http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/ Copyright WSDOT 2006. All rights reserved. Washington State Department of Transportation Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:26:06 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/ Wed, 12 Jul 2006 06:11:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/06_0711LATSfactsheet.htm Overview of LATS including purpose, outcome, funding and contact information Sat, 01 Jul 2006 06:02:05 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/063006IronGoatBidAward.htm Construction on the Iron Goat Trail Interpretive Site and rest area will get underway in mid July. Sat, 01 Jul 2006 02:53:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/30_SR548Signal.htm New signal and pedestrian crossings will make intersection safer for drivers and pedestrians on SR 548. Sat, 01 Jul 2006 02:23:41 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/Jun30TNBroadandramp.htm TACOMA - The three following scheduled road closures will affect eastbound traffic on State Route 16 over the next month. All work associated with these closures is part of the ongoing Tacoma Narrows Bridge project. Westbound traffic will not be affected. Fri, 30 Jun 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/vessel-and-terminal-security-division-community-satisfaction-sur.htm Fri, 30 Jun 2006 06:13:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/29_I-405Kirkland.htm Construction effects on traffic on and around Interstate 405 in Kirkland June 30-July 6 Fri, 30 Jun 2006 05:47:44 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/29_SR123MountRainierPark.htm Crews will complete emergency repairs and reopen State Route 123 within Mount Rainier National Park at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 30. Fri, 30 Jun 2006 05:43:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/29_PugetSoundConstruction.htm Drivers in Puget Sound get a short break from the construction intensity this week as we celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. But watch for crews starting up again on July 5 at noon. Thu, 29 Jun 2006 21:59:47 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/Jun29SWANinnarrows.htm TACOMA - Taking advantage of low tidal changes and currents, design-builder Tacoma Narrows Constructors relocated the SWAN from Commencement Bay to the site of the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge during pre-dawn hours this morning. The ship arrived at the bridge site around 3:30 a.m., where crews spent the next few hours mooring it under the bridge’s west side span. The SWAN will remain in its new temporary home up through August while its 16 bridge deck sections are hoisted into place. Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/picnic-at-the-pier.htm Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/taking-fireworks-on-the-ferry.htm Thu, 29 Jun 2006 01:56:30 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/28_July4Closures.htm VANCOUVER – In a cooperative effort by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the Washington State Patrol (WSP) and the city of Vancouver, several on and off ramps on I-5 and State Route 14 will be closed between 6 p.m. and midnight on the Fourth of July to help control traffic flow around the fireworks display area. Wed, 28 Jun 2006 22:14:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/06_28US195Paving.htm US 195 paving work is underway in 2006. Wed, 28 Jun 2006 06:46:09 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/27_PavementMarkings.htm KELSO – A pavement marking project along portions of I-5 in Cowlitz and Lewis counties, and I-205 in Clark County is scheduled to begin July 5. Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:29:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/27_I-5EverettBroadwayFlyover.htm Tomorrow morning, drivers in Everett will make the right move off northbound I-5 to Broadway Avenue. Tue, 27 Jun 2006 07:02:01 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/26_I-5PavingSouthboundLynnwood.htm Starting tonight, drivers can expect nighttime lane closures on southbound Interstate 5 between Everett and Lynnwood. Tue, 27 Jun 2006 03:13:17 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/26_PostingSigns.htm VANCOUVER– When it comes to signs, everyone has something to say. Along our state highways one can find signs advertising a house for rent; fresh berries, vegetables, beef jerky or even a car for sale; and a host of other advertisements. Tue, 27 Jun 2006 01:19:27 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/Jun26CanyonRoadOverpass.htm PIERCE COUNTY - The State Route (SR) 512 Canyon Road overpass will receive pavement repairs and a newly paved surface this week. WSDOT awarded Tucci & Sons Inc. of Tacoma the contract to repair potholes in the road surface. Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:10:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/26_I-405KirklandOpen.htm WSDOT has reopened northbound I-405 through Kirkland ahead of schedule, avoiding a potentially unpleasant Monday afternoon commute. At 8:56 a.m. this morning, all lanes of northbound I-405 reopened at NE 124th Street in Kirkland. Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:05:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/26_SR9MaltbyOpen.htm Crews working for WSDOT have reopened all lanes of State Route 9 through Maltby following work to install a 166-foot-long sewer pipe 17 feet underneath the roadway. Sat, 24 Jun 2006 04:21:26 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/23_I5ClosureCancelled.htm VANCOUVER – Due to the combination of increased traffic volumes and extreme temperatures anticipated this weekend, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has cancelled the complete closure of I-5 southbound and the NE 179th Street on ramp that was scheduled to take place this weekend. Sat, 24 Jun 2006 01:59:20 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/Jun23ThirdNewPontoon.htm TACOMA - WSDOT and Kiewit-General of Poulsbo (K-G) are one step closer to completing the first cycle of SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge pontoon construction. Crews poured 200 cubic yards of concrete during the first floor pour for pontoon PB on Thursday, June 22. Now, 14 of the 56 pours needed to finish pontoons PA, PB and Q are complete. Sat, 24 Jun 2006 01:44:08 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/jun23StateandPower.htm GIG HARBOR – No traffic impacts are anticipated but motorists may notice Tacoma Power removing dangerous trees along State Route (SR) 16 from 36th Street to Olympic Drive on Tuesday, June 27. WSDOT is working with the power company to refurbish the area by providing plant material. Fri, 23 Jun 2006 22:17:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/23_I-5FederalWaytoPierceCountyLine.htm Starting Thursday night crews will begin a major traffic shift for WSDOT's Interstate 5 widening project between Federal Way and the King/Pierce county line. Fri, 23 Jun 2006 08:37:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/Jun23deckstonarrows.htm TACOMA - Late tomorrow afternoon, the semi-submersible ship SWAN will move from its current location at Commencement Bay to the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge. The SWAN will deliver the first 16 of 46 bridge decks to the bridge site, bringing the process of building the new bridge deck one step closer to completion. Fri, 23 Jun 2006 06:56:01 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/22_US12Striping.htm MOSSYROCK – Striping work on US 12 in Lewis County will resume June 27 and June 28, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Fri, 23 Jun 2006 06:26:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/22_I405ConstructionInKirkland.htm Construction effects on traffic on and around Interstate 405 in Kirkland June 22-29: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 06:22:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/22_ExceptionallyBusyConstructionWeek.htm This weekend is shaping up to be one of the toughest construction weekends for anyone traveling through or around Kirkland. It’s not the only spot where drivers will see construction, but it’s certainly the most visible. Fri, 23 Jun 2006 02:58:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/21_I405andSR9ClosureInfo.htm WSDOT crews will close I-405 and SR 9 this weekend. Drivers can expect congestion and long delays on I-405, SR 9, SR 522 and other nearby highways and city streets. Thu, 22 Jun 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/cag-group-selected-for-p52.htm Thu, 22 Jun 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/wsp-rapid-deployment.htm Thu, 22 Jun 2006 05:56:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/21_SR9MaltbyClosure.htm WSDOT will close all lanes of State Route 9 through Maltby this weekend, while crews work to install a 166-foot-long sewer pipe 17 feet underneath the roadway. Thu, 22 Jun 2006 05:33:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/21_I-405KirklandClosure.htm WSDOT will close all lanes of northbound Interstate 405 in Kirkland Friday night through Tuesday morning so crews can lower a section of the freeway. Thu, 22 Jun 2006 02:49:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/21_NewAmtrakCascadesService.htm WSDOT and Amtrak are proud to announce the launch of a fourth round-trip train added to the Amtrak Cascades schedule, effective Saturday, July 1, 2006. Wed, 21 Jun 2006 23:38:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/21_SR520BridgeInspectionResults.htm Analysis of initial structural inspection results from last weekend's inspection of the SR 520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge indicate no change in the bridge's conditions. Wed, 21 Jun 2006 02:42:27 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/20_I5Closure.htm VANCOUVER – Complete closures of I-5 southbound between the I-205 junction and NE 134th Street are scheduled for the nights of June 23-25 announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Tue, 20 Jun 2006 09:24:34 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/I90PAmilestone.