US 97 - Blewett Pass - Passing Lane

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending June 2009

Project Title & Location
US 97/Blewett Pass - Passing Lane

Project Description

Contractor/Consultant
N/A

Recent Progress
 -Reimbursement agreement with USFS has been signed and executed. 
 -Pre-Biological Assessment meeting wa held on May 21, 2010.
 -Noise study was completed on April 3, 2009.
 -Botanical and Cultural survey studies are scheduled in June, 2009.
 -ARPA permit was signed on May 26, 2009.
 -Hydraulic report is in the approval process.

Design Construction Impacts
Due to recent findings of Owl near the project area, the earliest allowed construction start is mid-August, 2010.  With 35 working days estimated for construction, paving becomes more critical and dependent on the weather conditions.  Ad date revised to 5/3/10 due to formal consultation timeline for spotted owls.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
A formal consultation for the Biological Assessment will be required.   

Impacts to Traffic
No major impact is expected.  A one lane closure with two-way traffic will be utilized.

Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
Begin Preliminary Engineering 10/09/2007 10/09/2007 Complete.
Environmental Doc Complete 02/15/2010 Delayed due to additional environmental timeline requirements from 7/3/2009 to 2/15/2010.
Right of Way Certification 04/01/2010 Delayed from 10/01/2009 to 4/01/2010.
Advertisement Date 05/03/2010 A PCRF will be submitted to adjust the advertisment date as shown.
Operationally Complete 11/31/2010 No issues at this time.
Project Cost Summary: Dollars in
millions 		Percent
of Total

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

Preliminary Engineering .22 9%
Right-of-Way .04 2%
Construction 2.25 90%
Funded Project Costs 2.51 100%

Nickel funds included in above costs

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

 2.51 100%

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