http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/ Copyright WSDOT 2006. All rights reserved. Washington State Department of Transportation Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:31:09 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/ Fri, 01 Sep 2006 05:12:02 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/31_BusyConstructionWeek.htm Summer construction takes a short break this weekend for the Labor Day holiday. WSDOT crews and contractors will be off the road from noon, Friday, Sept. 1 through noon, Tuesday, Sept. 5 to allow travelers to get to and from their holiday destinations. Our crews will be back on the road Tuesday afternoon, taking advantage of warm and dry weather. Fri, 01 Sep 2006 05:02:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/31_I-405ConstructionEffects.htm Here are the construction effects on traffic on and around Interstate 405 in Kirkland from Tuesday, Sept. 5 to Saturday, Sept. 9. No construction-related traffic closures are planned from noon on Friday, Sept. 1 to noon on Tuesday, Sept. 5, to accommodate holiday weekend travelers. Fri, 01 Sep 2006 04:45:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/31_EverettGirders.htm Drivers returning from extended Labor Day vacations will experience delays through Everett Tuesday night as crews completely close both directions of Interstate 5 to set bridge girders for the new 41st Street Bridge. Fri, 01 Sep 2006 04:36:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/31_I5SalmonCrkClosures.htm The I-5 Widening Project, which expands the interstate from two lanes to four lanes in each direction in the Salmon Creek vicinity, is now within weeks of completion and on schedule. Fri, 01 Sep 2006 03:31:25 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/31_DOTDaysGraffitiPatrols.htm On Sept. 1, WSDOT officially adds two permanent full-time workers to the graffiti patrol group, doubling the team’s size. The group covers state highways from Tacoma to the Canadian border. Thu, 31 Aug 2006 23:03:20 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/31_ExpertReviewPanel520Bridge.htm An Expert Review Panel has completed its evaluation of the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement and SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Projects. Thu, 31 Aug 2006 03:27:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/30_DOTDaysSR18Opening.htm Today’s “DOT days of summer” highlights the biggest milestone on one of our biggest projects – State Route 18 widening between Maple Valley and Issaquah Hobart Road. Thu, 31 Aug 2006 01:28:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/30_SR99AlaskanWayViaductInspection.htm Last week’s inspection for latent damage on the Alaskan Way Viaduct revealed no new damage to the two columns that were inspected or to the rebar within the columns. Thu, 31 Aug 2006 01:15:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/30_I-5CableBarrierMarysville.htm Crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation are beginning to install a second run of cable median barrier along a 10-mile stretch of I-5 near Marysville. Thu, 31 Aug 2006 01:11:37 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/30_BadgerEasterbookClosures.htm WSDOT and its contractor IMCO Construction continue to work their way north along State Route 9, rebuilding and widening the highway in sections as they go. Crews will move further north next week and close all lanes of East Badger Road and Easterbrook Road through the month of September to build a new section of roadway for the future SR 9 route. Wed, 30 Aug 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/cleanup-at-eagle-harbor.htm Wed, 30 Aug 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/smart-card-testing.htm Wed, 30 Aug 2006 04:44:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/29_DOTSR9.htm Today’s "DOT days of summer" gives the public a chance to weigh in on design and construction plans for State Route 9 in South Snohomish County. Wed, 30 Aug 2006 03:52:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/29_US12cablebarrierworks.htm A newly installed cable barrier prevented a median cross-over collision in Elma over the weekend of Aug. 26. Wed, 30 Aug 2006 01:28:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/28_wifiatrestareas.htm In time for the Labor Day travel weekend, Washington State safety rest areas will become Wi-Fi Hotspots enabling travelers to obtain current road conditions, check e-mail and gather other travel information on their laptop computers. Tue, 29 Aug 2006 23:50:51 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/30_104_gatetesting.htm Daytime gate testing on the Hood Canal Bridge may briefly delay motorists on Aug. 31. Mon, 28 Aug 2006 22:12:59 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/28_I-5EastFork.htm KELSO – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will begin repairing the I-5 northbound East Fork Lewis River Bridge, just north of La Center, beginning Sept. 5. Sat, 26 Aug 2006 04:45:19 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/082506_PA_WTP.htm The public is invited to attend a meeting in Port Angeles and give feedback on the Washington Transportation Plan. Sat, 26 Aug 2006 04:30:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/25_SR9OpenHouse.