I-205 - Mill Plain Exit - 112th Connector

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending March 2008

Project Title & Location
I-205/Mill Plain Exit - 112th Ave Connector

Project Description
This project will provide a direct connection to NE 112th Avenue from the off ramp of northbound I-205 to westbound Mill Plain Boulevard. It is a partnership project with the City of Vancouver.

Contractor/Consultant
Skillings-Connolly Inc.   

Recent Progress
Design activities for this project are complete and the project is on scheduled to be advertised in March 2008, with construction to begin in early summer.

Design Construction Impacts
This project consists of a new ramp bridge over a modified off-ramp.  A new intersection will provide direct access from I-205 to NE 112th Avenue.  Ramp traffic will be detoured on a temporary alignment during construction.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
Environmental documentation, for this project and the I-205/Mill Plain to NE 18th St. Project, was completed in August 2007. Environmental permitting is complete.

Impacts to Traffic
There will be impacts during construction, including ramp detour routes.  Anticipate minimal impacts to Interstate route 205 and moderate impacts to Mill Plain Blvd and 112th Ave.

Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
Preliminary Engineering December 2003 September 2003 Design phase has started.
Environmental Documentation Complete December 2007 July 2007 Complete
Right of Way Complete March 2008 February 2008 Complete
Ad Date April 2008 Currently scheduled for March 2008.
Operationally Complete December 2009
Project Cost Summary: Dollars in
millions
Percent
of Total

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

Preliminary Engineering    
Right-of-Way    
Construction $12.7 100%
Funded Project Costs $12.7 100%

Nickel funds included in above costs

$12.7 100%

2005 Transportation Partnership Account

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

Kevin Miller, WSDOT Assistant Area Engineer, (360) 905-1565 or e-mail: swClark@wsdot.wa.gov