July 2 - 12, 2009
Updated July 2, 2009
County names on the map above are linked to current construction traffic impacts.
Construction, maintenance, and utility operations:
The 2009 construction season is underway. Drivers need to remember to Give 'em a brake" by slowing down and staying alert to follow directions and detours.
HOLIDAY TRAVEL ALERT: Most construction work will be suspended by noon on Thursday, July 2 in anticipation of holiday traffic. Drivers should be alert for slow traffic and possible delays.
Chinook Pass (SR 410) opened on May 22 at noon.
Cayuse Pass (SR 123) opened May 15 at noon.
US 12 / 15th Street Intersection Improvements
Contact: Bill Preston, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 577-1630
Construction Began: March 2009
Scheduled Completion: August 2009
Current Week Traffic Advisory: On Monday, July 6, through Friday, July 10, during daylight hours, WSDOT crews will be paving, building curb gutters, sidewalks, and installing traffic signal loops. Drivers may experience minor delays.
Project Description:
This project will install a traffic signal at the intersection of US 12 and 15th Street with a turning radius and improve sidewalks.
Maintenance/Utility Operation:
No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.
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US 395 Columbia Dr. to SR 240 – Rebuild Interchange
Contact: Moe Davari, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 222-2402
Construction Began: February 2009
Scheduled Completion: November 2009
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
US 395 to SR 240 westbound: On Tuesday, July 7, through Thursday, July 8, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., traffic will be detoured from the SR 240 off ramp onto Columbia Drive so crews can build a wall.
Lewis Street on-ramp to US 395: Drivers should be alert and obey the signal light on the new ramp metering system for the Lewis Street on-ramp to US 395. Ramp metering will reduce congestion in heavy traffic by providing space between vehicles at the merge point and by maintaining higher speeds on the mainline.
Project Description:
This project will reconfigure the US 395/SR 240 interchange south of the "Blue Bridge" in Kennewick. The improvements include adding a second through-lane for southbound US 395 to improve traffic flow and reduce the risk of collisions.
For more information visit our Website:
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/us395/columbiadrivetosr240/
SR 240 Beloit Rd to Kingsgate Way - Widen Roadway
Contact: Moe Davari, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 222-2402
Construction Began: April 2009
Scheduled Completion: Fall 2009
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
SR 240 near Beloit Road intersection: On Monday, July 6, through Friday, July 10, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., SR 240 will have alternating one-way traffic as crews work to widen the shoulders. Drivers may experience delays.
Project Description:
This project will improve safety along 18 miles of SR 240 from Beloit Road (west Hanford gate) to Kingsgate Way, near Richland. The new roadway will have 12 foot lanes with 8 foot shoulders and rumble strips.
For more information visit our Website:
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/sr240/beloittokingsgate/
Maintenance/Utility Operation:
No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.
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Maintenance/Utility Operations:
No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.
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Road 100 / Broadmoor Boulevard Improvements
Contact: Moe Davari, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 222-2402
Construction Began: May 11, 2009
Scheduled Completion: Fall 2009
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
I-182 westbound: On Monday, July 6, through Friday, July 10, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., I-182 will be reduced to two lanes at the Road 100 interchange.
Project Description:
This project will construct a loop ramp for northbound Road 100 to westbound I-182. Other improvements include a modification to the traffic signal and striping to match the new lane.
Maintenance/Utility Operations:
No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.
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Maintenance/Utility Operations:
No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.
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Maintenance/Utility Operations:
No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.
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I-90 / Yakima River to W. Ellensburg - Paving
Contact: Will Smith, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 577-1840
Construction Begins: April 2009
Scheduled Completion: Summer 2009
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
I-90 eastbound and westbound: On Monday, July 6, through Thursday, July 9, during daylight hours, WSDOT crews will intermittently close the shoulders through the work zone. On Tuesday, July 7, and Wednesday, July 8, during daylight hours, crews will restrict traffic to one lane.
Project Description:
This Federally funded stimulus project is located in Kittitas County on I-90. The project starts at the Yakima River Bridges (milepost 102) and continues east on I-90 to the West Ellensburg interchange (milepost 106). This project will rehabilitate the existing pavement and add safety improvements.
For more information visit our Website:
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/pavementrehab/i90yakimarivertoeburg/
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: On Wednesday, July 8, through Friday, July 10, during daylight hours, WSDOT crews will intermittently close the shoulders in the eastbound and westbound lanes through the work zone.
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:
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/i90/snoqualmiepasseast/hyaktokeechelusdam/
I-90 / Keechelus Dam to Cabin Creek eastbound – pavement restoration and Variable Speed Limit (VSL) Signs
Contact: Will Smith, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 577-1840
Construction Begins: May 2009
Scheduled Completion: Summer 2009
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
Load Restrictions: A width restrict from milepost 59 to milepost 64 will be in place for loads over 12 feet wide for the eastbound lanes starting Thursday, July 9 at 7 p.m. until Friday, July 10 at 7 a.m.
I-90 eastbound nighttime work: On Thursday, July 9, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. the eastbound lanes will be restricted to one lane.
Project Description:
This federally funded stimulus project is located in Kittitas County on the eastbound side of I-90. The project starts near Keechelus Dam (milepost 60) and continues east on I-90 just past the Cabin Creek interchange (milepost 64). WSDOT crews and the contract will replace sections of the cement concrete pavement, rehabilitate the existing asphalt concrete pavement and add safety improvements. Two variable message signs will also be installed.
