November 2011
- Construction is substantially complete and there are no more road closures scheduled. Crews are doing clean up of the construction area.
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We will repair more than 844 girders on the westbound US 2 Ebey Island Viaduct and Ebey Slough Bridge beteween 43rd Avenue SE and 50th Avenue SE. We will chip off and replace the old cracking concrete, remove corrosion from the steel frame, and reinforce the girders on the underside of the viaduct.
This work will require up to 65 total nighttime
closures of the westbound viaduct as crews work beneath the road. These closures are necessary to allow fresh mortar and carbon fiber supports to cure properly without added vehicle weight and vibration.
Why is WSDOT
repairing the westbound US 2 trestle?
The Ebey Island Viaduct and Ebey Slough Bridge span 1.5 miles of westbound US 2 between Interstate 5 and State Route 204. The bridge and viaduct, made of concrete and steel, are almost 40 years old and are showing signs of wear.
We will improve driver safety, prevent further damage to the trestle and extend the life of the existing bridge girders.
We completed a rehabilitation project on the east end of the westbound trestle in 2007.
The End Result
We will improve driver safety and extend the life of the bridge to sustain the heavy traffic demands on this section of US 2.
Project Benefits
Safety: We will improve driver safety by repairing bridge girders on the Ebey Island Viaduct and Ebey Slough, making the bridge and viaduct more sound and stable.
Economic Incentive: The repairs will save money by extending the life of the bridge and viaduct.
What is the project timeline?
January 2009 - We began designing this project
Dec. 20, 2010 - We advertised the project for competitive bidding
Feb. 22, 2011 - We awarded the project contract to MJ Hughes Construction
April 2011 - We began construction
June 9, 2011 - Full closures of the westbound trestle start. 7:30 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday nights
Winter 2011 - We expect to end construction
Financial Information
| Financial Data for PIN 100201H, 100205E |
| Funding Source |
Amount ($ in thousands) |
| 2003 Gas Tax (Nickel Funding) |
$0 |
| 2005 Gas Tax (TPA) |
$0 |
| Pre-Existing Funds (PEF) |
$12,010 |
| Total |
$12,010 |
|
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Project Engineer Chad Brown
Phone: 425-225-8725
E-mail: brownca@wsdot.wa.gov
Communications Meghan Pembroke
15700 Dayton Avenue North
PO Box 330310, MS: 103
Seattle, WA 98133
Phone: (206) 440-4704
E-mail: pembrom@wsdot.wa.gov
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