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      <title>Near Record Traffic Volumes Labor Day Weekend Across I-90 Snoqualmie Pass</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2007 06:53:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/LaborDayWeekend.htm</link>
      <description>Near record traffic volumes Labor Day weekend across I-90 Snoqualmie Pass. What are WSDOT’s plans to avoid these delays in the future?</description>
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      <title>Unexpected Sightings Over I-90 Snoqualmie Pass</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/GeoTech.htm</link>
      <description>Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and contractor resumed field activities on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass this week as part of the project design.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Alerts Drivers to a Busy Construction Week in Puget Sound June 29 – July 9</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2007 04:40:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/29_BusyWeekJune29.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT Alerts Drivers to a Busy Construction Week in Puget Sound June 29 – July 9</description>
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      <title>Crews Clear Snow off Road to Scenic Artist Point near Mount Baker</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2007 04:36:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/29_542artistpointwork.htm</link>
      <description>Starting next week WSDOT crews will dig through snow 20 feet deep to open the last 2 ½ miles of Mount Baker Highway leading to Artist Point.</description>
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      <title>Bremerton Tunnel Project Breaks Ground</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2007 04:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/29_303_TunnelBrksGrd.htm</link>
      <description>July 6 state and local officials will break ground on the Bremerton Tunnel project.</description>
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      <title>State Route 4 Slope Stabilization Repairs West of Cathlamet Begin July 5</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:43:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/29_SR4Cathlamet.htm</link>
      <description>CATHLAMET – Repairs to stabilize a slope above State Route 4 west of Cathlamet will begin July 5, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).</description>
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      <title>Quarterly Inspection Shows Alaskan Way Viaduct Continues to Settle - WSDOT to Reinforce Sinking Foundations this Fall</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 23:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/AWVSettlement-607.htm</link>
      <description>Initial results from last week’s inspection revealed that a section of the Alaskan Way Viaduct has settled an additional ¼ of an inch to a total of approximately five inches.</description>
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      <title>Upcoming Total Closure of Southbound I-5 in Federal Way</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 21:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/29_I5FederalWayClosure.htm</link>
      <description>Upcoming Total Closure of Southbound I-5 in Federal Way</description>
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      <title>Crews Resume Work on I-405 in Kirkland</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 05:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/28_WorkResumesOn405.htm</link>
      <description>Crews Resume Work on I-405 in Kirkland</description>
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      <title>Cancelled:  Weekend Closure of Northbound I-5 Ramp to US 2 in Everett</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 01:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/28_EverettClosureCancelled.htm</link>
      <description>Cancelled:  Weekend Closure of Northbound I-5 Ramp to US 2 in Everett</description>
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      <title>Traffic Backups Expected on Both Ends of July 4 Holiday Know Before you Go; Check WSDOT website, call 511</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/28_july407travel.htm</link>
      <description>OLYMPIA – A weekday holiday combined with warmer weather could mean traffic backups for travelers Friday, Sunday and next weekend, Saturday, July 7 and Sunday, July 8.</description>
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      <title>Seattle to Portland Bicycle Ride Traffic Control Ready; Drivers Encouraged to Leave Extra Time July 14 and 15</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/28_STPbikerace.htm</link>
      <description>OLYMPIA – Close to 9,000 bicyclists plus support vehicles will be on the road July 14 and 15 and WSDOT advises local drivers to be prepared for possible traffic delays.</description>
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      <title>I-5 and SR 14 Ramp Closures Scheduled for Vancouver Fourth of July Fireworks Display</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/28_I5SR14RampClosures.htm</link>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>A Little Slice of Summer at Pier 52: Afternoon Music Series Returns to Ferry Dock</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/afternoon-music-series-returns-to-ferry-dock.htm</link>
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      <title>WSDOT Closes 2 Lanes Westbound on I-182 Thursday for Road Surface Patching</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 06:47:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/WSDOT+Closes+2+Lanes+Westbound+on+I-182+Thursday+for+Road+Surface+Patching.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT Closes 2 Lanes Westbound on I-182 Thursday, June 28 for Road Surface Patching

Drivers Should Consider Alternate Routes</description>
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      <title>Ribbon Cutting Makes it Official: WSDOT, Yakima County and the Transportation Improvement Board Open Lanes to Traffic on Two Major Yakima Projects</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 03:42:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/SR24and33rdstreetribboncutting.htm</link>
      <description>Whether they are headed to work, school or running errands, motorists driving along SR 24 or 33rd Street will be happy to know that they will spend less time waiting in traffic now that the projects are complete.</description>
