Project Title & Location
US 2/97 Peshastin East-Interchange - Peshastin

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.

Contractor/Consultant
Project not yet advertised or awarded.

Recent Progress

The revised SEPA/DNS Checklist has been completed and mailed to local agencies and property owners affected by the proposed interchange.  Right of Way property acquisition continues.  The Type A Hydraulic Report and Design Documentation Package have been completed and approved.

Design Construction Impacts
Approximately 16 parcels will be impacted by this project.  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 and will therefore be reconstructed.   Purchasing Right of Way will begin in the Spring of 2006.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance

A Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) has been issued under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).

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.  Draft detour and staging plans will be completed in the Spring of 2006.        

Planned vs. Actual Expenditures
(Total Project Cost)

Nickel funds included in above costs

2005 Transportation Partnership Account