View entire map This project is located halfway between the Blewett Pass summit and the US 2/97 junction east of Peshastin in Chelan County.
View entire photo View of slope facing south.
Project Complete September 2009
This Highway Capital Preservation Program project stabilized the slope above US 97 at Milepost 174.6, ten miles north of Blewett Pass and ten miles south of the Big Y junction with US 2 in Chelan County.
Why is WSDOT
stabilizing this slope?
This hazardous rock slope was identified for stabilization in the WSDOT Unstable Slope Management Program (pdf). Our Geotechnical staff evaluate such factors as catchment area, frequency of slope failures (rock fall incidents), and how often the driving lanes were impeded.
The End Result
is improved safety by reducing the potential for loose rocks to fall onto the roadway.
Project Benefits
- Safety - Stability of this rock slope has been increased, providing safer driving conditions on US 97.
- Economic -Less rockfall clean up and fewer pavement repairs reduces maintenance costs.
What is the project timeline?
Construction began July 27 and was complete September 18, 2009. (30 working days)
Financial Information
This project was advertised for private contractor bids on September 29th, 2008. 5 qualified bids were opened on October 23rd. Contract #7620 was awarded on October 27th to HI TECH Rockfall Construction, Inc. for $587,716.00, 20% under the engineering estimate.
This project is funded through the following source:
- Pre-Existing Gas Tax - $922,991
- Total funding from all sources - $922,991
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Kevin Waligorski, Project Engineer
WSDOT North Central Region
2830 Euclid Ave. Building A
P.O. Box 98
Wenatchee, WA 98807-0098
Phone: (509) 667-2860 or toll free (888) 461-8816
E-mail: waligok@wsdot.wa.gov
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