US 395 - Columbia Drive to SR 240 Rebuild Interchange

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending June 2009

Project Title & Location
US 395 - Columbia Drive to SR 240 Rebuild Interchange

Project Description
This project will reconfigure the US 395/SR 240 Interchange south of the "Blue Bridge" in Kennewick, to improve traffic flow and reduce the risk of collisions.

Contractor/Consultant
N/A

Recent Progress
Project was awarded to KLB Construction Inc. of Mukilteo and construction began February 23rd. The two abutment walls for the new structure have been poured and the girders are planned to be set in May.

Design Construction Impacts
The project is moving along with no anticipated change to the completion date.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
Environmental Documentation is complete. Shoreline Management permit is required due to a portion of the project being within 200 feet of the Columbia River and was obtained on September 18, 2008 from the City of Kennewick.

Impacts to Traffic
The project will use lane closures and full closures to build areas that are not safe under traffic. Plans have been developed to address the closures and detours available.

Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
PE Phase Start Nov 05 Jan 06
Environmental Document Complete Sept 08 Sept 08 No impacts.
Right of Way Certified Sept 08 N/A No right of way acquisition needed for this project.
Contract Advertisement Date Oct 08 Oct 08 No impacts.
Operationally Complete Dec 2009 No impact anticipated.
Project Cost Summary: Dollars in
millions 		Percent
of Total

Planned vs. Actual Expenditures
(Total Project Cost)
Project Expenditure Chart

Preliminary Engineering $  2.7 12.0 %
Right-of-Way $  0.3 1.3 %
Construction $ 19.5 86.7 %
Funded Project Costs $ 22.5 100 %

Nickel funds included in above costs

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

 $ 22.5 100 %

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

Moe Davari, WSDOT Project Engineer

(509) 222-2402  or  davarim@wsdot.wa.gov


Project Cost Summary and Scheduled Project Milestones reflect the April 2008 Approved Legislative Budget.