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    <title>WSDOT - July</title>
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      <title>Prep Work Begins on Simpson Avenue Bridge</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:57:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/2_101_SimpsonAveBridge.htm</link>
      <description>This week crews began work on the US 101 Simpson Ave. Bridge in Grays Harbor County.</description>
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      <title>Crews Begin Stabilizing Slope on Monday</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2007 06:22:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/01_CrewsBeginStablilizing+SlopeMonday.htm</link>
      <description>Crews Begin Stabilizing Slope Monday</description>
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      <title>Month-long Paving Project on US 12 Starts Sunday</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 23:05:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/01_MonthPavingProjectonUS12.htm</link>
      <description>Month-long Paving Project on US 12 Starts Sunday</description>
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      <title>Nighttime Lane Closures Start Earlier on Guide Meridian in Bellingham</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 05:47:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/31_sr539extendednighthours.htm</link>
      <description>Crews will start closing lanes on Guide Meridian (SR 539) one hour earlier in the evenings north of Bellingham to do more work during daylight hours.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Reduces SR 109 Speed Limit in Hoquiam</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 05:37:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/31_WSDOT+Reduces+SR+109+Speed+Limit+in+Hoquim.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT Reduces SR 109 Speed Limit in Hoquiam</description>
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      <title>Paving Continues This Weekend on 1950 Tacoma Narrows Bridge</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 04:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/31_sr16_paving_continues.htm</link>
      <description>Paving Continues This Weekend on 1950 Tacoma Narrows Bridge</description>
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      <title>Full Service to Continue of Port Townsend-Keystone Route</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/full-service-to-continue-on-port-townsend-keystone-route.htm</link>
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      <title>Expect 50-Minute Delays on I-405 and I-90 in Bellevue Monday through Wednesday Nights</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 07:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/30_I405Delays.htm</link>
      <description>Traffic delays were longer than expected on I-90 and I-405 last night during WSDOT’s scheduled rolling slowdown. Seattle City Light crews raised power lines near the I-90/I-405 interchange and drivers experienced fifty minute delays in both directions of I-90 and I-405 between midnight and 4 a.m.</description>
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      <title>Crews Close I-90 Bridge for Annual Seafair Blue Angels Shows</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 03:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/30_I90BlueAngelsClosures.htm</link>
      <description>Drivers should plan ahead for this week’s annual closures of Interstate 90 across Lake Washington during the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels’ Seafair air shows. WSDOT crews will close all lanes of I-90 between I-5 and Island Crest Way several times between Thursday, Aug. 2 and Sunday, Aug. 5 to keep drivers and pilots safe while the Blue Angels practice and perform during Seafair.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Crews Perform Emergency Repair Work on I-90 East of Preston Tonight</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 02:21:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/30_I90EmergencyLaneClosures.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT Crews Perform Emergency Repair Work on I-90 East of Preston Tonight</description>
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      <title>South Everett Bridge Work Requires Nightly I-5 Lane Closures, Day and Night Lane Closures on 112th Street SE</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:38:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/30_i5SouthEverettFreewayStation.htm</link>
      <description>South Everett drivers should expect multiple nighttime lane closures on Interstate 5 and day and nighttime lane closures on the 112th Street SE bridge over the freeway over the next couple of weeks.</description>
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      <title>Crews Begin Surveying I-5 in Marysville for Concrete Median Barrier</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/30CrewsSurveyI5Median.htm</link>
      <description>Starting this morning, crews will begin taking measurements in the median of Interstate 5, one of the first steps toward replacing 10 miles of cable median barrier adjacent to the northbound lanes with concrete barrier. The cable median barrier adjacent to the southbound lanes will remain in place.</description>
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      <title>Mukilteo Dock/Cathlamet Investigation Report Finalized</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/mukilteo-dockcathlamet-investigation-report-finalized.htm</link>
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      <title>US 12 Opens One Lane of Alternating Traffic</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 09:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/US+12+Opens+One+Lane+of+Alternating+Traffic+Sunday+Night+at+8+p.m.htm</link>
      <description>WHITE PASS – WSDOT maintenance, construction and geological experts agree that the most unstable rocks located on the slope above the highway have been removed and the highway is safe to have one lane open by 8 p.m. tonight.</description>
