WSDOT Projects

View entire map.  This SR 28 paving project, from Milepost 10.17 to Milepost 19.12, is located in Douglas County.

View entire photo  A smooth driving surface for drivers now that the paving is complete.

View entire photo Left and right turn pockets and new illumination were added to the Rock Island Grade intersection at Rock Island Dam.

View entire photo  An example of distressed pavement that was repaired.

Project Facts

• 28,000 tons of asphalt were used to complete this paving project.
• Construction began in July and ended in October.
• The Rock Island Grade intersection at Rock Island Dam was improved with turn pockets and new lighting.

This Preservation project preserves 8.95 miles of SR 28 in Douglas County east of Rock Island.

Why is WSDOT pave State Route 28?
A Hot Mix Asphalt overlay was necessary to preserve the load carrying ability of the pavement structure.  WSDOT worked with the Chelan County PUD to channelize the Rock Island Grade Road intersection at Rock Island Dam.

The End Result
This project restored the structural integrity of the pavement and improves drainage, reducing future maintenance.  It also improves safety with more visible striping.  A channelized intersection, funded by the Chelan County PUD, includes additional drainage features and illumination.

Project Benefits

What is the project timeline?
Construction began on July 10th and was complete October 5th, 2006.

Public Involvement
Your thoughts and opinions are important to us.  If you have any comments or questions please contact the project office listed below.  

Environmental Protection

All environmental laws and guidelines were followed.  All areas of disturbed roadside were restored to the designated roadside character.
The followings are permits and/or project documentation being acquired or implemented:

• BA - Biological Assessment.
• NEPA (CE) - National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
• SEPA (CE) - State Environmental Policy Act of 1971.
• Temporary Erosion Control Plan. 
• Section 106 - Tribal Consultation.
  

Increasing safety is one of our priorities
In addition to the safety benefits of the project itself, a traffic control plan to protect motorists during construction and a work zone safety plan for the crews on the site was implemented.

Will this project impact tribal resources?
No impacts were identified.  WSDOT seeks to address the concerns of tribal nations using the process outlined in section 106 of The National Historical Preservation Act and the WSDOT Tribal Consultation Policy adopted in 2003 by the Transportation Commission as part of the WSDOT Centennial Accord Plan. 

Financial Information

This project was advertised for bids October 24th, 2005.  3 bids were opened on December 1st.  On December 5th, contract # 7056 was awarded to Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. for $2,047,756.75 - 4% over the engineering estimate.

This project was funded through the following fund sources:

• Pre-Existing Funds - $2.32 million
• Other Agency Funds - $230,000 These funds are provided by the Chelan County Public Utility District for the improvements to Rock Island Grade Road.
  
• Total funding from all sources - $2.55 million

How can I get more information?
Contact:

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