May 2012
- Contractor Razz Construction is starting work. They are taking the right wingwall out of service for rehabilitation.
- Crews will be landing the ferries with only one wingwall by attaching a line from the ferry to the wingwall. When the line tensions, the ferry is held tight to the wingwall and centered in the slip. This allows vehicles and passengers to load and unload.
WSF is improving safety at the Lopez ferry terminal by rehabilitating its existing timber floating wingwalls. Wingwalls are v-shaped structures used to guide slowing ferry boats safely into the landing docks.
Why is WSDOT
rehabilitating the wingwall?
The existing timber floating wingwalls are nearing the end of their usable lives. It is now time to make much-needed improvements so they can successfully guide ferries safely and smoothly into the landing dock.
The End Result
Crews will rehabilitate the existing structure by refurbishing the timbers, fenders and chains. They will also complete repairing and repainting work on the existing pontoons. The project will bring the wingwall condition rating from a 45 up to an 80 out of 100, adding another 20 years to the wingwall’s useful life.
Project Benefits
Preservation: Crews will perform some much-needed rehabilitation work on the aging wingwalls, preserving the structure for many more years to come.
Safety: The rehabilitation will ensure that the wingwalls can perform their essential function of slowing, guiding and centering ferries as they come to a stop at the landing dock.
What is the project timeline?
- December 2011: Project is advertised.
- October 2012: Project is complete.
Financial Information
Design: $471,000
Construction: $2,500,000
Total: $2,971,000
How can I get more information?
Contact:
WSF Construction Project Engineer John Callahan
206-515-3755
john.callahan@wsdot.wa.gov
WSF Communications Manager Joy Goldenberg
206-515-3411
joy.goldenberg@wsdot.wa.gov
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