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      <title>SR 508 at Bear Canyon Reopens Today, Emergency Repairs Complete</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Jul 2007 04:45:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/27_SR508RepairsComplete.htm</link>
      <description>CHEHALIS – State Route 508 at Bear Canyon reopened at 2:30 p.m. today, after major reconstruction efforts over the last few months.</description>
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      <title>I-90 Drivers and Eastside Residents are Talking; WSDOT is Listening</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Jul 2007 04:12:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/27_I90BellevuetoNorthBendStudy.htm</link>
      <description>SEATTLE-The Washington State Department of Transportation has heard from many residents and Interstate 90 drivers about current and future transportation needs on I-90. Over the next few weeks, WSDOT planners will visit Eastside communities to learn more.</description>
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      <title>New Roundabout Open to Traffic East of Mount Vernon</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Jul 2007 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/27_sr538roundaboutopen.htm</link>
      <description>Skagit County’s first roundabout on a state highway, at the intersection of State Route 9 and SR 538, opened to traffic today. The new roundabout will help relieve congestion at the intersection and improve safety.</description>
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      <title>Expect Heavy Traffic Across All State Passes During US 12 Rock Work</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Jul 2007 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/27_SR12boulders.htm</link>
      <description>WHITE PASS – Due to a US 12 closure approximately five miles west of White Pass, drivers can expect heavy traffic on eastbound I-90 today and westbound I-90 Sunday.</description>
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      <title>Artist Point Opens Saturday</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Jul 2007 01:56:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/27_542artistpointopens.htm</link>
      <description>Artist Point opens Saturday after crews finish clearing snow from the upper parking lot that marks the east end of Mount Baker Highway.</description>
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      <title>Ramp Widening Project at Port of Tacoma Road Begins</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Jul 2007 01:16:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/27_i5_ramp_widening.htm</link>
      <description>Ramp Widening Project at Port of Tacoma Road Begins</description>
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      <title>Improvements transform SR 7</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Jul 2007 00:47:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/27_sr7_ribbon.htm</link>
      <description>Improvements transform SR 7</description>
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      <title>Eyesore Becomes Sight for Sore Eyes in Marysville: WSDOT and Tulalip tribe work together to clean graffiti over I-5</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:17:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/27_MarysvilleGraffiti.htm</link>
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      <title>Southbound Swerve Straightened, Northbound Next</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/27_i5_swerve_straightened.htm</link>
      <description>Southbound Swerve Straightened, Northbound Next</description>
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      <title>I-405 Construction Updates in Kirkland July 27 - August 3</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:27:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/26_KirklandUpdatesJuly27.htm</link>
      <description>I-405 Construction Updates in Kirkland July 27 - August 3</description>
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      <title>Southbound SR 167 On-Ramp in Renton to Close for the Weekend</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 04:43:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/26_SR167Ramp.htm</link>
      <description>Southbound SR 167 On-Ramp in Renton to Close for the Weekend</description>
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      <title>Paving Resumes Monday West of Burlington; Expect Long Delays</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 03:44:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/26_SR20brentsontobestpaving.htm</link>
      <description>Paving work continues between Anacortes and Burlington on SR 20.</description>
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      <title>Expect Delays in South Oak Harbor Sunday Evening</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 02:28:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/26_sr20loweringhills.htm</link>
      <description>Weekend travelers combined with construction will mean backups for SR 20 drivers Sunday evening in south Oak Harbor. WSDOT will dig into a hill along SR 20 to level the highway and improve visibility for drivers. WSDOT advises drivers to alter their schedules and find alternate routes through town because there will be delays Sunday evening.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT will wrap up two major Spokane area I-90 projects ahead of schedule</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 02:18:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/26_i90spokanejobs.htm</link>
      <description>Interstate 90 Downtown Spokane and Interstate 90 Sullivan Road Interchange project to finish early.</description>
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      <title>New Northbound I-5 Lane is Open in Everett</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/26_NewNorthboundLaneEverett.htm</link>
      <description>New Northbound I-5 Lane is Open in Everett</description>
