SR 285 - Wenatchee Area - Paving

View entire map  This project is located in Chelan County within the City of Wenatchee between Mile Posts 0.39 and 3.23. View entire photo  Looking south on Chelan Street from near Miller Street. View entire photo  Looking south on Miller Street from Yakima Street. View entire photo  Looking from the north project boundary toward Maple and Miller Streets. View entire photo  These American's with Disabilities Act-required, truncated dome sidewalk mats were installed at intersections throughout the project to assist sight-impaired pedestrians. Project Facts • This project utilized a stiffer paving "oil" to resist future rutting. • Paving was done at night to reduce traffic impacts. • Repairs were made to two intersection on US2/97 at Cashmere:  Aplets Way and Cotlets Way and at four intersections on SR 28 in East Wenatchee:  US2/97 (Odabashian Bridge), 9th Street, 5th Street and Grant Road.

Project was complete September 15, 2005.

This Preservation Project paved 3 miles of SR 285 through the City of Wenatchee, and improved several intersections on nearby highways.

Why did WSDOT pave SR 285 and make intersection improvements?

The section of SR 285, from the Senator George Sellar Bridge north on Mission and Chelan Streets, Miller Street and Wenatchee Avenue, was due for pavement restoration.  A layer of asphalt was ground off, damaged sections repaired, then it was re-paved. 

Severe asphalt rutting had developed at several intersections on nearby roadways.  Lanes at these intersections were either ground to remove the ruts, or milled out and replaced with new asphalt.  Two of the intersections are on US2/97 at Aplets Way and Cotlets Way (Cottage Avenue) in Cashmere.  Four are on SR 28 in East Wenatchee at US2/97 (Odabashian Bridge), 9th St. NE, 5th St. NE and Grant Road.

The End Result
The project prevents further deterioration to the existing roadway at the least possible "life cycle" cost.

Project Benefits

• Extends roadway life and provides a new smoother driving surface.
• Improves sidewalks, to benefit those with sight impairments.
• Replaces striping for increased safety and visibility.
• Improves six intersections on US2/97 and SR 28.

What was the project timeline?

Construction began May 16th, 2005 and was complete September 15th, 2005.

Public Involvement
If you have questions or concerns about this project, please contact us.

Environmental Protection
All applicable environmental laws and guidelines were 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 a priority

A comprehensive traffic safety control plan was prepared to protect drivers and pedestrians during the construction process.

A work zone safety plan was also prepared for the construction crewmembers as well.

Did this project impact tribal resources?
No impacts were identified.  WSDOT addresses the concerns of tribal nations using the process outlined in Section 106 of The National Historic 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

The project went out for bids on December 13th, 2004.  Bids were opened on January 13th and contract #6892 was awarded to Central Washington Asphalt on January 18th,2005 for $2,091,111.11.

This project was funded through the following source:

• Pre-Existing Gas Tax - $2.4 million
• Total funding from all sources - $2.4 million
• For project schedule and updates, please see the Quarterly Project Report

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