Nov. 20-29, 2009

Updated Nov. 20, 2009

 

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State Route 410 is open with detour between milepost 104 to milepost 108. Information updates are available at (509) 577-1635, 5-1-1 or on the SR 410 Nile Valley Landslide project page.

Chinook Pass (SR 410) is closed for the season.
Cayuse Pass (SR 123)is closed for the season.

Construction, maintenance, and utility operations:
The 2009 construction season is starting to wind down for the winter. However, drivers still need to be cautious when driving through work zones until work is complete for the season.

Prepare for winter driving conditions: Carry chains and drive slowly.
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.




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

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

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

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



I-90 / Snoqualmie Pass East - Phase 1A Hyak to Crystal Springs Detour

Contact: Will Smith, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 577-1840
Construction Begins: July 2009
Scheduled Completion: Summer 2009

Current Week Traffic Advisory: 
Project is complete.

Project Description:
This project is located in Kittitas County on I-90 beginning at Stampede Pass Interchange (milepost 63) and continues west on I-90 to the SR 906 interchange (milepost 55). WSDOT crews and the contractor will work to remove, haul and stockpile about 250,000 cubic yards of material from Keechelus Lake storage mitigation site in preparation for the larger three lane project, which starts in the spring of 2010. A temporary bridge over Gold Creek will be constructed as part of this project.

For more information visit our Website:
wsdot.wa.gov/projects/i90/snoqualmiepasseast/hyaktokeechelusdam/

I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project – 2009 Geotechnical Exploration Program

Contact: Scott Golbek (509) 577-1880
Drilling Began: May 2009
Scheduled Completion: October 2009

Current Week Traffic Advisory:
No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.

Project Description:
WSDOT will improve I-90 by providing a safer, more efficient six-lane freeway from Hyak to Keechelus Dam. Crews will also will straighten roadway curves, replace old pavement, and reduce rockfall and avalanche hazards. Wildlife and watershed structures will improve habitat conditions. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2010.

I-90 / Lake Easton Vicinity to Bullfrog Rd Interchange Vicinity westbound - Replace Portland Cement Concrete Pavement

Contact: Will Smith, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 577-1840
Construction Begins: July 2009
Scheduled Completion: Summer 2010

Current Week Traffic Advisory:
Work on this project is complete for the year. Work will resume in the spring of 2010.

Project Description:
This two year federally funded stimulus project is located in Kittitas County on the westbound side of I-90. The project starts six miles west of Cle Elum (milepost 79) and continues west on I-90 to Lake Easton (milepost 71). WSDOT crews and the contractor will replace sections of deteriorated cement concrete panels in the left westbound left lane. Work will also include removing and replacing the cement concrete pavement in the right westbound lane, rehabilitate and grind the existing concrete pavement and add safety improvements.

For more information visit our Website:
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/I90/LkEastonToBullfrogWB/

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

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US 12/Frenchtown Vicinity to Walla Walla – Add Lanes

Contact: Moe Davari, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 222-2402
Construction Began: Winter 2008
Scheduled Completion: Spring 2010 

Current Week Traffic Advisory: 
Work on this project is complete for the year. Work will resume in the spring of 2010.

Project Description:
This project is phase six of eight phases that improve US 12 from SR 124 (Burbank) to Walla Walla. This approximately eight mile project will reconstruct US 12 from McDonald Road to Walla Walla as a four lane divided highway, with improved capacity and enhanced safety.

For more information visit our Website:
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/us12/frenchtowntowallawalla/

Maintenance/Utility Operations:
US 12 near Lowden: On Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., WSDOT maintenance crews will be closing the eastbound lane on US 12 at milepost 324, a half mile west of Lowden. Crews will be making repairs to the shoulder. Drivers may experience minor delays.

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US 12 / Tieton River Crossings West and East - Replace Bridges

Contact: Paul Gonseth, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 577-1810
Construction Begins: Summer 2009
Scheduled Completion: Fall 2010 

Current Week Traffic Advisory:
US 12 near Windy Point: On Monday, Nov. 23, through Wednesday Nov. 25, during daylight hours, the contractor will be working on the roadway and on bridge construction. Drivers will experience minor delays of up to 30 minutes. Flaggers will direct traffic through a single lane in the work zone.

Blasting operations scheduled: Blasting operations will not take place on Monday, Nov. 23 or on Thursday, Nov. 26.

Project Description:
This project is located on US 12, 10 miles west of the US 12 and SR 410 junction. WSDOT will replace two structurally deficient bridges spanning the Tieton River. Crews will construct two new bridges alongside the existing bridges. Blasting existing rock faces will provide the space needed to realign US 12 and connect the new bridges.

For additional project information see our Website at: www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/us12/tietonriverbridge/

Maintenance/Utility Operations:
SR 410 Nile Valley landslide emergency work: On Monday, Nov. 23 through Wednesday, Nov. 25 WSDOT and contractor crews will start paving the 4,000-foot-long section of the SR 410 winter-durable detour. Drivers will experience delays associated with paving activities.

For additional project information visit our Website at:
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/sr410/landslide


Neighboring Counties

Klickitat County
No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.

Lewis County 

US 12, West of White Pass - Slope Repair

Contact: Colin NEwell, WSDOT Project Engineer (866) 713-2412
Construction Begins: Summer 2009
Scheduled Completion: Fall 2009

Current Week Traffic Advisory: On Monday, Nov. 23 through Wednesday, Nov. 25, during daylight hours, WSDOT crews will close the shoulders on US 12, west of White Pass at milepost 150, to finish final construction activities.

Project Description:
Through this project, Chehalis contractor crews will install a platform drainage system and stabilize the slope below US 12. The slope was undermined due to a large amount of runoff, and the drainage system repairs will redirect water to reduce the effects of slope erosion and protect the roadway from future damage.

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www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/trafficalerts/

For work zone safety information visit:
www.wsdot.wa.gov/brake/

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