City of Cle Elum

Heart of the Cascades

Construction Projects

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NOTE: All posted Construction schedules are subject to change as needed.

 

In Progress…

  Stafford Ave Corridor Improvements – Spring 2025

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This Washington State Department of Commerce (COMMERCE), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – Stafford Avenue Corridor Improvements project will rehabilitate an antiquated distribution water main that serves a majority of the city limits, in conjunction with reconstructing a deteriorated steep and narrow road.

The existing 12-inch water main within the Stafford Avenue corridor is comprised of asbestos cement (AC) pipe which is approximately 70 years old.

The existing Stafford Avenue roadway corridor is the primary access to the “7 Hill” neighborhood, approximately 50 homes, and to the City Heights development, as well as access to the City’s reservoirs. The roadway improvements will address the existing roadway deterioration and deficiencies which include grade, width, roadside clear zone issues, stormwater limitations, and inadequate roadway base.

The roadway improvements will widen Stafford Avenue to 28 feet of asphalt width and reduce the grade to 10.5%, improving emergency services and school bus accessibility, and constructing roadside safety features to improve safety.

ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION
North Stafford Ave (from Reed Street to W Second Street)
3/10/2025 – 5/25/2025
CLOSED to through traffic for Road Corridor Improvements– Detour will be in place

 

For Access to your property concerns call Chip (360) 661-6128 – Excavation West Site Supervisor

For General Construction questions call Matt Bailey (509) 674-2262 ext 106 – City of Cle Elum Public Works Director

For questions about the project plans contact HLA Engineering Office: 509-966-7000

Contractor: Excavation West, Inc

Construction Project Plans

Baseline Schedule

Advertisement for Bids 10/17/2024 & 10/24/2024
Bid Opening 11/7/2024
City Council Award 11/26/2024
Construction Commence 03/03/2025
Estimated Construction Completion 06/02/2025

 Look ahead schedule: *Dates are subject to change based on current site conditions

          • Erosion Control:                                     May 5 – June 2
          • Reinforced Wall – Concrete:                 May 12 – May 15
          • Reinforced Wall – Wall forming:         May 5 – May 22
          • CSBC Import for Road:                         May 5 – May 8
          • Fine Grade:                                              May 12 – May 15
          • Curb and Gutter:                                    May 14 – May 19
          • Reinforced Wall – Backfill:                   scheduled May 19
          • Bollards:                                                   scheduled May 22

 

 

 

Second Street Roundabout – Spring 2025

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Bid Opening April 3, 2025

Contractor: Interwest Construction

Construction is expected to begin mid-May with thirty (30) working days.

For Access to your property concerns call Jason (360) 630-3031 – Interwest Construction Site Supervisor

For General Construction questions call Matt Bailey (509) 674-2262 ext 106 – City of Cle Elum Public Works Director

For questions about the project plans contact HLA Engineering Office: 509-966-7000 HLA Project Contact: Brad Cooper, PE; Madeline St. John, EIT

ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION —

MAP OF CLOSURE

Intersection of W Second Street (from Reed Street to Billings Ave) – and N Stafford Ave (from W First Street to W Third Street) 
6/3/25 – 6/26/25 
CLOSED to through traffic for Roundabout Construction — Detour will be in place

 

Cemetery Irrigation -Pending

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All bids from March 19, 2025 came in over budget. Project Pending

PROJECT INFORMATION

 

First Street Downtown Revitalization Project – FINAL PHASE 3D

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Map and Brochure
Full Project Plans and Engineering
Full Project Estimated Timeline

      • REMINDER: Construction schedule is provided as a general notification and guideline. Many factors, including inclement weather, materials and other extenuating factors have the potential to alter the overall schedule have the potential to alter the overall schedule.
      • Please direct questions to Mathew Bailey: [email protected]  (509)674-2262 ext 106
      • Contractor: Active Construction, INC. (ACI)

 Look ahead schedule: *Dates are subject to change based on current site conditions

          • Pole Push Button wiring (Oakes and Pennsylvania intersections):                May 5 – May 9
          • Light poles installed (East)                                                                                      May 5 – May 7
          • Punch List items                                                                                                           upcoming
          • Punch List (207 E First)                                                                                             May 12

 

Upcoming…

   UKC Community Recreation Center – Pending

 

   Second Street Pathway Project – Pending

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