July 25 - August 3, 2008
Updated July 24, 2008
County names on the map above are linked to current construction traffic impacts.
Chinook Pass is open: WSDOT opened Chinook Pass on June 5. The highway will be restricted to one lane for a short distance, three miles east of the summit, due to a washout that undermined a portion of the roadway. Drivers will need to stop at the stop sign, check for oncoming traffic and proceed cautiously through the one lane.
Construction and maintenance
The following Washington State Department of Transportation projects may delay traffic in Asotin, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Garfield, King, Kittitas, Walla Walla, Yakima and neighboring counties during this period. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and “Give ‘em a Brake” in construction zones. Please note: Many of these activities are subject to good weather conditions and schedules may change.
SR 129 - Region Chip Seal
Contact: Paul Gonseth, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 577-1810
Construction Begins: June 2008
Scheduled Completion: September 2008
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
SR 129 near Asotin: On Tuesday July 22, during daylight hours, from milepost 32 to milepost 36, pilot vehicles will direct drivers through the one lane alternating traffic. Crews will be sealing the roadway. Minor delays can be expected.
Project Description:
The project improves SR 129 from Milepost 32.8 to Milepost 36.2 near Asotin. Work includes chip sealing, paving the roadway surface, updating guardrail and installing new highway signs.
Maintenance/Utility Operations
No significant traffic disruptions anticipated.
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Columbia Drive Bridge - US 395/16 Bridge Repair
Contact: Moe Davari, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 222-2402
Construction Began: July 2008
Scheduled Completion: August 2008
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
US 395 to Columbia Drive: On Monday, July 21 and Tuesday, July 22, from 11 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., southbound US 395 to the Columbia Drive loop-ramp will be closed as WSDOT crews make repairs to the steel girders on the bridge.
SR 240 to Columbia Drive: On Monday, July 21 through Wednesday, July 23, from 6 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. lanes in both directions will be restricted or closed on SR 240, under the bridge to Columbia Drive while crews make repairs to the steel girders on the bridge. Drivers may experience minor delays.
Project Description:
This project will straighten steel girders on the US 395 bridge in Benton County after it was hit by a truck.
SR 221 - Prosser Hill to SR 22 - Paving
Contact: Moe Davari, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 222-2402
Construction Began: June 2008
Scheduled Completion: August 2008
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
SR 22 to the top of Prosser Hill: On Monday, July 21, through Friday, July 25, during daylight hours, drivers will be restricted to one lane alternating traffic for guardrail work and pavement markings. Drivers may experience minor delays as flaggers direct traffic through the work zone.
Project Description:
This project is located in Benton County located on SR 221. Improvements of a three mile section of roadway will include a chip seal followed with a lift of asphalt, updating guardrail, new signs, guide post, and recessed pavement markings.
SR 24/SR 241 to Cold Creek Rd. – Add Passing Lanes
Contact: Will Smith, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 577-1840
Construction Began: March 2008
Scheduled Completion: October 2008
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
Monday, July 21 through Saturday, July 26, during daylight hours, eastbound and westbound drivers will be restricted to flagger controlled alternating one lane traffic. Drivers may experience minor delays.
Project Description:
This project will construct a passing lane in both directions on SR 24 between SR 241 and Cold Creek Road. Constructing a passing lane will improve safety, reduce collisions, and increase traffic mobility. For more information visit:
SR 24/SR 241 to Cold Creek Passing Lane
SR 14 - Region Chip Seal
Contact: Paul Gonseth, WSDOT Project Engineer, (509) 577-1810
Construction Began: June 2008
Scheduled Completion: July 2008
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
SR 14 near Paterson: No lane restrictions this week.
Project Description:
The project improves about seven miles of SR 14 near Paterson. Work includes chip sealing, paving, updating guardrail, and installing new highway signs.
SR 225 - Region Chip Seal
Contact: Paul Gonseth, WSDOT Project Engineer, (509) 577-1810
Construction Began: June 2008
Scheduled Completion: July 2008
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
SR 225 near Benton City: On Monday, July 21, and Thursday, July 24, during daylight hours, drivers will be restricted to one lane alternating traffic from milepost 2 to milepost 11 during chip sealing operations. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone.
Project Description:
The project improves about nine miles of SR 225 near Benton City. Work includes chip sealing, paving, updating guardrail, and installing new highway signs.
