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03 WED-7 dctrl�q <br />WSDOT is replacing the existing bridge deck on the 1-90 Vantage Bridge to maintain structural integrity, continued <br />safe operation of the highway and extend the life of the bridge. WSDOT will combined two projects into one for <br />efficiency in time and cost. <br />26 <br />4 To Ellensburg <br />s <br />c <br />Why is WSUrT doing this? <br />The bridge deck, columns and struts are showing signs of significant deterioration. Since 2019, WSDOT has discovered <br />dozens of through -deck holes requiring emergency repairs.and lane closures. In 2020, three holes were discovered in <br />one day. Approximately $518,000 has been spent over the last several years to repair the bridge deck, many of which <br />were emergency repairs resulting in multiple travel impacts and a total of 85 days of lane closures. The Vantage Bridge <br />was built in 1962 and the last time the, bridge received a major overhaul was in 1982. <br />What do travelers need to know? <br />During construction, the bridge will be reduced to one lane in each direction and the speed limit will be reduced. <br />Travelers will experience long delays and congestion during construction. Contractor crews will open up traffic to <br />four lanes for the following weekends: Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Watershed (early August), and Labor Day <br />Project timeline <br />Construction start: Fall 2023 <br />Construction completion: Fall 2027 <br />Title Vi Statement to Public: WSDOT ensures full compliance with Title VI of the civil Rights Act of 1964 by prohibiting discrimination <br />against any person on the basis of rare, color, national origin or sex in the provision of benefits and services resulting from it's federalllyy <br />assisted programs and activities. For additional information regarding WSDOT's Title VI Program, contact the Department's Title dl <br />Coordinator at 360 705-7098. <br />FOR MORE INFORMATION <br />ScCLlCyiiC <br />WSDOT- South Central Region <br />5cott.Goibek@wsdotwa.gov <br />509.577.1880 <br />Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information: Materials can be made available in an alternate format by emailing the Office of <br />Egt:al Opportunity at wsdotada@wsdot.wa.gov or by calling toll free, 855-362-4ADA (4232). Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing <br />may make a request by calling the Washington State Relay at 711. <br />