View entire map The project stabilizes 4 slopes west of the summit. One is between MP 64.1 and MP 63.9, two, MP 63.2 to MP 63, three, MP 63 to MP 62.6, and the fourth is from MP 61.25 to MP 60.90.
View entire photo This ditch below the "Old Faithful" avalanche zone will be enlarged. (MP 63 to MP 62.6).
Winter 2011-12
This project was advertised for private contractor bids Nov 7, 2011. Six qualified bids were opened Dec. 22. On Dec. 29, Contract #8229 was awarded to MidWest Rockfall, Inc. for $5,291, 071.20, 15% below the engineering estimate. Construction should begin this spring.
This Preservation Program project will stabilize four different rock slopes along US 2, west of the Stevens Pass Summit.
Why is WSDOT
stabilizing these slopes?
This project will reduce the potential for rocks to roll onto the roadway, creating driving hazards.
Stabilization techniques recommended by WSDOT Geotechnical branch and our contract-consultants, Golder Associates, includes tree and debris removal, scaling of loose rocks from the slopes, installing rock bolts, installing steel cable netting and blasting of the lower slope to enlarge the containment ditch next to the highway.
The End Result
This project is designed to reduce the potential for rockfall hazards on the roadway.
Project Benefits
- Increasing the stability of these rock slopes is designed to reduce the potential for rockfall onto US 2.
- Increasing snow storage and debris retention in widened ditches is intended to reduce maintenance costs.
What is the project timeline?
Construction begins this spring and will continue over 3 construction seasons.
Financial Information
This project was advertised for private contractor bids Nov 7, 2011. Six qualified bids were opened Dec. 22. On Dec. 29, Contract #8229 was awarded to MidWest Rockfall, Inc. for $5,291, 071.20, 15% below the engineering estimate.
The project is funded through the following sources:
- Pre-existing Gas Tax - $9.97 million
- Total Funding from all sources - $9.97 bmillion
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Kevin Waligorski
Project Engineer
WSDOT North Central Region
2830 Euclid Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98807
Phone: (509) 667-2860 or toll free (888) 461-8816
E-mail: waligok@wsdot.wa.gov
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