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Washington State Department of Transportation Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:41:50 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/ Mon, 12 Feb 2007 22:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/12_EverettUpdates.htm Everett's New 41st Street Bridge Over I-5 Opens February 19 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 23:17:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/6_ShipCanalNoise.htm WSDOT Crews Close Lanes on Ship Canal Bridge for Noisy Repairs This Weekend Sat, 03 Feb 2007 08:42:31 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/020207_SR104-pontoonfourpour.htm Round Two of Hood Canal Bridge Pontoon Construction Moves Ahead Sat, 03 Feb 2007 04:05:37 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/02_Right_Lane_of_US+12+Heron+St+Bridge_Closedtotraffic.htm Right Lane of US 12 Heron Street Bridge Closed to Traffic Sat, 03 Feb 2007 00:28:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/2_KirklandUpdate.htm I-405 Construction Updates in Kirkland Feb. 2 - 9 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 09:40:32 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/30_TNB_48deck.htm Today marked a big milestone in the construction story of the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge project as crews working for design-builder Tacoma Narrows Constructors (TNC) lifted the last deck section into place. Wed, 31 Jan 2007 08:42:34 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/30_CRCOpenHouse.htm VANCOUVER - An additional open house on the Columbia River Crossing project has been scheduled for Monday, February 5, 2007, in Vancouver. Wed, 31 Jan 2007 08:40:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/iceandsnowremoval.htm In order to protect motorists, WSDOT is periodically closing the left lane of the eastbound lanes on Interstate 90 to remove snow and ice from the east snow shed (five miles east of the summit). Wed, 31 Jan 2007 03:31:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/30_i5lowerspeedlimit.htm This week the Washington State Department of Transportation will lower the speed limit on two miles of Interstate 5 to 60 mph in Skagit County. Tue, 30 Jan 2007 03:23:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/newdeicermethod.htm South Central Region Maintenance experts are developing innovative new techniques to battle icy winter roadways. Mon, 29 Jan 2007 23:57:54 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/29_SR900OpenHouse.htm WSDOT Presents SR 900 Widening Plans in Issaquah Sat, 27 Jan 2007 02:31:17 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/26_SR524Reduced.htm SR 524 Reduced to One Lane Daily Next Week Near Maltby Sat, 27 Jan 2007 01:42:31 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/26_I-90FlammableRestrictions.htm Fri, 26 Jan 2007 09:02:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/25_SR16_HOV_delayed.htm Pierce County's first HOV lane delayed by rain. Fri, 26 Jan 2007 08:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/25_I5112thStreet.htm Starting Jan. 29, crews will close 112th Street SE in south Everett nightly to work on supports for new, wider bridges over I-5. Fri, 26 Jan 2007 07:53:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/25_KirklandUpdate.htm I-405 Construction Updates in Kirkland Jan. 26 – Feb. 2 Fri, 26 Jan 2007 07:45:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/25_TravelTimesUpdate.htm WSDOT Updates Average Travel Times on the Web with New Puget Sound Numbers Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:58:24 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/24_SR16_HOV_Opening.htm WSDOT is adding a new HOV lane on eastbound SR 16 and implementing two traffic revisions on northbound I-5. Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:12:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/24_SR16_TNB_FinalDeck.htm Final deck section will be lifted from cargo ship. Thu, 25 Jan 2007 02:20:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/012407WenatcheeCameras.htm Two new traffic cameras for North Wenatchee are available on the internet Wed, 24 Jan 2007 09:41:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/23_I5_Laneshift_timeline.htm Timeline set for major I-5 shift through downtown Tacoma. Wed, 24 Jan 2007 08:17:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/23_SR16_WSDOT_TrafficWebCamsDownUntilTomorrow.htm SR 16 WSDOT Traffic Web Cams Down Until Wednesday, Jan. 24 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 07:58:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/23_FederalWayOpenHouse.htm WSDOT Hosts Open House for Federal Way Triangle Project Wed, 24 Jan 2007 03:16:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/23_i5bridgerepairsnohomish.htm Crews will make repairs on southbound lanes of I-5 near the Snohomish/Skagit County line. Tue, 23 Jan 2007 23:16:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/23_EverettClosureUpdate.htm Crews to Close Ramp from Northbound I-5 to Eastbound US 2 in Everett for Entire Weekend Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/wave2go-at-mukilteo-clinton.htm Tue, 23 Jan 2007 07:36:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/22_I5LightRailClosures.htm Sound Transit’s construction of a new light rail overpass across I-5 just south of the Boeing Access Road is nearing the halfway point. Full closures of I-5 southbound plus partial lane closures on northbound I-5 are scheduled through this Wednesday night-Thursday