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JANUARY 31, 1967 10 A. M. finlh-ii.

HIST WASHINGTON STATE 979.777 HIGHWAY COMMISSION

OFFICIA DEPARTMENT 1967 OF HIGHWAYS i The Honorable Daniel J. Evans Governor, State of Washington

Hon. Nat Washington Hon. Leonard A. Sawyer Hon. Alfred E. Leiand Senator, 13th District Representative, 25th District Representative, 48th District Chairman, Senate Highways Chairman, Joint Interim Committee Chairman, House Trans. Committee Committee on Highways

The Connecticut Street Interchange, beginning point for one of America's great transcontinental highways, Interstate 90, is shown during construction recently. Four of the romps are complete to the point where state jurisdiction presently ends. They were finished to this point now in order to incorporate the ramps in permanent construction and to avoid interfering with traffic later. Westerly sections eventually will connect with Sign Route 509 (First Avenue South). A study is underway to determine traffic flows and an agreement will be effected between the City of Seattle and State Highway Department regarding further construction and financing. portation improvemen ^,U of our state. ly-mile section o ^. ^^07 project sine Ihe opening ot p.„p|e thon any 3 ^ ugislolore provide a new was .nreUopoH'on areas of L< Departmen of Hi9 ,v,o 1C30 inWashington. I'O'' " ,one of 462 individual^ highway proiec« yearsoom- p,..e:;h=r"^re:ier-n ° oo/ofro=rfV:s- p°visi.o,s who morvel ^ of fhe iom. efl°'« This o*i»»=""""°t gratotal "E^^ns and his eyecuhve and 8°^®"""°"I pablic Roads; to °°''""°state Ugislatore; """J y S. Bureau of Pa r^^embers of our workmen who pur-

;rdTnt wre ptpl.;- pr-.e fho, we fee. on thit day. Thank yoo tor s

CharlesD^cfor G.of Prahl,Highways P-E- J THE WASHINGTON STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION

George D. Zahn Robert L. Mikalson Vice-Chairman

Elmer C. Hunfley Chairman

Charles G. Prohl Director of Highways Ex-officio Member

Harold Walsh James M. Blair, Sr

The longest curved steel girder bridge in the Pacific Northwest is pictured in the foreground of this aerial view looking south toward the Kent Valley. The long bridge crosses the Duwamish River. In the center of the photo is the Foster Interchange, a major point for thousands of vehicles which use Interstate 5 to and from industrial centers in South Seattle. A Tacoma firm, Woodworth & Co., completed grading and bridges; Fiorito Bros, accomplished the paving operation and built the roadway leading to the re cently opened Duwamish Interchange a short distance west of the Foster Interchange. OPENING PROGRAM

MASTER OF CEREMONIES W. Price Sullivan 1st Vice-President, Seattle Chamber of Commerce

NATIONAL ANTHEM Music for this occasion provided by a grant from the Music Performance Trust Fund, administered through the Seattle Musicians' Association, Local No. 67. PRESENTATION OF COLORS..Presented by Marine Air Reserve Training Detachment, Naval Air Station, Seattle. INVOCATION Rev. Samuel B. McKinney Mt. Zion Baptist Church

WELCOME Mr. Clarence F. Massart Pres., Seattle City Council

COMMENTS Mr. John T. O'Brien, King County Commissioner Mr. Charles G. Prahl, Director of Highways Sen. Nat Washington, Chairman, Senate Highways Committee Rep. Leonard A. Sawyer, Chairman, Joint Interim Committee on Highways Mr. Elmer C. Huntley, Chairman, Washington State Highway Commission

PRINCIPAL PRESENTATION Governor Daniel J. Evans

RIBBON CUTTING Governor Evans and Miss Chris Hansen assisted by state and local officials Motorcade will form immediately after ribbon- cutting. The procession will proceed southbound. For luncheon program, exit at South 188th Street.

Luncheon

MASTER OF CEREMONIES Mr. D. K. McClure Chairman, Highways and Bridges Div. Seattle C. of C.

