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South Central Region
2809 Rudkin Road
Union Gap, WA 98903
(509) 577-1600

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Construction Updates for the week of


March 29 to April 7, 2013



Kittitas CountyYakima CountyBenton CountyAsotin CountyFranklin CountyWalla Walla CountyColumbia CountyGarfield CountyLewis CountyCounty names on the map above are linked to current construction traffic impacts.



WSDOT makes it easy for smart-phone users to "know before you go." A new mobile application for iPhone and Android keeps real-time traffic conditions always at hand.

With the new application, iPhone and Android users will have access to WSDOT's Web-based travel information including:

  • Ferries – schedules, travel alerts and routes
  • Mountain passes
  • Seattle traffic cameras
  • Travel times for Puget Sound highways
  • Canadian border wait times
  • WSDOT Blog
  • Twitter
  • Flickr photos

To access these applications, just search for "WSDOT" in the Android Market or in the iTunes application store.

While on the road, drivers can tune into the Highway Advisory Radio at 1610 am and 530 am and dial 5-1-1 from their hands-free device for current conditions.

  

Asotin County

SCR Region Wide – Safety

Contact:
Moe Davari, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 222-2402
Construction
Begins: March 2013
Scheduled Completion:
May 2013

Current Week Traffic Advisory:
SR 129: MP 0.0 to MP 32.78 No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.

Project Description:
The project will update the signing and guardrail.


Maintenance/Utility Operations:
No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.

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Benton County

SCR Region Wide – Safety

Contact:
Moe Davari, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 222-2402
Construction Begins:
March 2013
Scheduled Completion:
May 2013

Current Week Traffic Advisory:
SR 14: MP 159.42 to MP 167.25 No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.

Project Description:
The project will update the signing and guardrail.


Maintenance/Utility Operations: 
No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week. 

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Columbia County

SCR Region Wide – Safety

Contact:
Moe Davari, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 222-2402
Construction Begins:
March 2013
Scheduled Completion:
May 2013

Current Week Traffic Advisory:
US 12: MP 358.20 to MP 366.30 No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.

SR 261: MP 0.00 to MP 14.80 No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.

Project Description:
The project will update the signing and guardrail.


Maintenance/Utility Operations:
No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week. 

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Franklin County

Maintenance/Utility Operations: 
Interstate 182 westbound from milepost 7.5 to milepost 5.5.  Lane closures for pavement core sample drilling from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2013.  Traffic control will consist of closing the left and center lane first, then reopening those lanes and closing the right lane.  Signs, cones and barrels will be used to direct motorists.

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Garfield County

SCR Region Wide – Safety

Contact:
Moe Davari, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 222-2402
Construction Begins:
March 2013
Scheduled Completion: May 2013

Current Week Traffic Advisory:
US 12: MP 411.26 to MP 413.36 No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week

SR 127: MP 0.05 to MP 9.65 No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.

Project Description:
The project will update the signing and guardrail.


Maintenance/Utility Operations:
No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week. 

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King County

Maintenance/Utility Operations:
No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.

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Kittitas County

I-90 Hyak to Keechelus Dam Project (mileposts 54 to 62)

Contact:
Will Smith, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 577-1840
Construction Begins: March 2010
Scheduled Completion: Fall 2017

Rock blasting schedule
Rock blasting is scheduled to resume the week of April 22. Crews will close I-90 in both directions from Hyak (milepost 54) to Price Creek (milepost 61), for limited periods of time Monday through Thursday nights. This work is weather dependent and will be subject to change.

Daytime Restrictions: Daytime single-lane closures are planned for Tuesday and Wednesday in the eastbound direction only. Drivers may experience minor delays associated with these lane restrictions.

Nighttime Restrictions: Nighttime single-lane closures are planned for Tuesday through Friday nights in the eastbound direction only.

For freight-related restrictions, please see the Commercial Vehicle Services Road Restrictions webpage: 

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/commercialVehicle/Restrictions/roadlist.aspx.

Bicycle Alternate Route:
I-90 is closed to bicycles in both directions between the Hyak interchange (Exit 54) and Stampede Pass interchange (exit 62) because there is no shoulder for bicycles to use. Bicyclists can use the John Wayne Pioneer Trail as an alternate route when weather conditions allow. Map boxes with maps are located at each interchanges to help cyclists navigate their way over the trail.

