Newaukum Bridge Opening February 18, 2011 at 4pm.
PRESS RELEASE
Lewis County Public Works would like to announce that the Jackson Highway Bridge crossing the Newaukum River will be open to traffic on Friday, February 18, 2011, at 4 p.m. Future work will occur, with flagger-controlled, one-way traffic during working hours and unrestricted two-way traffic during non-working hours.
The bridge replacement contract was awarded to Rognlin’s Incorporated (Aberdeen, WA) in the amount of $2,153,027. Differing site conditions encountered during excavation for the bridge approach work required modified design and modified approach work. Additional work to address these changes increased the contract amount to $2,387,000 (estimated total until completion of all work). This project is 80% federally funded, with 20% Lewis County match.
Lewis County planned for weather delays during winter construction, and the bridge was originally scheduled to open in May 2011. Once awarded, the Contractor provided an “ideal” schedule that showed completion at the end of 2010. This schedule was revised due to early snow and heavy rain, along with delays for unexpected subsurface conditions encountered. Even with unsuitable weather days and the temporary shutdown to address subsurface conditions, the Contractor used 188 of their 220-day contract to restore all traffic-related items associated with the project. Remaining miscellaneous work will be completed intermittently within the next few months.
If you have any specific questions regarding this project, please contact the Lewis County Public Works office at 740-1123, Ext. 1123.
Linda Ray, Office Assistant Senior
Lewis County Public Works
Real Estate Services, Property Management
2025 NE Kresky Avenue
Chehalis, WA 98532
360-740-1123, Ext. 1123
Fax 360-740-1479