http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/ Copyright WSDOT 2006. All rights reserved. Washington State Department of Transportation Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:34:24 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/ Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:13:11 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/2-HOTLanes.htm On April 26, Washington’s first ever high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes will begin offering solo drivers a new choice for their commute on State Route 167. The SR 167 HOT Lanes Pilot Project will assess how variable tolling can help make the state’s roadways more efficient and less congested. Wed, 19 Sep 2007 01:40:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/delaysextended.htm Weekday Delays on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass Extended Fri, 07 Sep 2007 21:54:59 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/07_SR14Closures.htm VANCOUVER – Nighttime of closures State Route 14 near I-5 are scheduled to take place between Sept. 11 and Sept. 19. Wed, 05 Sep 2007 05:43:30 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/04_MurrayMorganBridgeClosure.htm Schedule Change for Murray Morgan Bridge Closure Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:13:28 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/04_LowViolationRateforTNBToll.htm Low Violation Rate for Tacoma Narrows Bridge Toll Sat, 01 Sep 2007 05:32:35 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/31_US101Improvements.htm US 101 Improvements Reduce Lanes Near Artic Sat, 01 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/31_MurrayMorganClosures.htm Daily Closures Start Tuesday on Murray Morgan Bridge in Tacoma Sat, 01 Sep 2007 03:14:01 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/31_US12PavingReduces.htm US 12 Paving Reduces Lanes over the Wynoochee River Bridge in Montesano Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:50:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/31_I405BellevueUpdate.htm I-405 Construction Updates in Bellevue Aug. 31 – Sept. 7 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:42:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/31_I405KirklandUpdate.htm I-405 Construction Updates in Kirkland Aug. 31 – Sept. 7 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:45:31 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/30_SR14Closures.htm VANCOUVER – Motorists traveling State Route 14 near I-5 can expect nighttime closures of the highway and ramps, between Sept. 11 and Sept. 19. A signed detour will be available during those hours Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:42:17 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/30_SR103Revisions.htm OCEAN PARK – Motorists driving State Route 103 between Vernon Avenue and U Street in Ocean Park will notice new signs being installed in early September. Thu, 30 Aug 2007 22:15:08 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/30_I5VancouverCamera.htm VANCOUVER – WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation) engineers have added 4 new cameras to the popular traffic maps at www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/vancouver. Thu, 30 Aug 2007 06:21:28 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/29_542closederosioncontrol.htm WSDOT will close the Mount Baker Highway (SR 542) all day Sept. 18 at Coal Creek, about 2½ miles east of Glacier, while crews reinforce the eroding stream bank and bridge footings with large boulders. Thu, 30 Aug 2007 06:21:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/29_US101_bridgejoints.htm US 101 ramp to southbound I-5 closed Thursday night. Wed, 29 Aug 2007 23:32:35 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/29_good2goendspromoperiod.htm Good To Go! Ends Promotional Period Wed, 29 Aug 2007 04:35:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/28_I405KirklandPaving.htm Today, crews closed two northbound lanes between NE 116th Street and NE 124th Street to slow drivers down to prevent them from hitting two consecutive bumps in the road too hard. WSDOT plans to reopen the lanes for this afternoon’s peak commute when speeds are slower. Wed, 29 Aug 2007 04:13:24 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/28_SmootherRoadAheadforSR166.htm Smoother Road Ahead for SR 166 in Port Orchard Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:20:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/23_LaborDayTraffic.htm OLYMPIA – WSDOT advises travelers to plan, check, prepare, and repeat for Labor Day weekend. Traffic managers say 2006 winter storm leftovers have more drivers heading to I-90 and US 2 for Labor Day. Tue, 28 Aug 2007 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/hiyu-to-continue-at-pt-defiance.htm Tue, 28 Aug 2007 03:57:25 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/27_CrewsContinuetoPaveTonightonSBI5inTacoma.htm Crews Continue to Pave Tonight on Southbound I-5 in Tacoma Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:13:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/27_PresidentialVisit.htm President George