View entire map This project paved SR 285, North Wenatchee Avenue from MP 3.23 to 5.04, (Maple Street to Jct with US 2 at Sunnyslope) and US 2/97 from MP 119.16 to 120.77 (The west end of the Odabashian Bridge to the Junction with SR 28-Sunset Highway).
View entire photoThis impact attenuator has been replaced with a new, safer system.
View entire photo The project begins on North Wenatchee Avenue at Maple Street where last summer's paver ended.
View entire photo Sidewalk ramps have been upgraded to accomodate the Americans with disabilities act.
View entire photo 2,000 feet of new concrete barrier was installed on the east end of the Odbashian Bridge during the third week of August.
Project Facts
- This project included ADA improvements to sidewalk ramps.
- This project repaved 1.81 miles of SR 285 and 1.61 miles of US 2/97
- This project installed 2000 feet of additional precast concrete barrier in the median of US 2/97 from the east end of the Odabashian bridge towards the junction with SR 28 -Sunset Highway.
This Roadway Preservation project repaved 3.4 miles on two highways in and near Wenatchee in Chelan County.
Why is WSDOT
pave these sections of SR 285 and US2/97 in the Wenatchee area?
North Wenatchee Avenue (SR 285) and US 2/97 (Odabashian Bridge on the north end of Wenatchee) were deteriorated and repaving at the lowest life-cycle cost, preserved the load carrying capacity and upgraded the safety features of the roadways.
The End Result
This project restored the structural integrity of the pavement and replaced the Odabashian Bridge expansion joints on US 2/97, reducing future maintenance. It also improved safety with more visible striping and precast concrete barrier to prevent crossover accidents. On SR 285, North Wenatchee Avenue, sidewalk intersection ramps were rebuilt to new American's with Disabilities Act standards, adding "truncated dome" pads to assist sight impaired pedestrians.
Project Benefits
Provides a better driving surface by eliminating wheel ruts and bumps from cracked and deteriorated pavement.
Included ADA improvements to sidewalk ramps.
Repaired bridge expansion joints increasing structure longevity and roadway smoothness.
Reduces potential crosssover head-on collisions with new median barrier.
What is the project timeline?
Construction began May 23rd and was complete on October 2nd, 2006.
Public Involvement
Your thoughts and opinions are important to us. If you have any comments or questions please contact the project engineering office listed below.
Environmental Protection
All applicable environmental laws and guidelines are being followed. No environmental permits were found to be required for this project.
Please visit the WSDOT Environmental
Services Web site for more information.
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 included as part of the contract.
Will this project impact tribal resources?
No impacts were discovered. 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 on December 5th, 2005. Two qualified bids for this project were opened January 12th, 2006. On January 17th, Basin Paving Company was awarded contract # 7074 for $1,859,926.98, 5% over the engineering estimate.
This project is funded through the following sources:
- Pre-Existing Gas Tax - $2.25 million
- Total funding from all sources - $2.25 million
- For project schedule and updates, please see the Quarterly Project Report
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Kevin Waligorski, Project EngineerWSDOT North Central Region
P.O. Box 98
Wenatchee, WA 98807
Phone: (509) 667-2860
or toll free (888) 461-8816
E-mail: waligok@wsdot.wa.gov
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