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      <title>Join WSDOT and Scarsella Brothers, Inc. at the I-5, Rush Rd. to 13th Street “Bridge Breaking”</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 03:08:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/27_I5BridgeBreaking.htm</link>
      <description>CHEHALIS – Join the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Scarsella Brothers, Inc. at a “Bridge Breaking” celebration scheduled for 2 p.m. July 3.</description>
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      <title>SR 119 Work Rescheduled</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 06:35:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/06_26_07+%28127%29+SR+119+Rescheduled+Chip+Seal.htm</link>
      <description>SR 119 Work Rescheduled</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Outlines Path Forward to Open New SR 520 Bridge to Drivers by 2018</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 02:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/26_SR520Mediation.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT Outlines Path Forward to Open New SR 520 Bridge to Drivers by 2018</description>
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      <title>Join WSDOT June 28 for the I-5, Rush Road to 13th Street Widening Project Open House</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 23:23:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/26_I5RushRdOpenHouse.htm</link>
      <description>CHEHALIS – An open house for the upcoming I-5, Rush Road to 13th Street Project will take place June 28, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).</description>
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      <title>Northbound I-5 Ramp to US 2 in Everett Will Close This Weekend</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 06:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/25_NBI-5toUS2Closure.htm</link>
      <description>This weekend, crews working for WSDOT plan to close the ramp from northbound I-5 to US 2 Saturday and into Sunday morning. Crews need to pave the section of I-5 next to the US 2 exit. The weekend closure is necessary because the concrete pour will take more time than a weeknight closure allows.</description>
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      <title>Three Days of Manette Bridge Closures</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 05:36:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/06_25_07+%28125%29+Manette+Bridge+Closures.htm</link>
      <description>Three Days of Manette Bridge Closures</description>
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      <title>SR 106 Closes Tuesday Morning</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:48:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/25_106_TreeRemoval.htm</link>
      <description>Removing a tree requires a total closure of SR 106 Tuesday morning.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Urges Drivers to use Caution in Construction Work Zones after I-405 Fatality</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2007 07:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/22_i405closurecancelled.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT launched our busiest construction season in 2007 with hundreds of projects under construction in the greater Puget Sound area. “We can have the best design and well-planned work zones, but we can’t control drivers. We need drivers' attention and help to keep both themselves and our workers safe,” said Linea Laird State Construction Engineer.</description>
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      <title>TNB Tower Cranes Coming Down, More Lanes Closing</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2007 06:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/22_TNBCranes_Closures.htm</link>
      <description>TNB Tower Cranes Coming Down, More Lanes Closing</description>
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      <title>SR 161 Widening Subject of June 28 Open House</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2007 01:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/06_22_07%28120%29SR161.htm</link>
      <description>SR 161 Widening Subject of June 28 Open House</description>
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      <title>Weekend Road Closures Planned in Poulsbo</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2007 01:11:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/22_SR305_weekendclosures.htm</link>
      <description>Weekend closures on SR 305 widening project in Poulsbo.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Maintenance Crews Fix Small Sinkhole on US 2 East of Index and Reopen Westbound Lane</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 21:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/22_SinkholeFixed.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT Maintenance Crews Fix Small Sinkhole on US 2 East of Index and Reopen Westbound Lane</description>
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      <title>Fatality in WSDOT Construction Work Zone Overnight in Kirkland</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 21:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/22_I-405Kirkland.htm</link>
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      <title>US 12 Painting Requires Lane Restrictions</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:56:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/21_12_Roseburgrestripe.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT will rearrange the traffic on US12 at the Roseburg intersection for restriping beginning Sunday.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Maintenance Crews Discover Small Sinkhole on US 2 East of Index</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 06:19:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/21_US2NewSinkhole.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT Maintenance Crews Discover Small Sinkhole on US 2 East of Index</description>
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      <title>Flood Damage Repair Begins on SR 123 in Mount Rainier National Park</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 06:14:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/21_SR123RepairsBegin.htm</link>
      <description>Mount Rainier National Park, Western Federal Lands Highway Division, and Washington State Department of Transportation announce that repair of State Route (SR) 123, damaged during the November 2006 floods, is now under way. 

