Date:
Friday, December 18, 2009
Contact:
Denys Tak, WSDOT Project Engineer, (360) 442-1341 (Kelso)
Annie Linstrom, WSDOT Communications, (360) 905-2079 (Vancouver)
KELSO – WSDOT and the local community joined together this afternoon to break ground on a project to improve safety and mobility on I-5, SR 432 and nearby local roads.
The I-5 – SR 432 Talley Way Interchange project reconstructs the I-5 interchange at SR 432 (Exit 36) and the adjacent SR 432 interchange at Talley Way to improve safety and address traffic flow and congestion issues at both interchanges and on SR 432. The construction contract was awarded to Northwest Construction, Inc. of Bellevue on December 15.
“WSDOT is proud to break ground on another TPA project and begin delivering improved safety and mobility at crucial interchanges on I-5 and SR 432,” said Southwest Regional Administrator Don Wagner. “We look forward to partnering with Northwest Construction and the local communities as we start work early next year.”
The project was funded with $45 million from the 2005 gas tax package and a $3 million federal grant provided by the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments. Construction is expected to begin in February 2010 and to be complete by 2012.
The groundbreaking event featured remarks by regional and local elected officials including Rep. Ed Orcutt, 18th Legislative District; Kelso Mayor David Futcher, and; Longview Mayor Kurt Anagnostou.
For more information about the I-5, SR 432 Talley Way Interchange project, please visit the project Web page at: www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/I5/SR432Interchange.
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