The following Washington State Department of Transportation projects are expected to have some travel impacts. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to “give ‘em a brake” in construction zones.
PLEASE NOTE: Most activities are subject to good weather conditions and work plans are subject to weather-related adjustments.
Counties: Clallam | Grays Harbor | Jefferson | Kitsap | Mason | Pierce | Thurston
The following construction and maintenance activities are scheduled for the week of Nov. 7 - 13, 2009:
CONSTRUCTION
SR 112, 9.4 miles west of Reynold Road – Emergency Slide Repair
Jerry Moore, Project Engineer, 360-565-0620
This project constructs a new SR 112 alignment around a landslide. The new alignment will be 0.3 miles long. The existing SR 112 roadway remains open to traffic during construction.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Paving, guardrail installation, striping and seeding slopes. Crews will also be removing the existing roadway.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 112, near the West Twin River Bridge, mileposts 36 to 38.
EXPECT: Flagger-directed, one-way alternating traffic.
SR 112, Makah Reservation to US 101 – Stage Two Safety
Jerry Moore, Project Engineer, 360-565-0620
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/sr112/stagetwosafety/
This safety improvement project installs advanced signage, guardrail and drainage structures, flattens slopes, removes roadside hazards, and relocates utilities on the 61-mile stretch of SR 112.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Lighting and electrical work.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 112, from the Makah Reservation to US 101, mileposts 0 to 61.
EXPECT: Flagger-directed, one-way alternating traffic.
MAINTENANCE
No maintenance activities are scheduled to impact traffic.
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CONSTRUCTION
US 101 & SR 109 Myrtle Street to Endresen Avenue/US 101 Eisenhower Street–Sidewalk, ADA Ramp Safety and Mobility project
Scott Ireland, Project Engineer, 360-533-9352
This $1.8 million project adds sidewalks and ADA ramps as well as lighting and pavement repairs to sections of US 101 and SR 109 in Hoquiam.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Replacing sidewalks on Simpson Avenue, from Seventh Street and Ninth Street. Crews will also be replacing sidewalks on cross streets.
LOCATION: Both directions of US 101 and SR 109, Myrtle Street to Endresen Avenue and US 101 at Eisenhower Street, US 101 mileposts 85.67 to 89.10 and SR 109 mileposts 0.00 to 1.8.
EXPECT: Single-lane and shoulder closures on Simpson Avenue, from Sixth Street and Ninth Street. Work on cross streets will require full cross street closures during working hours between Simpson Avenue and Levee Street. Only one cross street will be closed at a time.
MAINTENANCE
US 12, Wynoochee River Bridge
Tony Kilmer, Work Zone Traffic Control, 253-983-7597
DAYS: Monday
TIME: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Joint repair.
LOCATION: Westbound US 12, at the Wynoochee River Bridge, milepost 8.
EXPECT: Right lane closed.
US 12, Montesano
Randy Moody, Maintenance Superintendent, 360-533-9346
DAYS: Monday
TIME: 8 to 9 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Dangerous tree removal.
LOCATION: Westbound US 12, at SR 107, milepost 11.
EXPECT: Rolling slowdown.
US 12, Elma
Randy Moody, Maintenance Superintendent, 360-533-9346
DAYS: Monday
TIME: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Dangerous tree removal.
LOCATION: Eastbound US 12, at Schouweiler Road, milepost 18.
EXPECT: Rolling slowdown.
US 101, Hoquiam River Bridge
Tony Kilmer, Work Zone Traffic Control, 253-983-7597
DAYS: Tuesday
TIME: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Bridge inspection.
LOCATION: Northbound US 101, Hoquiam River Bridge, milepost 87.
EXPECT: Left lane closed.
US 101, Amanda Park vicinity
Randy Moody, Maintenance Superintendent, 360-533-9346
DAYS: Monday and Tuesday
TIME: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Culvert maintenance.
LOCATION: Both directions of US 101, at Ten O’ Clock Creek Bridge, milepost 132.
EXPECT: Flagger-controlled, one-way alternating traffic.
US 101, Hoquiam
Randy Moody, Maintenance Superintendent, 360-533-9346
DAYS: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
TIME: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Sign washing.
LOCATION: Both directions of US 101, from the SR 109 spur to West Fork Hoquiam River Bridge, mileposts 89 to 100.
