interchange - Peshastin
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Project Description
Construct a new interchange at the junction of US 2 and US 97. This intersection is located 15 miles West of Wenatchee and 5 miles East of Leavenworth.
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Contractor/Consultant
KLB Construction, Inc.
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Recent Progress
Orchard tree removal began October 1 along with utility relocation work and will continue through November of 2007. Bids were opened November 15, 2007 with the low bid of $9.8 million being awarded to KLB Construction on November 19.
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Design Construction Impacts
There will be impacts to orchards and local businesses. Utility relocations will include fiber optic, power, domestic water, and irrigation lines. A park and ride lot and transit stop will be impacted with the location of the interchange. These facilities will be reconstructed.
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Environmental Impacts / Compliance
Environmental Documentation is complete. No compliance issues.
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Impacts to Traffic
Traffic will be impacted on US 97, US 2 and on local county roads. On US 2, traffic will be detoured or shifted onto either side of the existing highway during construction. On US 97, traffic will not be impacted until the major tie-ins are made due to the proximity of the interchange to the existing US2/97 intersection.
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