October 2009
- We are currently designing this project and expect to finish design in fall 2010.
- We will start to buy property needed for this project in fall 2009.
- Construction is expected to begin in 2011.
Overview
We will realign Red Cabin Creek and build a new bridge over the creek to protect the highway, improve fish passage and eliminate the need for annual maintenance of a culvert.
Why is WSDOT
realigning Red Cabin Creek and building a new bridge?
Currently, there is a culvert that passes underneath SR 20 for Red Cabin Creek. It is old, small and requires annual dredging to keep the water flowing. If we didn't dredge, the culvert would plug up and water would flood the highway, causing road closures and potential damage to the highway. Dredging the creek costs tax payers money on an annual basis and can impact the environment in many ways. The culvert prohibits migratory fish from safely and efficiently passing under the highway.
The End Result
We will protect the highway by realigning the creek and replacing the culvert with a new bridge. Temporary closures of the highway and annual maintenance costs in dredging the creek will be eliminated.
Removing the culvert will make it easier for cutthroat, coho and chum to migrate up Red Cabin Creek.
Read more about our commitment to improve fish passage.
Project Benefits
- Safety - Replacing the culvert with a bridge protects the highway, which is a vital link for daily drivers as well as emergency services, such as police and first responders.
- Environment - The new creek alignment and bridge will allow fish to migrate more freely through Red Cabin Creek. Eliminating dredging will have a positive effect on the environment.
- Maintenance - The bridge will reduce annual maintenance costs required for dredging the creek to keep the culvert open.
What is the project timeline?
- Sept. 2010 - Advertise project for bids
- Spring 2011 - Begin construction
- 2012 - Complete construction
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following sources:
- Existing funds: $5.1 million
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Communications Dave Chesson
WSDOT Mount Baker Headquarters
1043 Goldenrod Road, Suite 101
Burlington, WA 98233-3415
Phone: 360-757-5970
E-mail: chessod@wsdot.wa.gov
or
Project Engineer Shane Spahr
WSDOT Mount Baker Headquarters
1043 Goldenrod Road, Suite 101
Burlington, WA 98233-3415
Phone: 360-757-5948
E-mail: spahrs@wsdot.wa.gov
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