EXPECT: Mobile operation.
SR 109, Hoquiam to Taholah
Randy Moody, Maintenance Superintendent, 360-533-9346
DAYS: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
TIME: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Sign washing.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 109, from Hoquiam to Taholah, mileposts 6 to 40.
EXPECT: Mobile operation.
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CONSTRUCTION
SR 104, Hood Canal Bridge Project
Jeff Cook, Project Engineer, 253-305-6424
www.hoodcanalbridge.com/
The bridge is now open to traffic following a five-week closure while the east half was replaced. Since opening the bridge – with its new east half – to vehicular traffic in early June, contractor Kiewit General has completed about $14 million of work. And there remains about $6 million of contract work to perform. There are still more than 100 contract employees working on the bridge project.
Motorists can expect nighttime 90-minute closures of the SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge beginning Monday, Sept. 28 and through November while crews conduct mechanical and electrical testing.
EXPECT: Motorists can expect nighttime delays and up to 90-minute closures nightly from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Drivers can expect 25-30-minute delays during ballast test openings from Monday, Nov. 9 to Friday, Nov. 13. These draw span openings, which correspond with slack tides, are scheduled to occur at approximately:
• 10:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9
• 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10
• 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11
• 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12
• 1:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13
MAINTENANCE
No maintenance activities are scheduled to impact traffic.
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CONSTRUCTION
SR 104, Hood Canal Bridge Project
Jeff Cook, Project Engineer, 253-305-6424
www.hoodcanalbridge.com/
The bridge is now open to traffic following a five-week closure while the east half was replaced. Since opening the bridge – with its new east half – to vehicular traffic in early June, contractor Kiewit General has completed about $14 million of work. And there remains about $6 million of contract work to perform. There are still more than 100 contract employees working on the bridge project.
Motorists can expect nighttime 90-minute closures of the SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge beginning Monday, Sept. 28 through mid-November while crews conduct mechanical and electrical testing.
EXPECT: Motorists can expect nighttime delays and up to 90-minute closures nightly from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Drivers can expect 25-30-minute delays during ballast test openings from Monday, Nov. 9 to Friday, Nov. 13. These draw span openings, which correspond with slack tides, are scheduled to occur at approximately:
• 10:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9
• 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10
• 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11
• 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12
• 1:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13
SR 160, SR 16 to Long Lake Road – Safety
Brenden Clarke, Project Engineer, 360-874-3000
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/sr160/sr16_longlake/
The project provides a safer, smoother-flowing corridor with increased visibility and turning-sight distance.
EXPECT: No impacts to traffic.
MAINTENANCE
SR 104, Hood Canal Bridge
Duke Stryker, Maintenance Superintendent, 360-874-3050
DAYS: Thursday
TIME: 4 to 6:30 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Shoulder sweeping.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge, mileposts 13.5 to 15.5.
EXPECT: Mobile operation.
SR 303, Manette Bridge, Bremerton
Tony Kilmer, Work Zone Traffic Control, 253-983-7598
DAYS: Tuesday
TIME: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Joint repair.
LOCATION: Southbound SR 303 Manette Bridge, mileposts 0.73 to 1.06.
EXPECT: Right lane closed.
SR 305, Bainbridge Island ferry terminal
Duke Stryker, Maintenance Superintendent, 360-874-3050
DAYS: Monday – Thursday
TIME: 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: City of Bainbridge Island utility project.
LOCATION: Southbound SR 305 at Winslow Way, milepost 0.25.
EXPECT: Single-lane closures and traffic flaggers.
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CONSTRUCTION
US 101, Purdy Creek Bridge – Replacement
Neal Uhlmeyer, Project Engineer, 360-412-3420
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/us101/purdycreekbridge/
This project replaces the existing timber-trestle bridge with a concrete structure that creates wider lanes and shoulders, and increases safety for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians.
DAYS: Monday – Thursday
TIME: 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Placing compost, sign installation and storm sewer pipe testing. Crews may also place barrier and railing.
LOCATION: Both directions of US 101, at the Purdy Creek Bridge, milepost 339.3.
EXPECT: Possible flagger-controlled, one-way alternating traffic.
