January 2013
WSDOT awarded the contract to MJ Hughes April 17, 2012.
East piers are complete, traffic is switched to allow work on the west piers. Project is scheduled to be complete in late October 2012.
Why is WSDOT
doing this seismic retrofit?
This project modifies the columns supporting the State Route 8 overpass to improve seismic stability and reduce the risk of catastrophic failure.
The End Result
The support columns will be strengthened to reduce the risk of failure in the event of an earthquake.
Project Benefits
- Improves seismic stability.
- Reduces the risk of failure.
- Enhances safety for motorists.
What is the project timeline?
This project is scheduled to be complete Octboer 2012.
Financial Information
Project signage will reflect the cost of construction engineering, project bid award and sales tax.
The design and construction of this project are funded through existing funds.
- Federal - $1,139,782
- State - $29,021
- Total Funding From All Sources - $1,168,803
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Dennis Engel, Project Engineer
WSDOT Tumwater Project Engineer Office
PO Box 47447
Tumwater, WA 98504-7477
Phone: 360-570-6750
back to top