http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/ Copyright WSDOT 2006. All rights reserved. Washington State Department of Transportation Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:25:58 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/ Thu, 01 Jun 2006 06:24:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/05_31SpokaneFreeway.htm Major construction is underway on Interstate 90 in downtown Spokane. A reconstruction project to resurface the rutted pavement and install new expansion joints will be completed during the 2006 and 2007 summer construction seasons. Thu, 01 Jun 2006 05:54:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/31_SR543Blaine.htm WSDOT broke ground today on a project that will dramatically improve the fourth busiest commercial truck crossing on the U.S. and Canada border. Thu, 01 Jun 2006 05:49:42 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/31_US12Paving.htm MORTON - The public will have the opportunity to learn more about the US 12 Paving Project and other local projects in Lewis County on Wednesday, June 14. Thu, 01 Jun 2006 05:44:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/31_I-405postponedclosure.htm Eastside drivers will enjoy a reprieve from I-405 construction this weekend, courtesy of Mother Nature. The Washington State Department of Transportation and contractor Max J. Kuney Construction reviewed weather forecasts and decided to postpone the scheduled June 2 - 6 complete closure of northbound Interstate 405. Wed, 31 May 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/k-9-screening-at-the-ferry-terminals.htm Wed, 31 May 2006 05:40:57 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/May30pontoonwalls.htm TACOMA - The Hood Canal Bridge pontoon walls are on the rise - two feet at a time. Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and its contractor, Kiewit-General of Poulsbo, placed the first wall section for the new Hood Canal Bridge pontoons, on Friday, May 26, at the Concrete Technology graving dock in Tacoma, Wash. Wed, 31 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/0530IronGoatAd.htm The Iron Goat Trail project is out for bids. A contract should be awarded in late June. Construction will take place between mid July and late September. Tue, 30 May 2006 19:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/May31_5YearsReporting.htm OLYMPIA - Celebrating five years of accountability and performance reporting to the public, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has released its 21st edition of the Gray Notebook: Measures, Markers and Mileposts. This quarterly performance report covers WSDOT's project delivery record of on-time, on-budget, and on-scope projects, as well as many other transportation programs. The March 31st edition of Measures, Markers and Mileposts covers the first quarter of 2006, and is Fri, 26 May 2006 23:11:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/26_IRT.htm WSDOT's popular Incident Response Teams hit the streets in a newly expanded capacity just in time for the Memorial Day holiday. During the 2005-2006 legislative session, lawmakers added funds to put five new full-time patrols on the road. Fri, 26 May 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/two-summer-concert-series-will-rock-the-seattle-ferry-terminal-a.htm Fri, 26 May 2006 05:48:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/26_PugetSoundConstruction.htm It's shaping up to be another busy week on Puget Sound highways as WSDOT makes good on its promise to deliver projects during the 2006 summer construction season. Here are the highlights for the week of May 26 - June 2. Fri, 26 May 2006 03:30:51 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/May25JeffCountypavers.htm JEFFERSON COUNTY - Motorists can expect periodic travel delays throughout the summer months as the Washington State Department of Transportation paves several state highways in Jefferson County. Fri, 26 May 2006 03:21:22 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/05_25_2006_CHINOOKopen.htm Washington State Department of Transportation crews opened State Route 410 Chinook Pass to travelers at noon Thursday, May 25, marking the end of a challenging winter and spring. Travelers from the north and east can now access the White River entrance to Mount Rainier National Park off of SR 410 coming from Enumclaw or Yakima, and make their way to the White River campground and the Sunrise Visitor Center. Thu, 25 May 2006 19:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/May26_MemorialDayWeekendTravel.htm OLYMPIA - As motorists head down the road for the first major holiday weekend of the summer season, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is also heading into one of the largest highway construction programs in its history. Crews are working hard to ensure that travelers reach their destination in a safe and timely manner this weekend. Thu, 25 May 2006 06:33:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/24_I-405ClosureTotemLake.htm WSDOT is asking for driver's help while crews close northbound Interstate 405 from Friday, June 2 through the morning of Tuesday, June 6. Thu, 25 May 2006 01:50:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/06_0524HazardousWildlifeNearAirports.htm Stormwater and other hazardous wildlife attractants near airports pose a significant safety risk in our state and around the nation. Wed, 24 May 2006 23:37:33 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/24_Viaduct.htm WSDOT, Seattle Department of Transportation, and the Federal Highway Administration are hosting three open houses on May 22, 23, and 24 to present current information on the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Project. Mon, 22 May 