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SR 28 - East Wenatchee Area - Paving - Complete September 2008

Project Status - Complete
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View entire map.  This project paved 2.82 miles of SR 28 from 9th St. to the US 2/97 and SR 28 intersection, excluding the SR 28/East Wenatchee 31st to Hadley Project that was constructed in 2007. It also paved 1.52 miles of US 2/97 north of the US 2/97 and SR 28 intersection.

SR 28 looking south at approximately MP 0.28B.
View entire photo.  This is what the roadway looked like before it was repaved.

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This is the newly striped pavement in front of the Grange Hall.

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  Sidewalks were brought up to ADA standards in this project.

Overview
This preservation project paved 2.82 miles of SR 28 from 9th Street to the US 2/97/SR 28 intersection, excluding the section from 31st to Hadley paved during the 2007 SR 28B widening project. It also paved 1.52 miles of US 2/97 north of the Odbashian Bridge intersection. Construction began July 27th and was complete September 10th, 2008.

How You Benefit
Cross GlyphImproves Safety
Provides a smoother driving surface.

Installed new curb and gutter, guardrail, new striping and pavement markings, centerline rumble strip and ADA compliant sidewalk.
Dollar Sign Glyph Economic Incentive
Resurfacing the roadway at this best lifecycle timing is four times less expensive than rebuilding the roadway had it been allowed to deteriorate further.

Partnerships & Cooperation
School and transit bus pull outs were included in this project.

Funding

This project was advertised for private contractor bids on April 7, 2008. Two qualified bids were opened on May 8th. Contract #7539 was awarded on May 12th to Granite Northwest, Inc., dba Basin Asphalt for $1,239,239.00, 20% under the engineering estimate.

This project is funded through the following sources:

  • Pre-Existing Gas Tax - $4.09 million
  • Total funding from all sources - $4.09 million

Contact Us
Project Engineer Kevin Waligorski
WSDOT North Central Region
P.O. Box 98
Wenatchee, WA 98807
Phone: (509) 667-2860 or toll free (888) 461-8816
Email: waligok@wsdot.wa.gov

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