View entire map This project is located on SR 281 between milepost 0.13 to milepost 10.02, and SR 281 Spur from milepost 2.65 to milepost 4.21 in Grant County.
View entire photo SR 281 at Road 2 NW, looking north.
View entire photo SR 281 at Road 4 NW, looking south.
Project was completed on June 3rd, 2006.
The Preservation project paved ten miles of SR 281 between Quincy and Interstate 90.
Why is WSDOT
pave SR 281?
This project preserves the existing pavement structure, extends pavement service life, and improves safety by updating striping and installation of recessed pavement markers on the highway center line.
The End Result
This project provides a smoother driving surface and extends the life of the roadway. it required grinding the existing road surface and overlaying the roadway with approximately 2-inches of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA).
Project Benefits
- Provides a smoother ride.
- Preserves the pavment for the next 10 to 15 years.
- Added safety features including center line rumble strips, and recessed pavement markers.
What is the project timeline?
Construction began April 3rd, 2006 and was completed on June 3rd.
Financial Information
This project went out to bid August 22, 2005. Two bids were opened October 6th. Contract # 7031 was awarded on October 10th to Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. for $1,474,474.00, 3% under the engineering estimate.
This project was funded through the following sources:
- Pre-Existing Gas Tax - $2.1 million
- Total funding from all sources - $2.1 million
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Mike Fleming, Project Engineer
North Central Region
P.O. Box 98
Wenatchee, WA 98807
Phone: (509) 667-2870 or toll free (888) 461-8816
E-mail: fleminM@wsdot.wa.gov
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