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      <title>Concurrent Rolling Slowdowns on I-405 and I-90 in Bellevue on Sunday through Wednesday Nights</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/26_I405RollingSlowdowns.htm</link>
      <description>Concurrent Rolling Slowdowns on I-405 and I-90 in Bellevue on Sunday through Wednesday Nights</description>
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      <title>Four Months of Paving Improvements Start on I-5 in Pierce County</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:46:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/26_4monthsofpavingimprovementstartonI-5inPierceCo.htm</link>
      <description>Four Months of Paving Improvements Start on I-5 in Pierce County</description>
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      <title>Westbound Lane Closures on TNB for Paving Begin Tonight</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 23:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/26_correction_tnb_paving.htm</link>
      <description>Westbound Lane Closures on TNB for Paving Begin Tonight</description>
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      <title>Crews to Close Southbound I-5 in South Everett Saturday Night</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 22:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/26_I5SouthEverettFreewayStation.htm</link>
      <description>Crews will close all lanes of southbound I-5 from SR 527 to 128th Street SE in south Everett from 11:59 p.m. Saturday to 7 a.m. Sunday.</description>
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      <title>Northbound I-405 Paving Work in Kirkland Re-Scheduled for this Weekend</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 05:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/25_I405PavingRescheduled.htm</link>
      <description>Northbound I-405 Paving Work in Kirkland Re-Scheduled for this Weekend</description>
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      <title>SR 28 at Rock Island Dam to be Closed for Up to Four Days</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:54:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/072407RISlopesOpen+Hs.htm</link>
      <description>Two open houses are scheduled to help WSDOT determine how best to close SR 28 at Rock Island Dam next year for a Rock Slope Stabilization project.</description>
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      <title>Critical I-5 Repairs Delayed Indefinitely in Bellingham; Contractors Bid Too High</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:44:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/24_i5criticalworkdelayed.htm</link>
      <description>Critical repairs to Interstate 5 through Bellingham slated for this summer are on hold indefinitely after WSDOT received only one bid on the project that came in nearly $1 million more than estimates.</description>
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      <title>The Ribbon is Cut for the new US 2 Dryden Signal</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2007 07:10:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/072307US2_97DrydenSignal.htm</link>
      <description>A ribbon cutting ceremony for a new signal system on US 2/97 in Chelan County was held Friday night, July 20th, in conjunction with the community of Dryden's 100th anniversary.</description>
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      <title>S-Curve Removal, Take Two</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2007 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/23_I5_sbswitch_resched.htm</link>
      <description>I-5 southbound switchback rescheduled.</description>
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      <title>New I-5 Lane in Everett Will Help Reduce One of the State’s Worst Daily Backups</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2007 03:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/23_I-5EverettAuxiliaryLaneOpening.htm</link>
      <description>One of the worst daily back-ups in our state is about to get better.  Construction crews working for WSDOT plan to open a new lane of traffic on northbound I-5 in Everett.</description>
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      <title>Inspection Work Means Two Weekends of Lane Closures for Agate Pass Bridge</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2007 02:06:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/23_InspectionWorkMeansTwoWeekendsofLaneClosuresforAgatePassBridge.htm</link>
      <description>Inspection Work Means Two Weekends of Lane Closures for Agate Pass Bridge</description>
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      <title>Crews Close Lanes on Southbound I-5 for Expansion Joint Repairs in Downtown Seattle</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2007 23:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/22_I5JointRepair.htm</link>
      <description>Crews Close Lanes on Southbound I-5 for Expansion Joint Repairs in Downtown Seattle</description>
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      <title>Postponed: I-5 Shift Work in Tacoma</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2007 08:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/21_5_shiftcancelled.htm</link>
      <description>I-5 lane-shift work previously scheduled tonight and Sunday is cancelled due to rain.</description>
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      <title>SR 548 Closed 43 Days Starting Wednesday in Birch Bay</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jul 2007 07:04:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/20_548extended+closure.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT will close Blaine Road (SR 548) for 43 days starting Wednesday, July 25 to replace a rusting culvert under the highway at Terrell Creek.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Alerts Drivers to a Busy Construction Week in Puget Sound July 20 - 30</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jul 2007 02:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/20_BusyWeekJuly20.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT Alerts Drivers to a Busy Construction Week in Puget Sound July 20 - 30</description>