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/kiosks-debut-at-pt-townsendkeystone.htm Sat, 20 May 2006 07:43:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/May19_SR99.htm WSDOT and partner agencies are hosting open houses next week to show the current design and answer questions about the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Project. Sat, 20 May 2006 06:36:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/051906SR285PaverBegins.htm SR 285 North Wenatchee Avenue Paving Project Begins Tuesday evening, May 23rd. Sat, 20 May 2006 06:34:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/May19_I5.htm Plan for overnight lane and ramp closures on southbound Interstate 5 next week while crew replace signs over the freeway. Sat, 20 May 2006 04:45:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/19_I-405Kirkland.htm Construction effects on traffic on and around Interstate 405 in Kirkland May 18-25. Sat, 20 May 2006 04:39:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/19_PugetSoundConstruction.htm It's shaping up to be another busy week on Puget Sound highways as WSDOT makes good on its promise to deliver projects during the 2006 construction season. Here are the highlights for the week of May 19 - 26. Fri, 19 May 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/wsf-thanks-military.htm Fri, 19 May 2006 06:01:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/18_I-5Trojan.htm LONGVIEW - Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reminds motorists that it will briefly close both directions of I-5 in Cowlitz County on the morning of Sunday, May 21, during the demolition PGE's Trojan cooling tower. Fri, 19 May 2006 05:14:37 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/May18ghcroadpaving.htm GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY - Motorists traveling on portions of two Grays Harbor County state roadways that suffered slide damage during the winter months are experiencing a smoother ride. This week, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) maintenance crews paved over damaged sections of State Route (SR) 107 and US 101. Fri, 19 May 2006 03:09:36 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/18_SR14RockfallContract.htm STEVENSON - The contract for a rock fall protection project along State Route 14 in Skamania County was awarded on May 1, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Thu, 18 May 2006 21:26:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/05_19_2006_KachessBridge.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation completed the two-week project to rehabilitate and resurface the Kachess River Bridge deck May 18, one day ahead of schedule. A smoother, safer bridge now conducts eastbound I-90 drivers over the river, 19 miles east of the Snoqualmie Pass. Thu, 18 May 2006 03:49:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/17_ShipCanalFalcons.htm Today, biologists with WSDOT and the Falcon Research Group worked together to band four peregrine falcon chicks that hatched around April 25 on the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge. Wed, 17 May 2006 23:46:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/17_TrojanTower.htm KALAMA/LONGVIEW - In anticipation of the demolition of PGE's Trojan cooling tower, WSDOT will be managing traffic control on I-5 in Cowlitz County on the morning of Sunday, May 21, 2006. Wed, 17 May 2006 04:50:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/WPA_GADay.htm The Washington Pilots Association (WPA) and Paine Field are pleased to announce the annual General Aviation Day festival and Taste of Mukilteo on Saturday, May 20. Tue, 16 May 2006 23:46:17 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/16_SR14OpenHouse.htm CAMAS - The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will host an open house on May 24, 2006 to introduce several State Route 14 improvement and repair projects. Tue, 16 May 2006 19:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/May16_GravingDockReport.htm OLYMPIA - Secretary of Transportation Doug MacDonald today presented to the Washington Transportation Commission an extensive report on WSDOT's attempt to build a graving dock in Port Angeles for fabrication of pontoons for the rehabilitation of the east half of the Hood Canal floating bridge. The WSDOT graving dock project began construction in August 2003 and was immediately interrupted when Native American artifacts were found. The project recommenced in March 2004 after agreements had b Mon, 15 May 2006 22:21:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/SR527PaverComplete.htm WSDOT Crews have good news for commuters, travelers and shoppers who use the Bothell-Everett Highway (SR 527). At 3 p.m., Friday, May 12, KLB Construction Crews working for WSDOT opened all five freshly paved lanes of SR 527 to drivers. The new lanes, located between 132nd SE in Mill Creek to 112th SE in Everett, complete an almost twelve-mile long corridor widening project between Interstate 5 and Intestate 405. Sat, 13 May 2006 06:32:40 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/May12SR512Paver.htm PUYALLUP - The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and its contractor, Tucci & Sons Inc. of Tacoma, begin work Monday, May 15, to pave State Route (SR) 512 from 104th Street to SR 167. The safety and pavement improvement project, scheduled to take 45 working days, will consist of mostly nighttime traffic impacts. Sat, 13 May 2006 06:28:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/12_I5NBLaneClosures.htm VANCOUVER - Two lanes of I-5 northbound, just south of Woodland near the North Fork Lewis River bridge will close tonight at 7 p.m. for emergency pavement repairs, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Sat, 13 May 2006 01:48:01 