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West Olympic Peninsula - Roadway Safety Improvements - Complete September 2008

Project Status - Complete


Overview
This project made safety improvements at 28 locations in Grays Harbor and Jefferson counties on US 101, SR 8, and SR 109 where serious collisions occurred.

How You Benefit
Cross GlyphImproves Safety
A statewide analysis of collisions resulted in major concerns about the number and severity of collisions on rural highways.

In the 2005 legislative session, funding was allocated to make safety improvements on state highways in Grays Harbor, west Jefferson and Clallam counties.

Safety improvements included installing new guardrail, removing roadside hazards and flattening slopes.

Partnerships & Cooperation
WSDOT awarded the project to Petersen Bros. Inc.

Construction started in April 2008 and was completed three weeks ahead of schedule in September 2008.

Funding

This project was funded by the following sources:

  • 2005 Gas Tax (Partnership funding) - $1,140,557
  • Total Funding Available From All Sources - $1,140,557

Contact Us
WSDOT Aberdeen Project Office
Scott Ireland, Project Engineer
4801 Olympic Highway
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Phone: 360-533-9352

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