The repair contract was awarded to Saybr Contractors Inc. of Tacoma for $4,937,800 on June 5, 2007.  The contractor began work June 18 and is scheduled to complete repairs and reopen SR 123 in early October 2007.</description>
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      <title>Quieter Pavement Debuts on SR 520 Later This Summer; Drivers Should Expect Nighttime Lane Closures As Crews Begin Preparations</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 06:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/21_SR520QuieterPavement.htm</link>
      <description>Quieter Pavement Debuts on SR 520 Later This Summer; Drivers Should Expect Nighttime Lane Closures As Crews Begin Preparations</description>
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      <title>Update on SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Project at Events Next Week</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 05:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/21_SR520Updates.htm</link>
      <description>Update on SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Project at Events Next Week</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Alerts Drivers to a Busy Construction Week in Puget Sound June 22 – July 2</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 05:16:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/21_BusyWeekJune22.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT Alerts Drivers to a Busy Construction Week in Puget Sound June 22 – July 2</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Completes First Regional Mobility Grant Project</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 03:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/21_SR240RegionalMobility.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT Completes First Regional Mobility Grant Project City of West Richland Celebrates Park and Ride Lot Expansion</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Asks for Drivers' Help to Avoid Lengthy Back-Ups on Northbound I-405 in Kirkland this Weekend</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 07:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/20_I405KirklandClosures.htm</link>
      <description>Crews working for WSDOT will close two northbound I-405 lanes at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 22 to reconstruct the freeway. Without drivers’ help, engineers expect two-mile backups on northbound I-405 throughout the weekend, with the worst congestion between noon and 6 p.m.</description>
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      <title>All Lanes of SR 518 Closed Wednesday Night near Sea-Tac Airport</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 06:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/20_SR518Closures.htm</link>
      <description>A contractor working for the Federal Aviation Administration will close all lanes of State Route 518 Wednesday night.</description>
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      <title>Expanded Traveler Information at Border Gives Drivers More Options</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 01:27:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/20_expandedbordertravelinfo.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT will install 10 new cameras and traffic detecting equipment at Blaine, Lynden and Sumas, three of Whatcom County's four busy border crossings. The new equipment will allow WSDOT to broadcast more border information and wait times on roadside signs, radios and the Web, taking the guesswork out of choosing the quickest border crossing.</description>
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      <title>Final Hood Canal Bridge Anchors Launched</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 22:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/SR104_HCBAnchorLaunch_June202007.htm</link>
      <description>Final Hood Canal Bridge Anchors Launched</description>
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      <title>Ferries Plan for Busy Fourth of July</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/july-4th.htm</link>
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      <title>Complicated Paving in Everett Requires Extra Time for Ramp Closures on I-5 and US 2</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 04:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/19_US2I5RampEarlyClosure.htm</link>
      <description>This week, construction crews working for WSDOT plan to close the US 2 ramp to southbound Interstate 5 several hours earlier than normal. Crews will also close the 41st St SE ramp to northbound I-5 all weekend. The additional hours and weekend closure are necessary for crews to complete paving operations at those locations. This work is weather dependant and could be rescheduled.</description>
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      <title>All Lanes Reopened on US 2 East of Index</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 04:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/19_US2NowOpen.htm</link>
      <description>All Lanes Reopened on US 2 East of Index</description>
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      <title>Bridging Futures:  Young Artists Honored for Depiction</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 03:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/BridgingFutures.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT and I-90 Wildlife Bridges Coalition selected two winners from students around the state who participated in the third annual Bridging Futures Contest.</description>
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      <title>One Lane of US 2 Reopens, One Lane Remains Closed While Crews Repair Guardrail</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 03:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/19_US2OneLaneOpen.htm</link>
      <description>One Lane of US 2 Reopens, One Lane Remains Closed While Crews Repair Guardrail</description>
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      <title>US 12 Paving Closes SR 107 Ramps</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 03:08:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/19_US12_SR107ramps.htm</link>
      <description>Ramp closures in Montesano this week.</description>
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      <title>Collision Closes US 2 West of Stevens Pass Through Tuesday Afternoon</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/19_us2closure.htm</link>