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation wants to hear the public’s questions and concerns about a project to improve traffic flow and safety along State Route 9 between 176th Street SE and Marsh Road. WSDOT will host an open house Tuesday, August 29, to introduce plans for improving SR 9. Sat, 26 Aug 2006 03:48:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/25_NewCameraAndHOVDriveTimes.htm WSDOT traffic engineers have wrapped up a project installing cameras and signals on several key arteries in Snohomish and North King counties to move traffic more efficiently on State Route 525, State Route 522 and State Route 96. Sat, 26 Aug 2006 02:25:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/082506_I5maintenanceclosure.htm OLYMPIA – Maintenance work in the area near the I-5/US 101 interchange in Olympia requires ramp and lane closures late Sunday to early Monday. Sat, 26 Aug 2006 00:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/25_QuieterPavement.htm Beginning Friday night and continuing through the weekend, drivers should expect nightly southbound I-5 lane closures between 164th Street SW and 44th Avenue West . On Friday and Saturday nights, contractors will lay down another test section of quieter pavement between 196th Street and 44th Avenue West. Sunday night, they repave southbound I-5 between 164th and 196th streets. Sat, 26 Aug 2006 00:29:29 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/082406_I5chehalistrailgirders.htm Workers set six girders for the new Chehalis-Western Trail Pedestrian Bridge in Thurston County. Fri, 25 Aug 2006 07:41:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/24_SR18LaneRampClosures.htm Drivers will face significant lane and ramp closures next week on eastbound State Route 18 through Auburn. Fri, 25 Aug 2006 06:12:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/24_I-5EverettClosuresOver.htm Nighttime Interstate 5 drivers through Everett can breathe a sigh of relief as crews last night successfully completed installing the first set of girders over the freeway at Everett’s 41st Street Bridge. Fri, 25 Aug 2006 05:32:55 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/24_SR142FishBarrierClosure.htm GOLDENDALE – Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is extending the closure of SR 142 in Klickitat County to September 18, 2006. Starting on September 19, through the end of September, one lane will open with traffic control on site. Thu, 24 Aug 2006 21:12:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/24_fatali5collisionmountvernon.htm A driver was killed and two others were injured in a collision in a WSDOT work zone in Mount Vernon this morning. Thu, 24 Aug 2006 05:13:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/23_I-541stStGirdersThreeToGo.htm Drivers will face continued late night and early morning delays this week as crews completely close both directions of Interstate 5 to set bridge girders for the new 41st Street Bridge in Everett. Wed, 23 Aug 2006 06:11:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/22_I90downtownspokane.htm The I-90/Downtown Spokane freeway project wrap-up process is on track. Wed, 23 Aug 2006 03:37:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/22_SR522OpenHouse.htm Today's "DOT" days of summer project is the SR 522 open house in Monroe. Tue, 22 Aug 2006 04:10:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/21_I-5Everett41stStBridge.htm Today’s “DOT days of summer” project is the 41st Street bridge replacement on I-5 in Everett. Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:36:42 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/Aug18307Delays.htm POULSBO - Motorists may experience travel delays at State Route (SR) 307, (Bond Road) and the Gunderson/Stottlemeyer Road intersection next week while crews apply new asphalt and striping. Mon, 21 Aug 2006 22:39:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/21_I-405Kirkland.htm Construction effects on traffic on and around Interstate 405 in Kirkland August 21-26. Mon, 21 Aug 2006 22:31:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/21_SR522FalesEchoLakeSignal.htm At 2 p.m. Thursday, the Washington State Department of Transportation joined the Washington State Patrol, elected officials and members of the community to celebrate the completion of the new State Route 522 bridge at Fales/Echo Lake Road east of Maltby. Sat, 19 Aug 2006 08:20:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/18_I5QuieterPavement.htm Noise is a common complaint along many of Washington’s highways. This weekend, crews will be repaving a two-mile section of southbound Interstate 5 near Lynnwood with two types of quieter pavement. These pavements are