Pacific Northwest 12, June 6, 2021 by Construction Equipment Guide

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A nearly $1 billion job to make a major artery connecting population centers from eastern to western Washington is about

to enter the third of four phases, but early on the planned project encountered a glitch that could have brought it to a halt. The I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East project spans a 15-mi. stretch of I-90 from Hyak to

Easton that “is essential to our quality of life and the economic vitality of Washington state … to meet both the current and future needs of this transportation corridor,” according to the Washington Department of

Transportation (WSDOT). The third phase is expected to go to bid this fall and covers nearly 6 mi. Completion is set for 2025. KLB Construction is the primary dirt mover. see WASHINGTON page 4

KLB Construction and the Washington Department of Transportation enter the next phase of construction of the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East project.

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Crews Widening I-90, Constructing Bridge Replacements

This project spans a 15-mi. stretch of I-90 from Hyak to Easton that “is essential to our quality of life and the economic vitality of Washington state … to meet both the current and future needs of this transportation corridor,” according to WSDOT. WASHINGTON from page 1

The final 2 mi. of Phase 1 was completed in 2019. That included widening I-90; replacing and building new bridges, two of which are new avalanche bridges; stabilizing rock slopes; and expanding chain up and chain off areas. It also included two 150-ft. wildlife undercrossings and two 900-ft. long wildlife crossing bridges. Phase 2 and 2A covered the next 2 mi. of the corridor and featured similar upgrades, along with the wildlife crossings. It was also completed in 2019. Phase 3 Construction Phase 3 widens I-90, builds truck climbing lanes and straightens curves, while Phase 4, scheduled to begin in spring 2026, does the same, plus expands chain up areas. Like earlier phases, both 3 and 4 add wildlife connectivity — a near deal breaker back in the 1990s when the project was still in planning stages. Today, there are approximately 100 crossings in numerous forms. Along with connecting major metro areas along a freight corridor, the highway is a long established wildlife crossing. The U.S. Forest Service wouldn’t grant WSDOT an additional easement

Engineers looked at crossings that had been built in other areas, particularly in Banff, Canada, where some of the first wildlife crossings were installed.

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Like previous phases, both 3 and 4 add wildlife connectivity — a near deal breaker back in the 1990s when the project was still in planning stages.

for the road work unless the state agency complied with management plans to make those crossings safer for the abundant wildlife — and by extension, motorists. “Using the easement was cheaper than buying land,” said Brian White, WSDOT project engineer. “But if we didn’t deal with wildlife connectivity, the project would not be in compliance and we couldn’t get the grant easement. We were going to have to figure out a different way to do the project.” Engineers looked at crossings that had been built in other areas,

particularly in Banff, Canada, where some of the first wildlife crossings were installed. They asked questions like what should a crossing look like, where was the wildlife moving and how to encourage the wildlife to use the crossings. WSDOT decided the crossings had to be wide enough so wildlife didn’t see it as a narrow dark hole, and that bridge abutments would not have ledges which wildlife don’t like since there could be predators. “The people who actually constructed the first crossing, they’re

• About 200 species of wildlife inhabit the project area; • In 2020, WSDOT cameras at monitored sites documented 4,303 animal crossings; • The overcrossing and bridges at MP 60.9 saw 1,000 crossings each; • There were 2,000 additional instances of animals spending time around the structure but not crossing; and • Total documented use around, through or over the crossings in 2020 totaled about 6,000. very proud of building that wildlife crossing,” White said. The bridge crossings are very similar to those in Banff — with a few differences. “In Banff, they did fences,” White said. “We put walls in ours so wildlife can’t see headlights. In Banff, it’s more of an earth structure, arched, partly because it is easier to construct. We brought in

precast structures, put them over the roadway and covered them with fabric to make sure no wire gets through. Then we placed some drainage material and soil. And then, we place rocks and trees so it kind of mimics natural landscape. We are in the process now of planting native plants.” see WASHINGTON page 6

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The equipment on site is standard, including cranes, backhoes and excavators, both leased and owned. “One of the challenges was you are building this mound over the Interstate. So to get the material where you need it — over arches—you have to backfill uniformly. The contractor brought out a conveyor belt and placed it over the top. “Once the project was completed, people

would ask, ‘Are the wildlife using it?’” White said. “The first crossing was a coyote; everyone was excited. Now, we’re seeing a lot of crossings. One of the things we learned in Banff is that it takes five years for wildlife to really use it. We’ll see wildlife trickle through, but after five years they realize it is a safe passage and we’ll see wildlife increase.” The wildlife bridge crossing in Phase 3 will be similar to that in Phase 2A, but this

One of the challenges the general contractor encountered was building a mound over the Interstate, so crews needed to backfill uniformly to get material where it needed to go.

Phase 3 widens I-90, builds truck climbing lanes and straightens curves, while Phase 4, scheduled to begin in spring 2026, does the same, plus expands chain up areas.

time instead of asking the questions, WSDOT is answering them from other state agencies interested in building safe wildlife crossings. “It’s going to be very similar to phase 2A, an arched structure,” White said.

“Originally, when we first started the project, the design visualization showed a bridge. That was kind of our calling card at the public meetings. Now, it is going to be an arched structure. There is a need for it. It’s a good feeling to know we are finally there.”

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The Revive I-5 project has hit full stride as major repaving and expansion joint replacement work began on southbound Interstate 5 between Interstate 90 and Spokane Street.

Another project kicked off earlier in May to expand that 1,500-ft. section to three through lanes between Seneca Street and the Washington State Convention Center.

Construction Begins On Washington’s Revive I-5 Project Washington’s Revive I-5 project has hit full stride as major repaving and expansion joint replacement work began on southbound Interstate 5 between Interstate 90 and Spokane Street. This important preservation work will continue through fall 2022. Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation started a twophase project to rehabilitate the freeway on May 24. This is similar to work that was done on northbound I-5 in 2019. It is the first major work on this section in more than 55 years. “Interstate 5 is vitally important to our local economy,” said WSDOT Project Engineer James

Harper. “The freeway has held up well since it was opened in the mid1960s, but some recent emergency expansion joint repairs are a sure sign this work is needed now. Repaving and repairing expansion joints will keep it in good condition.” Construction Details The first phase of this $25.7 million project involves removing a thin layer of worn out concrete on a 1.25-mi. section of the freeway. Contractor crews from C.A. Carey Corporation will then repave this section with a new layer of concrete. All this work will take place overnight. Once the repaving is complete, the crews will replace 40 expan-

sion joints between I-90 and Spokane Street, plus one joint on I90 over I-5. This work is expected to start in mid-July, although exact dates have not yet been announced. It will require up to 16 weekendlong lane reductions, including one full southbound weekend closure, between this summer and fall 2022.

May to expand that 1,500-ft. section to three through lanes between Seneca Street and the Washington State Convention Center. In addition to creating a third lane, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will add ramp

meters and an advance signing system to warn drivers of incidents that block lanes. This project will take about a year and a half to complete. When finished, it will help reduce congestion as traffic reaches downtown Seattle. 

Additional I-5 Construction Much has changed with Interstate 5 through Seattle since it was built in the 1960s. But one original feature remains — an exitonly ramp to Seneca Street and two through lanes just north of that. A project kicked off earlier in

Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation started a twophase project to rehabilitate the freeway on May 24.

This project is the first major work on this section of highway in more than 55 years.

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