morning. Tue, 23 Jan 2007 06:39:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/18_I5_nbshfts.htm Motorists are warned to expect heavier-than-normal congestion on I-5 through Tacoma beginning the week of Jan. 22. Tue, 23 Jan 2007 01:32:17 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/22_Drivers_should_expect_delays_on_AgatePassBridge_Jan24.htm Drivers Should Expect Delays on Agate Pass Bridge Jan. 24 Sat, 20 Jan 2007 07:43:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/19_CRCTaskForce.htm VANCOUVER – The Columbia River Crossing Task Force will meet Tuesday, January 23, in Vancouver to hear about public outreach activities and discuss the economic importance of the I-5 corridor. Sat, 20 Jan 2007 06:14:23 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/19_SR4Maintenance.htm KELSO – Fence repairs and debris removal along State Route 4 near Stella will begin Jan. 22, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Sat, 20 Jan 2007 02:16:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/011907LoupLoup.htm New traffic camera and weather station for the SR 20 Loup Loup Pass is available on the internet. Fri, 19 Jan 2007 23:41:31 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/19_SWRPlanning.htm VANCOUVER – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is pleased to announce Jack Burkman as the Southwest Region Planning Manager. Fri, 19 Jan 2007 08:03:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/18_KirklandUpdate.htm I-405 Construction Updates in Kirkland Jan. 19-26 Thu, 18 Jan 2007 05:50:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/17_CRCMeetingCancelled.htm VANCOUVER -- A public open house on the Columbia River Crossing project scheduled for tonight in Battle Ground, Washington, has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Thu, 18 Jan 2007 05:37:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/17_EverettHOVClosures.htm Crews to Close Northbound Everett Ramps from I-5 to US 2 and 41st Street this Weekend Wed, 17 Jan 2007 07:22:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/16_EveningSnowUpdate.htm Evening and nighttime temperatures are expected to refreeze area highways and drivers are encouraged to prepare for snow and ice, especially on neighborhood routes and less traveled roadways. WSDOT crews cleared major highways throughout last night and this morning and will apply de-icer as temperatures drop overnight. Wed, 17 Jan 2007 07:16:49 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/16_SR4OpenHouse.htm KELSO – An opportunity for the public to learn more about the SR 4, Ocean Beach Highway Paving Project will take place January 18, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Wed, 17 Jan 2007 06:08:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/16_ColumbiaRiverCrossingPublicMeetings.htm The Columbia River Crossing project has recommended a set of bridge and transit options to improve safety and congestion on I-5 between Oregon and Washington. Public comment is encouraged on the proposal. Wed, 17 Jan 2007 05:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/16_SWRSnow.htm VANCOUVER – Maintenance crews are hard at work plowing and deicing state roads in Southwest Washington. Tue, 16 Jan 2007 22:35:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/16_MorningSnowUpdate.htm WSDOT Clearing Snow and Ice; Drivers Urged to Plan for Conditions Tue, 16 Jan 2007 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/bi-improvement-project.htm Tue, 16 Jan 2007 08:12:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/15_TuesdaySnowandIce.htm WSDOT crews are getting ready for more snow and ice in Western Washington and are urging drivers to make their own preparations. Forecasts are calling for up to four inches of snow beginning early Tuesday morning. This storm also brings the potential for icy roads. WSDOT has more than 200 vehicles ready to fight snow and ice on Western Washington highways and freeways, including snow plows, deicers, sanders, and dump trucks. Crews will be out in force early Tuesday morning applying deicer th Sat, 13 Jan 2007 08:50:40 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/011207PjtReportCard.htm Two North Central Region Highway Construction Projects Rated at the Top in Statewide End-of-Season Report Sat, 13 Jan 2007 08:45:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/12_I5SoundTransitClosures.htm Southbound I-5 will be completely closed for several nights beginning this Monday Sound Transit continues its construction of a new light rail overpass across Interstate 5 just south of the Boeing Access Road near Seattle’s southern border. Crews are employing a construction method and schedule that keeps the freeway open during the day, limiting lane closures and traffic impacts to nighttime hours. Beginning this Monday, Jan. 15, southbound I-5 freeway southbound will be closed completel Sat, 13 Jan 2007 08:44:31 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/12_FourthAveRamp.htm Drivers who exit Interstate 5 and I-90 at Fourth Avenue S. in Seattle may face delays during the morning commute until May. Sat, 13 Jan 2007 07:45:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/12_EverettWorkCancelled.htm The weather forecast shift to below freezing temperatures for tonight and this weekend has forced crews working to widen I-5 through Everett to cancel the long-awaited closure of the 41st Street on-ramp to northbound I-5 that was set for this weekend. Sat, 13 Jan 2007 03:19:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/12_CanyonParkSaturday.htm