WELCOME Mr. John T. O'Brien King County Commissioner

COMMENTS Mr. Elmer C. Huntley Chairman, Washington State Highway Commission Rep. Alfred E. Leland, Chairman, House Trans. Committee

PRINCIPAL PRESENTATION Mr. Charles G. Prahl Director of Highways The Senate Highways Committee

Hon. Nat W. Washington, 13th District, Chairman Hon. A1 Henry, 17th District, Vice-Chairman

Hon. Robert C. Bailey, 1 9fh District Hon. August P. Mardesich, 38th District Hon. Dewey C. Donohue, 10th District Hon. Richard G. Marquardt, 45th District Hon. Martin Dorkan, 47th District Hon. Frances Haddon Morgan, 23rd District Hon. Lawrence John Faulk, 26th District Hon. Lowell Peterson, 40th District Hon. Frank W. Foley, 49th District Hon. Ted G. Peterson, 44th District Hon. Herbert H. Freise, 11th District Hon. Joel M. Pritchord, 36th District Hon. Sam C. Guess, 6th District Hon. Fred G. Redmon, 14th District Hon. Wilbur G. Hollauer, 1st District Hon. Robert Ridder, 35th District Hon. H. B. Honna, 12th District Hon. Gordon Sandison, 24th District Hon. Karl V. Herrmann, 4th District Hon. John H. Stender, 30th District Hon. James Edward Keefe, 3rd District Hon. Don L. Talley, 18th District Hon. Reuben A. Knoblauch, 25th District Hon. Walter B. Williams, 43rd District Hon. Ernest W. Lennart, 41st District

The House Transportation Committee

Hon. Alfred E. Leiand, 48th District, Chairman Hon. Duane Berentson, 40th District, Vice-Chairman Hon. Bob McDougall, 12th District, Vice-Chairman

Hon. Otto Amen, District 9-B Hon. Brian J. Lewis, 41st District Hon. Eric O. Andersen, 19th District Hon. William J. S. May, 3rd District Hon. Art Avey, District 2-B Hon. W. L. McCormick, District 5-A Hon. Paul Barden, 30th District Hon. Irving Newhouse, District 8-A Hon. Clifford W. Beck, 23rd District Hon. Robert W. O'DeM, 17th District Hon. Horace W. Bozarth, 12th District Hon. Leonard A. Sawyer, 25th District Hon. Paul Conner, 24th District Hon. Richard L. Smythe, 49th District Hon. Norwood Cunningham, 30th District Hon. Keith J. Spanton, 15th District Hon. P. J. Gallagher, 29th District Hon. David G. Sprague, 37th District Hon. Avery Garrett, 47th District Hon. Richard Taylor, 38th District Hon. Dwight S. Howley, 44th District Hon. Alan Thompson, 18th District Hon. Vaughn Hubbard, District 11-A Hon. Fred A. Veroske, 42nd District Hon. Elmer Jostad, 20th District Hon. F. Wanamaker, 1 0th District Hon. Dan Jolly, 16th District Hon. Jonathan Whetzel, 43rd District Hon. Bill Kiskoddon, 21 st District Hon. Harold E. Wolf, 22nd District Hon. William S. Leckenby, 31st District

ANOTHER BOND MEXICO—UNITED STATES—CANADA The Seattle Freeway Is a vital link in America's newest transcontinental highway, Interstate 5. When this multilane, divided highway is completed, it will be possible to drive with greater safety and pleasure from National City, on the Mexican border, to a point approximately 500 feet south of the International Peace Arch at Blaine, on the Canadian border. In recognition of this achievement which provides another bond of friendship between the United States and our Canadian and Mexican neighbors, we are proud to present as our special guests, Hon. Camp bell Moodie, Canadian Consul General, and Hon. Mr. John O'Brien Julieta Malonado, Mexican Consul. King County Commissioner State Legislators Serving King County

1st Legislative District 37th Legislative District Hon. Wilbur G. Hallauer, Senator Hon. Fred H. Dore, Senator Hon. Alon Bluechel, Representative Hon. Sam Smith, Representative Hon. Francis E. Holman, Representative Hon. David G. Sprague, Representative 30th Legislative District 41st Legislative District Hon. John H. Stender, Senator Hon. Ernest W. Lennart, Senator Hon. Norwood Cunningham, Representative Hon. George W. Clarke, Representative Hon. Paul Barden, Representative Hon. Brian J. Lewis, Representative 31st Legislative District 43rd Legislative Distrcit Hon. Gordon Herr, Senator Hon. Walter B. Williams, Senator Hon. William S. Leckenby, Representative Hon. Newman Clark, Representative Hon. Edward Heavey, Representative Hon. Jonathai;! Whetzel, Representative 32ncl Legislative District 44th Legislative District Hon. Wes C. Uhlman, Senator Hon. Ted G. Peterson, Senator Hon. Mary Ellen McCafFree, Representative Hon. Dwight S. Hawley, Representative Hon. Joseph L. McGavick,' Representative Hon. Tim Hill, Representative 33rcl Legislative District 45th Legislative District Hon. Frank Connor, Senator Hon. Richard G. Marquardt, Senator Hon. William Chatalas, Representative Hon. Mark Litchman, Representative Hon. John L. O'Brien Hon. Robert A. Perry, Representative 34th Legislative District 46th Legislative District Hon. R. R. Greive, Senator Hon. John N. Ryder, Senator Hon. Dave Ceccarelli, Representative Hon. Audley F. Mahaffey, Representative Hon. John M. Rosellini, Representative Hon. Slade Gorton, Representative 35th Legislative District 47th Legislative District Hon. Bob Ridder, Senator Hon. Martin J. Durkan, Senator Hon. John Bagnariol, Representative Hon. Avery Garrett, Representative Hon. John Merrill, Representative Hon. Gary Grant, Representative 36th Legislative District 48th Legislative District Hon. Joel M. Pritchard, Senator Hon. Albert C. Thompson, Jr., Senator Hon. Gladys Kirk, Representative Hon. James A. Andersen, Representative Hon. John S. Murray, Representative Hon. Alfred E. Leiand, Representative