made of materials that help reduce the amount of highway noise generated by the tires of traveling vehicles. Sat, 19 Aug 2006 08:07:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/18_AlaskanWayViaductClosure.htm As part of WSDOT’s commitment to safety for the traveling public, bridge crews will test for latent damage in the viaduct’s columns August 22-25. Work will be conducted between Seneca and Spring streets and between Yesler Way and Columbia Street. Sat, 19 Aug 2006 07:59:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/18_DOTDays.htm Today’s "DOT days of summer" project is maintenance work on I-90 near Easton. Sat, 19 Aug 2006 01:49:14 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/18_I5closedinMtVernonatnight.htm Crews will close lanes on I-5 next Monday in Mount Vernon between College Way (exit 227) and Kincaid Street (exit 226) to finish paving the southbound lanes, replace concrete barrier dividing the northbound and southbound lanes, and replace southbound shoulder guardrail. Sat, 19 Aug 2006 01:43:36 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/18_SR536nightclosure.htm Tuesday and Wednesday crews will close one lane of Memorial Highway (SR 536) from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. between Montgomery Street and Main Street to pave the roadway. Fri, 18 Aug 2006 22:21:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/18_SR532laneclosures.htm Crews will intermittently close one lane of SR 532 at night near Good Road from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday nights through Friday mornings. Crews will close the shoulder of the highway during the day in the same area. Fri, 18 Aug 2006 21:46:30 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/18_SR524Closure.htm This Monday night, crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will completely close State Route 524 just east of the SR 9 intersection while they install a pipe to redirect water away from the existing Whistle Creek culvert. The culvert will replaced in October. Fri, 18 Aug 2006 04:52:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/17_RegionalMobilityProjects.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announces a call for applications for the 2007-2009 Regional Mobility Grant Program. Fri, 18 Aug 2006 00:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/15_SR522BridgeOpen.htm This Thursday at 2 p.m., the Washington State Department of Transportation will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new bridge that will carry State Route 522 traffic over the Fales Road/Echo Lake Road intersection. Crews are adding the finishing touches to the bridge, which will open to traffic Thursday evening. Thu, 17 Aug 2006 01:24:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/16_DOTDaysOfSummer.htm Today’s “DOT days of summer” project is restriping I-5 between Federal Way and Tukwila. Thu, 17 Aug 2006 01:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/16SR522Opening.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17 to celebrate a new bridge that will carry SR 522 traffic over Fales/Echo Lake Road. Crews are adding the finishing touches to the bridge, which will open to traffic later that evening. Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:45:36 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/TNBTrafficAug16.htm GIG HARBOR – Washington State Department of Transportation staff working on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge Project would like to ask motorists and bridge buffs to help keep traffic moving over the next five months that deck-lifting activities are under way. Wed, 16 Aug 2006 20:42:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/8_I-5EverettGirders.htm Drivers will face late night and early morning freeway and city street delays for several nights this month and in September starting Monday night August 21 when crews expanding Interstate 5 through Everett detour traffic off of the freeway and completely close both directions of I-5 at night. Wed, 16 Aug 2006 05:08:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/08162006FreightRailAssistanceProgramCallForProjects.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Office of Freight Strategy and Policy is now accepting applications for its Freight Rail Assistance Program. Wed, 16 Aug 2006 03:31:31 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/August11_I5paving.htm Southbound I-5 closure continues next week in Mount Vernon for paving and barrier replacement Wed, 16 Aug 2006 00:28:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/15_sr270firstblast.htm First blasting scheduled for SR 270 near Pullman. Tue, 15 Aug 2006 23:18:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/15i90spokanewrapup.htm Interstate 90 resurfacing in Downtown Spokane wrapping up for this season. Tue, 15 Aug 2006 23:11:51 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/15_WTPVancouver.htm OLYMPIA – Vancouver is one of 12 stops in a series of statewide open house meetings to