Bush is scheduled to visit Bellevue this afternoon. WSDOT traffic engineers, Incident Response teams, Washington State Patrol troopers will work together to make sure both the President and Puget Sound drivers get to their destinations smoothly and safely. Sat, 25 Aug 2007 19:54:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/25_I-5ConstructionComplete.htm At 5:45 a.m., WSDOT contractor, Concrete Barrier Inc., pulled the last barrels on northbound I-5 through downtown Seattle opening lanes and ending the 14-day around-the-clock lane closures. Drivers now have a smoother and safer ride. Sat, 25 Aug 2007 13:11:57 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/24_BellevueUpdate.htm Next week, crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will repair pavement on southbound I-405 in South Bellevue. Repairs to the concrete roadway in both directions of I-405 will occur through late fall or early winter. Other work next week will include painting stripes on the roadway, installing temporary barriers, and restoring a wetland at Kelsey Creek Park. Sat, 25 Aug 2007 13:05:46 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/24_KirklandUpdate.htm Next week crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will install signs and pave sections of the roadway. Sat, 25 Aug 2007 09:11:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/24_I5SeattleEvening.htm The expansion joints are done. The paving is done. Tonight, crews will re-stripe the freeway, put down reflective markers and move barrier and barrels. And then, the I-5 downtown Seattle round-the-clock lane closures will be done. Sat, 25 Aug 2007 06:04:25 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/24_CrewsPaveTonightonSouthboundI-5inTacoma.htm Crews Pave Tonight on Southbound I-5 in Tacoma Sat, 25 Aug 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/24_i5closedatnight.htm Crews will repair cracked and broken I-5 concrete panels at night next week in Bellingham. Sat, 25 Aug 2007 03:30:14 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/24_BridgeCrewsHardWorkReopensSR7Early.htm Bridge Crew’s Hard Work Reopens SR 7 Early Sat, 25 Aug 2007 03:22:44 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/24_38thRampClosure.htm Ramp Closures Next Week in Tacoma Sat, 25 Aug 2007 01:53:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/24_I-5CrewsRacetoFinish.htm Drivers are experiencing 20 minute plus delays as we work through the last workday of closures on northbound I-5 in Seattle. Sat, 25 Aug 2007 00:39:21 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/24_I5BridgeClosure.htm Oregon Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close northbound and southbound Interstate 5 to ALL traffic at the Interstate Bridges on Saturday night, Sept. 8, from 11 p.m. to Sunday morning, Sept. 9 at 8 a.m. Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:40:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/23_I5SeattleEveningUpdate.htm Drivers are about 36 hours away from wide-open lanes on northbound I-5 through Seattle. Tonight, crews will continue paving the mainline of I-5 and then move to the shoulders Friday. Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:58:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/23_I5MorningUpdate.htm I-5 Construction in Seattle Heads into Home Stretch Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/pt-defiance-route-delays.htm Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:20:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/22-I-5MovesFinalPhase.htm Thursday morning, drivers on northbound Interstate 5 will notice something a bit different as they pass through the construction zone just south of downtown Seattle. Overnight, crews will remove over 1,900 feet of concrete barrier on the northern end of the project as the largest construction closure in Washington State history moves into its final phase. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 06:09:35 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/082207SR207Closure.htm SR 207 will be closed from US 2 to Lake Wenatchee State Park from September 10th through the 13th by the Chelan County Natural Resources Department which will be installing two culverts to reconnect historic fish spawning channels with Nason Creek. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 06:06:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/22_I5SouthEverett112thBridgeDemo.htm Saturday, Sunday and Monday nights (Aug. 25, 26 and 27) crews will close all lanes of northbound I-5 between 128th Street SE and SR 527 to demolish the old east 112th Street SE bridge. Traffic will be detoured to SR 527 to bypass the closure. Crews will also close 112th Street SE where it crosses over I-5 each of these nights. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:55:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/22_MorningUpdate.htm Crews rushed to work when the weather cleared yesterday and completed paving more than 10,000 linear feet on the mainline and shoulders by late last night. Their hard work is paying off; despite the weather challenges of the past few days, crews are optimistic that they can have the northbound I-5 lanes through downtown Seattle open by 5 a.m. Saturday morning. Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:43:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/21-I5-Pavingbackontrack.htm Crews hope Wednesday is nothing like Tuesday. They are hoping for, and counting on, clear, rain-free skies to finish the paving on I-5 through downtown Seattle by Saturday morning. Wed, 22 Aug 2007 04:37:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/21_US12RainDelays.htm Rain Delays Paving Closures on US 12/SR 107 Ramps Wed, 22 Aug 2007 02:12:57 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/21_US12TietonDetour.htm WHITE PASS – On Wednesday August 22 only, traffic will be detoured onto Tieton Road from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. while the contractor does controlled blasting near the Rimrock Tunnel (15 miles east of White Pass). Wed, 22 Aug 2007 01:19:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/21_RainAndPavingDelays.htm Traffic and Paving Delays on I-5 in Seattle Tue, 21 Aug 2007 09:40:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/20_Crewsfinishjoints.htm One part of the two-part project on northbound I-5 through downtown Seattle is complete. Today at 3 p.m., crews finished replacing 34 old, worn-out expansion joints. Now the contractor, Concrete Barrier Inc., will focus his attention on paving the 1.13 mile section of freeway. Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:12:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/20_SR502Signal.htm BATTLE GROUND – Motorists driving State Route 502, also known as 10th Avenue, will notice a new signal in operation Tuesday, August 21. Tue, 21 Aug 2007 03:40:46 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/20_I5closureslacey.htm I-5 Closures in Lacey as Crews Polish Off Pedestrian Bridge Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:37:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/20_I5MorningUpdate.htm Rain Complicates Morning Commute and Paving Progress on I-5 in Seattle Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:46:30 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/20_US12PAVING.htm US 12 Paving Closes SR 107 Ramps Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/labor-day-travel.htm Mon, 20 Aug 2007 01:20:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/19_I-5MorningUpdate.htm Mother Nature Slows Construction on I-5 in Seattle, But Crews Press On Sun, 19 Aug 2007 19:11:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/20_DriversShouldPlanAhead.htm Northbound I-5 in Seattle Still Reduced to Two Lanes; WSDOT Asks Drivers to Plan Ahead Spokane Street on-ramp reopens for daytime traffic tomorrow morning Sun, 19 Aug 2007 19:08:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/19_CrewsLookForMotherNature.htm I-5 Seattle Construction Crews Looking for Mother Nature's Help Sunday Sun, 19 Aug 2007 02:25:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/18_SR532Stanwood.htm Coming Soon to Stanwood: A Smoother, Safer Surface for SR 532 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 02:21:46 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/18_BellevueUpdates.htm I-405 Construction Updates in Bellevue Aug. 17-24 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 02:16:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/18_KirklandUpdate.htm I-405 Construction Updates in Kirkland Aug. 17-24 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 02:09:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/18_LauckRoadFinished.htm Crews Build a Better Intersection at SR 9 and Lauck Road in Just 10 Weeks Sun, 19 Aug 2007 01:33:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/18_I5SignChange.htm WSDOT Continues to Modify Signs to Help Drivers on Northbound I-5 in Seattle Sat, 18 Aug 2007 10:32:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/17_I5FridayUpdate.htm WSDOT Alerts Drivers to Changes in Ramps and Signs Overnight on I-5 Seattle Construction Project Sat, 18 Aug 2007 06:21:36 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/17_5_MarvinRdRamp.htm Next week work begins to improve the I-5 Marvin Road southbound off ramp in Lacey. Sat, 18 Aug 2007 02:54:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/17_PublicTransportationInVancouver.htm VANCOUVER – With major road construction and high gas prices, transit agencies are seeing growth in bus ridership and a record high in vanpool ridership. Sat, 18 Aug 2007 01:36:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/PublicTransportationConference.htm WSDOT hosts the 2007 Public Transportation Conference and Expo on August 19-21 in Vancouver. Sat, 18 Aug 2007 00:55:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/18_I5SeattleMorningUpdate.htm This morning, commuters experienced the first big back-ups on northbound I-5 since WSDOT's expansion joint replacement project began in downtown Seattle. Last night, construction crews squeezed the northbound lanes down to two, one of which is a collector-distributor lane that veers away then rejoins the mainline. What's ahead? More of the same until the project is finished. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 08:22:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/16_I5TrafficSwitch.htm WSDOT Asks Drivers to Be Ready for New Northbound I-5 Configuration in Seattle Friday Morning Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:02:46 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/16_GoodGollyNisqually.htm Good Golly Nisqually Fri, 17 Aug 2007 06:48:35 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/16_SR401DismalNitchRestArea.htm NASELLE – The Dismal Nitch Safety Area on State Route 401, formerly known as Megler Safety Rest Area, one mile east of the US 101 Astoria-Megler Bridge, is now fully operational with a newly installed water system announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Fri, 17 Aug 2007 02:51:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/16_I5SeattleConstruction.htm Today, crews working on the I-5 construction in Seattle are completing final touches to switch the northbound traffic from the three left lanes to two right lanes tonight. Thu, 16 Aug 2007 23:25:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/15_I5SouthEverett112thBridgeDemo.htm Saturday, Sunday and Monday nights (Aug. 18, 19 and 20) crews will close all lanes of southbound I-5 between 128th Street SE and SR 527 to demolish one of the old 112th Street SE bridges. Traffic will be detoured to SR 527 to bypass the closure. Crews will also close 112th Street SE where it crosses over I-5 each of these nights. Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:44:52 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/I5constructionswitch.htm I-5 Seattle Construction Hits Bump in the Road - Traffic Switch Postponed to Thursday Night Thu, 16 Aug 2007 06:45:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/15_EastboundSR16LaneClosuresScheduledNearTollPlaza.htm Eastbound SR 16 Lane and Ramp Closures Scheduled Tonight and Tomorrow Near Toll Plaza Thu, 16 Aug 2007 05:51:18 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/15_WorkContinuesonHoquiamsSimsponAvenueBridge.htm Work Continues on Hoquiam’s Simpson Avenue Bridge Thu, 16 Aug 2007 04:45:34 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/15_TwoNewAlternativesfor+SR3Belfair+Bypass.htm Two New Alternatives on the Table for SR 3’s Belfair Bypass Thu, 16 Aug 2007 04:24:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/15_I5Everett41stRampClosure.htm Construction crews working for WSDOT will close the northbound I-5 exit to 41st Street starting 10 p.m. Thursday night and will keep it closed as late as 6 a.m. Monday morning. Crews will also need to close the northbound I-5 exit to Broadway overnight starting tonight and throughout the weekend. Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:54:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/15_I5Spokane.htm WSDOT announced that Concrete Barrier Inc. crews have made excellent progress, are now five days ahead of schedule and will complete this project by 5 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 25 or faster, barring unforeseen problems. Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/14_I-5MoreBackOnRoad.htm Traffic volumes on I-5 and two key alternate routes increased over Monday’s afternoon and early evening commute. Wed, 15 Aug 2007 04:39:43 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/8_14I5PressRelease.htm Smooth Sailing for I-5 Seattle Construction and Traffic This Morning; WSDOT Urges Drivers to Stay the Course Wed, 15 Aug 2007 01:36:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/14_SR520UPA.htm SEATTLE -- The US Department of Transportation today selected the SR 520 Bridge replacement as a priority project to receive grant funding and additional federal support under an innovative grant program designed to improve traffic through the combined implementation of advanced transit, technology, telecommuting and tolling. The USDOT announcement could eventually provide an additional $127 million in federal funding for projects related to the SR 520 bridge replacement. Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:56:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/14_TripReductionRoundII.htm WSDOT’s Trip Reduction Performance Program (TRPP) is looking for new and innovative programs that help get people out of their cars and into buses, trains, vanpool, or other commute options. Tue, 14 Aug 2007 23:57:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/14_sr20lowerOakHarborHill.htm For the second time this month, crews will lower another hill along SR 20 in south Oak Harbor to improve sight distance for drivers turning on and off the highway. Drivers should be prepared for lane closures and delays all week. Tue, 14 Aug 2007 23:33:43 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/SnoqualmiePassDrillingWork.htm Drivers should expect 20-25 minute delays over I-90 Snoqualmie Pass about nine miles east of the summit near the snow shed on Tuesday, August 14 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:12:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/13_9pmUpdateI5.htm Crews working to repave northbound Interstate 5 between I-90 and