sill The Hon. J. D. Braman Rev. Samuel B. McKinney Miss Chris Honsen Mayor, City of Seattle Mt. Zion Baptist Church Miss Seattle Waiter E. McKibben E. I. Roberts Wallace M. Foster Deputy Director of Highways District No. 7 Engineer District No. 1 Engineer Department of Highways Department of Highways Department of Highways

Former District Engineers: Paul J. McKay (1), George H. Andrews (7) Assistant District Engineers: Wesley Bogart, Pat O'Reilly Construction Engineers: John Cooper, C. A. Pilon Location and Design Engineer: J. P. Haley Utilities Engineers: John Berkowitz, C. W. Beeman

Project Engineers

R. D. Alexander O. B. Fields Victor W. Korf, Jr. R. C. Schuster Dennis E. Barnett David K. Glaze John E. Launceford H. J. Semenock R. J. Bernard Thomas G. Gray Charles W. McHugh Lowell A. Smith Kenneth E. Bronson Glen E. Guy William R. Moats J. J. Smythe E. C. Chamblin John A. Heckard John Moriarty Richard N. Till Arnold Colby Pierre Henrichsen Leroy A. Nelson Eugene O. Waage E. T. Crippen H. V. Hiller R. A. Nichols Kenneth E. Wheeler Harry E. Deising John Hilton Charles Ott E. W. Whipple Keith D. Dodge Bruce Huntting John R. Perry R. D. Wilkerson Ralph Farmer Donald E. Huston James A. Roray Kenneth Zentner, Sr. Wade Faulk Edgars A. Klepers L. H. Scheibe

U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Public Roads

Baird M. French Roe P. Rodgers Robert M. Borron Regional Engineer Division Engineer District Engineer Bureau of Public Roads Bureau of Public Roads Bureau of Public Roads FREEWAY FACTS

As part of the nationwide system of Interstate Highways, the Seattle Freeway is a vital link in America's transportation network. Here are a few interesting facts on the construction of this section of this high-speed highway:

MIDWAY TO OLIVE WAY

Length 17.2 miles Driving time saved over old routes (peak hour) about 30 min. (off-peak) about 20 min. Savings in operating costs (average) (peak hour) 64^ one way Number of stop lights eliminated ■ 64 (Via E. Marginal Way and Fourth Ave. S.) Number of bridges constructed 102 Number of on-and-off ramps 85 Number of lanes (max.) 13 (min.) 6 Estimated traffic volume at Connecticut St 141,100 vehicles daily Number of signs 448 Luminaries 519 Shoulders constructed 68 miles Guard rails 22.8 miles Acres of right-of-way 1,350 Steel 167,866,580 lbs. Earth moved 17,760,000 cubic yds. Paint 1,300 gallons Concrete (pavement) 183,000 cubic yds. (walls, cylinder piles, etc.) 704,81 2 cubic yds. Total investment $172,363,370

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One of the most impressive night scenes in America greets motorists approaching from the north on the Seattle Freeway. This view, taken from the tri-level Freeway section near Lakeview Boulevard, presents a glittering array of lights from commercial buildings and the Seattle Center. Excellent views of Seattle s growing skyline and Elliott Bay, with Washington State ferries plying the way, also will be offered motor ists who drive from the south. Major Contracts