gather feedback on the update of Washington's long-range transportation plan. Tue, 15 Aug 2006 23:04:47 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/15_TransportationCommissionMeetingSeattle.htm Seattle is one of 11 stops in a series of statewide open house meetings to gather feedback on the update of Washington's long-range transportation plan. Tue, 15 Aug 2006 03:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/14_SR547Sumas.htm Starting Wednesday, WSDOT will close lanes during the day on State Route 547 near Sumas to repave three miles of roadway and make safety improvements between Frost Road and Rock Road. Tue, 15 Aug 2006 02:10:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/8_14_06_Dots_Campaign.htm OLYMPIA – After analyzing the events of the weekend, The 2 Dots 2 Safety project -- implemented last week and scheduled for a year-long trial -- is now being re-evaluated announced WSDOT. Tue, 15 Aug 2006 01:23:47 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/14_DOTDays2ndStreetBridge.htm Today’s “DOT days of summer” project is the I-5 2nd Street Bridge Replacement in Mt. Vernon. Mon, 14 Aug 2006 19:46:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/14_I-405TotemLakeReopen.htm At 11:03 p.m. tonight, the Washington State Department of Transportation reopened all lanes on southbound I-405 in Kirkland. Sat, 12 Aug 2006 06:33:14 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/aug11HCBMaintenance.htm SHINE – There will be intermittent closures on the State Route (SR) 104 Hood Canal Bridge from Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 14 - 16, for maintenance crews to conduct bridge inspections. Sat, 12 Aug 2006 06:29:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/081106PioneertoStratfordAward.htm A $14.6 million contract has been awarded to expand the last three mile, two lane segment of SR 17 between the Port of Moses Lake and I-90, to four lanes. Sat, 12 Aug 2006 03:57:19 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/11_PublicTransitConference.htm 30th Annual Public Transportation Conference and Expo, August 14 - 16, 2006 Sat, 12 Aug 2006 01:44:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/Aug112dots2safety.htm OLYMPIA - Seeing spots? You should see two between your vehicle and the one ahead. Fri, 11 Aug 2006 21:58:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/11_I-405KirklandAroundtheClockClosure.htm Construction effects on traffic on and around Interstate 405 in Kirkland August 10-17. Fri, 11 Aug 2006 04:22:47 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/Aug10moretolltesting.htm GIG HARBOR - Starting this weekend, motorists will notice more State Route 16 lane closures and realignments for continued testing of the electronic toll equipment spanning eastbound SR 16 west of the bridge. Thu, 10 Aug 2006 20:29:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/10_I-405TotemLakeFreewayStationClosures.htm Crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close two of the four lanes on southbound Interstate 405 in Kirkland this weekend to rebuild a section of the freeway. Thu, 10 Aug 2006 04:36:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/09_SWRConstruction.htm VANCOUVER – Construction projects throughout southwest Washington are making progress during this busy construction season for highway projects. Thu, 10 Aug 2006 02:18:48 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/9_DOTDaysofSummerI-90passStabilization.htm Today’s “DOT days of summer” project is the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass Rock Stabilization project at Easton Hill. Thu, 10 Aug 2006 01:36:51 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/9_SR99SouthKingCountyHOV.htm WSDOT recently started work to improve State Route 99 (Pacific Highway South) in Federal Way. It is the latest effort in a coordinated plan to create a high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane corridor through South King County. Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:02:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/9_FHWABestCountyProjectSkagit.htm The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and WSDOT awarded Skagit County with the 2006 Award of Excellence for “Best County Project” for their Main Street Reconstruction Project in Concrete. The City of Concrete has also received an honorable mention award. Wed, 09 Aug 2006 23:40:24 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/9_SnohomishRiverfrontTrail.htm The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Washington State Department of Transportation have awarded its 2006 Award of Excellence for “Best Special Project” to the Snohomish Riverfront Trail Project. Wed, 09 Aug 2006 02:00:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/8_SR202PermanentSignalInstallation.htm Wednesday, August 9th Washington State Department of Transportation contracted crews, Tri State Construction, begin work to install a permanent signal at the intersection of SR 202 and 244th Avenue