I-205 - Mill Plain Exit - 112th Connector

Quarterly Project Report Update for Quarter Ending September 2006

Project Title & Location
I-205 Mill Plain/112th Avenue 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

WSDOT, the City of Vancouver, and a private consultant team are continuing to work together to advance the design of this project in close coordination with the I-205/Mill Plain to NE 28th St project design team.  Recent design activities include advancing the design of a bridge structure that will span both the 112th Off Ramp and the northbound I-205 off-ramp to NE 18th St (this off-ramp to be completed as part of the I-205/Mill Plain Interchange to NE 28th St project).  Other design activities include the noise study and environmental documentation, which is scheduled to be completed by the Mill Plain to 28th project team. 

Design Construction Impacts

The redesign of the NB onramp from Mill Plain and final design of the project are included in a new scope of work.  Construction is being delayed with a current start date of Spring 2008.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
Environmental documentation, for this project and the I-205/Mill Plain to NE 28th St. Project, are being conducted by the I-205/Mill Plain to NE 28th St. design team and is scheduled to be copleted prior to Spring 2008 (start of construction for the i-205/Mill Plain Exit - 112th Connector Project).

Impacts to Traffic

There will be impacts during construction, including detour routes. Construction staging plans are currently being developed. Anticipate minimal impacts to I-205 and moderate impacts to Mill Plain Blvd and 112th Ave.

Project Milestones Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook
Design Start September 2003 December 2003 Design phase has started.
Record of Decision April 2005 DCE Only, combined with TPA project; Scheduled to be complete Fall 2007.
Right of Way Complete March 2006 Proceeding with access only acquisitions, complete Fall 2007.
Ad Date April 2006

Delayed for redesign.  Currently scheduled for Spring 2008.

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 $22.4 100%
Funded Project Costs $12.0 53.6%

Nickel funds included in above costs

$22.4 100%

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