http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/ Copyright WSDOT 2006. All rights reserved. Washington State Department of Transportation Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:16:47 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/ Fri, 03 Nov 2006 05:53:28 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/2_KirklandTrafficNov2.htm Construction effects on traffic on and around Interstate 405 in Kirkland November 3 to 10. Wed, 01 Nov 2006 06:35:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/31_mountainpassrelease.htm OLYMPIA – Winter has arrived in the mountain passes, marking WSDOT’s launch of aggressive operational strategies in the mountain passes. Wed, 01 Nov 2006 06:32:50 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/31_I5VancouverRampClosure.htm VANCOUVER – The on-ramp from Fourth Plain Boulevard to I-5 northbound will close at 10 p.m. the night of Wednesday, Nov. 1 for graffiti cleanup, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Tue, 31 Oct 2006 23:31:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/31_511BackToNormal.htm Highway Information Hotline “511” Experiences Hardware Failure Sunday; System Now Back to Normal Tue, 31 Oct 2006 22:58:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/10_31_06_SR240EBclosure.htm SR 240 eastbound from George Washington Way Interchange to Columbia Center Blvd. will be closed from 9 a.m. Thursday, until 5:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 6th. Tue, 31 Oct 2006 01:37:32 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/30_Wishkah_Bridge_Temp_Closure.htm ABERDEEN – Motorists crossing the Wishkah Street Bridge on US 12 may encounter delays of up to 25 minutes from 12:01 to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1. Mon, 30 Oct 2006 22:35:56 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/30_I-90FirstSnowfall.htm First Heavy Snowfall of the Season Has Closed I-90 Snoqualmie Pass for Several Hours Mon, 30 Oct 2006 22:25:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/30_WestboundLaneOpenSR18.htm WSDOT to Open Second Westbound Lane Friday Evening near Maple Valley Sat, 28 Oct 2006 06:19:23 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/102706PotatoHillBridgeRibbonCutting.htm The ribbon was cut to celebrate the opening of the new Potato Hill bridge over I-90 in Moses Lake on Thursday afternoon. Sat, 28 Oct 2006 04:31:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/27_DaylightSavingsSafety.htm Daylight Savings Time ends; brings visibility challenges Sat, 28 Oct 2006 01:18:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/27_Teal_leaves_TNB.htm New Phase of Work Begins as TEAL Leaves TNB Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:43:13 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/27_I5MorningLaneClosuresKelso.htm KELSO – Maintenance crews will be conducting double and single lane closures of I-5 southbound on the morning of Sunday, October 29, north of Kelso near the Pacific Avenue overpass (milepost 42) for paving. Fri, 27 Oct 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/bainbridge-terminal-project.htm Fri, 27 Oct 2006 05:20:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/26_I405KirklandClosuresOct27.htm Construction Effects on Traffic on I-405 in Kirkland Next Week Thu, 26 Oct 2006 03:16:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/25_SR18EBlaneopen.htm New SR 18 Lanes to Open near Maple Valley Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:38:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/10_24_2006_SR240GWdetour.htm WSDOT will detour traffic into Richland on SR 240 Westbound at the Yakima River Bridge from Saturday, October 21 through Monday, October 30. Drivers will be directed by orange detour signs and electronic message boards to continue Westbound from SR 240 via I-182 Westbound into Richland by the Wellsian Way or Queensgate interchanges. Tue, 24 Oct 2006 05:35:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/23_ArtistPointClose2006.htm WSDOT and USFS Will Close Artist Point Tuesday Tue, 24 Oct 2006 05:27:29 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/23_38thexitopens.htm Tacoma Mall Exit Reopens Thursday Morning Tue, 24 Oct 2006 04:25:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/23_SR20UtilitiesRelocate.htm Crews Relocate SR 20 Utilities Near Burlington Tue, 24 Oct 2006 03:03:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/23_cablebarrier.htm SR 16 Lanes Restricted for Cable Barrier Installation Mon, 23 Oct 2006 23:10:30 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/10_23_2006_US395inspection.htm WSDOT bridge crews will restrict traffic to one lane in each direction while conducting routine bridge inspection and maintenance as well as under bridge inspection on the US 395 Blue Bridge. Sat, 21 Oct 2006 23:28:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/20_543intersectionclosure.htm Crews are ready to temporarily close the D Street intersection and truck parking lot for at least one year in Blaine on State Route 543. Sat, 21 Oct 2006 05:40:38 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/20_Narrows_delays.htm WB SR 16 Lane Closure Scheduled at TNB Sat, 21 Oct 2006 01:44:36 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/20_CRC.htm VANCOUVER – The Columbia River Crossing Task Force will meet next week in Portland to discuss a report from the freight working group, traffic projections for non-highway bridge options, and partial results from evaluations of the current set of preliminary alternatives. Fri, 20 Oct 2006 23:13:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/20_SR105Washaway.htm RAYMOND – Repairs to reinforce the State Route 105 embankment at Washaway Beach, near North Cove will begin Oct. 23, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Fri, 20 Oct 2006 05:52:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/19_KirklandTrafficOct19.htm Construction Effects on Traffic on I-405 in Kirkland Next Week Fri, 20 Oct 2006 03:29:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/19_LearnHowtoProtectAirportPavement.