External Project: WSDOT Highway 2 and 12th Street Paving Project

Last Updated: June 21, 2024

PROJECT TYPE:

Roadway Improvements

PROJECT VALUE:

$35,000 (City’s portion of 12th Street paving)

PROJECT SCHEDULE:

Construction Starts: April 17, 2023
Substantial Completion (within City limits): May 26, 2023

PROJECT UPDATES:

June 21, 2024 Update – The Work as described below (6/9/24 update) will not resume until July 9^th.

June 9, 2024 Update – WSDOT’s contractor will be finishing out the replacement of the compression seals on Bridge 2/219 (bridge over the Wenatchee River between East Leavenworth Road and Alpensee Strasse). Lane shifts will be utilized Work is anticipated to begin June 10 with the potential to continue through the following week. After the bridge work is complete, the contractor will perform clean-up items within City limits, including the striping of 12^th Street. Any work within City limits, requiring a lane closure or shift, will be done between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Please note this is a preliminary schedule and is subject to change as the work progresses.

March 29, 2023 Update — Construction is anticipated to start soon!

Timeline

Construction Starts

April 17, 2023

Substantial Completion (within City limits)

May 26, 2023

CONTACT INFORMATION:

WSDOT North Central Region
Phone: (509) 667-3000

OTHER INFORMATION:

WSDOT’s Real-Time Travel Map

WSDOT East Twitter (no account needed to view real-time updates)

Disclaimer: This is an external project. Information is only provided by the City of Leavenworth as a courtesy to residents and businesses. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) directly.

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will be paving Highway 2, including the section of this highway that runs through Leavenworth city limits. Construction is anticipated to start in early April 2023 and be substantially complete by May 26, 2023. Within City limits, the majority of the work will occur during night shift, between the hours of 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Each week, the contractor can begin working at 8:00 PM on Sunday and is required to be off the road at 6:00 AM on Friday.

Last modified: June 21, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the purpose of this project?

The goal is to complete preservation work on the existing roadway surfacing along Highway 2.

Where is this project located?

All asphalt along Highway 2 within City limits will be repaved. WSDOT’s project extends beyond City limits.

Why is work taking place at night?

US 2 sees less traffic during night hours. Therefore, this project will take place during off-peak hours to minimize impacts to the traveling public: 8 pm to 6 am Sundays through Fridays.

What work is taking place on 12th Street?

The City of Leavenworth has partnered with WSDOT to have 12th Street, from Highway 2 to Front Street, paved by WSDOT’s contractor. This is a cost effective way for the City to have pavement preservation work completed on a City street.