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In anticipation of heavy seasonal rains, WSDOT crews performed work on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, to unclog the culvert that runs under State Route 504, also known as Spirit Lake Memorial Highway, near George Taylor Road. Crews were successful in clearing the clog but discovered another issue. During the heavy seasonal rainstorm, the culvert and drainage system became overloaded causing the storm water to erode the soil under the highway, which in turn caused part of the culvert to collapse.
Crews assessed the damage and determined that a single-lane of the highway be closed until a permanent repair could be made, and the culvert could be replaced.
Beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will begin work to replace the culvert and repave the highway. This work will prevent further erosion and improve storm water drainage under SR 504.
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The End Result
Once completed, this project will provide a safe and stable roadway surface, reduce or eliminate the potential for storm water erosion, and improve the integrity of the highway for years to come.
State emergency funding is being used for the project. The approximate cost has not yet been determined.
Joanna Lowrey
WSDOT Project Engineer
360-442-1350 or toll free 1-800-545-1393
Email: swKelso@wsdot.wa.gov
Celeste Dimichina
WSDOT communications
Phone: 360-905-2057
Email: dimichc@wsdot.wa.gov