February 2012
- As far as drivers are concerned, this project is complete! The final ramp was open to traffic at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26. Final construction work will continue during the following months, with minor impacts.
- This week's traffic impacts
- Construction began January 25, 2010.
- On December 15, 2009 WSDOT awarded construction of this project to Northwest Construction, Inc. of Bellevue, WA. with a winning bid of $20.5 million.
- What's happening to the Park and Ride?
Overview
This project will improve the I-5 interchange at SR 432 (Exit 36), and the adjacent SR 432 interchange at Talley Way.
Why is WSDOT
reconstructing these interchanges?
Reconstructing these interchanges will improve safety and reduce existing and future congestion on this section of SR 432, improve on substandard design conditions, and
address weaving problems at both interchanges.
Our Partners
The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG), the cities of Kelso and Longview, the Port of Longview and Cowlitz County were instrumental in the development of this project.
The End Result
The new interchanges will improve safety, create better connections to existing roads, increase capacity and decrease congestion.
Project Benefits
- Safety: Collisions caused by vehicles changing lanes and merging at the current interchanges will be reduced.
- Congestion Relief: The SR 432 interchanges at I-5 and Talley Way are in close proximity to each other, which can cause traffic to back up as cars and trucks merge back and forth between them. This project will improve the interconnectivity of these interchanges and help reduce congestion problems.
What is the project timeline?
- 2007: Preliminary design and environmental documentation begins.
- Spring 2008: Right of way phase begins.
- Summer 2009: Design work and right of way acquisition are completed.
- September 28, 2009: The project was advertised to contractors.
- October 28, 2009: WSDOT hosted an Open House for this project.
- December 15, 2009: Project construction is awarded to Northwest Construction, Inc. of Bellevue, WA.
- January 25, 2010: Construction began.
- November 15, 2011: Project substantially complete.
- Summer 2012: Construction scheduled for completion.
Financial Information
| Financial Data for PIN 400510A |
| Funding Source |
Amount ($ in thousands) |
| 2003 Gas Tax (Nickel Funding) |
$0 |
| 2005 Gas Tax (TPA) |
$32,415 |
| Pre-Existing Funds (PEF) |
$3,000 |
| Total |
$35,415 |
|
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Area Engineer Denys S. Tak
WSDOT Kelso Area Office
2400 Talley Way
Kelso, WA 98626
Phone: 360-442-1341, or toll free 1-800-545-1393
E-mail: swKelso@wsdot.wa.gov
or
Communications
WSDOT Southwest Region
PO Box 1709
Vancouver, WA 98668-1709
Phone: 360-905-2058
E-mail: SWWebInfo@wsdot.wa.gov
or access our project feedback form.
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