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      <title>Motorists Should Plan Ahead for Delays on US 12 Next  Week</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jul 2007 01:40:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/20_Motorists_should_Plan_ahead_for_delays_on_US12.htm</link>
      <description>Motorists Should Plan Ahead for Delays on US 12 Next Week</description>
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      <title>SR 20 Paving Resumes Week of July 30 West of Burlington</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jul 2007 01:29:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/20_SR20WorkResumes.htm</link>
      <description>SR 20 Paving Resumes Week of July 30 West of Burlington</description>
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      <title>I-405 Construction Updates in Bellevue July 20 - 27</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 23:08:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/20_BellevueUpdateJuly20.htm</link>
      <description>I-405 Construction Updates in Bellevue July 20 - 27</description>
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      <title>Gov. Chris Gregoire announces Paula Hammond as interim Secretary of Transportation</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/20_paulahammondasinterimsecretary.htm</link>
      <description>From the road crew to the big chair, Paula J. Hammond has surveyed it, designed it and built it. 

This week, Gov. Chris Gregoire announced Paula had earned it.</description>
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      <title>I-405 Construction Updates in Kirkland July 20 - 27</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 22:55:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/20_KirklandUpdateJuly20.htm</link>
      <description>I-405 Construction Updates in Kirkland July 20 - 27</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Removes Hills along SR 20 South of Oak Harbor</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 03:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/19_SR20Whidbeyhillreduction.htm</link>
      <description>Crews prepare to shave to hills south of Oak Harbor to increase sight distance and reduce collisions</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Bridge Crews Perform Annual Maintenance Work on I-5 Ship Canal Bridge Deck This Weekend</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 03:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/18_ShipCanal.htm</link>
      <description>This weekend, WSDOT bridge crews will close lanes to perform annual maintenance on the ship canal bridge deck on Interstate 5. The work starts early and is noisy.</description>
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      <title>Inspections Close SR 167 Puyallup River Bridge this Weekend</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:20:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/19_Inspections+Close+SR+167_Puyallup+River+Bridge.htm</link>
      <description>Inspections Close SR 167 Puyallup River Bridge this Weekend</description>
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      <title>I-5 Weekend Lane Closure in Nisqually</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:43:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/19_I5+Weekend+Lane+Closure+in+Nisqually.htm</link>
      <description>I-5 Weekend Lane Closure in Nisqually</description>
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      <title>Further Speed Limit Revisions in SR 502 Interchange Construction Zone Begin July 23</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:57:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/19_SR502SpeedRevisions.htm</link>
      <description>BATTLE GROUND – Motorists traveling I-5 and SR 502 in Clark County will notice speed limit revisions in the I-5, SR 502 Interchange work zone, announced Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT.)</description>
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      <title>Washout Prompts Emergency Repair on SR 20 East of Rockport; WSDOT Seeks Long-Term Solution to Erosion on SR 20, SR 530</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/18_20rockportemergencyrepairs.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT is taking emergency action to repair a section of State Route 20 east of Rockport after a washout Monday left the highway only four feet from the Skagit River.</description>
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      <title>Tacoma Loses its Curves</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:56:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/17_I5_s_curves.htm</link>
      <description>S-curve removal begins this weekend, July 21-22.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Postpones Biggs Bridge Closure until Early ‘08</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:35:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/18_US97BiggsClosure.htm</link>
      <description>GOLDENDALE – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has adjusted the closure schedule for the US 97, Biggs Bridge Deck Replacement.</description>
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      <title>First Day of Tolling Goes Smoothly on Tacoma Narrows Bridge</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:45:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/18_18_First_day_tolling_smooth.htm</link>
      <description>First Day of Tolling Goes Smoothly
on Tacoma Narrows Bridge</description>
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      <title>WSDOT and WSP Keep Drivers Safe with Expanded Tow-Away Zone in Puget Sound Region</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 23:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/18_TowAwayZone.htm</link>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Crews Begin SR 20 Construction East of Deception Pass Next Week</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 06:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/17_20deceptionpassworkstarts.htm</link>
