View a larger map. This project paved just over five miles of I-90 from MP 175.60, near Broadway on the west end of Moses Lake to MP 181.77, two miles beyond the SR 17 interchange on the east.
View entire photo (Before) Pavement damage on I-90 at the Jct. with SR 17, east of Moses Lake.
Complete November 2009
- Construction began August 24 and was complete Nov. 20, 2009.
- This project is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Read the news release.
- It was the first “second tier” project constructed because the “first tier” project bids came in below estimates, making funds available to build more projects. Read the Governor's news release.
- This project supported some 50 jobs.
In February 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. WSDOT is translating the federal recovery funding into job creation and highway improvements.
Why is WSDOT
paving this portion of the highway?
This section of I-90 was last paved in 1997. It was scheduled for rehabilitation three years ago, but funding was unavailable. The road surface had reached the end of its lifecycle and needed to be "milled and filled" to restore it.
A new Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) surface restored the load carrying ability of this busy section of I-90. Heavy truck traffic has increased and had further sped up the roadway deterioration. This work also improves safety by providing a smoother driving surface, rumble strips, new striping and signage.
The End Result
Drivers now have a safer, smoother driving surface and the roadway will last longer. The project also restored the integrity of the road surface to handle heavier traffic.
Project Benefits
- Safety
- Reduced maintenance costs
- A smoother ride
- Jobs
What is the project timeline?
Construction began August 24 and was complete November 20, 2009.
Financial Information
This project was advertised for private contractor bids on June 15 and two qualified bids were opened on July 9, 2009. On July 13, contract #7787 was awarded to Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. for $3,242, 563.03, 12% under the engineering estimate.
The project is funded from the following sources:
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Project Engineer Eric Pierson
WSDOT North Central Region
P.O. Box 98
Wenatchee, WA 98807
Phone: 509.667.2870 or toll free 888.461.8816
E-mail: piersoe@wsdot.wa.gov
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