I-82/I-90 Region Wide Safety – Shield Redirectional Landforms
Contact: Paul Gonseth, WSDOT Project Engineer, (509) 577-1810
Construction Began: June 2008
Scheduled Completion: Summer 2008
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
I-82 near Kennewick: On Monday, July 21, through Friday July 25, during daylight hours, eastbound and westbound travelers can anticipate single lane closures. No delays are expected.
Project Description:
This project will increase roadside safety by shielding existing median landforms with cable barrier. Work includes minor grading and construction of cable barrier.
Maintenance/Utility Operation
No significant traffic disruptions anticipated.
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US 12 - Region Chip Seal
Contact: Paul Gonseth, WSDOT Project Engineer, (509) 577-1810
Construction Began: June 2008
Scheduled Completion: July 2008
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
US 12 between Dayton and Delany: On Tuesday, July 22 and Friday, July 25, flaggers will direct drivers through one lane alternating traffic during chip sealing and fog sealing operations. Minor delays can be expected.
Project Description:
This project improves about four miles of US 12 between Dayton and Delany. Work includes chip sealing, paving, updating guardrail, and installing new highway signs.
Maintenance/Utility Operations
No significant traffic disruptions anticipated.
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Maintenance/Utility Operations
No significant traffic disruptions anticipated.
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Maintenance/Utility Operations
No significant traffic disruptions anticipated.
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I-90 Westbound, Denny Creek Viaduct Vicinity - Stabilize Slope
Contact: Will Smith, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 577-1840
Construction Begins: June 16, 2008
Scheduled Completion: October 2008
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
I-90 westbound, 1.5 miles west of Snoqualmie Pass: One lane of this section of I-90 will be closed to traffic 24 hours a day until the project is complete in October. Two of the three westbound lanes will be open to traffic. No delays or back ups are anticipated.
Project Description:
This project is located in King County on I-90, 1.5 miles west of Snoqualmie Pass on the westbound lanes. This slope stabilization project will include installation of rock bolts and dowels, removal of vegetation and debris, erosion control, pavement markings and other work.
I-90 Asahel Curtis to Easton – Delineation Upgrade
Contact: Paul Gonseth, WSDOT Project Engineer, (509) 577-1810
Construction Began: July 2008
Scheduled Completion: Summer 2008
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
I-90 eastbound: On Sunday, July 20 through Thursday, July 24, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., one eastbound lane at a time will be restricted as the contractor installs reflective lane markers and stripes between Exit 47 (Asahel Curtis/Denny Creek) and Exit 70 (Easton). No delays are anticipated.
Project Description:
This project will improve I-90 from Exit 47 (Asahel/Denny Creek) to Exit 70 (Easton) by installing recessed pavement markers and inset lane and edge stripes. The project will use various construction methods to test performance and durability of the pavement markings.
Maintenance/Utility Operations
No significant traffic disruptions anticipated.
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I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project - Geo-technical Exploratory Drilling
Contact: Scott Golbek (509) 577-1880
Drilling Began: May 2008
Scheduled Completion: Fall 2008
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
I-90, Keechelus Lake vicinity: No lane or shoulder closures will be in effect Monday, July 21, through Sunday, July 27.
Project Description:
WSDOT will improve I-90 by providing a safer, more efficient six-lane freeway from Hyak to Keechelus Dam. Crews will also will straighten roadway curves, replace old pavement, and reduce rockfall and avalanche hazards. Wildlife and watershed structures will improve habitat conditions. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2010.
I-90/West Nelson Siding I/C and Golf Course Rd. I/C - Illumination
Contact: Will Smith, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 577-1840
Construction Begins: June 2008
Scheduled Completion: August 2008
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
I-90 West Nelson Siding Interchange: On Monday, July 21, through Thursday, July 24, during daylight hours, motorists may experience shoulder closures located on the interchange on-ramps and off-ramps. Ramp traffic may be detoured onto the shoulder at times to facilitate the work.
I-90 Golf Course Road Interchange: On Monday, July 21, through Thursday, July 24, during daylight hours, motorists may experience shoulder closures located on the interchange on-ramps and off-ramps. Ramp traffic may be detoured onto the shoulder at times to facilitate the work.