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation has finished evaluating several construction design alternatives for improving the five-mile section of I-90 from Hyak to Easton, east of the Snoqualmie Pass. Transportation Secretary Doug MacDonald will announce the preferred alternative at the Summit Inn at Snoqualmie Pass on Tuesday, June 20. WSDOT is also offering public participation via a "virtual open house" on the internet. Those interested will be able to see and hear the presentations, Tue, 20 Jun 2006 05:38:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/19_SR9Woodinville.htm All lanes of State Route 9 will be closed just north of Woodinville this weekend as WSDOT and contractor Wilder Construction crews install a large sewer pipe for King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division. Tue, 20 Jun 2006 01:14:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/19_SR520FloatingBridgeOpen.htm WSDOT bridge crews finished the annual inspection and maintenance work on the SR 520 Floating Bridge at 3 a.m. this morning (Monday, June 19). Tue, 20 Jun 2006 00:34:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/19_ExpertReviewPanel.htm The 2006 Washington State Legislature directed WSDOT to form an Expert Review Panel to review the finance and implementation plans for the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement and SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV projects. Sat, 17 Jun 2006 05:39:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/State+Awards+SR+305+Widening+Contract.htm POULSBO - WSDOT and its partners, the State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) and City of Poulsbo, are moving forward with the SR 305 widening project between Hostmark Street and Bond Road. The project adds lanes with peak hour high occupancy vehicle (HOV) designation, improves five interchanges and installs bike lanes. WSDOT awarded the project to contractor Stan Palmer Construction, Inc. for its low bid of $14.9 million. Sat, 17 Jun 2006 01:53:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/Jun16_SR510_Yelm_paver.htm THURSTON COUNTY - A Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) roadway preservation project beginning later this month and continuing through the summer, may delay nighttime and early morning motorists traveling on State Route 510 between Lacey and Yelm. Sat, 17 Jun 2006 01:41:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/Jun16_SR165_Carbonado_paving.htm CARBONADO - Daytime traffic impacts can be expected as the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) continues its roadway preservation work on SR 165 near Carbonado. The project is expected to begin late June and last through the summer. Fri, 16 Jun 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/wednesdays-ferry-incident.htm Fri, 16 Jun 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/anacortes-terminal-open-houses.htm Fri, 16 Jun 2006 07:15:33 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/15_I205RampClosure.htm VANCOUVER – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will close the I-205 southbound Mill Plain off ramp, at 10 p.m. tonight for construction work. The ramp will reopen Friday morning, June 16, at 6 a.m. Fri, 16 Jun 2006 03:33:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/14_PugetSoundClosures.htm It’s shaping up to be an exceptionally busy couple of weeks on Puget Sound highways. Fri, 16 Jun 2006 03:29:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/14_520BridgeClosure.htm WSDOT crews will close the SR 520 floating bridge for its annual inspection and maintenance next weekend. The bridge will be closed from 11 p.m. Friday, June 16 through 5 a.m. Monday, June 19. Fri, 16 Jun 2006 01:59:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/Jun15_waaga_lanes_closed.htm SILVERDALE - Motorists driving at night through the Waaga Way intersection where state routes (SR) 3 and 303 connect can expect delays next week June 19-22, as WSDOT crews periodically close lanes. Thu, 15 Jun 2006 21:42:59 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/Rumble.htm The rumble strip has only been in place for about two weeks now, but I have already noticed the reduction in the number of cars that drift over the centerline. Thu, 15 Jun 2006 05:02:41 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/Jun14_Wishkah-Intersection.htm ABERDEEN – Patrons and suppliers of the Wishkah Mall in Grays Harbor County that choose to use the main entrance at US 12 and Tyler Street on June 15, will be guided through the intersection by a Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) traffic control team. Thu, 15 Jun 2006 04:25:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/14_I-405KirklandClosures.htm All lanes of southbound Interstate 405 in Kirkland