      <description>Starting Monday, WSDOT will make safety improvements along SR 20 between Meadow Creek and South Lake Campbell Road near Deception Pass to reduce collisions and improve safety.</description>
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      <title>4.5 Miles of New Black Top on SR 202 from Fall City to North Bend</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 05:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/17_SR202FinishedEarly.htm</link>
      <description>4.5 Miles of New Black Top on SR 202 from Fall City to North Bend</description>
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      <title>SR 3 Ramp Closure in Silverdale</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 04:39:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/07_17_07%28141%29SR3RampClosureinSilverdale.htm</link>
      <description>SR 3 Ramp Closure in Silverdale</description>
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      <title>Engineers Expect Lengthy Back-Ups on Northbound I-405 in Kirkland this Weekend if Drivers Don't Help</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 04:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/17_WeekendKirklandClosures.htm</link>
      <description>Engineers Expect Lengthy Back-Ups on Northbound I-405 in Kirkland this Weekend if Drivers Don't Help</description>
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      <title>SR 20 Open East of Tonasket</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 02:15:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/071707SR20TunkFireOpen.htm</link>
      <description>SR 20 is open east of Tonasket in Okanogan County</description>
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      <title>Tunk Grade Fire Closes SR 20 in Okanogan County</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:59:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/071707SR20TunkFireClosure.htm</link>
      <description>Tunk Grade Fire in Okanogan County closes SR 20 just east of Tonasket.</description>
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      <title>New Hood Canal Bridge Pontoons Begin Their Journey</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:20:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/SR104HCBSecondPontoonFloat-out.htm</link>
      <description>New Hood Canal Bridge Pontoons Begin Their Journey</description>
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      <title>Burwell Street on SR 304 Closes in Bremerton</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2007 04:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/16_BurwellStreetonSR304ClosesinBremerton.htm</link>
      <description>Burwell Street on SR 304 Closes in Bremerton</description>
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      <title>Drivers Put Roundabout to the Test</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2007 03:50:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/roundabout_testdrive.htm</link>
      <description>Drivers from Union Gap went round and round on July 11th during a roundabout test drive in the Sears Parking lot at the Valley Mall.</description>
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      <title>I-405 Construction Updates in Kirkland July 13 –20</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:05:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/16_KirklandUpdates.htm</link>
      <description>I-405 Construction Updates in Kirkland July 13 –20</description>
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      <title>Win Some, Lose Some with WSDOT Project in Federal Way : I-5 drivers gain carpool lane, lose annoying bumpy ride</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:38:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/16_I-5PierceCountyLine.htm</link>
      <description></description>
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      <title>New Narrows Bridge Open, Tolling Begins</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 20:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/16_16_BridgeOpenTollBegins.htm</link>
      <description>The new Narrows Bridge opened to vehicle traffic today and tolling began at 4:10 a.m.</description>
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      <title>SR 20 Paving Work Near Burlington Postponed for One Week After Construction Zone Fatality</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 05:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/13_PavingPostponed.htm</link>
      <description>Work postponed after construction worker killed</description>
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      <title>Expect Lane Closures on I-405 Tonight as Crews Repair Pavement</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 00:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/16_I405ClosureForRepairs.htm</link>
      <description>Expect Lane Closures on I-405 Tonight as Crews Repair Pavement</description>
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      <title>Crews Complete Paving of Over Four Miles on Two Major Roads in South Snohomish County</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 04:45:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/12_SR104SR99Paving.htm</link>
      <description>Placement of temporary markings on over four miles of pavement signals the end of rough rides for drivers on SR 104 in Edmonds and SR 99 in Everett. In just over a month, crews have completed work to replace worn, damaged paving with new smoother, safer pavement on both roads.</description>
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      <title>Worker Killed in WSDOT Work Zone West of Burlington</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 01:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/SR20Workzone.htm</link>
      <description>A contract worker was killed in a WSDOT work zone west of Burlington this morning when a sweeper backed over him.