Project Description:
This project is located in Kittitas County on I-90 between Easton and Cle Elum at West Nelson Siding Exit 74, and at Golf Course Road Exit 78. This project will upgrade the entire interchange illumination system at both interchanges. This electrical rehabilitation project will consist of replacing the service, all light standards, conduit and conductors in the system.
I-82/I-90 Region Wide Safety – Shield Re-directional Landforms
Contact: Paul Gonseth, WSDOT Project Engineer, (509) 577-1810
Construction Began: June 2008
Scheduled Completion: Summer 2008
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
No lane restrictions this week.
Project Description:
This project will increase roadside safety by shielding existing median landforms with cable barrier. Work includes minor grading and construction of cable barrier.
Maintenance/Utility Operations
No significant traffic disruptions anticipated.
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US 12/Frenchtown Vicinity to Walla Walla – Add Lanes
Contact: Moe Davari, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 222-2402
Construction Began: Winter 2008
Scheduled Completion: Fall 2009
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
US Highway 12 at Pine Street: A short section of Pine Street will be restricted this week to one lane alternating traffic. Drivers may experience minor delays.
Project Description:
This project is phase six of eight phases that improve US 12 from SR 124 (Burbank) to Walla Walla. This approximately eight mile project will reconstruct US 12 from McDonald Road to Walla Walla as a four lane divided highway, with improved capacity and enhanced safety. For more information visit:
US 12 Frenchtown vicinity to Walla Walla widening
SR 124 - Region Chip Seal
Contact: Paul Gonseth, WSDOT Project Engineer, (509) 577-1810
Construction Begins: June 2008
Scheduled Completion: July 2008
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
No lane restrictions this week.
Project Description:
This project improves about 10 miles of SR 124. Work will include chip sealing, paving, updating guardrail, and installing new highway signs.
Maintenance/Utility Operations
No significant traffic disruptions anticipated.
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US 12 / Naches River N. of Yakima – Stabilize Slopes
Contact: Paul Gonseth, WSDOT Project Engineer, (509) 577-1810
Construction Began: June 2008
Scheduled Completion: Expected Fall 2008
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
On Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 27, from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m., US 12 will have single lane closures in the westbound direction of travel. There will also be right lane shoulder closures in the westbound direction after 3 p.m. No delays are expected.
Project Description:
This project will stabilize the slopes of the Naches River near the 16th Avenue interchange on US 12 from milepost 201.03 to 201.56. This project will redirect the river and revegetate the area in order to reduce the erosion to the highway foundation.
I-82/Selah Creek to Yakima – Paving
Contact: Will Smith, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 577-1840
Construction Began: May 2008
Scheduled Completion: July 2008
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
Twin Bridges to the East Selah Interchange: Saturday, July 19 and Monday, July 21, through Thursday, July 24, during daylight hours, motorists may experience eastbound and westbound shoulder closures or possible lane closures on I-82. On Monday night, July 21, drivers can expect eastbound and westbound traffic to be restricted to one lane in each direction. Drivers may experience minor slowdowns.
Project Description:
This project is located in Yakima County on I-82, beginning at the Twin Bridges at milepost 31 and continues on I-82 to and including the Selah Creek Bridges at milepost 24. This project will rehabilitate the existing mainline pavement on I-82 in both directions and will include the East Selah Road interchange and the Yakima Training Center Road interchange. Upgrades will also be made to the guardrail, signing, illumination system, and bridge expansion joints.
SR 410 - Region Chip Seal
Contact: Paul Gonseth, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 577-1810
Construction Begins: June 2008
Scheduled Completion: August 2008
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
SR 410 west of Naches: On Wednesday July 23, contractors will be fog sealing during daylight hours, from milepost 94 to milepost 95 and from milepost 108 to milepost 114, drivers will experience lane closures with alternating one way traffic. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone. Travelers are urged to drive slow through the work zone.
Project Description:
This project improves about six miles of SR 410 just west of Naches. Work will include chip sealing, upgrading guardrail, and new highway signs.
SR 410 / Rattlesnake Creek – Stabilize Slopes
Contact: Paul Gonseth, WSDOT Project Engineer, (509) 577-1810
Construction Began: July 2008
Scheduled Completion: Expected Summer 2008
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
SR 410 near Rattlesnake Creek: Monday, July 21 through Friday, July 25, from 7 a.m to 5 p.m., flaggers will direct drivers through one lane alternating traffic. Minor delays can be anticipated.