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/12_I-405KirklandHOV.htm Beginning Wednesday, May 10, crews will periodically close the I-405 HOV lanes near NE 124th Street in Kirkland to allow construction vehicles to enter and exit the median work zone. Fri, 12 May 2006 21:55:28 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/12_CRCTaskForce.htm VANCOUVER - The Columbia River Crossing Task Force will meet Wednesday, May 17, in Vancouver to continue identifying which I-5 river crossing and transit ideas should remain in consideration for improving travel between SR 500 in Vancouver and Columbia Boulevard in Portland. Fri, 12 May 2006 05:17:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/10_I-405Kirkland.htm Construction effects on traffic on and around Interstate 405 in Kirkland May 11-18. Fri, 12 May 2006 05:13:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/10_PugetSoundConstruction.htm It's shaping up to be another busy week on Puget Sound highways as WSDOT makes good on its promise to deliver projects during the 2006 construction season. Here are the highlights for the week of May 12 - 19 Fri, 12 May 2006 03:11:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/WSDOT_FAA_GrantLATS.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced today that it has received a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant to begin work on the Long-term Air Transportation Study (LATS). Thu, 11 May 2006 23:57:33 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/May11AgatePassBridgeWindsock.htm BAINBRIDGE ISLAND - The Washington State Department of Transportation will close Agate Pass Bridge on State Route 305 for one hour early on Monday, May 15, to replace worn windsocks on the bridge structure. Thu, 11 May 2006 22:28:41 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/11_SR14Closures.htm VANCOUVER - The Lieser Road Bridge, both lanes of State Route 14 eastbound and one lane of SR 14 westbound in the vicinity of Lieser Road will be closed the night of May 16-17, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Thu, 11 May 2006 03:58:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/May10ParkRededication.htm TACOMA - The public is invited to attend a rededication ceremony of the City of Tacoma's new War Memorial Park at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13. The new park replaces the original War Memorial Park, built in 1952, which was located in the path of the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Thu, 11 May 2006 01:29:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/10_SR520BridgeMaintenance.htm WSDOT bridge crews will conduct monthly maintenance work on the State Route 520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge early Thursday morning. Wed, 10 May 2006 06:36:41 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/09_I205SB.htm VANCOUVER - The public will have the opportunity to learn more about the I-205 Southbound Off Ramp Improvement Project - the first Transportation Partnership-funded project to be constructed in Southwest Washington - Thursday, May 11. Tue, 09 May 2006 01:39:02 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/8_SR532.htm Drivers will soon see major construction to reduce congestion and improve safety on State Route 532 near Stanwood in Snohomish County. Tue, 09 May 2006 01:28:45 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/8_SR167.htm Drivers will face lane and ramp closures this week as major construction kicks into gear on State Route 167 between Kent and Auburn. Mon, 08 May 2006 19:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/May08_RailLineFreightExpert.htm OLYMPIA - The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has tapped a private industry rail shipping expert for a new position as the agency's Multimodal Manager. Scott Witt of Vancouver Wash., will serve as WSDOT's key contact for managing shipping line programs: port; rail; and the highway system. He will act as project manager for the Transportation Commission's rail capacity study. Witt also will assume responsibility for WSDOT negotiations involving the Palouse Coulee City Rail Mon, 08 May 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/expert-panel-to-assist-with-new-ferry-construction.htm Sat, 06 May 2006 05:44:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/May5McAllisterCreek.htm Motorists using I-5 in the Lacey and Nisqually areas should expect minor travel delays next week because of a Washington State Department of Transportation project to place erosion control measures and compost between Marvin Road and McAllister Creek. Sat, 06 May 2006 01:12:20 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/May5TNBnewschedule.htm GIG HARBOR - The WSDOT and its design-build contractor, Tacoma Narrows Constructors (TNC), today announced the contractor's schedule for completing construction and opening to traffic the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge. The open-to-traffic date is expected to come in early July 2007. Fri, 05 May 2006 23:19:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/5_MontlakeBridge.htm Nautical enthusiasts are currently gearing up for the yearly boating season kick-off this Saturday. Each year, WSDOT helps with this event by closing the Montlake Bridge to vehicle traffic to allow free passage for the parade of boats. Fri, 05 May 2006 21:49:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/05_05_i90spokanefreewaywork.htm Major construction is slated for Interstate 90 in downtown Spokane in May. A reconstruction project to resurface the rutted pavement and install new expansion joints will be completed during the 2006 and 2007 summer construction seasons. Fri, 05 May 2006 06:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/4_I-405Kirkland.htm Construction effects on traffic on and