The man, an employee of Rinker Materials of Everett, was working on a paving project on eastbound State Route 20.</description>
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      <title>Toll Transponders Top 100,000 Mark</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 01:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/12_16_Transponders.htm</link>
      <description>More people bought transponders that WSDOT predicted.</description>
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      <title>Road Closures this Weekend in Poulsbo</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:24:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/07_11_07%28137%29SR305Closures.htm</link>
      <description>Road Closures this Weekend in Poulsbo</description>
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      <title>All Hands on Bridge Deck; SR 520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge Closes For Annual Maintenance This Weekend</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/12_SR520Closure.htm</link>
      <description>After reviewing the weather forecast, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) engineers and Wilder Construction crews confirmed that they will close the SR 520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge this weekend for annual maintenance and inspections in addition to placing a test section of quieter pavement east of the bridge.</description>
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      <title>HIYU to Return to Islands for Six Days</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/hiyu-returns-to-islands.htm</link>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Temporary Hang-over in Tacoma</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 05:54:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/11_I5_girdersetting.htm</link>
      <description>First night of girder setting a success.</description>
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      <title>What SR 16 Motorists Will See Before, During and After TNB Opening</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 05:48:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/11_16_TNBOpeningTrafficInfo.htm</link>
      <description>GIG HARBOR – Opening the new Narrows Bridge to traffic July 16 is not the only change motorists will experience along the SR 16 corridor in the upcoming weeks.  Several changes will take place simultaneously as WSDOT coordinates traffic operations along four projects built on SR 16 between Union Avenue in Tacoma and Olympic Drive in Gig Harbor.</description>
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      <title>Section of I-90 Bike Path in Bellevue Closes for Ten Days Beginning July 16</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 05:38:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/11_i90bikepathdetour.htm</link>
      <description>Crews will close a section of the I-90 bicycle/pedestrian pathway on Monday, July 16 for up to ten days. Path users will follow a signed detour.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Alerts Motorists to Nighttime Closure of NE 179th ST Southbound I-5 On-Ramp, July 13</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 22:49:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/11_NighttimeRampClosureI-5NE179thSt.htm</link>
      <description>VANCOUVER – The traveling public can expect a nighttime closure of the NE 179th Street southbound I-5 on-ramp this coming Friday, July 13 for concrete panel repair.</description>
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      <title>Coal Creek Parkway Closed under I-405 Thursday Night; Additional Closures Planned</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:43:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/11_CoalCreekClosed.htm</link>
      <description>Coal Creek Parkway Closed under I-405 Thursday Night; Additional Closures Planned</description>
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      <title>WSF and USCG Address Essential Maintenance for 80-year-old Vessels; San Juan Inter-Island Run Gets Temporary Ferry</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/essential-maintenance-for-80-year-old-vessels.htm</link>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Link Light Rail Construction across SR-518 near International Boulevard Continues</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 05:58:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/10_518closures.htm</link>
      <description>Sound Transit’s construction of a new light rail bridge across SR-518 just west of International Boulevard near Sea-Tac International Airport continues this week after a brief shutdown during the July 4 holidays.</description>
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      <title>Expect Slow Rolling on Northbound I-405 in Bellevue Tuesday Through Thursday Night</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 04:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/10_SlowdownsInBellevue.htm</link>
      <description>Expect Slow Rolling on Northbound I-405 in Bellevue Tuesday Through Thursday Night</description>
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      <title>The Clock is Ticking on WSDOT’s I-5 Downtown Seattle Construction; Extensive I-5 Closures Are Only One Month Away</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 03:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/10_OneMonthToMajorClosures.htm</link>
      <description>The Clock is Ticking on WSDOT’s I-5 Downtown Seattle Construction; Extensive I-5 Closures Are Only One Month Away</description>
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      <title>July 14 - 16 Closure of SR 520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge Hinges on Weather</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 02:39:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/10_520WeekendClosure.htm</link>
      <description>July 14 - 16 Closure of SR 520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge Hinges on Weather</description>