Project Description:
This project will stabilize the riverbank of the Naches River near the vicinity of Rattlesnake Creek from milepost 107.34 to milepost 107.60. This will be done by placing heavy rocks, compost, soil and various plantings along the riverbank.
US 97- Region Chip Seal
Contact: Paul Gonseth, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 577-1810
Construction Begins: June 2008
Scheduled Completion: June 2008
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
US 97 between Toppenish and Goldendale: No lane restrictions this week.
Project Description:
The project improves about two miles of US 97 between Toppenish and Goldendale. Work will include paving the roadway.
SR 241 - Region Chip Seal
Contact: Paul Gonseth, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 577-1810
Construction Begins: June 2008
Scheduled Completion: August 2008
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
SR 241 between Mabton and SR 24: On Monday, July 21, through Friday, July 25, flaggers will direct drivers through one lane alternating traffic during daylight hours. Crews will be installing guardrail, permanent signing and crack sealing.
Project Description:
This project improves about two miles of SR 241 between Mabton and SR 24. Work on this project will include chip sealing, paving, upgrading guardrail, and installing new highway signs.
I-82/I-90 Region Wide Safety – Shield Redirectional Landforms
Contact: Paul Gonseth, WSDOT Project Engineer, (509) 577-1810
Construction Began: June 2008
Scheduled Completion: Summer 2008
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
No lane restrictions this week.
Project Description:
This project will increase roadside safety by shielding existing median landforms with cable barrier. Work includes minor grading and construction of cable barrier.
SR 22/US 97 Intersection Improvements
Contact: Will Smith, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 577-1840
Construction Began: July 2008
Scheduled Completion: September 2008
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
Intersection of SR 22 and First Avenue in Toppenish: On Monday, July 21, through Friday, July 25, drivers may experience lane closures in all directions during daylight hours. Drivers may experience minor slowdowns.
Intersection of US 97 and Fort Road: On Monday, July 21, through Friday, July 25, drivers may experience lane and shoulder closures during daylight hours. Drivers may experience minor slowdowns.
Intersection of US 97 and Branch Road: Starting Monday, July 21, a portion of US 97 between Toppenish and Wapato will be closed to do railroad crossing safety improvements. The closure will be 24 hours per day until the improvements are complete. This work is scheduled to be complete by Friday, July 25.
Northbound and southbound US 97: Starting Monday, July 21, traffic will be detoured onto Progressive Road and Olden Way Road, just west of Toppenish. All oversize loads are prohibited on the detour route. Due to the sharp turns associated with this detour, WSDOT is recommending northbound drivers consider using SR 22 through Toppenish to I-82 as an alternate route. WSDOT recommends southbound drivers use I-82 to Exit 50 and take SR 22 through Toppenish to connect with southbound US 97.
Project Description:
WSDOT and the contractor will build a new right turn and through lanes for Fort Road at the US 97 intersection, and upgrade the traffic signal at US 97 and Fort Road. Crews will upgrade the signal and turning radius for trucks at West First Avenue and SR 22 intersection, work on utilities and water mains, and repave the roadway. Crews will also improve the railroad crossing at US 97 and Branch Road by updating the overhead warning lights and improve the roadway at the crossing.
Maintenance/Utility Operations
No significant traffic disruptions anticipated.
Neighboring Counties
Klickitat County
US 97 Klickitat Co. – Roadside Safety Improvements
Contact: Paul Gonseth, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 577-1810
Construction Began: June 2008
Scheduled Completion: Summer 2008
This project is complete.
Project Description:
This project will increase the roadside safety by installing new beam guardrail at various locations and updating other guardrail. Minor illumination work is also included.
97 Biggs Rapids - Sam Hill Bridge Deck Replacement
Contact: Chris Tams, WSDOT Project Engineer (360) 759-1325
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
US 97 Biggs Bridge: Sam Hill Bridge is now open to traffic; a second closure will begin after Labor Day 2008. Previous weight restrictions have been lifted.
Maintenance/Utility Operations
No significant traffic disruptions anticipated.
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For information about traffic alerts and slow downs visit:
http://wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/trafficalerts/
For work zone safety information visit:
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/brake/
For other western states roadway information visit:
http://wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/borderinginfo.aspx