US 2 - Wenatchee - Pedestrian and Bike Trail Connection - Complete December 2008

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending March 2008

Project Title & Location
US 2/Wenatchee-Build Trail Connection-Wenatchee, MP 119.69B to 119.76

Project Description
This project will construct a new bridge adjacent to the railroad bridge on US 2/97 and extend the Apple Capitol Loop Trail to the west around the northbound off ramp to connect with US 97A/Euclid Avenue. This will provide a designated connection for bicyclists and pedestrians from the Loop Trail to the Port of Chelan County's Olds Station Industrial Park, the adjacent commercial district and shopping center and US 97A.

Contractor/Consultant
Project not yet advertised or awarded.

Recent Progress
The design team has finalized the plans, specifications, and estimate.  The project is scheduled for advertisement on March 17, 2008.

Design Construction Impacts
Design and construction of the pedestrian bridge over the BNSF railroad will require significant coordination to ensure succesful delivery. 

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
A biological assesment and archeological survey have been completed.

Impacts to Traffic
The project will have minor impacts to traffic and trail users.

Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
Contract Advertised March 17, 2008 No issues at this time.
Contract Awarded May 15, 2008 No issues at this time.
Groundbreaking June 10, 2008 No issues at this time.
Open to Traffic October 1, 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      $0.16      10%
Right-of-Way     $0.00       0%
Construction      $1.43      90%
Funded Project Costs     $1.59     100%

Nickel funds included in above costs

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

    $1.59      100%

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

Kevin Waligorski, WSDOT Project Engineer @ (509)667-2860 or Email:  WaligoK@wsdot.wa.gov