http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/ Copyright WSDOT 2006. All rights reserved. Washington State Department of Transportation Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:06:02 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/ Thu, 01 Nov 2007 07:01:36 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/103107ContractorOpenHouse.htm North and South Central Regions are holding an open house for contractors at CWU in Ellensburg on November 5th. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 06:55:46 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/103107US2IronGoatInterpretiveSiteCloses.htm The US 2 - Iron Goat Trail Interpretive Site near Stevens Pass is closing for the winter November 1st. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 23:19:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/EastonBridgeDamageOctober07.htm The turn of events on Interstate 90 eastbound at Easton has gone rather quickly today as WSDOT construction engineers wrestled with the tough decision to shut down I-90 and demolish part of the interchange bridge at Easton (milepost 71) after an oversized load caused significant damage early this morning. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 06:51:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/103007WStevensCamera.htm The state's newest traffic camera is at the Stevens Pass summit. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 02:31:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/30_TakeWinterByStorm.htm “Preparing for winter and getting through tough storms is a team effort,” said Lorena Eng, WSDOT Regional Administrator. “Agencies must work together and the public must do their part.” Wed, 31 Oct 2007 01:25:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/30_I-405KirklandLaneOpen.htm Today, Gov. Chris Gregoire, opened new lanes and an improved interchange on I-405 in Kirkland. Tue, 30 Oct 2007 04:59:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/BlueStarMemorialMarkerOctober2007.htm Dozens attended the dedication of two Blue Star Memorial Highway markers on October 5, 2007 at WSDOT’s Indian John Rest Stop on Interstate 90. Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:56:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/29_AviationPlanningCouncil1stMtg.htm On November 1, 2007 members of the Governor appointed Aviation Planning Council will meet for the first time to begin the final phase of the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS). Sat, 27 Oct 2007 03:39:33 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/26_405RentonWidening.htm Sat, 27 Oct 2007 01:10:37 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/23_ThompsonRoadSignal.htm A new signal was installed at the intersection of SR 20 and Thompson Road in Anacortes this summer, and turned on Oct. 23. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 08:41:38 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/25_KirklandUpdatesOct26.htm Next week crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation plan to stripe the roadway and ramps between NE 85th and NE 132nd Streets. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 08:36:48 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/25_BellevueUpdatesOct26.htm Next week, drivers will begin to see the columns begin to rise out of the ground for the new bridge over I-90. Crews will continue repairing pavement on northbound and southbound I-405 in South Bellevue; widening the Coal Creek Parkway bridge; and performing electrical work. Crews will also continue to build retaining walls between 112th Ave SE and Coal Creek Parkway. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 06:48:14 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/10_25_SR401DismalNitch.htm NASELLE – Crews have completed repairs to the water line at the SR 401, Dismal Nitch Rest Area. The rest area facilities have now reopened, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Fri, 26 Oct 2007 06:41:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/25_I90LaneRestriping.htm SNOQUALMIE – Crews working for WSDOT will restripe freeway and ramp lanes at the eastbound Interstate 90 exit to State Route 18 this weekend. The restriping will address an emerging safety issue and will help keep traffic moving at the exit. At 5 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, crews will close the two right lanes of eastbound I-90 at SR 18 to complete this work. The lanes will reopen at 9 p.m. Saturday. The eastbound I-90 exit to SR 18 will remain open. Restriping requires dry weather. If Fri, 26 Oct 2007 06:08:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/25_I5EverettSatRampClosures.htm This Saturday, Oct. 27, construction crews plan to take advantage of the forecasted dry weather to pave most of the I-5 ramps between Everett’s 41st Street and Marine View Dr. This work will be rescheduled if it rains. Drivers should plan extra time for their trips, particularly those heading to US 2. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:15:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/25_SeattleAreaTrafficComputer.htm Thu, 25 Oct 2007 23:15:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/25_i5majorborderconstruction.htm Major construction starts at the I-5, Peace Arch border crossing Nov. 5 and will last for three years. Drivers should expect delays. Thu, 25 Oct 2007 06:20:40 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/OpenHouseforContractors.htm WSDOT Hosts Business Open House for Contractors Interested in Upcoming Construction Projects Thu, 25 Oct 2007 06:01:33 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/10_24_RoutineInspectionManette.htm Routine Inspections Close SR 303’s Manette Bridge Next Week Thu, 25 Oct 2007 05:37:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/24_SR167RampAndLaneClosure.htm Safety upgrade work will close a State Route 167 off-ramp this weekend in downtown Kent. Thu, 25 Oct 2007 01:29:23 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/24_chains_on_mountains.htm OLYMPIA – If the early dusting of mountain snow doesn’t serve as an important reminder to drivers of passenger cars and heavy trucks to carry chains, a $500 ticket may do the trick. Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/wsf-ceo-retires.htm Wed, 24 Oct 2007 06:48:50 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/10_AmtrakCascadesTalgoTrains.htm Amtrak Cascades Service Resumes Normal Operations: All Trainsets Repaired and Back in Service Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:54:37 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/23_MurrayMorganBridge.htm TACOMA – After informing City of Tacoma officials, the Washington State Department of Transportation announced today that the 94-year old Murray Morgan Bridge in Tacoma is closed to all vehicular traffic effective immediately. Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:45:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/23_NBI5EverettClosure.htm If the weather remains dry tonight, crews working on the I-5 Everett HOV freeway expansion project will close northbound I-5 at the SR 526 interchange. All traffic will use a short detour by exiting at SR 527 and back to northbound I-5 at the on-ramp from SR 527. Late night drivers should plan extra time into their trips. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 23:59:32 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/23_16_TNB_advisory_committee.htm Tacoma Narrows Bridge Citizen Advisory Committee to Meet Tue, 23 Oct 2007 23:47:08 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/23_16_Lane_Closures_TollPlaza.htm All traffic on eastbound State Route 16 will be diverted through the toll plaza during night hours this Tuesday and Wednesday for maintenance on the electronic toll equipment. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:28:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/US12RibbonCuttingOctober07.htm WSDOT is one step closer to completing four-lane corridor from Pasco to Walla Walla. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:27:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/19-Appointments.htm Washington State Department of Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond announces organizational changes and appointements. Sat, 20 Oct 2007 04:33:54 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/19_SR401Repairs.htm NASELLE – Repairs to the water line at the State Route 401 Dismal Nitch Rest Area will begin early next week, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Sat, 20 Oct 2007 04:30:15 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/10_19_SR512Closures.htm Closures on SR 512 Next Week Sat, 20 Oct 2007 04:15:58 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/19_BellevueUpdates.htm Next week, crews will continue repairing pavement on northbound and southbound I-405 in South Bellevue; widening the Coal Creek Parkway bridge; preparing to build piers for the new bridge over I-90; and performing electrical work. Sat, 20 Oct 2007 04:10:55 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/19_KirklandUpdates.htm Next week crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation plan to stripe the roadway and ramps between NE 85th and NE 132nd Streets. Sat, 20 Oct 2007 04:06:25 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/19_RentonUpdates.htm Next week, crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will grade and pave the highway shoulder on southbound SR 167. Alternatively, if rain does not allow paving, crews will conduct electrical work. Fri, 19 Oct 2007 22:46:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/ViaductResults-10182007.htm Inspection results released today show no additional settlement of the Alaskan Way Viaduct between Columbia Street and Yesler Way, and no new structural damage. However, the viaduct continues to show signs of aging and deterioration. Fri, 19 Oct 2007 02:36:31 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/18_SR16Narrow_rescue.htm Narrows Bridge worker rescued from east tower of new bridge. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 22:48:57 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/18_I513thSTSignal.htm CHEHALIS – A project that will add a new signal at the I-5 southbound 13th Street off-ramp will begin Monday, Oct. 22, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Thu, 18 Oct 2007 07:26:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/17_SR522Signal.htm New Signal Green Lights Transit, Pedestrian Improvements on SR 522 in Lake Forest Park Thu, 18 Oct 2007 05:23:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/17_I5EverettClosureDetourRestripe.htm Late night drivers heading north on Interstate 5 through Everett this weekend should plan a little extra time in their trips. If the weather is dry, crews working on the I-5 Everett HOV freeway expansion project will close northbound I-5 at SR 526 Friday or Saturday night. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 02:36:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/17_windprep.htm OLYMPIA – WSDOT has its crews out, chainsaws sharpened, generators gassed up and additional crews on standby for what forecasters call the first major winter storm coming to Western Washington. