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12/31/08
Next up in Tacoma: New SR 16 Nalley Valley viaduct
12/31/08
Single lane closures on SR 6 begin Monday, January 5
12/30/08
Weekend closure planned for southbound I-5 exit to Boylston Ave and Roanoke St in Seattle
12/30/08
Plows and crews from western Washington cross the Cascades to assist WSDOT Eastern Region
12/26/08
SR 520 floating bridge drawspan opening Saturday at noon
12/25/08
Don we now our rain apparel? Warmer temperatures are welcome gifts to Washington drivers
12/24/08
WSDOT opens Biggs Rapids-Sam Hill Bridge at 4 p.m. today
12/24/08
Warming in the western lowlands; expect winter driving conditions in mountains and Eastern Washington
12/24/08
Truck veers off I-5 at Allen Street in Kelso; I-5 still open
12/23/08
Afternoon update: The snow gift that keeps on giving: slush next hazard for drivers
12/23/08
The snow gift that keeps on giving: slush next hazard for drivers
12/23/08
SR 14 is now open to all traffic; oversize loads still restricted
12/22/08
Wet and snowy roads in Southwest Washington could be icy just in time for holiday traffic
12/22/08
Wet roads turning icy just in time for evening and holiday traffic
12/22/08
SR 14 is now open to passenger vehicles; trucks still restricted
12/21/08
Persistent snow meets tenacious crews - Update on state highways
12/21/08
WSDOT closes SR 14 to all traffic
12/21/08
Snow just keeps falling all over - break's over in Eastern Washington - Update on state highways
12/21/08
WSDOT Traffic Advisory: WSDOT reopens SR 14 to passenger vehicles; trucks still restricted
12/21/08
Freezing rain and blowing snow make for treacherous driving conditions - Update on state highway closures and operational impacts
12/21/08
Some WSDOT cameras in Puget Sound are offline
12/20/08
Check your route: Winds and snow lead to road closures
12/20/08
WSDOT Traffic Advisory: WSDOT closes SR 14 to trucks
12/20/08
Saturday 3 p.m. Update: Be informed and safe if you must travel in Western Washington or through the Cascade mountains
12/19/08
Draft Long-Range Plan available for public comment
12/19/08
Traveling, shopping, skiing, Seahawks, Zags? Prepare for possible whiteout driving conditions late Saturday
12/19/08
At the request of the community, WSDOT delays the US 97A North of Wenatchee Unstable Slopes Project to 2010
12/19/08
WSDOT reopens the Biggs Rapids-Sam Hill Bridge in time for the holidays
12/19/08
WSDOT awards SR 9 widening project in Sedro-Woolley to Marshbank Construction
12/18/08
Thursday 2 p.m. update: Winter driving conditions all over Washington; mountain pass and Eastern Washington snow measured in feet
12/18/08
Compact snow and ice on highways in Spokane and Eastern Washington
12/17/08
Snow and ice across the state; Central Puget Sound and Vancouver next target
12/17/08
SR 502 Widening project access hearing set for Jan. 14
12/16/08
Be prepared: In ice and snow, take it slow
12/16/08
Prepare for more snow, hazardous driving conditions
12/16/08
WSDOT completes second Hood Canal Bridge truss
12/15/08
Port Townsend/Keystone route served by passenger only ferry for four weeks beginning in January
12/15/08
Light fixtures to be removed from SR 4 bridge in Kelso, Dec. 22 and 23
12/15/08
WSDOT announces complicated, intense construction season set for 2009 in Puget Sound
12/15/08
WSDOT closes three scenic Cascades routes for the season
12/15/08
WSDOT to open new southbound I-405 bridge over I-90 in phases
12/14/08
Emergency road closure violations can be dangerous and costly
12/14/08
Drivers should prepare for icy Monday commute
12/14/08
Monthly maintenance closure of SR 520 floating bridge Monday morning cancelled
12/12/08
Drivers prepare for heavy snow in mountains tonight; icy roads and snow in lowlands Saturday
12/12/08
A seventh traffic camera goes on-line in Wenatchee
12/12/08
SR 504 at Coldwater Creek Closed for Winter Season, Starting December 12
12/12/08
Crews to close SR 20 lane and I-5 on-ramp overnight in Burlington
12/12/08
BNSF crews to close railroad crossing on SR 9 in Van Zandt
12/12/08
WSDOT completes six projects on US 2 between Monroe and Stevens Pass in 2008
12/12/08
Westbound I-90 nighttime closures in Bellevue next week
12/11/08
Eight scenarios narrowed down to two for Alaskan Way Viaduct central waterfront
12/11/08
Weekend forecast: Big backups on SR 16 in Kitsap County
12/11/08
Monthly maintenance closure of SR 520 floating bridge Monday morning
12/11/08
Drivers advised to prepare for winter blast in Southwest Washington and beyond
12/11/08
34-car Hiyu to serve Point Defiance/Tahlequah ferry route for six weeks beginning on Jan. 5, 2009
12/11/08
Drivers advised to prepare for winter blast across most of Washington
12/11/08
Two weeks of nightly closures planned for NE 80th Street exit on Southbound I-5 in Seattle
12/11/08
WSDOT upgrades 15 bridges in south Seattle and Renton
12/10/08
Chinook and Cayuse Passes close temporarily Dec. 11
12/10/08
WSDOT offers new tools for road and pass condition reports
12/10/08
SR 20 - North Cascades Highway closing Thursday
12/10/08