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      <title>Media Advisory for new Narrows Bridge Opening Celebration</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 08:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/09_16_MediaAdvOpening.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT invites the media to the New Narrows Bridge Opening Celebration.</description>
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      <title>Public Trial Period Ending for Tacoma Narrows Electronic Toll System</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 06:37:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/07_09_07+%28134%29GoodtoGoTestingEnds.htm</link>
      <description>Public Trial Period Ending for
Tacoma Narrows Electronic Toll System</description>
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      <title>Crews Start Paving North Whatcom County Highways Today</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:02:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/09_542.539.546paving.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT will pave sections of Guide Meridian (SR 539), Badger Road (SR 546) and Blaine Road (SR 548) in north Whatcom County starting today. Drivers should prepare for lane closures and should expect delays of up to 10 minutes.</description>
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      <title>SR 16 Road Work in Full Gear as Bridge Opening Approaches</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Jul 2007 05:19:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/06_TNB_SR16roadwork.htm</link>
      <description>SR 16 Road Work in Full Gear as Bridge Opening Approaches</description>
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      <title>Ramp-meter Testing Next Week on SR 16</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Jul 2007 04:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/6_16_rampmeter.htm</link>
      <description>Motorists on SR 16 should be aware that ramp-meter testing will occur next week.</description>
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      <title>SR 20 Paving Starts Next Week Near Anacortes</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Jul 2007 02:33:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/06_sr20pavingstartsnextweek.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT will pave sections of State Route 20 between the Spur and Memorial Highway starting next week.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Alerts Drivers to a Busy Construction Week in Puget Sound July 6 – July 16</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Jul 2007 00:08:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/6_BusyWeekJuly6.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT Alerts Drivers to a Busy Construction Week in Puget Sound July 6 – July 16</description>
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      <title>Tacoma’s Next Big Thing: Bridge Construction Near the T- Dome</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2007 22:49:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/06_I-5girdersetting.htm</link>
      <description>Bridge construction begins over I-5 near the Tacoma Dome.</description>
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      <title>I-405 Construction Updates in Kirkland July 6 - 13</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2007 21:34:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/6_KirklandUpdateJuly6.htm</link>
      <description>I-405 Construction Updates in Kirkland July 6 - 13</description>
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      <title>Crews Begin Construction on the I-405 South Bellevue Widening Project</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2007 21:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/6_SouthBellevueStarts.htm</link>
      <description>Crews Begin Construction on the I-405 South Bellevue Widening Project</description>
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      <title>Overnight Lane, Ramp Closures on I-5 in Olympia</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2007 05:59:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/05_I_5LaneRampClosures.htm</link>
      <description>Overnight Lane, Ramp Closures on I-5 in Olympia</description>
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      <title>Heads Up: Lauck Road will be Closed for Four Weeks Starting in July</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2007 02:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/2_SR9LauckClosure.htm</link>
      <description>As early as next week, WSDOT and contractor Pacific Road and Bridge will close Lauck Road/108th Street NE just west of State Route 9 for up to four weeks.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT, TIB and Yakima County Team Up to Open New Lanes</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/SR24RibbonCutting.htm</link>
      <description>Five months ahead of schedule and anticipated to be on budget, improvements on SR 24 are now open to traffic.</description>
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      <title>Join WSDOT and Scarsella Brothers, Inc. to Celebrate the Start of the I-5 Widening in Lewis County, July 3</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:23:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/02_I5BridgeBreaking.htm</link>
      <description>CHEHALIS – A “Bridge Breaking” event celebrating the start of widening I-5, from Rush Road to 13th Street in Lewis County marks the beginning of several projects to widen I-5.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT and WSP Release Report on Effectiveness of Cable Median Barrier in Washington State</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 22:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/07/2_CableBarrierReport.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT and WSP Release Report on Effectiveness of Cable Median Barrier in Washington State</description>
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