I-205 - Mill Plain SB Off Ramp Improvements - Complete July 2006

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending June 2006

Project Title & Location
I-205 - Mill Plain SB Off Ramp Improvements

Project Description
Construct an additional left turn lane at the intersection of the southbound off-ramp and Mill Plain Boulevard to reduce the number and severity of collisions at this location.

Contractor/Consultant
Contractor: Nutter Corporation 

Recent Progress
This project was awarded in March 2006.  Most of the project work was completed in June 2006 with roadside planting to occur in Fall 2006.  The project is ahead of schedule and within budget.

Design Construction Impacts
There are no design or construction impacts to report.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
WSDOT monitors erosion control and water quality on a daily basis to maintain compliance with the regulatory permits.

Impacts to Traffic
I-205 southbound to Mill Plain Blvd Off-Ramp will have intermittent left and right shoulder closures.  There will be some nighttime single lane closures on Mill Plain Blvd.  Up to three nighttime ramp closures will be allowed.

Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
Contract Advertised April 2006 March 2006 Completed one month in advance of schedule.
Contract Awarded May 2006 May 2006  Completed on schedule.
Operationally Complete February 2007 Anticipated to be ahead of schedule.
Project Cost Summary: Dollars in
millions
Percent
of Total

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

Preliminary Engineering 0.21 26.9
Right-of-Way
Construction 0.57 73.1
Funded Project Costs 0.78 100

Nickel funds included in above costs

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

0.57 73.1

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