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/17_SR503YaleInspection.htm VANCOUVER – Motorists traveling SR 503 near Yale should expect up to 20-minute delays as bridge maintenance crews inspect the SR 503, Yale Bridge November 6, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed, 17 Oct 2007 05:35:23 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/16_SR401RestArea.htm NASELLE – Restroom facilities at the State Route 401 Dismal Nitch Rest Area have closed after a break in the water line, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:05:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/Viaductreopens10142007.htm Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews re-opened all lanes on the Alaskan Way Viaduct at 2:45 p.m., ahead of schedule. With a 5:15 p.m. Seahawks game, crews worked late on Saturday so they could re-open the lanes earlier on Sunday. The viaduct was closed for its semiannual inspections on October 13 and 14. Sat, 13 Oct 2007 04:29:18 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/12_SR9SchlomanClosureGreenLight.htm fter reviewing the forecast, WSDOT and contractor Scarsella Brothers have decided to move forward with their plan to close State Route 9 just north of Arlington between 252nd and 268th Streets NE from 5 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 13, through 5 a.m., Monday, Oct, 15. During the closure, crews will fill a dip in the roadway just south of 268th Street NE to improve driver sight distance. Sat, 13 Oct 2007 03:41:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/12_I5EverettPavingDone.htm A break in wet weather allowed paving crews to complete all travel lanes on southbound I-5 in Everett between SR 526 and the Broadway ramps. Crews still need to finish paving the shoulders both south and northbound. Sat, 13 Oct 2007 01:55:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/12_SR167HotLanesStriping.htm Crews Continue Installing HOT Lane Buffer Striping on SR 167; WSDOT Urges Motorcyclists to Use Caution Sat, 13 Oct 2007 00:19:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/12_CareerFair.htm WSDOT is participating in the Public Service Career Fair on Monday, Oct. 29 at the Seattle Center Northwest Rooms. Sat, 13 Oct 2007 00:11:25 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/12_I405KirklandUpdates.htm Next week crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation plan to stripe the roadway and ramps between NE 85th and NE 124th Streets; and modify the southbound I-405 off-ramp to westbound NE 85th Street. Sat, 13 Oct 2007 00:08:24 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/12_I405RentonUpdates.htm Next week, crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will perform surveys, electrical work, and excavate and grade the highway shoulder on SR 167; and conduct surveys on I-405. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 23:36:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/12_I405BellevueUpdates.htm This weekend, crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will drive piles in the ground on the east side of I-405 at Coal Creek Parkway to begin building a wider bridge. Sunday through Thursday nights, crews will continue repairing pavement on northbound and southbound I-405 in South Bellevue; work to widen the Coal Creek Parkway bridge; prepare to build piers for the new bridge over I-90; and pave the 112th Ave NE on-ramp to northbound I-405. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 03:40:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/10_11_US12Paving.htm US 12 Paving Project Continues Friday and Saturday Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:56:02 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/11_SR9WeekendClosure.htm If the weather cooperates, WSDOT and contractor Scarsella Brothers will close State Route 9 just north of Arlington between 252nd and 268th Streets NE from 5 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 13, through 5 a.m., Monday, Oct, 15. During the closure, crews will fill a dip in the roadway just south of 268th Street NE to improve driver sight distance. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:48:13 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/10_11_I5LaneClosure.htm Friday Night Lane Closure on I-5 in Tacoma Thu, 11 Oct 2007 07:21:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/10_405BellevueWeekendWork.htm Crews working for WSDOT will close two northbound I-405 lanes near Coal Creek Parkway this weekend for pile driving work. Without drivers’ help, engineers expect long back-ups on northbound I-405 between I-90 and Renton, with the worst congestion Saturday and Sunday between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 05:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/Viaductinspection-4thq2007.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will kick off construction on the first of several projects to improve safety for drivers on the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Construction will begin next week to strengthen several column foundations between Columbia Street and Yesler Way, where the viaduct has settled approximately five inches since the 2001 Nisqually earthquake. Wed, 10 Oct 2007 04:57:13 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/100807SR17WideningRibbonCut.htm A ribbon cutting ceremony marked completion of the SR 17 Widening project in Moses Lake Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:18:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/9_SR520BridgeTest.htm Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:36:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/9_US2SafetyCorridor.htm On Monday, Oct. 8, Governor Chris Gregoire announced the designation of US 2 as a safety corridor, and provided details on efforts by the Washington State Patrol and WSDOT to enhance safety on US 2. Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:48:32 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/WreckageFoundWhitePass.htm Yesterday, at around 7:40 p.m., search and rescue teams located the wreckage of a Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft near White Pass. The aircraft, with 10 people on board, had been missing since Sunday night after leaving Boise, Idaho around 7:30 p.m. for Shelton, Washington. Tue, 09 Oct 2007 06:55:22 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/WhitePassMissingPlane.htm The search continues in the White Pass area for a missing Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft with a reported 10 people on board. The plane left Boise, Idaho around 7 p.m. yesterday and was headed to Shelton, Washington. Late yesterday evening, a person in the White Pass area reported seeing a low flying aircraft and hearing a crash. Several hours later, the co-owner of the missing aircraft notified emergency personnel that the plane was overdue and that she was unable to reach the people on board. Tue, 09 Oct 2007 06:28:05 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/10_08_SR303Closures.htm Intermittent Closures of SR 303 in Silverdale Thursday Night Tue, 09 Oct 2007 01:16:42 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/08_KirklandUpdates.htm Next week crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation plan to stripe the roadway and ramps between NE 85th and NE 124th Streets. Sun, 07 Oct 2007 20:26:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/10_07_SR+16Reopens.htm SR 16 Reopens after WSDOT Engineers Deem Viaduct Safe Sun, 07 Oct 2007 10:01:42 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/10_06_NalleyValleyFire.htm Fire Shuts Down SR 16 at Nalley Valley Sat, 06 Oct 2007 05:26:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/AWVClosureOct2007.htm WSDOT maintenance crews will close the Alaskan Way Viaduct for its semiannual inspections on the weekend of October 13 and 14. Since the 2001 Nisqually earthquake, WSDOT has conducted a full inspection of the viaduct every six months to closely monitor any settlement or other signs of continuing deterioration. WSDOT crews also conduct three-month visual inspections as an added safety measure. Sat, 06 Oct 2007 02:39:47 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/5_RentonWeeklyUpdates.htm Next week, crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will perform surveys, electrical work, and excavate and grade the highway shoulder on SR 167; and conduct surveys on I-405. Sat, 06 Oct 2007 01:44:10 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/5_BellevueWeeklyUpdate.htm Next week, crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will continue repairing pavement on northbound I-405 in South Bellevue and restoring the Kelsey Creek Park wetland. Crews will also begin constructing piers for the new bridge over I-90, perform survey and electrical work, and work to widen the Coal Creek Parkway bridge. Sat, 06 Oct 2007 00:51:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/5_SR9ClosurePostponed.htm After weeks of rain and more to come, crews decided to postpone this weekend’s closure on State Route 9 just north of Arlington between 252nd and 268th Streets NE. WSDOT and contractor Scarsella Brothers plan to move the closure to the weekend of Oct. 13, if the rain relents. Fri, 05 Oct 2007 08:50:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/4_ExtendedI5EverettWork.htm A long string of wet nights in Everett has paving crews on southbound I-5 looking for a few extra hours to get the job done. That means if the weather is dry this weekend, crews will close lanes earlier and open them later than normal this Friday night and Saturday morning. Drivers should expect long delays if they’re heading southbound through Everett during the closures. Fri, 05 Oct 2007 05:11:42 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/04_542closeddeepsnow.htm Snow 24-inches deep prompted crews to close the last 2 1/2 miles of State Route 542 on Oct. 4, blocking access to Artist Point for the winter. The end of Mount Baker Highway closes every year with the first snowfall. Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:20:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/04_511_website_down.htm OLYMPIA – Snow in Washington’s mountains are just the first signs of winter weather. To make sure its website and travel information hotline are ready for the months to come, WSDOT will do computer maintenance tasks for two hours early Sunday. Wed, 03 Oct 2007 05:46:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/2_BellevueI405Open.htm Crews have reopened all lanes on northbound I-405 through Bellevue. Crews closed lanes starting at 10 a.m. this morning to repair a damaged cement panel with quick-setting material. Once they laid the material, crews estimated that the lanes would reopen by 1 p.m., but the cement took longer to cure than expected. Crews were able to reopen the lanes by 3 p.m. Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:39:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/2_BellevuePavementDelays.htm Crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) opened two northbound lanes on I-405 later than expected this morning due to technical issues involving the concrete mix for panel replacements on the roadway. Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:56:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/2_SR9SchlomanClosure.htm CANCELLED: WSDOT and contractor Scarsella Brothers will close State Route 9 just north of Arlington between 252nd and 268th Streets NE from 5 a.m., Saturday, October 6 through 5 a.m. Monday, October 8. Crews will fill a dip in the roadway just south of 268th Street NE to improve driver sight distance. Mon, 01 Oct 2007 22:24:01 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/10/1_I-90FlammableRestriction.htm WSDOT activated a flammable cargo restriction on Interstate 90 between Interstate 5 in Seattle and Island Crest Way on Mercer Island beginning at 7:00 a.m.on Monday, October 1, 2007. This restriction is expected to conclude on Wednesday, October 10, by 4 p.m.