View entire map Three slopes above US 97A, from Milepost 203.97 to Milepost 205, north of Wenatchee, will be stabilized.
View entire photo More than 80 people attended two open houses were held in February, 2008
View entire photo Engineer Jennifer Saugen answers a question about the closure options.
View entire photo South view of one slope to be stabilized.
View entire photo North view of another slope to be stabilized.
Fall 2009
- At the request of the Entiat community, we have delayed construction of this project until next spring.
- The project was advertised for private contractor bids on August 24 and were opened October 1st. A contract will be awarded in the next few days.
- On September 10, a pre-bid showing for contractors was held on the site so they could ask questions, view the site and submit better bids.
- By delaying construction, it can be completed in a single phase. Any construction work that will disrupt the flow of traffic will be completed by early summer.
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This Preservation Program project will stabilize three rock slopes above US 97A, four miles north of Wenatchee.
Why is WSDOT
Stabilizing These Slopes?
The primary goal of this slope repair project is to improve safety for travelers on US 97A between Wenatchee and Entiat. Maintenance records and Geotechnical investigations show rock fall mitigation is necessary to reduce hazardous rockfall onto the highway.
The best method identified to preserve the integrity of these slopes is through preventative measures. Those include debris removal, rock scaling, installation of rock bolts and steel cable netting to prevent rocks from falling down the cliff and bouncing onto the roadway. It is our goal to accomplish the work quickly with the least traffic impact possible.
The End Result
US 97A will be significantly safer for travelers through this area.
Project Benefits
Safety is the primary benefit, but, by taking action now, we will reduce maintenance costs of cleaning up fallen rocks as well as avoiding costly repairs to the roadway surface.
What is the project timeline?
construction should start in the spring of 2010.
Financial Information
Stage 1 of this project will be funded through the following sources:
- Pre-Existing Gas Tax - $6.7 million
- Total funding from all sources - $6.7 million
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Bob Romine
Project Engineer
WSDOT North Central Region Project Office
PO Box 98
Wenatchee, WA 98807
Phone: 509-667-2880, or toll-free 1-888-461-8816
E-mail: RomineR@wsdot.wa.gov
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