May 2012
- This project was advertised for competitive bid on April 2.
- Up to six weekend-long closures are scheduled for this summer. View detour maps online.
- Construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2012.
- Download project flyer (pdf 3.58 mb).
Why is WSDOT
replacing the culverts underneath US 2?
The culverts beneath US 2 that carry water runoff from the roadway and surrounding areas are deteriorating. The corrugated metal pipes are corroded which is allowing water to seep in under the roadway causing the material beneath the highway and median to settle. WSDOT repairs and maintains the culverts, but they have reached their maximum life span and now need to be replaced to preserve the roadway.
WSDOT will replace five drainage culverts located beneath both eastbound and westbound US 2 between the Ebey Slough Bridge and Bickford Avenue. To accomplish this, crews will need to open up the roadway, remove the old culverts and install new pipe. This will require closing one direction of US 2 on six separate weekends in the summer of 2012. We will alternate directions each weekend and will close the roadway from Friday night through Monday morning. Detours will be in place during the closures.
The End Result
The new culverts will provide proper drainage for roadway water runoff and prevent further damage to the roadway.
Project Benefits
- Replacing the culverts will prevent settlement underneath the highway.
- New culverts will provide proper drainage for roadway water runoff.
- The new culverts will reduce annual maintenance costs.
What is the project timeline?
- November 2010: Begin design
- April 2012: Advertise project
- Summer 2012: Begin construction
- Fall 2012: Complete construction
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following sources:
Federal funds: $2.37 million
State funds: $56,792
Total funds: $2.43 million
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Project Engineer Gary L. McKee
Phone: 206-440-4612
E-mail: mckeeg@wsdot.wa.gov
Communications Bronlea Mishler
Phone: (206) 440-4696
Email: mishleb@wsdot.wa.gov
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