February 2010
- We awarded the project contract to Interwest Construction, Inc. of Burlington for $4.8 million.
- Construction will begin in the spring.
Overview
We will rebuild the northbound I-5 on- and off-ramps, and improve the intersections at Josh Wilson Road and Old Highway 99 with roundabouts. These changes will improve safety and relieve congestion at the I-5, Chuckanut interchange in Burlington.
Why is WSDOT
improving the ramps and intersections at the I-5/SR 11 interchange?
Congestion and collisions are a regular occurrence at the interchange. On average, 10,000 drivers use the interchange each day. From 2002 to 2006, there were 91 collisions in the vicinity of Chuckanut interchange. Thirty-six people were injured and one person died.
The End Result
We will rebuild the northbound on- and off-ramps and build new roundabouts at the Josh Wilson Road and Old Highway 99 intersections. The I-5 on- and off-ramps will tie into the roundabouts. These changes will reduce the number and severity of collisions that occur at the interchange.
Project Benefits
- Safety - Rebuilding the north bound on ramp and exit, and building roundabouts at two intersections will reduce collisions.
- Congestion relief - new roundabouts at intersections on both sides of the interchange will relieve congestion and improve safety for drivers.
What is the project timeline?
- Spring 2010 - begin construction.
- December 2009 - advertised project to contractors.
- March 2008 - public open house
- Summer 2007 - purchased access rights from property owners within interchange.
- 2007 - designed project.
- Nov. 2006 - public open house.
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following fund sources:
- 2005 Gas Tax (Partnership Funding) - $12.8 million
- Total Funding Available From All Sources - $12.8 million
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Project Engineer, Mark Hammer
1415 Pacific Drive
Burlington, WA 98233
Phone: 360-757-5832
E-mail: hammerm@wsdot.wa.gov
Communications, Dustin Terpening
1043 Goldenrod Road, Suite 101
Burlington, WA 98233-3415
Phone: 360-757-5997
E-mail: Terpenid@wsdot.wa.gov
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