US 2 - Wenatchee River Bridge

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending June 2009

Project Title & Location

US 2/Wenatchee River Bridge-Replace Bridge

West of Leavenworth, MP 90.57 to MP 90.62

Project Description
This project will replace the existing narrow bridge with a new structure that meets current standards.

Contractor/Consultant
Project not yet advertised or awarded

Recent Progress
VE Study was completed April 9, 2009.  The Plant Survey was completed May 14, 2009.  The Cultural Resource Report was completed May 19, 2009.

Design Construction Impacts
Minor impacts to USFS campground and Hatchery Creek Rd.  Construction will require staged bridge construction.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
Known wetland impacts with mitigation off-site.  Section 106 Consultation required with mitigation.  Construction will require HPA and fish-windows for in-water work.

Impacts to Traffic
Short-duration closures of US 2 may be required.  Two-way traffic maintained majority of construction.

Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
Contract Advertised March 2011 No Issues at this time.
Contract Awarded April 2011 No issues at this time.
Groundbreaking June 2011 No issues at this time.
Open to Traffic December 2012 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 $2.0 16%
Right-of-Way $0.01 1%
Construction $10.2 83%
Funded Project Costs $12.21 100%

Nickel funds included in above costs

 $0 0%

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

 $12.21 100%

  For more information, go to www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects

Bob Romine, WSDOT Project Engineer @509-667-2880 or Email:  RomineB@wsdot.wa.gov