Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-51 - Highway access management access permits-Administrative process › Section 468-51-140 - Department construction projects

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
During construction of department projects, connections will be
				provided as replacements for existing approved permitted connections, that are
				consistent with all current department spacing, location, and design standards,
				based on the following conditions:
(1)
			 Nonconforming connections. All nonconforming connections will be examined to
			 determine if the construction project will require relocation, alteration, or
			 closure of the connection to make it conforming.
(2) Application of current standards. The
			 number and location of connections shall be modified to the maximum extent
			 possible to meet current department spacing, location, and design standards.
			 Where current department standards cannot be met, the connection shall be
			 classified as nonconforming.
(3)
			 New connections, modifications. The department shall allow new or require
			 modification of existing connections if a connection permit application is made
			 and approved.
(4) Replacement of
			 existing connections. When connections are made as part of a department
			 construction project replacing existing connection points without material
			 differences, no additional permit shall be required. Costs shall be borne by
			 the department.
(5) New connections
			 -- Cost. The construction of new connection points, if approved by the
			 department, shall be done at the owner's expense by either the department's
			 contractor as part of the roadway improvement or by the owner's contractor at
			 the department's option.
(6)
			 Modifications -- Cost. If the modification of the connection point, that are
			 based on the owner's request, is more extensive than the routine replacement of
			 an existing connection, the owner shall also participate in the differential
			 cost.
(7) Work by permit holder's
			 contractor. The department shall require that work done by the owner's
			 contractor be accomplished at the completion of the department's contract or be
			 scheduled so as not to interfere with the department's contractor. The
			 department may require a surety bond prior to construction of the connection in
			 accordance with WAC
			 468-51-070. When the number,
			 location or design of existing access connections to the state highway are
			 being modified by a department construction project, the resulting modified
			 access connections shall provide the same general functionality for the
			 existing property use as they did before the modification, taking into
			 consideration the existing site design, normal vehicle types, and traffic
			 circulation requirements.
Notification. The department shall notify affected property
				owners, permit holders, business owners and/or emergency services, in writing,
				where appropriate, whenever the department's work program requires the
				modification, relocation, or replacement of their access connections. In
				addition to written notification, the department shall facilitate, where
				appropriate, a public process which may include, but is not limited to, public
				notices, meetings or hearings, and/or individual meetings. The department shall
				provide the interested parties with the standards and principles of access
				management.
Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.50 RCW. 99-06-034 (Order
				  187), § 468-51-140, filed 2/25/99, effective 3/28/99. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   47.01.101 and chapter 47.50 RCW. 92-14-044,
				  § 468-51-140, filed 6/24/92, effective
				  7/25/92.