Click to view entire map. This shows the Stevens Pass vicinity of US 2 where centerline rumble strips are being applied from Milepost 57 to Milepost 99.
Click to view entire photo Centerline rumble strips, like these on SR 17, will be installed on US 2 to improve safety.
Project Facts
- 6,400 recessed pavement markers are being removed and replaced as part of this project.
- Centerline rumble strips have an injury accident and property damage accident reduction rate of 25%.
- All 2-lane corridors in the North Central Region were analyzed based on accident reduction potential with the installation of rumble strips. This section ranked the highest.
Project was complete on June 12th, 2006
This Safety Improvement-Collision Reduction Project is located in King and Chelan Counties on 39 miles of US 2 between Deception Falls, 8 miles west of Stevens Pass, east to the mouth of Tumwater Canyon at Leavenworth.
Why is WSDOT
install centerline rumble strips on this section of US 2?
Centerline rumble strips are a proven method of reducing centerline cross-over accidents by alerting inattentive drivers that they are crossing into oncoming lanes of traffic. Recessed pavement markers also increase centerline visibility in poor light and bad weather.
The End Result
This project increases traveler safety on US 2 from Stevens Pass to Leavenworth.
Project Benefits
• Reduces head-on collisions.
• Reduces loss of control collisions.
• Improves centerline visibility.
• Provides lane delineation that doesn't interfere with snow plowing operations.
What is the project timeline?
Work began May 8th, 2006 and was complete on June12th. The project was scheduled for 22 working days.
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
WSDOT is committed to protecting the environment. All environmental laws and guidelines were strictly followed.
The following were permits and/or documentation required for this project:
- Environmental Project Documentation:
- Biological Assessment
- SEPA Categorical Exemption
- NEPA Documented Categorical Exclusion
- Decision Letter (USFS)
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 successfully 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
The project was advertised for bids in February, 2006. Two bids were opened on March 23rd and on March 27th, Apply-A-Line, Inc. was awarded contract # 7116 for $145,383.10.
This project is funded through the following source:
- Pre-Existing Gas Tax - $230,000
- Total funding from all sources - $230,000
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Bob Romine, Project Engineer
WSDOT - North Central Region
PO Box 98
Wenatchee, WA 98807
Phone: 509-667-2880 or toll free 1-888-461-8816
Email: RomineR@wsdot.wa.gov
back to top