      <description>At 10:30 last night, a semi-truck loaded with apples left the road at milepost 39, between Index and Baring roughly 25 miles of the Stevens Pass summit. The vehicle went up and over the concrete barrier and dropped 150 feet down a steep embankment and came to rest in the Skykomish River.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Working to Reduce South King County Congestion</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:43:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/19_SouthKingCongestion.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT Working to Reduce South King County Congestion</description>
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      <title>Serious Collision Blocking All Lanes of US 2 Near Index</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 17:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/Serious+Collision+Blocking+All+Lanes+of+US+2+Near+Index.htm</link>
      <description>Serious Collision Involving a Semi Blocking All Lanes of US 2 Near Index</description>
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      <title>Next Steps for the Mukilteo Multi-Modal Ferry Terminal Project</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/mukilteo-multi-modal-project.htm</link>
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      <title>Bainbridge Island Project Requires SR 305 Restrictions</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 06:05:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/18_SR305_Pedtrail.htm</link>
      <description>Bainbridge Island Project Requires SR 305 Restrictions</description>
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      <title>Public Input, Business and Environmental Issues Drive Decision to Widen SR 502 on the Existing Alignment</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 06:00:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/18_SR502Widening.htm</link>
      <description>BATTLE GROUND – After looking at several options to create a wider, safer State Route 502 from I-5 to Battle Ground, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has made the decision to widen on the existing corridor.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Returning to Snohomish with Updated SR 9 Plans; Open House on Wednesday</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 05:10:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/18_SR9OpenHouse.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT is ready to share the latest design plans to relieve congestion and improve safety on SR 9 between 176th Street SE and Marsh Road.</description>
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      <title>Plan Ahead: Westbound US 2 Trestle Closures Begin June 18</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 04:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/_18_07US2TrestleClosures.htm</link>
      <description>Drivers should plan ahead as nightly closures of the westbound US 2 Ebey Island trestle and bridge begin tonight and continue through early October.</description>
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      <title>I-5, Rush Road to 13th Street Widening Project Open House Scheduled for June 28</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 01:38:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/18_I5RushRdOpenHouse.htm</link>
      <description>CHEHALIS – An opportunity for the public to learn more about the soon-to-begin I-5, Rush Road to 13th Street Project will take place June 28, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Slows Down Traffic on I-5, in SR 502 Interchange Construction Zone</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:45:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/18_SlowDownTrafficI-5_SR502Interchange.htm</link>
      <description>BATTLE GROUND – Beginning June 22, motorists will notice a speed limit revision in the I-5, SR 502 Interchange work zone, as the speed limit is reduced from 70 mph to 60 mph on I-5, announced Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT.)</description>
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      <title>Limited Opening of SR 508 at Bear Canyon Begins June 25</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:24:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/18_OpeningSR508BearCanyon.htm</link>
      <description>CHEHALIS – Limited openings of State Route 508 at Bear Canyon begin June 25, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT.)</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Crews Inspect the Alaskan Way Viaduct Next Week without Lane Closures</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2007 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/15_ViaductInspection.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT Crews Inspect the Alaskan Way Viaduct Next Week without Lane Closures</description>
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      <title>Ground-Penetrating Radar Reveals No More Potential for Sinkholes on US 2 near Index</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2007 04:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/15_US2RadarResults.htm</link>
      <description>Ground-Penetrating Radar Reveals No More Potential for Sinkholes on US 2 near Index</description>
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      <title>I-405 Construction Updates in Kirkland June 15 – 22</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2007 02:00:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/15_KirklandUpdates.htm</link>
      <description>I-405 Construction Updates in Kirkland June 15 – 22</description>
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      <title>I-5 Lanes Closed at Night Next Week in Mount Vernon</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2007 01:37:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/15_i5mountvernonlaneclosures.htm</link>
      <description>Crews will close lanes at night along I-5 in Mount Vernon.</description>
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      <title>Community Advisory Group for the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal Project Will Meet on June 20</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/bainbridge-cag-to-meet.htm</link>
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      <title>WSDOT Alerts Drivers to a Busy Construction Week in Puget Sound June 15 - 25</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 06:04:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/14_BusyWeekJune15.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT Alerts Drivers to a Busy Construction Week in Puget Sound June 15 - 25</description>
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      <title>SR 16 Lane Closures June 17-27</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 03:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/14_sr16hovlanes.htm</link>