Project Description:
This project is located in Kittitas County on Interstate 90, beginning in the Hyak vicinity (milepost 55) and continues five miles east on I-90 to the Keechelus Dam vicinity (milepost 60). This work includes building six new lanes, adding and replacing bridges and culverts, stabilizing rock slopes, extending chain-up and chain-off areas, and demolishing and replacing the snowshed.


I-90 / Easton to Ellensburg Vic. WB and EB Bridges – Deck Rehabilitation

Contact: Jeff Minnick, Project Engineer, 509-577-1810
Construction Begins: Spring 2013
Scheduled Completion: Winter 2013

Current Week Traffic Advisory:
Construction is scheduled to begin on April 15, drivers can expect single lane closures and possible traffic delays Monday through Friday, day and night.

Project Description:
This project will rehabilitate the bridge deck on several bridges on I-90 between Ellensburg and Easton. Work will consist of removing a portion of the existing deck, repairing damage as needed and placing a thin overlay to restore the surface of the deck.
 

SCR Region Wide – Safety

Contact: Moe Davari, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 222-2402
Construction Begins: March 2013
Scheduled Completion: May 2013

Current Week Traffic Advisory:
US 97: MP 135.1 of MP 137.41 No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.

SR 970: MP 0.75 to MP 10.08 No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.

Project Description:
The project will update the signing and guardrail.


Maintenance/Utility Operations: 

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Lewis County

Maintenance/Utility Operations:
No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.

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Walla Walla County

Maintenance/Utility Operations
US 12 from milepost 335 to milepost 341. The Westbound, left lane will be closed for pavement sealing road work on Monday April 1 to Thursday April 4 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Motorists can expect minor delays. No restriction on oversize loads through the work zone.
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Yakima County

SCR Region Wide – Safety

Contact:
Moe Davari, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 222-2402
Construction Begins: March 2013
Scheduled Completion: May 2013

Current Week Traffic Advisory:
SR 241: MP 9.05 to MP 12.72 No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.

Project Description:
The project will update the signing and guardrail.


I-82 / US 12 to Valley Mall Blvd. vic. - Paving

Contact:
Jeff Minnick, Project Engineer, 509-577-1810
Construction Begins:
Summer 2013
Scheduled Completion: Fall 2013

Current Week Traffic Advisory:
No Impacts until June 2013.

Project Description:
This project will pave I-82 from the US 12 / I-82 Interchange area to the Valley Mall Interchange both east and westbound. Work will also include striping and other minor safety work.


US 97 / Satus Creek Vicinity – Replace Bridge 97/106 and Paving

Contact:
Moe Davari, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 222-2402
Construction Begins: Spring 2012
Scheduled Completion:  Summer 2013


Current Week Traffic Advisory:
This project has shut down for the winter, work will resume in April 22, 2013. The 35 mph reduced speed limit will remain in effect in the vicinity of MP 46.

Project Description:
The US 97 / Satus Creek Vicinity – Replace Bridge 97/106 and Paving project will construct a new bridge to current standards, preserving route continuity and improve safety. The project will also realign and widen this section of highway and restore signing, striping and other safety features. Traffic will be driving on a temporary bridge while the new structure is constructed.


Clear Creek Falls and Rimrock Tunnel Vic. Stabilize Slopes

Contact: Jeff Minnick, Project Engineer, 509-577-1810
Construction Begins: Spring 2012
Scheduled Completion: Summer 2013

Current Week Traffic Advisory:
Construction is scheduled to begin on April 15, drivers can expect single lane closures and delays up to 30 minutes seven days a week during daylight hours.

Project Description:
This project will stabilize the slopes in two areas by removing loose rock, anchoring remaining rock and placing a wire mesh to control future falling rocks. The project is located on US 12 at mileposts 154.3 and 165.0.


Maintenance/Utility Operations: 
No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.

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Neighboring Counties:

Klickitat County

US 97, North of Goldendale - Wildlife Habitat Connectivity (mileposts 21.05 to 21.72)

Traffic Impacts:
Truck traffic entering and exiting the workzone with a reduced speed limit of 35 mph.

Project Engineer: Susan Fell, Phone: (866) 279-0730
For more information, visit the project Web page.