Jemtegaard Trail Realignment

General work description:

The City of Washougal is soliciting bids from qualified contractors for the Jemtegaard Trail Realignment Project. The work includes construction of a realigned shared-use trail segment, grading and earthwork, stormwater system improvements, erosion control measures, trail surface installation, illumination relocation, and landscape and riparian restoration.

Major work elements include excavation and embankment stabilization, installation of storm drainage piping and outfall protection, construction of a porous asphalt trail section, implementation of erosion and sediment control measures, installation of planting and habitat features, and relocation of existing trail lighting. The project is intended to improve trail stability, drainage performance, and long-term functionality in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.

The Jemtegaard Trail was constructed in 2022 to provide a shared-use connection between SE Sunset View Road and Jemtegaard Middle School. Since completion, erosion and recurring sediment accumulation have occurred along portions of the trail corridor near existing stormwater facilities, particularly during heavy rain events.

These conditions have resulted in ongoing maintenance concerns and reduced trail usability, prompting the City to pursue corrective construction to address drainage and embankment stability issues.