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

Project Status - Complete
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View entire map  This project will build a pedestrian and bike trail to connect US 97A/Euclid Avenue with the existing Apple Capitol Loop Trail.

View entire photo  BEFORE -This project built a new bridge over the railroad tracks on US 2/97 to increase safety by providing pedestrians and bicyclists a safe route to US 97A.

New connection to US 97A
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AFTER - Here is the new connection to US 97A

This new sign guides users onto the new connection to the Apple Capital Loop Trail from US 97A
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and more construction photos from the first week of September.
In this photo, substructure for the new bridge is being placed.

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.

How You Benefit
Cross GlyphImproves Safety
by removing conflicts between bicyclists and pedestrians and vehicles and trains.
Car GlyphRelieves Congestion
by providing a direct trail connection for Rocky Reach Dam or Lake Chelan-bound recreational users to US 97A.
Leaf Glyph Protects Environment
by providing a direct connection for human powered commuting to the North Wenatchee commerial and industrial areas.

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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