Spokane Street are still on schedule and are planning to set the bar higher. Tonight, they hope to increase their paving rate from 15 cubic feet per hour to 20 cubic feet per hour. At this rate they hope to shift traffic and begin stage 3 by Thursday. Tue, 14 Aug 2007 05:22:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/13_I-5Seattle.htm I-5 Seattle Construction Project Off to a Great Start; WSDOT Thanks Drivers for their Help Tue, 14 Aug 2007 04:43:35 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/08_13_SR307closure.htm Weekend Road Closure Planned in Poulsbo Tue, 14 Aug 2007 02:50:01 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/13_BridgeOpeningsMeanDelaysonSimpsonAveBridge.htm Bridge Openings Mean Delays on Simpson Avenue Bridge Tue, 14 Aug 2007 01:21:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/13amI5Closure.htm Thanks to drivers, the Monday morning commute went smoothly on northbound I-5 and alternate routes. Mon, 13 Aug 2007 22:49:13 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/13_WeekendRoadClosurePlannedinPouslbo.htm Weekend Road Closure Planned in Poulsbo Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:47:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/12_I5SpokaneSt_PM.htm I-5 Construction Progress 8:30 p.m. – Crews On Schedule Despite Threat of Rain; Driver’s Help Needed for Weekday Commute Mon, 13 Aug 2007 02:04:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/12_I5SpokanetoI90.htm A 20-foot-long by 10-foot-wide blow dryer is sitting on a flat bed truck in the north end of our work zone, poised and ready for action. Crews are gearing up for light showers after a conversation with WSDOT's weather consultant forecasted a possibility of light precipitation dampening roadway surfaces sometime this afternoon. Sun, 12 Aug 2007 10:10:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/11_I5SeattleClosures8PM.htm Crews are on schedule and traffic is moving, but a wet Sunday could throw WSDOT’s northbound I-5 construction near downtown Seattle off track. Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:22:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/11_10amI5Update.htm I-5 Construction Progress 10 a.m.– Crews On-Schedule As Paving Begins on the Spokane Street On-Ramp Sat, 11 Aug 2007 07:27:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/10_I5ConstructionClosures.htm After months of planning, preparation and outreach, the northbound I-5 closures through downtown Seattle start tonight. Drivers will notice lane closures beginning at 7 p.m. Sat, 11 Aug 2007 07:19:33 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/10_I405SouthBelleuve.htm Crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close the eastbound and westbound I-90 ramps to northbound I-405 tonight to remove concrete barriers that were causing long back-ups on westbound I-90. Sat, 11 Aug 2007 07:07:16 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/10_TollEvadersIssuedCitations.htm Toll Evaders Issued Citations Sat, 11 Aug 2007 06:45:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/10_FinishingtouchesonPedBridgeMeansI5ClosureinOly.htm Finishing Touches on Pedestrian Bridge Means I-5 Closures in Olympia Sat, 11 Aug 2007 04:03:46 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/10_BusyWeekonI5throughPierceCounty.htm Busy Week on I-5 through Pierce County Fri, 10 Aug 2007 06:52:11 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/9_I405Bellevue.htm Construction closures affecting I-405 traffic in Bellevue the week of August 10-17. Fri, 10 Aug 2007 06:46:56 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/9_I405Kirkland.htm Construction closures affecting I-405 traffic in Kirkland the week of August 10-17. Fri, 10 Aug 2007 04:05:29 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/09_SR7MaintenenanceWorkClosesMashelRiverBridge.htm SR 7 Maintenance Work Closes Mashel Bridge Fri, 10 Aug 2007 01:45:55 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/09_I5_laneclosures_tacoma.htm Thu, 09 Aug 2007 22:22:58 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/09_sr543northboundlanesopen.htm Drivers will switch to the new northbound lanes of SR 543 in Blaine as early as Tuesday to make room for construction on the D Street interchange and future southbound lanes. Thu, 09 Aug 2007 07:10:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/8_520RampsClosed.htm Crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close the westbound SR 520 off-ramp to NE 51st Street beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10 until 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 13, to repair failing pavement. Thu, 09 Aug 2007 06:10:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/8_48hourCountdown.htm The countdown is on. Only 48 hours until WSDOT contractor crews close multiple lanes and ramps on northbound I-5 in downtown Seattle around the clock for up to 19 days. Thu, 09 Aug 2007 06:03:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/8_KelseyCreek.htm This summer, crews working for WSDOT are restoring a wetland at Kelsey Creek Park to provide environmental mitigation for projects along the I-405 corridor. Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/ferry-vessel-changes.htm Wed, 08 Aug 2007 03:58:28 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/07_i5SouthEverett112thBridges.htm Crews are switching traffic off of the old 112th Street SE bridges over I-5 and onto the new bridges just north of the old overpass, as part of Sound Transit’s I-5 South Everett Freeway Station Project. Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:35:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/SR104HCBInspections.htm Hood Canal Bridge Routine Inspections May Cause Minor Traffic Delays Tue, 07 Aug 2007 23:51:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/2007GrantAwards.htm WSDOT to Fund $1.3 Million in 2007 Airport Improvement Projects The 2007-2009 biennium is off to a good start with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation awarding $1.3 million in state grants to 44 airports for 88 different projects. Even better - of that $1.3 million, WSDOT is using approximately $219,000 to leverage $8.4 million in federal funds. Airports also contribute a required 2.5% local match to federal funds for their specific projects. Therefore, the comb Tue, 07 Aug 2007 23:40:11 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/7_SR520MonthlyMaintenance.htm Washington State Department of Transportation bridge crews will test the opening of the drawspan on the State Route 520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge early Thursday morning. Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/wsf-increases-passenger-only-sailings-during-i-5-construction.htm Tue, 07 Aug 2007 03:24:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/6_I5PublicHotline.htm Are you ready? At 10 p.m. this Friday, August 10, WSDOT crews will begin closing up to three northbound lanes on I-5 between the West Seattle Bridge and I-90 for 19 days. Crews will replace worn expansion joints and repave this vital section of freeway. Tue, 07 Aug 2007 02:52:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/6_88thStreetImprovementsStart.htm Although signs of construction are dreaded in other parts of the region, in Marysville they are a welcome sight for commuters and shoppers at the I-5 and 88th Street interchange. The Tulalip Tribe, WSDOT and contractor Wilder Construction began work last week on the latest round of improvements to ease congestion and increase safety on the busy overpass. Tue, 07 Aug 2007 01:22:46 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/06_SR501Roundabouts.htm RIDGEFIELD – Those traveling SR 501, also known as Pioneer Street, near Ridgefield will notice the completion of a new roundabout at 45th Avenue beginning Aug. 16. Sat, 04 Aug 2007 03:59:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/03_I5EverettPaving.htm Starting Monday, August 6, construction crews working on WSDOT’s I-5 – Everett HOV freeway expansion project will begin work to resurface about three miles of the freeway in south Everett. Sat, 04 Aug 2007 02:31:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/03_steelbridges.htm OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Transportation is following through on several actions in response to this week’s tragic Minnesota bridge collapse. Interim Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond directed this morning that WSDOT bridge engineers follow a technical advisory letter from FHWA recommending that WSDOT and all bridge owners should “review inspection reports, including those for routine, in-depth, fracture critical, and underwater, to determine whether more detailed Fri, 03 Aug 2007 21:15:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/3_TransitOptionsForI5Closures.htm In eight days WSDOT begins the biggest construction closures ever in downtown Seattle. Aug. 10 – Aug. 29, WSDOT contractor crews will close up to three lanes on northbound Interstate 5 and multiple ramps around the clock as workers remove and replace old expansion joints and repave the entire 1.1 mile section between Spokane Street and I-90. Fri, 03 Aug 2007 02:17:59 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/02_sr20hillworkdelayed.htm WSDOT will delay plans to flatten a second hill along SR 20 in south Oak Harbor for two weeks to pave a quarter-mile stretch of highway near Monroe Landing first. Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:21:34 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/02_I5CowlitzRutRepair.htm KELSO – A project that will result in a safer, smoother driving surface on I-5 in Cowlitz County begins August 9, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/picnic-at-the-pier.htm Thu, 02 Aug 2007 04:47:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/01_sr20Lymanpavingbegins.htm WSDOT will close lanes during the day on State Route 20 near Lyman to pave 11 miles of the highway and make safety improvements. Thu, 02 Aug 2007 04:16:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/01_bridgestatement.htm OLYMPIA - Washington Interim Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond tonight offered condolences and encouragement to Minnesotans in response to a bridge collapse in Minneapolis.