      <description>SR 16 HOV Lanes – Not Just for Eastbound Anymore</description>
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      <title>Less Waiting, More Driving:  Stanwood and Camano Island Commuters Enjoying Newly Coordinated Signals</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 01:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/14_SR532SignalTiming.htm</link>
      <description>Less Waiting, More Driving:  Stanwood and Camano Island Commuters Enjoying Newly Coordinated Signals</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Prepares to Award I-405/I-5 to SR 169 Stage 1 – Widening Project to Apparent Best Value Bidder</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 21:22:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/14_I405Stage1Award.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT Prepares to Award I-405/I-5 to SR 169 Stage 1 – Widening Project to Apparent Best Value Bidder</description>
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      <title>Extreme TIde Cancellations June 14-July 3</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/extreme-tide-cancellations.htm</link>
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      <title>WSDOT/WSF Receives Joint Proposal from Puget Sound Shipyards</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/shipyards-share-proposal.htm</link>
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      <title>WSDOT Selects Contractor to Construct State’s First HOT Lanes</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 05:19:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/13_HOTLanesAwarded.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT Selects Contractor to Construct State’s First HOT Lanes</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Celebrates Completion of Major Project in the Tri-Cities</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 02:44:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/SR240ribboncutting.htm</link>
      <description>Every day more than 55,000 motorists use SR 240 to travel to their jobs, retail centers and other destinations. With the completion of additional lanes and a new roundabout at the Richland Wye Interchange, the roadway will be safer and less congested for drivers.</description>
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      <title>Total Northbound I-5 Closure in Everett for Bridge Work</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 01:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/13_I5SouthEverettNBClosure.htm</link>
      <description>Crews will close all lanes of northbound I-5 from 128th Street SE to SR 527 in south Everett from midnight to 7 a.m. Sunday, June 17.</description>
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      <title>Tacoma Off-ramp Closes Friday Night</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 23:24:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/13_I-5_38th+rampclosure.htm</link>
      <description>Crews close 38th Street East ramp from northbound I-5 for noise-wall work.</description>
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      <title>Load Restrictions for Low Clearance Vehicles Due to Extreme Low Tides</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/extreme-low-tides.htm</link>
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      <title>Seattle Ferry Terminal Project's Community Advisory Group to Meet June 21 at Colman Dock</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/colman-dock-cag-to-meet.htm</link>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Lane Closures on SR 161 in Puyallup</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 06:35:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/12_SR161puyallupwork.htm</link>
      <description>Lane Closures on SR 161 in Puyallup</description>
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      <title>SR 520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge to Close for Monthly Maintenance Tests</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 02:35:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/12_SR520Bridge.htm</link>
      <description></description>
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      <title>HISTORIC EVENT TAKES PLACE AS DEEP RESERVE FERRY REPLACES RHODODENDRON</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/hiyu-sails-again.htm</link>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Rain Delays SR 119 Work</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 05:30:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/11_SR119_chipseal_delay.htm</link>
      <description>Chip-seal work on SR 119 postponed.</description>
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      <title>US 395 Division Street/Hastings Road Intersection project in Spokane ready to start</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 05:14:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/11_US395_hastingsintersectionconcrete.htm</link>
      <description>US 395 Division Street/Hastings Road Intersection project in Spokane ready to start</description>
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      <title>Lane and Ramp Closures for SR 167 Paving in Auburn</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 21:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/11_SR167Paving.htm</link>
      <description>Lane and Ramp Closures for SR 167 Paving in Auburn</description>
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      <title>Lane Closures Continue on SR 8 after Tanker Fire</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 06:54:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/10_LaneClosureContinuesonSR8.htm</link>
      <description>Lane Closure Continues on SR 8 after Tanker Fire</description>
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      <title>Three Nights of Lane Restrictions in Tacoma</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Jun 2007 07:34:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/08_I5_3nights_closures.htm</link>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Wreckage of Missing Aircraft Located Near Quilcene</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Jun 2007 06:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/WreckageAircraftQuilcene.htm</link>
      <description>The wreckage of a missing Cessna 210 aircraft was located today around 2 p.m. near Quilcene, WA.  Two people were on board the aircraft, which left yesterday from Lopez Island and was headed to California.  Family members in California reported the pilot and passenger missing, thus igniting the search effort early this morning.

