November 2009
- Weekly Construction Update
- Construction underway.
- The section from Dry Creek Road to Rosalia was added to this project.
- A separate contract for rumble strips on US 195 from colton to Dry Creek Road was already completed.
- This job also includes rumble strips on the full length of SR 902 and on US 395 from Loon Lake to Colville.
Add centerline rumble strips on a 36-mile section of US 195 in Whitman and Spokane Counties, a 12-mile section of SR 902 near Medical Lake, and 38 miles of US 395 in Stevens County.
Why is WSDOT
installing rumble strips?
Centerline rumble strips are a proven low-cost method of dramatically reducing cross-over collisions by alerting inattentive drivers when they are crossing into oncoming traffic.
The End Result
A safer section of US 195.
Project Benefits
- Safety. Reduces cross-over collisions and resulting injuries and fatalities.
- Jobs. Supports an estimated 30 construction-related jobs.
What is the project timeline?
This project will be built in 2009.
Financial Information
- Federal Funding - $75,000-$125,000
- Total funding from all sources - $75,000-$125,000
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Project Engineer:
Bob Hilmes , P.E.
WSDOT Project Office
2714 N. Mayfair
Spokane, WA 99207
Phone: (509) 324-6231
E-mail: hilmesb@wsdot.wa.gov
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