around Interstate 405 in Kirkland May 4-11 Fri, 05 May 2006 06:36:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/4_PugetSoundConstruction.htm It's shaping up to be another busy week on Puget Sound highways as WSDOT makes good on its promise to deliver projects during the 2006 construction season. Here are the highlights for the week of May 5 - May 12. Thu, 04 May 2006 23:53:43 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/04_MellontoGrandMoundOpenhouse.htm CENTRALIA - The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will host a public open house on May 9, 2006 to present alternatives for a project in Lewis and Thurston Counties that will widen I-5 between Mellen Street and Grand Mound. Thu, 04 May 2006 23:44:47 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/04_TrojanImplosion.htm LONGVIEW - In an effort to keep the public safe on I-5 during the impending implosion of PGE's Trojan Cooling Tower, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the Washington State Patrol (WSP) have planned to stop traffic from milepost 28 to milepost 34 in both directions during the implosion event. Rolling slowdowns will go into effect just prior to the stoppage of traffic. Thu, 04 May 2006 05:05:41 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/may_03_tacomaaveclosed.htm TACOMA - Safety concerns has prompted Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and its contractor, Kiewit Pacific Co. to close the Tacoma Avenue bridge over I-5 today, five days earlier than planned. Wed, 03 May 2006 06:27:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/02_US101Reopens.htm RAYMOND - US 101 in Pacific County will reopen to all traffic on the evening of Tuesday, May 2, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Wed, 03 May 2006 04:35:25 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/02_SR14LieserClosures.htm VANCOUVER - The closure of the Lieser Road Bridge, as well as SR 14 eastbound in the same vicinity originally slated for May 5-7 has been rescheduled to the following weekend, May 12-15, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Wed, 03 May 2006 01:43:38 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/02_SR504Reopens.htm MOUNT ST. HELENS - The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will reopen Spirit Lake Memorial Highway (State Route 504) to traffic beyond the Coldwater Ridge Visitor's Center at 7 a.m. on Friday, May 5. Wed, 03 May 2006 01:12:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/2_SR123MountRainier.htm Mount Rainier National Park and WSDOT today announced that a road washout and rockslide in two separate locations will indefinitely delay the annual reopening of State Route 123 within Mount Rainier National Park. Tue, 02 May 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/ferry-advisory-committee-to-meet-in-anacortes-may-18.htm Tue, 02 May 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/ferry-advisory-committee-to-meet-in-bainbridge-island-may-16.htm Tue, 02 May 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/ferry-advisory-committee-to-meet-in-port-townsend-may-9.htm Tue, 02 May 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/ferry-advisory-committee-to-meet-in-fauntleroy-may-11.htm Tue, 02 May 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/ferry-advisory-committee-to-meet-on-lopez-island-may-18.htm Tue, 02 May 2006 07:11:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/May1SR3reopens.htm SHELTON - Thanks to hard work and long weekend work hours, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and its contractor, Scarsella Bros. Inc., was able to reopen State Route (SR) 3 today - two days earlier than anticipated. The area just north of the Shelton city limits closed to all traffic after a roadway failure occurred last Wednesday, and reopened today at 4:45 p.m. Tue, 02 May 2006 05:48:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/May1SR165paveraward.htm CARBONADO - The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and its contractor Woodworth & Company, Inc. will pave an almost 7-mile section of SR 165 in Pierce County this summer. Tue, 02 May 2006 04:14:08 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/11_I205CRCOpenHouse.htm VANCOUVER-Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will host a public open house on Thursday, May 11, 2006 to introduce the I-205 Mill Plain Boulevard Southbound Off Ramp project. Information about the Columbia River Crossing project will also be available. Tue, 02 May 2006 02:50:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/05_01_2006_SR24BridgeDemo.htm Washington State Department of Transportation contractor crews will begin demolishing the old Nob Hill Blvd/SR 24 bridge spanning I-82 in Yakima on Monday, May 1. Work will start at 9 p.m. and end at 5 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights. I-82 traffic at Nob Hill Blvd/SR 24 (exit 34) will be directed around the bridge via the on- and off ramps for exit 34 in both directions during the nightly work sessions. Tue, 02 May 2006 00:29:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/050106NCHOpens.htm It took six weeks to reopen the North Cascades Highway, this year. Mon, 01 May 2006 19:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/05/05_01_06_trpp_projects.htm OLYMPIA - The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) recently selected 17 projects to receive over $1.3 million in funding under the Trip Reduction Performance Program (TRPP). These projects will remove a combined total of 3,831 daily commute vehicle trips from our state highway system. The Washington State Legislature created the TRPP program in 2003 to encourage private companies, public agencies, developers, and property managers to provide services and incentives that get peop