NE just northeast of Sammamish, an intersection known for accidents and near misses. Wed, 09 Aug 2006 01:52:51 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/8_DOTDaysofSummerSR202Signal.htm While many people enjoy the dog days of summer in August, WSDOT crews and contractors are entering their busiest month of the entire year. Today’s “DOT days of summer” project is the SR 202/244th Traffic Signal. Tue, 08 Aug 2006 23:51:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/Aug8hcb2009closure.htm SHINE - The long-anticipated closure of the SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge for the replacement of the bridge's east half will take place in May-June 2009, WSDOT officials announced this week. Tue, 08 Aug 2006 22:46:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/Aug7firstdecklift.htm TACOMA - Calm Narrows waters and an early evening glow framed the first deck lift of the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge this evening. At approximately 7:45 p.m., the first bridge deck section was lifted off the barge MARMAC and began its journey skyward. Crews working for design-builder Tacoma Narrows Constructors (TNC) used powerful gantry cranes straddling the bridge’s two main suspension cables to lift the 488-ton, 116-foot-long deck section off the barge. Over the next four hours, they will m Tue, 08 Aug 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/final-evening-concert-at-pier-52.htm Tue, 08 Aug 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/local-artist-named.htm Mon, 07 Aug 2006 22:29:44 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/7_DOTDaysofSummerSR529Bridge.htm The 2005 legislature allocated nearly $29 million to replace the SR 529 bridge over Ebey Slough on the north end of Everett in 2008. Sat, 05 Aug 2006 00:30:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/4_PugetSoundTrafficInformation.htm The summer construction season continues in full swing. It’s very important drivers check the traffic Web site before they leave because we have a lot work happening on state highways. Fri, 04 Aug 2006 20:14:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/4_I-405KirklandWeekClosures.htm Construction effects on traffic on and around Interstate 405 in Kirkland August 3-10. Fri, 04 Aug 2006 05:54:55 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/Aug3tnbfirsttransship.htm TACOMA - This afternoon, design-builder Tacoma Narrows Constructors (TNC) successfully completed its first ‘transship,’ or ship-to-barge, deck lift. In this operation, crews lifted the first bridge deck section off the cargo ship SWAN, and placed it onto the MARMAC, a barge waiting in the Narrows. Over the next few days, crews will prepare the deck section to lift into place. Then the barge will reposition the deck section under the new bridge’s mainspan so it can be lifted to its permanent l Fri, 04 Aug 2006 00:51:28 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/Aug3_I5WkdClosure.htm PIERCE COUNTY– Replacing damaged sections of median barrier and other maintenance work in the Tacoma/Fife area requires WSDOT to reduce southbound I-5 to one lane from 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4 through 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:31:40 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/2_AlaskanViaductRetrofitStudy.htm A proposal to retrofit the Alaskan Way Viaduct makes some improvements, but the structure will still be damaged beyond repair and may even collapse in the event of an earthquake. Wed, 02 Aug 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/new-ferries-construction.htm Wed, 02 Aug 2006 04:05:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/AnnualI90BridgeClosure.htm Crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close all lanes of Interstate 90 across Lake Washington several times between Thursday, August 3, and Sunday, August 8, to accommodate air show practices and performances by the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels for this year’s SEAFAIR festivities. Wed, 02 Aug 2006 03:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/05_1129ImproveRuralAirSvc.htm On August 25 a consortium of Washington and Oregon communities was awarded a federal grant to help improve scheduled airline service. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 22:27:32 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/01_SWRLocalPrograms.htm VANCOUVER – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is pleased to announce the promotion of Vancouver resident Leon Winger to Southwest Region Local Programs Manager, effective August 1, 2006. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 22:14:38 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/08/Aug1TNBgigharborcams.htm GIG HARBOR - Later this week, electrical work occurring in the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge construction site will temporarily disable WSDOT's SR 16 internet traffic cameras. One night lane closure will occur as well.