US 97A - Wildlife Fence

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending June 2009

Project Title & Location
US 97A, North of Wenatchee - Wildlife Fence

Project Description
This section of highway has a large number of wildlife collisions. To aid in preventing such collisions a partnership between WSDOT and numerous groups will construct 9 miles of 8 foot tall wildlife fence parallel to the highway.

Contractor/Consultant
This project is in the design phase.

Recent Progress
Bids for Stage 1 were opened on 6/4/09.  Stage 1 is scheduled to be awarded 6/8/09.  We're in the process of acquiring the remaining 3 private parcels for Stage 2 and completing the Stage 2 PS&E.

Design Construction Impacts
There are 18 easements to purchase for the project from both private and public lands.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
NEPA will require an EA to comply.

Impacts to Traffic
Most of the work will be off the roadway but there will be minor impacts to traffic.

Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
PE Phase Start 3/26/2007 3/26/2007 Complete
RW Certification 3/6/2009 3/6/09 One remaining private parcel to acquire for Stage 2.
Advertisement Date 5/11/2009 5/11/09 Stage 2 will be advertised 10/6/09.
Operationally Complete 9/30/2010 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 .11 5%
Right-of-Way .125 6%
Construction 1.775 88%
Funded Project Costs 2.01 100%

Nickel funds included in above costs

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

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