SR 106, X-Tributary, Skokomish River – Fish Passage
Neal Uhlmeyer, Project Engineer, 360-412-3420
This project replaces a culvert that is currently a fish barrier with a fish-passable culvert on the X-Tributary to the Skokomish River.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Culvert work on roadway approaches.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 106, about three miles east of US 101, milepost 2.90.
EXPECT: Possible flagger-controlled one-way, alternating traffic.
MAINTENANCE
SR 302, at SR 3
Duke Stryker, Maintenance Superintendent, 360-874-3050
DAYS: Monday and Tuesday
TIME: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Shoulder sweeping.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 302, from SR 3 to Victor Cutoff Road, mileposts 0 to 1.
EXPECT: Mobile operation with short delays.
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CONSTRUCTION
I-5, Port of Tacoma Road to King County Line – Add HOV Lanes
Rumina Suafoa, Project Engineer, 253-534-3101
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/PiercecountyHOV/I5_PortTacomatoKing/
This project was chosen as a critical shovel-ready project as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (federal stimulus bill). Federal stimulus money (approximately $35.3 million) helps funds this construction project, which supports an estimated 130 jobs.
This project widens I-5 for HOV lanes in each direction between the Port of Tacoma Road and the King/Pierce County line. Six bridges crossing Wapato Creek and Hylebos Creek will be widened. Traffic cameras will be added to monitor traffic flow and to inform drivers of traffic conditions on WSDOT's traffic Web sites. In addition, metering signals will be installed on the northbound and southbound on-ramps at the 54th Avenue Interchange. The on-ramps will also be widened for HOV traffic to bypass the ramp metering signals.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: During the daytime crews will be installing erosion control measures, construction access for pile driving at the West Hylebos Creek Bridge, excavating in the median and performing electrical work. Nighttime work activities include pile driving and setting rebar cages.
LOCATION: Both directions of I-5 from 70th Avenue to north of the King County border.
EXPECT:
Monday: Two lanes closed in both directions of I-5 from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Tuesday: Two lanes closed northbound I-5 from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Wednesday: One lane closed at 7 p.m. and two lanes closed at 9 p.m. northbound I-5. All lanes reopen by 4 a.m.
Thursday: One lane closed at 7 p.m. and two lanes closed at 10 p.m. northbound I-5. All lanes reopen by 4 a.m.
Friday: One lane closed at 7 p.m. and two lanes closed at midnight northbound I-5. All lanes reopen by 6 a.m.
Drivers will also encounter trucks entering and exiting the median and shoulder closures weekdays during the daytime.
I-5/SR 16, Westbound Nalley Valley
Jon Deffenbacher, Project Engineer, 253-589-6100
www.tacomatraffic.com/
This project increases safety, improves mobility and reduces congestion by building a new connection between westbound SR 16 and I-5.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Construction of the temporary westbound Nalley Valley bridge.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 16 in the vicinity of the I-5/SR 16 Nalley Valley Interchange.
EXPECT: No impacts to traffic.
LONG-TERM CLOSURE: Sprague Avenue on-ramp to westbound SR 16 is closed. Ramp reopens in fall 2011. The Sprague Avenue on-ramp to eastbound SR 16 and the eastbound SR 16 off-ramp to Sprague Avenue are closed. The off-ramp reopens in fall 2011. The on-ramp reopens when the Eastbound Nalley Valley project is complete in 2013.
SR 7, 304th Street East (Kapowsin Highway) – Signal
Rumina Suafoa, Project Engineer, 253-534-3101
This $237,000 construction project improves safety for drivers and pedestrians by installing a traffic signal and crosswalks to the intersection of SR 7 and 304th Street East (Kapowsin Highway), south of Spanaway.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Underground electrical work for new traffic signal system. Crews will also install crosswalks and permanent signage.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 7, at 304th Street East (Kapowsin Highway), mileposts 38.98 to 39.18.
EXPECT: Possible lane and shoulder closures.
SR 7, 34th Street Bridge Rehab
Jon Deffenbacher, Project Engineer, 253-589-6100
This City of Tacoma project repairs and paints the 34th Street Bridge.
EXPECT: No impacts to traffic.
SR 7, Kirkebo Mountain Highway
Jon Deffenbacher, Project Engineer, 253-589-6100
This developer-funded project constructs a right-turn pocket from northbound SR 7 to a proposed commercial site at the 204th Street East intersection. The project also installs lighting, storm water systems, permanent signing and pavement markings.
EXPECT: No impacts to traffic.