Total Closure of Northbound I-405 in Bothell Rescheduled for Saturday Night Fri, 12 Jan 2007 08:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/11_KirklandConstructionUpdate.htm I-405 Construction Updates in Kirkland Jan. 12 - 19 Fri, 12 Jan 2007 07:50:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/11_SkagitRiverDebrisManagementStudyMeeting.htm.htm On January 29, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Skagit County will host an informational public meeting in Mount Vernon. WSDOT and the county will present the draft Skagit River Debris Management Study. Fri, 12 Jan 2007 06:42:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/11_CanyonParkClosure.htm Total Closure of Northbound I-405 in Bothell Rescheduled for Thursday Night Thu, 11 Jan 2007 23:02:24 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/11_SR4OpenHouseRescheduled.htm KELSO – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has postponed the January 11 public open house for the upcoming State Route 4 Paving Project. Thu, 11 Jan 2007 21:11:51 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/11_snowandicemorningupdate.htm Crews have been working non-stop for almost three days clearing ice and snow in the western half of our state from Bellingham to Vancouver. They are still going strong. Thu, 11 Jan 2007 15:48:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/10_snowandiceupdate11pm.htm Snow and colder temperatures moved into Central Puget Sound during the afternoon and evening hours snarling traffic and challenging road crews. Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:44:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/10_I-5_SlideRepairMounts.htm Slide repair work will close the right lane of southbound I-5 Thursday near Mounts Road. Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:36:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/10_I-5_SlideNisq.htm Thu, 11 Jan 2007 07:59:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/10_4pmsnowupdate.htm OLYMPIA – Drivers are encouraged to adjust their travel plans as the snow begins to fall in Puget Sound. Forecasts indicate the most severe winter weather will hit the Central Puget Sound area within two hours. Thu, 11 Jan 2007 07:14:05 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/10_SwrEOCDeactivate.htm VANCOUVER – WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation) crews continue to monitor temperatures and road conditions in Southwest Washington. Thu, 11 Jan 2007 06:59:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/10_EverettSchedule.htm Ramp to Northbound I-5 From 41st Street in Everett to Close for Weekend Thu, 11 Jan 2007 06:43:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/10_I405CanyonParkGirders.htm CLOSURE POSTPONED DUE TO SNOWSTORM On Wednesday night, Jan. 10, crews will close all lanes of northbound I-405 at SR 527 and the northbound I-405 exit to SR 527 to set girders for the second half of a new pedestrian bridge over the freeway in Bothell. Thu, 11 Jan 2007 04:32:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/11_blackicewarning.htm OLYMPIA – WSDOT crews continue to monitor temperature and road conditions in Western Washington and warn of black ice just in time for the afternoon commute. Drivers should consider adjusting their travel plans as black ice will begin forming in the Puget Sound area by 2 p.m. Thu, 11 Jan 2007 04:14:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/10_ArcticBlast.htm Arctic Blast to Hit Puget Sound this Afternoon Thu, 11 Jan 2007 02:28:34 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/10_IceforWeek.htm Ice expected overnight in Skagit and Whatcom Counties Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:13:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/10_morningsnowonroads.htm Snow is falling around most of Western Washington, just in time for the morning commute. Wed, 10 Jan 2007 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/ferry-tacoma-awaits-dry-dock.htm Wed, 10 Jan 2007 06:37:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/09_SWRStormPrep.htm VANCOUVER – With snow and ice in the weather forecast once again, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) maintenance crews across the Southwest Region are preparing for another storm. Wed, 10 Jan 2007 06:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/09_SR104RSTArrive.htm Three 1980s Hood Canal Bridge pontoons arrive at Seattle’s Terminal 91 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 04:37:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/09_noonweatherupdate.htm A mix of rain, hail and wind could hit Western Washington drivers beginning at 4 p.m. today and WSDOT encourages families take action now. Wed, 10 Jan 2007 03:04:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/09_OR_newadmin.htm The new year brings new leadership to the WSDOT's Olympic Region with the appointment of Kevin Dayton as regional administrator. Wed, 10 Jan 2007 01:02:44 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/09_VancouverMaintenaceYardThefts.htm VANCOUVER – On two separate occasions in the past four days, maintenance workers noted a break-in at the maintenance yard on Main Street in Vancouver, reported the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:03:24 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/08_TNBCitizensAdvisoryGroupMeetstoDiscussTollRates.htm Tacoma Narrows Bridge Citizen Advisory Committee Meets to Discuss Toll Rates Tue, 09 Jan 2007 