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation invites you to learn more about how to preserve your airport pavement today and prevent costly reconstruction projects in the future. This fall WSDOT Aviation is hosting two pavement management workshops featuring industry expert Maggie Covalt from Applied Pavement Technology. Thu, 19 Oct 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/fh-master-plan-meeting.htm Thu, 19 Oct 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/efs-at-anacortes.htm Thu, 19 Oct 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/sj-islands-galley-hours-change.htm Thu, 19 Oct 2006 04:35:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/ContinuedSettlementinViaduct.htm Inspection results released today revealed that a section of the Alaskan Way Viaduct has settled an additional ¼ of an inch to a total of 4 ¾ inches Wed, 18 Oct 2006 07:20:29 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/17_I5_laneclosures_paving.htm I-5 lane closures and SR 16 ramp closure scheduled for Friday night, Oct. 20 so crews can complete paving work started last weekend. Wed, 18 Oct 2006 02:45:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/17_SmallScreen.htm Commuters and people on-the-go now have even more real-time traffic information at their fingertips. WSDOT is offering three new tools to help drivers make informed travel choices before they get on the road. Wed, 18 Oct 2006 02:35:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/17_winter_be_prepared.htm While the Pacific Northwest continues to enjoy near-perfect fall weather, headlines from the East Coast serve as the first warning: winter is coming. WSDOT and the Washington State Patrol are ready and encourage drivers to be ready, too. Mon, 16 Oct 2006 20:16:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/16_AlaskanWayViaductOpen.htm WSDOT maintenance crews reopened the Alaskan Way Viaduct at 4 p.m., two hours ahead of schedule. Sat, 14 Oct 2006 10:15:18 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/13_I5Speed+Limit.htm BURLINGTON – Tomorrow WSDOT crews will temporarily cover recently installed 60 mph speed limit signs in Burlington. The speed limit will return to 70 mph on I-5 through Burlington north of the Skagit River until the required environmental review process and public comment period are complete. WSDOT posted the lower speed limit on Wednesday, October 11 to enhance safety in the fast growing area. Sat, 14 Oct 2006 06:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/101406IronGoatRibbonCut.htm The ribbon was cut to open the US 2 Iron Goat Interpretive Site and Rest Area Saturday afternoon, October 14th. Sat, 14 Oct 2006 05:18:02 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/10-13SpeedReducedBurl.htm Drivers will notice speed limit change on I-5 in Burlington. Sat, 14 Oct 2006 05:17:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/13_LaneControlTrafficShiftScheduledatTNB.htm Lane Closures, Traffic Shift Scheduled at TNB Sat, 14 Oct 2006 04:53:14 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/10-13_Edition6Hwy20Emailupdate.htm WSDOT wraps up State Route 20 projects for 2006 season on Whidbey Island. Sat, 14 Oct 2006 01:21:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/13_AlaskanWayViaductInspectionReminder.htm REMINDER: Alaskan Way Viaduct Closed for Semiannual Inspections October 14 and 15 Fri, 13 Oct 2006 22:06:23 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/13_TakPromotion.htm KELSO – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is pleased to announce the promotion of Denys Take to Kelso Area Engineer, effective October 16, 2006. Fri, 13 Oct 2006 20:56:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/13_I-405KirklandConstruction.htm Construction effects on traffic on and around Interstate 405 in Kirkland October 13 to 20: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 20:50:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/13_PugetSoundConstructionClosures.htm WSDOT crews and contractors are starting to wrap up major construction season work, and that means benefits for drivers. Fri, 13 Oct 2006 20:42:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/13_SR167HOVLaneOpens.htm WSDOT opened the new northbound HOV lane on SR 167 between SR 18 and 15th Street NW at 11 a.m. today, Oct. 12. Fri, 13 Oct 2006 03:26:54 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/12_US101StakeholdersMeeting.htm WSDOT and the Grays Harbor Council of Governments (GHCOG) will host the final U.S. 101 Regional Circulation Project stakeholders meeting at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18. Thu, 12 Oct 2006 23:40:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/12_I-5LaneClosures.htm Weekend paving work on northbound I-5 through Tacoma requires closures of the SR 16 ramp to northbound I-5 and three northbound I-5 lanes. Thu, 12 Oct 2006 22:50:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/10_12_06+SR+107+Hillside+Stabilization+to+Begin+Oct+24.htm Hillside Stabilization Work on SR 107 to Begin Oct. 24 Thu, 12 Oct 2006 