View entire map This project is located in Kittitas County on US 97 from MP 154.2 to MP 155.2,
View entire photo. Looking South. The road will be widened adjacent to the southbound lane to accommodate the northbound passing lane.
View entire photo. The northbound passing lane will be 9 miles south of the Blewett Pass summit near Mineral Springs.
Fall 2009
This project is scheduled to be advertised for private contractor bids May 3, 2010.
This Safety Improvement, Collision Reduction project provides for a northbound passing lane on US 97, nine miles south of the Blewett Pass summit near Mineral Springs.
Why is WSDOT
adding a northbound passing lanes on US 97?
Due to its mountainous character, this section of US 97 has limited safe passing opportunities. This results in drivers attempting unsafe passing maneuvers, increasing the potential for cross-over accidents.
The passing lane will provide drivers with a safer opportunity for passing.
The End Result
A 12 foot wide northbound passing lane approximately 1 mile long.
Project Benefits
- Safety Improvement - reducing the need for vehicles to pass using the oncoming traffic lane.
- Congestion Reduction - cuts the number of vehicles stuck behind slower moving vehicles such as trucks.
What is the project timeline?
This project is scheduled to be advertised for private contractor bids May 3, 2010.
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following sources:
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Project Engineer Eric Pierson
2830 Euclid Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
or
PO Box 98
Wenatchee, WA 98807-0098
Phone: 509-667-2870
E-mail: piersoe@wsdot.wa.gov
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