Overview
There was no safe access from the Apple Capitol Loop Trail (ACLT) and the Olds Station Industrial Area or US 97A. Bicycle commuters needed access to the Olds Station port facilities and recreational users needed access to US 97A to ride north to Rocky Reach Dam and Lake Chelan. Until now, users had to leave the trail, carry their bikes and cross four-50 MPH traffic lanes and 2 concrete barriers on US 2/97, or cross railroad tracks and hike to US 97A to get to their destination.
This project constructed a new bridge adjacent to the railroad bridge on US 2/97 and extended the ACLT west across it and around the northbound off ramp to connect with US 97A/Euclid Avenue across from the Washington State Apple Commission Visitor Center. This provides a direct designated connection for bicyclists and pedestrians from the ACLT to the Port of Chelan County's Olds Station Industrial Park, the adjacent commercial district and shopping center and US 97A. Construction was complete on Dec. 11, 2008.
 | Improves Safety
by removing conflicts between bicyclists and pedestrians and vehicles and trains.
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 | Relieves Congestion
by providing a direct trail connection for Rocky Reach Dam or Lake Chelan-bound recreational users to US 97A.
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 | Protects Environment
by providing a direct connection for human powered commuting to the North Wenatchee commerial and industrial areas.
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Partnerships & Cooperation
The project office worked with the Chelan County Public Utility District, local Bicycle advocacy groups and the Port of Chelan County as the project was designed.
Funding
This project was advertised for private contractor bids on March 24th, 2008. Eight bids were opened on May 1st. Contract #6536 was awarded May 23rd to Strider Construction Co. Inc. for $1,170,460.00, 8% over the engineering estimate.
This project is funded through the following sources:
Contact Us
Kevin Waligorski, Project Engineer
WSDOT North Central Region
P.O. Box 98
Wenatchee, WA 98807
Phone: (509) 667-2860 or toll free (888) 461-8816
Email: waligok@wsdot.wa.gov
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