SR 16, Burnham/Borgen Interchange Improvements
Marcos McGraw, City of Gig Harbor Project Engineer, 253-853-2647
This City of Gig Harbor project widens the westbound SR 16/Burnham Drive roundabout to two lanes; adds capacity to both east and westbound SR 16 off-ramps.
DAYS: Monday – Thursday
TIME: 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Excavation and removal of material.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 16, off-ramps to Burnham Drive, milepost 15.
EXPECT: Westbound SR 16 off-ramp to Burnham Drive closed overnight.
SR 99, Holiday Motor Homes
Bryan Dias, Region Materials Engineer, 360-704-3213
This developer-funded project widens SR 99 and installs drainage structures and lighting.
EXPECT: No impact to traffic.
SR 410, 166th Avenue Interchange
Bryan Dias, Region Materials Engineer, 360-704-3213
This developer-funded project improves the SR 410 and 166th Avenue interchange. Improvements include widening the eastbound SR 410 off-ramp to 166th Avenue East and installation of a new traffic signal and lighting system. Project also installs drainage systems, guardrail, sidewalk and permanent signage.
DAYS: Monday – Thursday
TIME: 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Interchange improvement project.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 410, at 166th Avenue East, milepost 11.50.
EXPECT: Shoulder closed.
SR 162, Calistoga Street
Bryan Dias, Region Materials Engineer, 360-704-3213
This City of Orting project at the intersection of SR 162 (Washington Avenue) and Calistoga Street installs new signal and light poles, turn lanes, and new curb, gutter, sidewalk and ADA ramps. Project also includes improvements to storm drainage, utilities and retaining walls.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Intersection improvement project.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 162, at Calistoga Street, milepost 9.5.
EXPECT: Shoulder closed.
SR 509, Puyallup River Bridge – Special Repairs
Rumina Suafoa, Project Engineer, 253-534-3101
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/sr509/puyallupriverbridge/
This project repairs bridge piers and replaces concrete girders damaged in 2002 by a rail car fire under the bridge. Construction began in Nov. 2009 and is scheduled for completion June 2010.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Concrete girder replacement.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 509, from Portland Avenue to Port of Tacoma Road, mileposts 0.99 to 2.44.
EXPECT: SR 509 is reduced to a single-lane of traffic in each direction through the work zone and the speed limit is reduced from 60 mph to 35 mph.
Motorists can expect delays and congestion on SR 509, between Tacoma and Fife, during construction. Oversized loads are restricted on SR 509 in the work zone. The recommended alternate route is I-5 and I-705.
SR 704, Cross-Base Highway, Spanaway Loop Road to SR 7
Neal Uhlmeyer, Project Engineer, 360-412-3420
www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR704/CrossBase/
This project connects Spanaway Loop Road to SR 7, improving safety and mobility. A new dual right-turn lane from Spanaway Loop Road to southbound SR 7 eases back-ups during peak travel times.
EXPECT: No impacts to traffic.
MAINTENANCE
I-5, Pacific Avenue
Tom Gibbs, Maintenance Superintendent, 253-983-7550
DAYS: Sunday, Nov. 8
TIME: 7 a.m. to noon
DESCRIPTION: Bridge inspection.
LOCATION: Southbound I-5, at Pacific Avenue, milepost 133.5.
EXPECT: Right lane closed.
SR 16, 24th Street Northwest
Tom Gibbs, Maintenance Superintendent, 253-983-7550
DAYS: Tuesday
TIME: 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Semi-annual toll systems maintenance.
LOCATION: Eastbound SR 16, 24th Street Northwest, milepost 9.5.
EXPECT: 24th Street on-ramp to eastbound SR 16 closed.
SR 16, Westbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Tom Gibbs, Maintenance Superintendent, 253-983-7550
DAYS: Monday
TIME: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Bridge inspection.
LOCATION: Westbound SR 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge, mileposts 7.28 to 8.41.
EXPECT: HOV lane closed.
SR 162, Puyallup River Bridge
Tony Kilmer, Work Zone Traffic Control, 253-983-7598
DAYS: Sunday – Wednesday
TIME: 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Bridge inspection.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 162, Puyallup River Bridge, milepost 0.5.
EXPECT: Flagger-controlled, one-way alternating traffic.
