View Entire Map This safety restoration program is located in all the counties in WSDOT's North Central Region.
View entire photo This sign located along US 97 at Omak was replaced with a new cantilever sign structure.
Project Facts
- This project relocated and replaced existing sign installations.
- Construction began on April 16th, 2007 and was complete on May 11th.
- This project updated signs in Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties.
Project was complete May 11th, 2007
This safety restoration program project updated faded, damaged and non-current highway signs on I-90, US 2, US 97, US 97A, SR 17, SR 26 SR 28 and SR 150 in the WSDOT North Central Region.
Why is WSDOT
updating signs?
The signs in this project needed to be relocated or replaced due to new federal and state standards. Included was a new cantilever sign over US 97 at MP 291.46 in Omak.
The End Result
The project improves signs and sign installations in various locations to meet the current standards in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Project Benefits
- Replaced and relocated existing signs and posts.
- Installed new cantilever sign structures.
- Included other work to upgrade existing sign installations.
What is the project timeline?
Construction began April 16th, 2007 and was completed within 30 working days, on May 11th.
Public Involvement
Your thoughts and ideas are important to us. If you have questions or concerns about this project, please contact the project engineering office listed below.
Environmental Protection
WSDOT is committed to protecting the environment and made every effort to assess and minimize negative impacts from this project. All environmental laws and guidelines were followed.
Please visit the WSDOT Environmental
Services Web site for more information.
Increasing safety is one of our priorities
Besides the safety benefits of the project itself, safety for the public and the construction workers is paramount while the work is underway. Both a comprehensive traffic control plan and a work zone safety plan were in place to protect travelers and workers.
Will this project impact tribal resources?
No impacts were identified or encountered during construction. 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
On October 16th, 2006, contract # 7207 was awarded to Construction Ahead, Inc. (DBA: Pavement Surface Control) for $136,679.00, 22% under the engineering estimate.
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Terry Mattson, Project Engineer
WSDOT North Central Region
P.O. Box 98
Wenatchee, WA 98807
Phone: (509) 667-2899 or toll free (888) 461-8816
Email: mattsot@wsdot.wa.gov
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