February 2010
- Closures on SR 14 near Dog Mountain (mile post 53) and White Salmon (mile post 65) begin in March.
- WSDOT will host an open house on February 18, 2010 at the White Salmon Valley Library to provide closure schedules and alternate route information to help drivers plan ahead and avoid long delays.
- This project was awarded on January 11, 2010 to Hi-Tech Rockfall Construction, Inc. of Forest Grove, Ore., with a winning bid of $2.38 million.
- WSDOT will make safety improvements to the SR 14 Corridor to reduce the risk of rocks falling onto the highway.
Overview
WSDOT will make safety improvements to the State Route 14 corridor between mileposts 53.80 and 63.60.
The project will remove loose rock, unstable soil, trees, and other debris from these slopes. Crews will install rock anchors to stabilize the rock slope above the highway, and install wire mesh fencing along the slope to protect motorists from potential rock fall.
Why is WSDOT
making safety improvements to this corridor?
WSDOT uses a statewide unstable slope prioritization process to identify and rate potential slide areas. Recent maintenance records and geotechnical investigations identified this location as a high risk site and determined that rock fall prevention is necessary.
Safety is WSDOT’s number one priority. This project will increase motorist safety and prevent costly road repairs by reducing the risk of rocks falling onto the highway.
The End Result
WSDOT will evaluate the unstable slopes, remove loose rocks, hazardous timber and debris, and stabilize the slopes using bolts and protective fencing.
Project Benefits
- Safety: This project will enhance the safety of the traveling public on SR 14 by removing loose material and stabilizing the slope in this area.
What is the project timeline?
- Fall 2009: Project advertised for construction
- January 2010: Project awarded to Hi-Tech Rockfall Construction, Inc. of Forest Grove, Ore., with a winning bid of $2.38 million.
- February 18, 2010: WSDOT will host an open house for this project.
- March 2010: Construction scheduled to begin
- Summer 2010: Construction anticipated to be complete
Financial Information
- Federal highway improvement funds: $3,645,000
- Pre-existing funds: $160,000
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Area Engineer Chris Tams
WSDOT Columbia Gorge Area Office
P.O. Box 1709
Vancouver, WA 98668-1709
Phone: 360-759-1310, or toll-free at 1-866-279-0730
E-mail: swGorge@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
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