Project Description
This contract will lower the grade of US 2 between Farwell Road and Peone Creek to allow for construction of the new freeway crossing above. The current highway will be dropped about 35 feet at its lowest point.
The contractor will excavate approximately a million cubic yards of material through sand, some perched water tables, and clay layers and that soil will be used to form parts of the southbound NSC lanes between Farwell Rd. and Francis Ave.
The job also includes bridge work with five precast concrete girder bridges (including one pedestrian/bike structure) equaling 42,000 square feet of deck area and one steel plate girder bridge; 980 feet long, crossing above US 2.
Other components of the contract include: Replacing the existing 75 year old, eight foot by eight foot, concrete box culvert at Deadman Creek with a 30 foot wide by 15 foot high culvert to provide fish passage and wildlife access. The work realigns the creek beneath US 2 and will restore wetlands adjacent to the old and new stream realignments.
Major work on this project began in Spring 2009.
Traffic during construction
Drivers will see some traffic restrictions during the work, with US 2 reduced to three lanes — two northbound and one southbound. Southbound traffic will have the option to use Market Street as an alternate route into Spokane.
Shoulder width will be reduced with concrete barriers separating the travel lanes from the work zone.
Motorists should be alert for slow traffic and possible congestion during the work.
Financial Information
This project is funded from the following sources:
- 2003 Legislative "Nickel" Package - $60 Million
- Awarded to Graham Construction and Management Inc. of Spokane, $42,849,073.80.
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Bob Hilmes, Project Engineer
WSDOT Eastern Region
2714 N. Mayfair
Spokane, WA 99207
Phone: (509) 324-6231
E-mail: hilmesb@wsdot.wa.gov