Searchers from the King County Sheriff’s Office and Washington State Department of Transportation spotted the wreckage while combing the area in the King County helico</description>
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      <title>Paving in Poulsbo: SR 305 Project on a Roll</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Jun 2007 05:23:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/08_SR305_pavingbegins.htm</link>
      <description>Paving begins on SR 305 project in Poulsbo.</description>
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      <title>Public Trial Period for Tacoma Narrows Electronic Toll System</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Jun 2007 05:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/08_GTG_trialperiod.htm</link>
      <description>Public Trial Period for Tacoma Narrows Electronic Toll System</description>
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      <title>Lane Closures and Paving Continue on TNB</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Jun 2007 05:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/08_TNBpavingcontinues.htm</link>
      <description>Lane Closures and Paving Continue on TNB</description>
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      <title>I-405 Construction Updates in Kirkland June 8 – 15</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 22:08:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/8_KirklandUpdates.htm</link>
      <description>I-405 Construction Updates in Kirkland June 8 – 15</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Completes SR 240 Project, Relieves Congestion and Creates Better Connections Through the Tri-Cities</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 22:04:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/NR/exeres/1BE342AF-C48E-4ABF-A045-1BB87843C313.htm</link>
      <description>For the past two years, SR 240 has been lined with orange cones and barrels, but motorists will be happy to see that those cones and barrels will no longer be an annoyance.</description>
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      <title>WSF begins Summer Schedule June 24</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/wsf-begins-summer-schedule-june-24.htm</link>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Cathlamet to Return to Mukilteo for Weekend</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/cathlamet-to-return-to-mukilteo-for-weekend.htm</link>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Eastern Region Chip Seal to resurface over 130 miles of highway</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 05:43:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/07_EasternRegionChipSeal.htm</link>
      <description>Eastern Region chip seal project will resurface about 130 miles of highways.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Alerts Drivers to a Busy Construction Week in Puget Sound June 8 – June 18</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 05:40:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/7_BusyWeek.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT Alerts Drivers to a Busy Construction Week in Puget Sound June 8 – June 18</description>
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      <title>Sound Transit and WSDOT Advise Airport Travelers of Nighttime Traffic Impacts for Light Rail Construction over SR 518</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 04:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/7_SR518LightRailClosures.htm</link>
      <description>Starting Wednesday, June 13, commuters will see a new light rail overpass taking shape across SR518 near Sea-Tac International Airport. Sound Transit contractors will build the overpass over the highway just west of International Boulevard. Crews will employ a construction method and schedule that keeps the freeway open during the day, limiting lane closures and traffic impacts to nighttime hours.</description>
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      <title>Installation of Safety Warning Lights at US 12 and Jackson Highway Intersection Begins Next Week</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 03:54:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/07_US12SafetyLights.htm</link>
      <description>CHEHALIS – On June 17, motorists in Lewis County will notice new “Prepare to Stop When Flashing” signs on US 12 at Jackson Highway.</description>
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      <title>Local Agencies Move Closer to Major Federal Investment in New Strategies to Fight Highway Congestion</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 02:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/07_urbanparntership.htm</link>
      <description>SEATTLE – Today a joint proposal by the Puget Sound Regional Council, King County and the Washington State Department of Transportation was named by US Transportation Secretary Mary Peters as one of nine metropolitan areas selected as Preliminary Urban Partners as part a new $1.1 billion federal initiative to reduce traffic congestion on big-city freeways.</description>
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      <title>I-5 Ramp, Lane Closures in Tacoma this Weekend</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 01:29:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/07_I-5WorkZone.htm</link>
      <description>Lane closures and ramp closures on I-5 Tacoma this weekend for maintenance work.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Awards $1.5 Million for Commute Trip Reduction</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:37:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/7_AwardsComuteTripReduction.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT selects 22 projects for the 2007-2009 Trip Reduction Performance Program (TRPP). WSDOT will pay contractors up to $1.5 million as part of the TRP Program to reduce the number of drive alone commute trips.</description>
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      <title>I-5 Peace Arch Border Crossing Closed Sunday for Celebration</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2007 01:00:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/06_i5peacearchcelebration.htm</link>
