http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/ Copyright WSDOT 2006. All rights reserved. Washington State Department of Transportation Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:04:06 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/ Fri, 07 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/29_I5_Tacoma_CDlanes.htm Major changes on I-5 in Tacoma scheduled for the weekend of Dec. 7-8. Mon, 03 Dec 2007 22:23:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/3_101_ORClosures.htm Rains, wind, etc. are wreaking havoc on highways all over the peninsula ... Sat, 01 Dec 2007 08:07:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/30_PugetSoundStormPrep.htm Forecasters predict snow, high wind and heavy rain this weekend, leading to possible flooding in the lowlands and heavy snow and avalanche danger in the Cascades. WSDOT will be facing big challenges and is putting all the necessary people and equipment in place to be ready. Sat, 01 Dec 2007 02:31:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/113007NCHTempClosure.htm Due to forecast heavy snow and winds up to 100 MPH, SR 20 - the North Cascades Highway is being temporarily closed tonight at 7 p.m. Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/washington-state-ferries-increases-steel-hull-inspections-and-ro.htm Fri, 30 Nov 2007 06:02:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/29__VancSnowPrep.htm VANCOUVER – As winter weather approaches and forecasts call for snow in parts of Southwest Washington, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) maintenance crews are preparing for whatever nature plans to deliver. Fri, 30 Nov 2007 06:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/SR+410+Chinook+Pass+and+SR+123+Cayuse+Pass+Closed+Until+Spring.htm WSDOT Closes Two Scenic Cascades Routes for the Season SR 410 (Chinook Pass) and SR 123 (Cayuse Pass) Closed Until Spring Fri, 30 Nov 2007 03:34:33 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/29_SR504_close_for_winter.htm CASTLE ROCK – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) closed State Route 504 (Spirit Lake Highway) today, November 29, starting by the Hummocks Trail east of Coldwater Lake on Mount St. Helens due to heavy snowfall over the last 24 hours. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:29:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/28_SnowInHigherHills.htm Crews Prepare for Possible Snow in Western Washington; Drivers Can Expect Winter Driving Conditions Thu, 29 Nov 2007 04:45:34 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/EastongirdersNov07.htm WSDOT and contractor Max J. Kuney battled freezing temperatures yesterday, Nov. 27, as they set five bulb-tee girders that will replace a damaged bridge span over I-90 near Easton. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:18:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/WSDOT+Closes+SR+410+Chinook+Pass+and+SR+123+Cayuse+Pass+Temporarily.htm WSDOT Closes SR 410 (Chinook Pass) and SR 123 (Cayuse Pass) Temporarily Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:05:42 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/27_EnhancementProjects.htm Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond today announced the selection of 36 projects across the state that will receive a total of almost $15 million in federal transportation enhancement funding. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:13:47 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/11_27_ThievesStrikeSR16.htm Wire Thieves Strike Again on SR 16, More Lights Out Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:09:58 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/27_EasternRegionWinter.htm WSDOT crews on the job with winter road duties Wed, 28 Nov 2007 01:25:15 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/27_302_DecPublicMtgs.htm In December, WSDOT will hold two public meetings regarding the SR 302 study. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 01:17:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/27_I5SR502Girders.htm VANCOUVER – As crews work to install bridge girders that will span I-5 for the new SR 502 Interchange, motorists can expect daytime single-lane closures and rolling slowdowns Dec. 4, 5, 6 and 8. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 01:13:20 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/27_US97BiggsOpenHouse.htm GOLDENDALE – An opportunity to learn more about construction during the US 97, Biggs Bridge Deck Replacement will take place Dec. 4, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Rufus Community Center. Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:21:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/I-90+Eastbound+Detoured+at+Easton+Tue.+Nov.+27.htm WSDOT Detours Eastbound I-90 Traffic at Easton Tuesday, Nov. 27th starting at 3:50 p.m. New I-90 Easton Bridge Girders to be Set Overnight While Traffic is Light Tue, 27 Nov 2007 07:50:43 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/thanksgiving_2007_recap.htm OLYMPIA – Urban drivers endured their fair share of the holiday stop-and-go while cross-state travel flowed smooth on the busiest travel weekend of the year. Tue, 27 Nov 2007 07:27:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/26_freightappointments.htm WSDOT announces its management team is complete for the new Freight Systems Division: Dale A. Tabat, George Xu, and Vickie Sheehan. Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:03:21 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/PhaseIIICommPlanPublicComment.htm The Washington State Department Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation wants your input on the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS), Phase III Draft Communication Plan. Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/pt-townsendkeystone-passenger-only-schedule.htm Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/passenger-only-service-begins-at-port-townsend.htm Sun, 25 Nov 2007 10:44:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/24_5_treeremoval.htm WSDOT crews will remove trees on I-5 south of Olympia this week. Thu, 22 Nov 2007 07:51:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/EastonTrafficCameraNov07.htm WSDOT traffic engineers and information technicians worked quickly to put portable traffic cameras on I-90 near Cle Elum where traffic back ups begin during holiday weekends. These camera images will make it easy to see how long back ups are in the Cle Elum area. Thu, 22 Nov 2007 06:54:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/21_99britishcolumbiahighwaypaving.htm British Columbia construction crews are paving just north of the I-5 border crossing. U.S. bound drivers are advised to use alternate southbound border crossings. Thu, 22 Nov 2007 06:33:18 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/10_21ThievesDarkenTacomaFreeway.htm Thieves Darken Tacoma Freeway Thu, 22 Nov 2007 05:14:53 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/10_21TNBCitizenAdvsioryMeeting.htm Tacoma Narrows Bridge Citizen Advisory Committee Holds Meeting Thu, 22 Nov 2007 03:41:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/21_HolidayShoppingRushFriday.htm New stores, favorite holiday hotspots and a stronger Canadian loonie are expected to bring more traffic to the greater Puget Sound region starting at 12:01 a.m. Friday morning when the holiday shopping season begins. WSDOT and WSP remind drivers to pack their patience and plan ahead to ensure they reach their destinations quickly and safely. Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/port-townsend-keystone-ferry-route-closed.htm Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:36:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/20_steelelectricferriesoutofservice.htm Washington State Ferries (WSF) will pull all Steel Electric class vessels out of service after they complete their last run today (Nov. 20). This decision means that the Port Townsend-Keystone car ferry route will be closed beginning tomorrow (Nov. 21) until further notice. Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:02:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/20_SR123ReopensWednesday.htm A section of State Route 123 within Mount Rainier National Park will reopen at noon this Wednesday, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. The highway has been closed from the SR 410/SR 123 junction to Stevens Canyon Road since Tuesday, Nov. 13, after several large rocks fell onto the highway from the hillside above the northbound lane. Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/steel-electric-ferries-pulled-from-service.htm Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/tally-system-at-edmonds-ferry-terminal.htm Tue, 20 Nov 2007 01:28:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/19_ATKThanksgivingschedule.htm SEATTLE — Anticipating the busiest travel week of the year, Amtrak Cascades is planning ahead for Thanksgiving by adding more cars to its trains and encouraging passengers traveling throughout the Pacific Northwest to make their reservations now. Sat, 17 Nov 2007 04:56:44 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/16_CTRANMobilityGrant.htm VANCOUVER– Clark County C-TRAN (Transit System) officials held a ribbon-cutting on Friday, Nov. 16 to celebrate the completion of the new 99th Street Transit Center and expanded bus service. These projects were paid for in part through $1.19 million in WSDOT Regional Mobility Grants. Sat, 17 Nov 2007 03:03:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/openhouse.htm Fri, 16 Nov 2007 05:39:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/15_US2RDPRelease.htm Today, WSDOT released the final report on an eighteen-month safety and mobility study of US 2 between Snohomish and Skykomish. The recommendations of the study have been approved by WSDOT planners and executives and adopted by the Corridor Working Group, which represented local agencies and communities along US 2 during the study. Fri, 16 Nov 2007 04:54:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/_thanksgiving_travel_tips.htm OLYMPIA – Enjoy your time with family and friends more by checking the road reports before you go. With expanded information on the WSDOT Website, drivers can find the best time to travel Washington highways over Thanksgiving weekend. Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:19:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/14_sr543newtrucklanesopen.htm New designated truck lanes will help improve freight mobility and relieve congestion on State Route 543, the nation’s fourth busiest commercial crossing on the U.S.-Canada border. The relief comes approximately six months early for more than 700,000 trucks that use the crossing every year. Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:34:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/I90EastonOpenHouseNov07.htm In the early morning of October 31, a truck carrying an over-sized pipe collided with and severely damaged one of only two bridges serving the community of Easton from Interstate 90. Wed, 14 Nov 2007 23:33:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/I-90lanerestrictionsinEaston.htm I-90 Easton Bridge Repair Work Begins Wednesday, Nov. 14, Expect Delays Eastbound Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:16:54 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/13_NewBikePath.htm GIG HARBOR – WSDOT announced today that the much-anticipated bicycle and pedestrian path on the south side of the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge will be open for public use on Saturday, Nov. 17. Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:15:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/12_VetDayStorm.htm Winds are beginning to die down in Puget Sound after a morning of big gusts and some sustained winds. WSDOT crews will continue to be out in force into the evening commute ready to clear downed trees, clogged drains, roadway obstructions and, of course, deal with Seahawks traffic. Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/11_12_I5DarkSignal.htm Thieves cause dangerous signal outage at I-5 off-ramp Tue, 13 Nov 2007 04:07:21 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/12_VetDay2007Storm.htm WSDOT crews are out in force to keep traffic moving during the Veteran’s Day 2007 storm. Peak winds are forecasted between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. today in the Central Puget Sound region and crews are amassed, poised and ready to respond to downed trees and power lines, clogged drains and other roadway obstructions. Tue, 13 Nov 2007 03:24:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/I-90veteransdaytravelalert.htm First Snow on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass Slows Holiday Traffic at the Summit Restrictions Lifted, Speed Limits restored, Web Pages and Cameras Back to Normal Sat, 10 Nov 2007 05:45:38 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/09_NewSignsfortolls.htm New signs being installed on SR 16 related to tolls. Fri, 09 Nov 2007 05:48:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/08_SR14RampClosure.htm VANCOUVER - Nighttime closures of the State Route 14 eastbound on-ramp from I-5, in both directions, will take place the nights of Nov. 13 and Nov. 14. Fri, 09 Nov 2007 03:34:32 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/08_US97Biggs.htm GOLDENDALE – A project that will replace the US 97, Biggs Bridge concrete deck will begin this December. Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/transportation-commission-and-opinion-research-nw-recruits-for-g.htm Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/public-meetings-to-discuss-san-juan-island-scenic-byway-designat.htm Thu, 08 Nov 2007 09:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/7_I5124thOverpassConstructionStarts.htm On Nov. 5, WSDOT, Snohomish County and contractor Marshbank Construction Inc. started work to connect the 124th Street bicycle and pedestrian overpass to the Interurban trail in south Everett. Crews plan to work through the winter to have the trail open by spring 2008. Thu, 08 Nov 2007 05:49:10 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/07_veterans_weekend_travel.htm OLYMPIA – The weather may seem mild compared to the heavy rains we faced one year ago, but wintry weather has arrived in Washington and WSDOT crews have shifted to winter operations, ready to respond 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Weather reports indicate rain and lower temperatures across the state as we head into the Veteran’s Day weekend. A rain/snow mix is expected on mountain pass highways throughout the weekend. Thu, 08 Nov 2007 04:55:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/_7SharpesCornerOpen+House.htm WSDOT will host an open house Nov. 15 to discuss options to reduce congestion and collisions on SR 20 at Sharpes Corner. Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:55:11 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/07_sr542dangeroustreeremoval.htm Crews will close lanes to remove dangerous trees next to Mount Baker Highway. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/port-townsendkeystone-november-tide-cancellations.htm Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/wsf-announces-service-plans-for-november.htm Wed, 07 Nov 2007 07:28:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/04_TRPPProjectsReduceTrips.htm Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announces 14 new projects for the 2007-2009 Trip Reduction Performance (TRPP) Program. With an additional $1 million provided by the Washington State Legislature in 2007, WSDOT was able to award a second round of projects to improve the transportation system by helping employees get to work using fewer vehicles. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:55:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/06_SR505SpeedRevision.htm CHEHALIS – Starting Thursday, November 8, motorists traveling on SR 505 in Winlock will notice a lowered speed limit, cautioned Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:08:17 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/06_SR520MonthlyMaintenance.htm WSDOT bridge crews will conduct monthly maintenance work on the State Route 520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge early Thursday morning. Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:33:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/5_3_WaagaRampsOpen.htm The SR 3/303 Waaga project will open two ramps in the next few days. Mon, 05 Nov 2007 04:45:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/4_SR9NewLanesOpen.htm This afternoon, drivers on State Route 9 from Woodinville to Maltby are enjoying a new four-lane divided highway, nearly six months ahead of schedule. Sat, 03 Nov 2007 02:45:17 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/2_RentonUpdatesNov2.htm Next week, crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will restripe the highway on southbound SR 167. Sat, 03 Nov 2007 02:36:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/Swearingin_11.htm Gov. Christine Gregoire will formally appoint Paula Hammond as Washington State Transportation Secretary during a brief swearing in ceremony Monday in Olympia. Sat, 03 Nov 2007 00:42:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/US12backtonormalnov07.htm WSDOT Returns Evening and Weekend Traffic Back to Normal on US 12 Near White Pass WHITE PASS – At 3 p.m. today, both lanes of US 12 will be open to traffic and back to normal - at night and on weekends. WSDOT construction inspectors and the contractor have stabilized the slopes above US 12 in two locations near White Pass to the point where flaggers will no longer be needed 24 hours per day and both lanes will be open on evenings and weekends. Sat, 03 Nov 2007 00:29:05 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/2_SR169NewTurnLane.htm A safety improvement on State Route 169 will help drivers in southeast King County. WSDOT crews have opened new turn lanes to and from SE 288th Street near Maple Valley. Sat, 03 Nov 2007 00:25:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/2_SR532PavingComplete.htm After weeks of waiting for dry weather, crews have finished repairing four miles of SR 532 between 72nd Ave NW and Old SR 99. Travelers headed on SR 532 just east of Stanwood have a new, safer and smoother driving surface. Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:30:53 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/2_KirklandUpdatesNov2.htm Next week crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation plan to finish striping the roadway and ramps between NE 85th and NE 124th Streets; test pavement; work on the drainage system; clean up the roadway; and pave the southbound I-405 off-ramp to NE 85th Street. Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:24:48 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/2_BellevueUpdatesNov2.htm Next week, drivers may notice columns rising out of the ground as crews working for WSDOT build the new I-405 bridge over I-90. Crews will also repair pavement on northbound and southbound I-405 in South Bellevue; work to widen the Coal Creek Parkway bridge; perform electrical work; and plant native plants at the restored wetland at Kelsey Creek Park. Fri, 02 Nov 2007 21:35:22 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/02_i5peacearchworkdelayed.htm The federal government's major traffic shift planned for Nov. 5 at the I-5 Peace Arch border crossing in Blaine has been delayed up to four weeks. Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:56:57 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/1_AmtrakCascadesRidership.htm ANNUAL AMTRAK RIDERSHIP SETS ALL-TIME RECORD; FIFTH STRAIGHT YEAR OF INCREASES Amtrak Cascades Ridership Continues to Grow Fri, 02 Nov 2007 01:19:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/01_I-90BridgeDemo.htm Twenty-four hours after an over-height load raked and ruined the underside of an overpass on eastbound I-90 at Easton, all lanes were reopened to traffic. “We opened the road at the Cabin Creek exit to cars and trucks this morning at 3:45,” said Bob Hooker, WSDOT project Engineer. Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:46:42 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/11/01_I5GibsonRD.htm TENINO – Single lane closures will continue to take place this week and next week, as crews complete paving and striping work on Gibson Road in Thurston County, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).