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/ferry-tacoma-suffers-rudder-failure-three-routes-impacted.htm Tue, 09 Jan 2007 08:43:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/08_snowprep.htm With heavy snow expected to hit western Washington this week, WSDOT crews are gearing up to keep drivers safe, and encouraging drivers to make their own preparations. Current forecasts are calling for two to four inches of snow beginning Tuesday afternoon and continuing into Wednesday afternoon. The storm will followed by freezing temperatures Wednesday night through the weekend. Tue, 09 Jan 2007 08:23:27 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/08_I-5_sliderepair.htm DUPONT – Crews tomorrow will close the Mounts Road on-ramp to southbound Interstate 5 and a short stretch of the right southbound lane in the same area for landslide repair work. Tue, 09 Jan 2007 02:33:21 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/08_I405CanyonParkGirders.htm TUESDAY NIGHT CLOSURE CANCELLED DUE TO FORECAST SNOW AND ICE This week crews plan to set the framework for the second half of a new pedestrian bridge over Interstate 405 in Bothell. This will require a single total nighttime closure of northbound I-405 and a nighttime northbound I-405 ramp closure. Tue, 09 Jan 2007 01:29:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/8_2006ConstructionHighlights.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation's annual end-of-year highway construction report card is now available. The 2006 Construction Highlights report is a self-assessment of WSDOT's delivery and performance of project construction. Tue, 09 Jan 2007 01:21:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/08_DeceptPassRailing.htm Mon, 08 Jan 2007 05:48:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/07_1pmpassupdate.htm HYAK - After two days of snow that turned to rain early today, avalanche control crews brought down heavy, wet snow off Snoqualmie Summit at noon today. Crews expect to have the roadway reopen by 2:30 p.m.. and drivers can expect traffic backups. Mon, 08 Jan 2007 01:02:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/7_PassUpdate.htm Drivers can expect wet roadways in Washington's mountain pass highways today, with heavy rain forecasted most of the day Sunday. Sun, 07 Jan 2007 13:28:34 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/6_SnoqualmieOvernight.htm WSDOT crews are clearing roads and will be out overnight to have the roads ready for Sunday travelers. Sun, 07 Jan 2007 03:04:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/6_i90poweroutage.htm High winds and many inches of wet, heavy snow pounded I-90 Snoqualmie Pass last night creating a power outage Sat, 06 Jan 2007 08:58:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/5_I5SoundTransitConstructionClosures.htm TUESDAY NIGHT CLOSURE CANCELLED DUE TO FORECAST SNOW AND ICE. Sound Transit continues its construction of a new light rail overpass across I-5 just south of the Boeing Access Road near Seattle’s southern border. Crews are employing a construction method and schedule that keeps the freeway open during the day, limiting lane closures and traffic impacts to nighttime hours. This past week, the first four cantilever-balanced sections of the new overpass were placed on the west side of southboun Sat, 06 Jan 2007 06:33:42 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/05_SR4_SR401SpeedLimitRevision.htm NASELLE – Starting January 2, 2007, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) revised the posted speed limit on SR 4 and SR 401 in the Naselle area. Sat, 06 Jan 2007 03:03:54 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/4_I405Construction.htm Crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will continue building noise walls and performing highway construction work in Kirkland next week. Sat, 06 Jan 2007 01:31:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/05_winterstorm.htm Drivers planning to make the trip over Snoqualmie Pass this weekend should prepare for extreme winter conditions. Sat, 06 Jan 2007 01:14:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/05_US2SlideRepair.htm Fri, 05 Jan 2007 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/seattle-cag-to-meet.htm Fri, 05 Jan 2007 07:56:59 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/04_I405TotemLakeIntersection.htm On Monday, Jan. 8, crews will close the intersection of 116th Avenue NE and NE 128th Street. The intersection will remain closed for eight weeks for reconstruction. Fri, 05 Jan 2007 06:05:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/04SkagitRiverDebrisManagementStudyMeeting.htm On January 10, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Skagit County will host an informational public meeting in Mount Vernon. WSDOT and the county will present the draft Skagit River Debris Management Study. Thu, 04 Jan 2007 08:01:11 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/3_EverettPostponed.htm Weekend Closure of 41st Street Ramp to Northbound I-5 in Everett Postponed Due to Weather Second Ramp Closure from I-5 to US 2 Also Postpone Wed, 03 Jan 2007 23:59:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/03_SR4OpenHouse.htm KELSO – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will host a public open house on January 11 to provide information on the upcoming State Route 4 Paving Project. Wed, 03 Jan 2007 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/winter-schedule-starts.htm Wed, 03 Jan 2007 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/01/mukilteoclinton-new-fare-collection-system.htm