Right-of-way $44,007,697 Construction—^District 7 James to Seneca Peter Kiewit Sons' $9,354,117 Seneca to Olive Lockheed Spbldg. & Const. Co. $13,441,232 Dearborn to James Guy F. Atkinson Co. 11,074,795 Connecticut St. Int. Guy F. Atkinson Co. 7,626,597 So. 144th to Ryan Woodworth & Co. 6.099.007 Ryan to Willow Northwest Const., Inc. 2.726.008 Willow to 13th S. S. Mullen Inc. 2,275,577 Hanford to Atlantic Peter Kiewit Sons' 12,569,768 13th to Andover S. S. Mullen Inc. 3,661,957 Spokane St. Int. Guy F. Atkinson Co. 12,557,832 Boeing Int. Ilium. Carl T. Madsen, Inc. 47,630 Madison - Pike Beautification Stevens Construction 11,952 Ryan St. Storm Sewer Outfall F. Coluccio Const. Co. 306,898 NB & SB Structures 2032+00 Rumsey & Co., & S. S. Mullen 1,362,313 Atlantic St. to Olive Way—Paving Northwest Const. Inc. 2,192,841 Steel Hill Bridge Butler Const. & Eng. Co. 518,347 Cherry - Olive Way—Landscaping Jansen's Landscaping Co. 171,309 S. 144-Willow Subpaving Washington Asphalt Co., Inc 254,365 Dearborn-Olive Signing Fentron Industries, Inc. 211,371 Corson Int. E-N & E-S Str. Lord Bros. Contractors, Inc. 837,893 Boeing Access Road Anderson Bridge Co., Inc. 180,774 Dearborn St. to Olive—Signals Electric Const. Co. of Tacoma 189,000 Jet. PSH 1-Corwin Place Harold Kaeser Co. 198,191 Albrq Storm Sewer Outfall National Construction Co. 523,924 Corson Int. NW & SW Overcrossing Snitily Bros. Const. Co. 1,^296,122 S. 184 to Ryan—Paving Fiorito Bros. Inc. 4,192,550 Ryan St. - Andover St.—Paving Northwest Const. Co. 2,744,940 Yesler Way - Olive Way—Controls Stillwell Construction 274,279 Southbound Bridge-Sta. 1918 Western Bridge 616,367 South 188th St. Bridge Modification Ostruske-Murphy, Inc. 105,212 District 7 Subtotal $ 97,623,165 Construction—District 1 5A to S. 184 Grading Scalzo $ 2,019,764 Military U'xing vie. S. 200th Anderson 202,861 S. 188th St. Interchange Hall 238,070 5A to S. 184—Paving Fiorito 1,032,519 S. 184- 144—Grading 9,600,000 S Line U'xing at Tukwila 99,089

District 1 Subtotal $ 13,192,313

TOTAL COST $154,823,275

MIDWAY TO OLIVE WAY — CONSULTANTS

1. Tippetts, Abbetts, McCarthy, Stratton 7. Shannon & Wilson (TAMS) Contracts 7401, 7618, 7936 Seattle Freeway Soils (general) 2. C. C. Arnold & Associates 8. Slope Indicator Company Contracts 7617, 7675, 7734, 7796, Seattle Freeway (general) 7816, 7859, 7882, 7916, 7930, 7948, 9. Jones, Lovegren, Helms & Jones 7990 3. Howard, Needles, Tammen & Bergen- Architecture, Seattle Freeway (gen eral) doff (HNTB) Contracts 7110, 7409, 7504, 7565, 10. Carl Berry 7686, 7741, 7842, 7913, 7961 (part), Survey, Seattle Freeway 7756 11. Langdale S-. Connel 4. Thomas Sparling (electrical) Structural Damage Survey, Seattle Contract 7961 Freeway (general) 5. D. A. Hogan & Associates 12. McCormick & Associates Contract 7844 Structural Survey, Seattle Freeway 6. Sasaki, Walker, Demay, Associates (general) Contract 7844 POST ROAD

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Special Acknowledgments

The Hon. Donald W. Custer, Mayor, City of Renfon The Hon. John B. Strander, Mayor, City of Tukwila The Hon. Mrs. Wally Osterhoudt, Mayor, City of Des Moines The Hon. Merrill L. Kuehn, Mayor, City of Normandy Park Will Bochofner, Chief, Washington State Patrol W. H. Campbell, Captain, District Two, Washington State Patrol Mr. Charles D. Saunders, Pres., Seattle Chamber of Commerce

KING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Mr. John O'Brien, 1st District Mr. Ed Munro, 2nd District Mr. John Spellman, 3rd District

SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL

Mr. Clarence F. Massart, Pres. Mr. Floyd C. Miller Mr. Charles M. Carroll Mr. Paul J. Alexander Mr. M. B. Mitchell Mr. Ted C. Best M rs. Harlan H. Edwards Mr. Ray L. Eckman Mr. Edward F. Riley re

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