SR 162, Sumner
Pete Townsend, Region Utilities, 360-570-6743
DAYS: Sunday – Friday
TIME: 8:30 p.m. to 4 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Underground utility work.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 162, Pioneer Way East to 136th Street East, mileposts 3.2 to 7.0.
EXPECT: Flagger-controlled, one-way alternating traffic at two different locations within the work zone.
SR 161, Graham
Pete Townsend, Region Utilities, 360-570-6743
DAYS: Thursday
TIME: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Utility work.
LOCATION: Southbound SR 161, at 244th Street East, milepost 17.
EXPECT: Right lane closed.
SR 161, Puyallup
Tom Gibbs, Maintenance Superintendent, 253-983-7550
DAYS: Tuesday and Wednesday
TIME: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Asphalt repairs.
LOCATION: Northbound SR 161, at 128th Street East, milepost 24.5.
EXPECT: Right lane closed.
SR 507, Fort Lewis
Tom Gibbs, Maintenance Superintendent, 253-983-7550
DAYS: Monday and Tuesday
TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Dangerous tree removal.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 507, East Gate Road, mileposts 40 to 41.
EXPECT: Flagger-controlled, one-way alternating traffic.
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CONSTRUCTION
I-5, Cable Barrier Retrofit – Statewide
Chris Damitio, Project Engineer, 360-788-7400
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/cablebarrierretrofit/
This project replaces a 2,800-foot section of existing three-strand, low-tension cable median barrier, between SR 510 (Marvin Road) and the McAllister Creek Bridge in Nisqually with an improved version of the barrier – four-strand, high-tension barrier.
DAYS: Monday – Thursday
TIME: 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Pouring concrete bases for cable poles.
LOCATION: Both directions of I-5, between SR 510 and the McAllister Creek Bridge, mileposts 112.5 to 114.0.
EXPECT: Left lane closed northbound I-5 Monday and Tuesday. Left lane closed southbound I-5 Wednesday and Thursday.
I-5, Grand Mound to Maytown – Add Lanes
MaryLou Nebergall, Project Engineer, 360-570-6752
www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/I5/GrandMoundtoMaytown/
This project widens I-5 and builds new bridges between the Lewis/Thurston County border and Tumwater. Construction continues through fall 2010.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: See times below.
DESCRIPTION: Bridge construction and permanent barrier placement. Grading and paving in the median and shoulder.
LOCATION: Both directions of I-5 from Grand Mound to Maytown, mileposts 85 to 97.
EXPECT: Nighttime work for the project has wrapped up for the winter.
Next week drivers can expect:
• Rolling slowdowns and up to five-minute delays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Up to three rolling slowdowns per hour. Due to traffic volumes, there will be no rolling slowdowns past noon on Friday.
• One of two on-ramps to southbound I-5 from US 12 is closed. A traffic signal directs eastbound US 12 drivers headed to southbound I-5 to use the southbound loop on-ramp previously used only by westbound US 12 drivers.
• Possible shoulder closures.
I-5, Martin Way – Bike Lanes
Neal Uhlmeyer, Project Engineer, 360-412-3420
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/i5/martinwaybikelanes/
The $1.16 million project connects a quarter-mile gap in Lacey’s bike-lane network and extends the left-turn lanes for vehicles at the congested I-5/Martin Way interchange. Pedestrian access through the work zone remains open during construction.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 9 p.m. to 9 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Curb and drainage installation. Roadway excavation and paving.
LOCATION: Martin Way, at the I-5 interchange, milepost 109.
EXPECT: Shoulder closed in both directions of Martin Way 24 hours a day. Pedestrian access on westbound Martin Way is restricted.
MAINTENANCE
SR 8, Kennedy Creek Road
Tom Gibbs, Maintenance Superintendent, 253-983-7550
DAYS: Monday
TIME: 11 a.m. to noon
DESCRIPTION: Dangerous tree removal.
LOCATION: Eastbound SR 8, Kennedy Creek Road, milepost 15.
EXPECT: Rolling slowdown.
US 12, Rochester
Randy Moody, Maintenance Superintendent, 360-533-9346
DAYS: Thursday
TIME: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Dangerous tree removal.
LOCATION: Both directions of US 12, from Forstrom Road to Albany Street, mileposts 40.86 to 41.88.
EXPECT: Flagger-controlled, one-way alternating traffic.
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