US 2 - Roadside Safety Improvements - Complete August 2008

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending September 2007

Project Title & Location
US 2 / Roadside Safety Improvements - Safety

Project Description
This collision prevention, safety improvement project will flatten slopes, remove hazards and install guardrail where warranted on US 2 between MP 64.76 and MP 83.35.

Contractor/Consultant
Project not yet advertised or awarded.

Recent Progress
Design and PS&E work continues.  Potential utility conflicts have been identified and are being evaluated for avoidance or relocation.

Design Construction Impacts
There will be no parcels impacted by this project as all the work is within DOT right of way or easement.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
No environmental permits will be needed.  NEPA/SEPA is scheduled for November.  Section 106 compliance is anticipated to be exempt under a USFS programmatic agreement.

Impacts to Traffic
Construction will have minimal impacts on traffic.  Traffic control strategies will include lane shifts and one-way flagger controled traffic.

Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
Project Definition Complete October 30, 2006 October 30, 2006 Completed
Preliminary Engineering Begin November 7, 2006 November 7, 2006 Completed
Environmental Documentation Complete December 20, 2007 No issues at this time.
Ad Date February 4, 2008 No issues at this time.
Operationally Complete October 2, 2008 No issues at this time.
Project Cost Summary: Dollars in
millions 		Percent
of Total

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

Preliminary Engineering $0.08 10%
Right-of-Way $0 0%
Construction $0.72 90%
Funded Project Costs $0.80 100%

Nickel funds included in above costs

 $0 0%

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

 $0.80 100%

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