Overview
Construction began April 7, 2008 and traffic began using the new interchange on Oct. 30. A formal ribbon cutting ceremony was held Nov. 19. Photos can be seen on the WSDOT FlickR site.
This Safety Improvement project eliminated the US 2 and US 97 at-grade intersection by constructing a new interchange.
The 2002 US 2/97 Safety Corridor Study (pdf 1.86 mb) recommends short and long term projects to address the High Accident Locations and High Accident Corridors between the Big Y interchange and Wenatchee. The study identified this intersection as both a High Accident Location (HAL) and part of a High Accident Corridor (HAC).
 | Improves Safety
with a grade-separated interchange that reduces the potential for collisions by providing safer turning movements to and from US 2 and US 97.
with new ramps allow traffic to reach highway speeds prior to merging with the through traffic.
by providing safer passage for pedestrians and bicycles.
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 | Relieves Congestion
by accommodating increasing traffic volumes well into the future.
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 | Protects Environment
with improved drainage and moving US 97 1,000 feet further from Peshastin Creek.
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Partnerships & Cooperation
Several connecting Chelan County roads were improved as part of this project. An equipment undercrossing was added to the project to accommodate local orchardist's needs.
Funding
| Financial Data for PIN 200201E |
| Funding Source |
Amount ($ in thousands) |
| 2003 Gas Tax (Nickel Funding) |
$20,626 |
| 2005 Gas Tax (TPA) |
$0 |
| Pre-Existing Funds (PEF) |
$56 |
| Total |
$20,682 |
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We advertised for private contractor bids on September 24, 2007. Twelve bids were opened on Nov. 15. Contract #7418 was awarded to the low bidder, KLB Construction, Inc. on Nov. 20 for $9,776,446.25, 14% below the engineering estimate.
Contact Us
Project Engineer Eric Pierson
WSDOT North Central Region
P.O. Box 98
Wenatchee, WA 98807
Phone: 509.667.2870 or toll free 888.461.8816
E-mail: piersoe@wsdot.wa.gov
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