December 2007
• Weekly Construction Update• Awarded to Granite Northwest Inc. of Yakima with a construction bid of $4,149,158.
• Construction underway.
This project resurfaces the southbound lanes of US 395 with additional paving in the I-90/US 395 Interchange area at Ritzville.
Why is WSDOT
resurfacing southbound US 395?
The current southbound asphalt road surface is deteriorating. Repaving now, preserves the existing pavement structure and extends pavement service life.
The End Result
A smoother driving surface and extended roadway life. This will be achieved by overlaying the existing pavement with 2 inches of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA).
Project Benefits
• Preserve the pavement for the next 10 to 15 years.
• Provides a smoother driving surface.
What is the project timeline?
Construction will be underway and completed in 2007.
Financial Information
Project signage will reflect the cost of construction engineering, project bid award and sales tax.
This project is funded through the following sources:
• State Gas Tax - $99,000
• Federal Funds - $6,507,000
Total Funding Available from all sources - $6.988 million.
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Project Engineer
Darrel McCallum
WSDOT Darrel McCallum Project Office
2714 N. Mayfair
Spokane, WA 99207
Phone: (509) 324-6242
E-mail: MccallD@wsdot.wa.gov
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