will close nightly next week as crews place girders for the west half of a new bridge over the freeway. Wed, 14 Jun 2006 04:32:16 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/13_SR14Lieser.htm VANCOUVER – The Lieser Road Bridge and one lane of State Route 14 eastbound will close the weekend of June 16-18, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Wed, 14 Jun 2006 02:08:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/13_RegionalMeetingsLATS.htm In June 2006, WSDOT Aviation will sponsor four regional technical coordination meetings to brief airport managers about the Long-term Air Transportation Study (LATS). Tue, 13 Jun 2006 06:37:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/06_12SR270Widen.htm The long-awaited improvements on SR 270 between Pullman and the Idaho border is underway. Mon, 12 Jun 2006 22:25:22 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/12_SR18CableBarrier.htm Starting Monday night WSDOT will continue work to reduce the risk of head-on collisions on Puget Sound-area highways. Sat, 10 Jun 2006 06:01:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/9_I5ClarkCoWorkZone.htm VANCOUVER - Motorists driving on I-5 in Clark County should heed warning that Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Washington State Patrol (WSP) will be diligently enforcing all applicable driving laws within construction zones, in order to maximize safety to both motorists and construction crews. Additionally, WSDOT is lowering the speed limit from 70 miles per hour (MPH) to 55 MPH. Sat, 10 Jun 2006 02:55:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/9_520EvergreenPointMaintenance.htm WSDOT crews will close the SR 520 floating bridge for its annual inspection and maintenance next weekend. Sat, 10 Jun 2006 02:52:58 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/9_SR527RibbonCutting.htm WSDOT, city of Everett, Washington State Transportation Improvement Board, KLB Construction, lawmakers, and local representatives gathered today to celebrate the completion of the State Route 527 widening project through Everett. Sat, 10 Jun 2006 02:48:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/9_BatteryStreetTunnel.htm WSDOT and SDOT maintenance crews will close one northbound lane of the Battery Street Tunnel, and the Western Avenue on-ramp, on Sunday, June 11 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat, 10 Jun 2006 02:42:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/9_I-405KirklandClosures.htm Construction effects on traffic on and around Interstate 405 in Kirkland June 8-15. Fri, 09 Jun 2006 05:03:33 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/8_PugetSoundClosures.htm It's shaping up to be another busy week on state highways as the Washington State Department of Transportation makes good in its promise to deliver projects in the 2006 construction season. Fri, 09 Jun 2006 04:07:15 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/8_SR202REdmondFallCityRoad.htm Eastside motorists are driving on a newly-widened State Route 202 (Redmond Fall City Road). Fri, 09 Jun 2006 02:31:14 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/June08eastboundsr16.htm GIG HARBOR - Weather permitting, from 7 p.m. Monday, June 12, to 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, crews working for design-builder Tacoma Narrows Constructors will reduce eastbound State Route 16 to one lane near 36th Street NW west of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. During those hours they will also close the eastbound SR 16 exit and on-ramp at 36th Street NW. Fri, 09 Jun 2006 01:01:24 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/8_US12Striping.htm MOSSYROCK - Striping work on US 12 in Lewis County will require rolling slowdowns from June 20 - 24, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Dry weather permitting, striping will be updated between I-5 and Mossyrock (mileposts 66 to 89). Fri, 09 Jun 2006 00:32:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/8_US2OpenHouse.htm WSDOT will host open houses on June 13 and June 14 to gather suggestions from the public for future improvements to US 2 between Snohomish and Skykomish. Fri, 09 Jun 2006 00:28:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/8_CableMedianBarrier.htm WSDOT recently completed installing five miles of cable median barrier along I-5 in Bellingham and already it has been collision tested. Thu, 08 Jun 2006 23:52:27 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/8_SR501SR503Paving.htm VANCOUVER - The contract for a paving project along portions of State Route 501 and State Route 503 in the Ridgefield and Battle Ground vicinity was awarded May 15, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). WSDOT awarded the construction contract for this project to Morse Brothers, Inc. of Tangent, Ore. who submitted the winning bid of $1,378,239. Thu, 08 Jun 2006 22:02:44 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/Jun08decksectionsarrive.htm TACOMA - This evening, another spectacular event in the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge story will sail into Tacoma's Commencement Bay. The semi-submersible ship SWAN, one of the largest ships of its kind in the world, will deliver the first 16 of 46 bridge deck sections for the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Thu, 08 Jun 2006 19:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/June8_TransportationCommMeeting.htm OLYMPIA - Next week, the Washington State Transportation Commission will continue its work toward developing policy recommendations related to statewide tolling and hear the results of several outreach sessions with stakeholders concerning rail. The Commission will also discuss the toll setting process for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, and how fuel prices are affecting Washington State Ferries. Thu, 08 Jun 2006 03:14:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/I90geologists.htm Geologists working for the Washington State Department of Transportation began work Monday to see what awaits construction engineers beneath the ground in the $388 million project to improve I-90 from Hyak to the Keechelus Dam, on the east side of Snoqualmie Pass. The analysis is the first step of design work, following the recent selection of a preferred alternative for design and construction of the project. Thu, 08 Jun 2006 01:21:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/7_I-5BlainePeaceArch.htm Crews will close all lanes of Interstate 5, both northbound and southbound, from 11:30 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 11 at the Peace Arch crossing in Blaine. Wed, 07 Jun 2006 23:11:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/7_I-5EverettBroadwayExit.htm Everett Interstate 5 drivers will have to make the right move at the end of June. Wed, 07 Jun 2006 22:59:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/7_520BridgeMaintenance.htm WSDOT bridge crews will conduct monthly maintenance work and follow-up tests on the State Route 520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge early Thursday morning. Wed, 07 Jun 2006 06:45:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/06_CamerasOutFiberLineSevered.htm A severed fiber optic line along I-405 in Kirkland has disabled more than 60 traffic cameras. Wed, 07 Jun 2006 01:11:22 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/06_SR14Rockfall.htm STEVENSON - Construction on the State Route 14 Rockfall Project near Bergen Road will begin June 12, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Tue, 06 Jun 2006 19:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/June7_PostingCampaignSigns.htm OLYMPIA - As candidates and supporters begin campaigning for November's election, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reminds political enthusiasts that it's illegal to post campaign signs on state highway right-of-way. Signs (other than those used for traffic control) within the right-of-way are prohibited and will be removed by WSDOT crews. Sat, 03 Jun 2006 06:01:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/06_02_hoodcanalbridgereportcomments.htm On Friday, June 2, WSDOT offered its comments to the Transportation Performance Audit Board on a preliminary report prepared by a Wisconsin-based consulting firm on the abandoned project to build pontoons and anchors in Port Angeles for the rehabilitation of the Hood Canal Bridge. Fri, 02 Jun 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/cheap-date-alert.htm Fri, 02 Jun 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/summer-schedule-begins-june-11.htm Fri, 02 Jun 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/bainbridge-island-ferry-terminal-project-cag-to-meet.htm Fri, 02 Jun 2006 07:19:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/01_CRCAgreement.htm VANCOUVER - With their signatures on a landmark agreement to cut red tape and reduce I-5 congestion, managers from 17 federal and state agencies have created a new national model for environmental reviews. Fri, 02 Jun 2006 06:25:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/1_PugetSoundConstruction.htm It's shaping up to be another busy week on state highways as the Washington State Department of Transportation makes good in its promise to deliver projects in the 2006 construction season. Fri, 02 Jun 2006 06:21:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/1_I-405KirklandClosures.htm Construction effects on traffic on and around Interstate 405 in Kirkland June 1-8 Fri, 02 Jun 2006 02:36:33 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/06/01_US97Biggs.htm GOLDENDALE - The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will begin the US 97, Biggs Rapids - Sam Hill Memorial Bridge Deck Replacement Project in October 2007, rather than Summer 2007, as was previously planned. The community requested that the project, and full closure of the bridge, begin after the summer tourism season, and the engineers listened.