View entire map The passing lane now extends from milepost 34.75 to milepost 35.25. It is approximately 4 miles west of the city of Othello.
View entire photo (Before) The passing lane begins here, just east of O'Brien Road on the right side (eastbound).
View entire photo (Before) The passing lane ends here, before the Hart Road intersection.
View entire photo (After) The new lane is paved.
Complete May 2010
Construction began Mar. 15, 2010 and was complete within the scheduled 30 working days on May 6.
This Safety Improvement/Collision Reduction project constructed a passing lane on SR 26 just west of Othello.
Why is WSDOT
constructing a passing lane on SR 26?
There have been numerous passing related collisions along this stretch of SR 26. The addition of a passing lane provides motorists with a dedicated lane for passing.
The End Result
The addition of a passing lane increases mobility and reduces the potential for head on collisions.
Project Benefits
- Reduced collision potential
- Increased freight mobility
What is the project timeline?
Construction began Mar. 15, 2010 and was complete May 6.
Financial Information
Project signage will reflect the cost of construction engineering, project bid award and sales tax.
This project was advertised for private contractor bids on December 21, 2009. On January 21, 2010, 7 qualified bids were opened. January 27, contract #7871 was awarded to Selland Construction, Inc. for $608,774.15, 24% under the engineering estimate.
This project was funded through the following source:
Transportation Partnership Account (TPA) - $1.01 million
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Bob Romine, Project Engineer
WSDOT - North Central Region
P.O. Box 98
Wenatchee, WA 98807
Phone (509) 667-2880 or Toll Free (888) 467-8816
Email: RomineR@wsdot.wa.gov
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