09:00:28 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/11_SR167HOVOpening.htm Today’s “DOT days of fall” highlights a construction milestone on the SR 167 safety and congestion improvement project near Auburn. Wed, 11 Oct 2006 21:23:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/11_SCRfairstory.htm Fun is a big part of the fair booth effort; the other important part is educating the public, and our own employees, about construction and maintenance projects currently underway and projects yet to come. Wed, 11 Oct 2006 06:09:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/10_I405RentonEAPublicHearing.htm WSDOT invites the community to attend the Renton Nickel Improvement Project Environmental Assessment (EA) Public Hearing on October 26. Wed, 11 Oct 2006 04:29:52 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/10_TNBWebCamDown.htm GIG HARBOR – Starting tomorrow, the traffic camera located on the west end of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge on State Route 16 will be deactivated for up to one week while crews temporarily relocate the camera within the construction zone. The east traffic camera, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge construction cameras, and the cameras at the five eastbound on-ramps between Purdy and the bridge will be unaffected by this work. Tue, 10 Oct 2006 06:06:48 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/09_DBEContractingGoals.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation will resume setting Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goals on appropriate federally assisted highway projects. Mon, 09 Oct 2006 22:04:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/09_I5VancouverRibbon.htm VANCOUVER – Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) invites the public and media to attend a ribbon-cutting event celebrating the newly widened I-5 in Clark County. Mon, 09 Oct 2006 20:23:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/9_I-90LaneandRampClosures.htm With just a couple weeks until the opening of the new I-90 HOV direct access ramps at Eastgate, crews will be closing I-90 lanes and ramps overnight to install traffic monitoring equipment in the roadway. Mon, 09 Oct 2006 00:22:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/06_US101_IllegalTreeCutting.htm More than 25 mature trees were illegally cut down or topped on state right of way over the summer. Sat, 07 Oct 2006 06:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/06_AlaskanWayViaductInspectionClosure.htm WSDOT maintenance crews will close the Alaskan Way Viaduct for its semiannual inspections on October 14 and October 15. Sat, 07 Oct 2006 03:12:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/6_I5PavingDone.htm Last night, WSDOT and Wilder Construction crews finished paving the final stretch of southbound I-5 between Everett and Lynnwood. In just four months’ time, crews have successfully paved nearly nine miles of worn pavement, which means they won’t have to come back next year for additional paving. Fri, 06 Oct 2006 21:33:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/6_PugetSoundConstruction.htm Fri, 06 Oct 2006 21:15:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/6_I-405ConstructionKirkland.htm Construction effects on traffic on and around Interstate 405 in Kirkland October 6-14. Thu, 05 Oct 2006 22:19:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/05_AnnualReport.htm Annual Report Shows Transportation Infrastructure Asset Value Up $1 billion. “This is truly accountability on the bottom line," said Secretary of Transportation Doug MacDonald. Thu, 05 Oct 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/mv-sealth-returns-to-san-juans.htm Wed, 04 Oct 2006 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/lopez-dock-dolphin-replacement.htm Tue, 03 Oct 2006 21:30:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/3_SR167EarlyOpen.htm Crews reopened the left lane of southbound State Route 167 through Auburn Tuesday morning after an extended weekend closure. Tue, 03 Oct 2006 07:20:42 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/02_DOTDaysSR202Sahalee.htm WSDOT will count down the "DOT days of late summer" to highlight key milestones for important WSDOT projects. Today's project highlights progress on the SR 202 wetland mitigation site at Happy Valley south of Redmond. Tue, 03 Oct 2006 04:08:50 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/02_I5WidenSalmonCreektoI205Complete.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reopened I-5 to traffic at 2 a.m. Monday morning, after completing the final paving for the I-5 Widening Project. Tue, 03 Oct 2006 01:05:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/2_PugetSoundConstruction.htm Drivers will see a big push over the next three weeks to complete work before moving into the next phase of construction season – winter construction work and planning. Mon, 02 Oct 2006 21:58:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/2_SR9ClosureComplete.htm Early this morning, crews put the finishing touches on the new Cutthroat Creek Culvert on State Route 9, just south of the intersection with Maltby Road (SR 524). WSDOT and Wilder Construction crews closed SR 9 from Maltby Road to 228th Street SE at 10 p.m. Friday night in order to install the new culvert. Wed, 02 Aug 2006 03:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2006/10/NorthwestRegionalAirServiceInitiative06_1019.htm On August 25 a consortium of Washington and Oregon communities was awarded a federal grant to help improve scheduled airline service.