For more information visit our Website:
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/pavementrehab/i90slidecurvetocabincreb/
I-90 / Lake Easton Vicinity to Bullfrog Rd Interchange Vicinity westbound - Replace PCCP
Contact: Will Smith, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 577-1840
Construction Begins: July 2009
Scheduled Completion: Summer 2010
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
I-90 eastbound and westbound: On Tuesday, July 7, through Thursday, July 9, during daylight hours, WSDOT crews will close the shoulders intermittently through the work zone.
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/
I-90 / Snoqualmie Summit to Hyak westbound - Dowel Bar Retrofit and Concrete Rehab
Contact: Will Smith, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 577-1840
Construction Begins: July 2009
Scheduled Completion: Summer 2010
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
I-90 eastbound: On Tuesday, July 7, during daylight hours, WSDOT crews will intermittently close the shoulders on the roadway through the work zone. On Wednesday, July 8, through Friday, July 10, during daylight hours, WSDOT crews will restrict two lanes of eastbound traffic. Drivers may experience minor delays on Friday, July 10.
Project Description:
This federally funded stimulus project is located in King and Kittitas Counties on the westbound side of I-90. The project starts at the SR 906 (Hyak) Interchange (milepost 55) and continues west on I-90 to Snoqualmie Summit (milepost 52). WSDOT crews and the contract will replace sections of deteriorated cement concrete panels, rehabilitate and grind the existing concrete pavement, and add safety improvements.
For more information visit our Website:
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/i90/summittohyakwb/
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:
US 12 on Frenchtown Road: On Monday, July 6, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, trucks hauling rock to the east end of the project will be crossing Frenchtown Road. Drivers may experience minor delays.
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:
SR 730 near the Oregon border: On Monday, July 6, through Thursday, July 10, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., WSDOT crews will be setting Jersey barrier along the shoulder of the highway. 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 2009
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
Work on this project is scheduled to begin in early July. During the project, drivers may experience minor delays associated with lane closures. WSDOT will maintain two lanes of traffic through the work zone. WSDOT will have temporary closures on US 12 due to blasting operations.
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.
US 12 / Naches to Mitchell Road Vicinity Paving
Contact: Paul Gonseth, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 577-1810
Construction Began: Summer 2009
Scheduled Completion: Fall 2009
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
Work on this project is scheduled to begin in mid to late July.
Project Description:
This project will pave US 12 starting just west of Naches and ending east of Mitchell Road. Other work will include an eastbound acceleration lane at Mitchell Road, signing, stripping, and minor guardrail work.
I-82 / Granger to west Grandview westbound Dowel Bar Retrofit and Concrete Rehab
Contact: Paul Gonseth, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 577-1810
Construction Began: Summer 2009
Scheduled Completion: Fall 2009
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
I-82 westbound from Grandview to Granger: On Monday, July 6, through Friday, July 10, during daylight hours, drivers may experience minor delays associated with single lane closures. The contractor will start work to rehabilitate the concrete pavement.
Project Description:
This project will rehabilitate the existing cement concrete pavement on westbound I-82 from Granger, at milepost 58 to Grandview, at milepost 73. Work will consist of installing dowel bars in the pavement joints, replacing concrete panels, diamond grinding the pavement surface and striping.
I-82 / Naches River Bridge Repair
Contact: Paul Gonseth, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 577-1810
Construction Began: Summer 2009
Scheduled Completion: Fall 2009
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
Work on this project is scheduled to start in early July.
Project Description:
This project will repair the damaged westbound Naches River Bridge between Yakima and Selah on Interstate 82. Work will consist of heat straightening the bent truss members and replacing others. During the bridge repair, I-82 will be closed at the bridge and traffic detoured onto SR 823. This will occur twice, the first closure will be for repair and straitening of the bridge, the second closure will be for the replacement of damaged truss members. To accommodate the detour, there will also be traffic revisions on North First Street in Yakima and SR 823 to Selah. A speed limit reduction will also be in effect on I-82 during the bridge closures.
Maintenance/Utility Operations:
No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.
Neighboring Counties
Klickitat County
Maintenance/Utility Operations:
No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.
Lewis County
US 12/West Side White Pass - Stabilize Slopes
Contact: Paul Gonseth, WSDOT Project Engineer, (509) 577-1810
Construction Began: March 2009
Scheduled Completion: Fall 2009
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
US 12 nine miles west of White Pass: On Monday July 6, through Friday, July 10, during daylight hours, traffic will be reduced to one-lane between milepost 141 to 142. Drivers may experience minor delays as flaggers direct traffic through the work zone.
Project Description:
This project will stabilize slopes in three areas on US 12 between the Junction of US 12 and SR 123 and the summit at White Pass. Work will consist of removing and clearing trees, slope scaling to remove loose boulders, installation of rock bolts and dowels to stabilize the slope and hang rock fall mesh to keep future rocks from falling and entering the roadway.
For more information visit our Website:
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/us12/whitepassslopestabilization/
Maintenance/Utility Operations:
No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.
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For information about traffic alerts and slow downs visit:
www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/trafficalerts/
For work zone safety information visit:
www.wsdot.wa.gov/brake/
For other western states roadway information visit:
www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/borderinginfo.aspx