      <description>I-5, Peace Arch border crossing in Blaine closed Sunday to all traffic.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT’s New Cameras Bring a Clearer Picture of Puget Sound Traffic</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2007 22:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/6_NewTrafficCameras.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT’s New Cameras Bring a Clearer Picture of Puget Sound Traffic</description>
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      <title>Death during WSDOT Contractor’s Brush-Clearing Operation underneath I-5 in South Seattle</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2007 02:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/5_I-5BrushClearing.htm</link>
      <description>Death during WSDOT Contractor’s Brush-Clearing Operation underneath I-5 in South Seattle</description>
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      <title>Two Days of Delays on Lake Cushman Road</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2007 02:19:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/05_SR119_ChipSeal.htm</link>
      <description>Chip seal work causes delays on SR 119 near Lake Cushman, Mason County.</description>
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      <title>Hood Canal Bridge Project Reaches Halfway Point</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2007 06:46:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/06042007_SR104_HCBHalfwayPoint.htm</link>
      <description>Hood Canal Bridge Project reaches halfway point</description>
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      <title>Cashmere Area US 2 Safety Projects Open House is Wednesday</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2007 05:00:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/060407CashmereOpenHouse.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT holds an Open House on 2008 US 2/97 Safety Improvement projects in Cashmere Wednesday night.</description>
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      <title>Increased Incident Response Service Helps More Drivers, Keeps Traffic Moving in Skagit, Whatcom Counties</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:27:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/04_IRTbakerareanews.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT Incident Response crews are helping more drivers more often and keeping traffic flowing more smoothly in Skagit and Whatcom counties.</description>
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      <title>Good To Go! Opens Customer Service Center in Tacoma</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2007 22:22:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/go2go_csc.htm</link>
      <description>Good To Go! Opens Customer Service Center in Tacoma</description>
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      <title>I-90 Tunnels Flammable Cargo Restriction in Effect Through June 13</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:36:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/4_FlammableRestrictionI-90.htm</link>
      <description>I-90 Tunnels Flammable Cargo Restriction in Effect Through June 13</description>
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      <title>Lane and Ramp Closures This Week on SR 167 in Auburn</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 02 Jun 2007 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/1_SR167Closures.htm</link>
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      <title>Construction Buzzing on SR 9; Crews Start Work on Two New Projects North of Marysville</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 02 Jun 2007 04:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/1_SR9ConstructionStarts.htm</link>
      <description>Construction Buzzing on SR 9; Crews Start Work on Two New Projects North of Marysville</description>
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      <title>Roundabout Construction Begins near Mount Vernon</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 02 Jun 2007 04:25:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/1_MtVernonRoundabout.htm</link>
      <description>Roundabout Construction Begins near Mount Vernon</description>
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      <title>SR 202 Lane Closures Start Monday on North Bend Roundabout Project</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 02 Jun 2007 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/1_SR202ClosuresStart.htm</link>
      <description>SR 202 Lane Closures Start Monday on North Bend Roundabout Project</description>
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      <title>Senator and Mayor Break Through Ribbon To Celebrate Completion of Interchange Improvements Project</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 23:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/40thAvenueRibbonCutting.htm</link>
      <description>Within budget and ahead of schedule, these are goals WSDOT tries to achieve on every project. On May 30th we joined the City of Yakima to celebrate this achievement for the US 12 – 40th Avenue Interchange Improvements project.</description>
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      <title>Bremerton Tunnel Open House June 11</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:53:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/1_304_TunnelOpenHouse.htm</link>
      <description>June 11 WSDOT will host an Open House at the Norm Dicks Government Center to provide information about the Bremerton Tunnel.</description>
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      <title>Join WSDOT June 14 at the Fourth SR 502 Corridor Widening Project Open House</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:40:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/01_SR502OpenHouse4.htm</link>
      <description>BATTLE GROUND - The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will host a fourth community open house for the SR 502 Corridor Widening Project Thursday, June 14, from 4-7 p.m.</description>
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      <title>Friday Harbor Paving may cause delays for travelers</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/paving-at-friday-harbor.htm</link>
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      <title>Service Resumes on Mukilteo-Clinton Route</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/06/mukilteoclinton-service-resumes.htm</link>
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