WSDOT opens additional lanes on the first of four improvement projects along I-5 in Lewis County
12/09/08
Emergency Rock Slope Repair Will Restrict Traffic in Tumwater Canyon
12/09/08
Single-lane closures planned for SR 529 this week
12/09/08
New signal lights the way for SR 522 drivers in Bothell
12/08/08
Single-lane closures scheduled on Tacoma’s Portland Avenue
12/08/08
WSDOT to build noise wall along I-5 in Burlington
12/08/08
Chuckanut Drive rockslides cleared; road to open Tuesday near Bellingham
12/05/08
Work begins on State Route 169 Green River Bridge
12/05/08
I-405 construction in Bellevue, Renton and Tukwila – Dec. 5-12
12/05/08
Two weeks of I-90 closures in Bellevue
12/05/08
Northbound SR 529 closed in Everett on Sunday morning
12/04/08
Report finds little change to regional economy with Alaskan Way Viaduct scenarios
12/04/08
Northbound I-5 collector-distributor at S. Boeing Access Road to close all weekend
12/02/08
WSDOT and Sound Transit seek contractors to build Mountlake Terrace Freeway Station; project increases safety, gives commuters a new choice and creates jobs
12/02/08
Expect nightly lane closures of southbound I-5 south of Northgate in Seattle for noise wall construction
12/02/08
WSDOT Ferries Division announces system-wide service adjustments for scheduled vessel maintenance in December
12/01/08
New ferry on the way for Port Townsend/Keystone Route
12/01/08
North Spokane Corridor/US 2 interchange project getting underway
12/01/08
Hood Canal Bridge closure clock gets ticking
12/01/08
I-82 westbound Exit 33 left lane closed Dec. 3
12/01/08
US 101 closes at Purdy Creek Bridge for girder-setting
12/01/08
WSDOT seeks public input on SR 19 – SR 20 corridor plan
11/26/08
Seattle Marathon to close express lanes, freeway off-ramps this Sunday
11/25/08
WSDOT identifies interim construction plan to open more sections of the North Spokane Corridor
11/21/08
Crews complete $20.7 million safety project on SR 9 near Arlington
11/21/08
WSDOT makes the grade at Hood Canal Bridge park and rides
11/21/08
Bare and wet roads this winter, delivered fresh from the dairy
11/21/08
SR 155 Coulee Dam Bridge Beacons make winter encounters with a snowplow safer
11/20/08
Ferries, Trains and Automobiles…Check your route before heading over the Puget Sound and through the mountains
11/20/08
WSDOT updates SR 520 corridor cost estimates
11/20/08
Alaskan Way Viaduct cost estimates an important step to narrowing the options early next month
11/19/08
Right lane closed on eastbound I-82 Umatilla Bridge Nov. 20
11/19/08
The Ribbon is Cut at the US 2/97 Peshastin East Interchange
11/19/08
WSDOT Eastern Region crews on the job with winter road duties
11/19/08
WSDOT invites public to open house for proposed Northern Columbia Basin Railroad project
11/19/08
Fourth rockslide blocks new section of Chuckanut Drive south of Bellingham
11/18/08
Ferry service resumes on Seattle/Bremerton route
11/18/08
Slide movement raises public safety concerns, prompts long-term SR 169 Green River Bridge closure
11/18/08
WSDOT wins national award for communications on I-5 project in Seattle
11/18/08
More lanes to open on Guide Meridian near Bellingham
11/15/08
WSDOT reopens SR 169 bridge over Green River at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15
11/14/08
November 14 – 8 p.m. update: Slides continue to block roads in King and Skagit counties
11/14/08
WSDOT experts keep SR 169 over Green River closed for another 24 hours
11/14/08
Hood Canal Bridge closure bus schedules available on-line
11/14/08
Minor delays expected on SR 529 through Marysville
11/14/08
WSDOT Ferries Division advises travelers to plan ahead for Thanksgiving holiday travel
11/14/08
WSDOT removes trees on US 101 near Olympia
11/14/08
WSDOT awards I-5 pavement repair project in Bellingham to Penhall Company
11/13/08
Flood waters recede, crews reopen US 12 near Randle
11/13/08
November 13 - 6:15 p.m. update: Flood waters receding from state highways:
11/13/08
November 13 - 4:30 p.m. update: Floodwaters receding from state highways
11/13/08
Transportation results present different choices after Alaskan Way Viaduct begins to come down in 2012
11/13/08
Time for political signs to come down along state highways
11/13/08
WSDOT Ferries Division to begin removal of Unocal Pier in Edmonds
11/13/08
Bids opened for contract to build new 64-car ferries for Port Townsend/Keystone route
11/13/08
November 13 - 11 a.m. update: Flooding continues to affect state highways
11/13/08
Drill work complete on I-90; helicopters fly south for the winter
11/12/08
November 12 - 6:30 p.m. Update: find out where waters rising on state highways
11/12/08
Two-lane exit reduced to one lane in downtown Bellevue
11/12/08
WSDOT closes SR 169 over Green River after signs of slide
11/12/08
I-82 westbound lane restriciton near Selah Nov. 13
11/12/08
Chuckanut Drive to remain closed for several weeks near Bellingham
11/12/08
Know before you go: Find out where waters rising on state highways
11/12/08
New US 101 on-ramp near Shelton now open
11/11/08
SR 22 restricted to one-way traffic Nov. 12, 13
11/11/08
New pavement markings and signs on SR 240 roundabout in Richland
11/10/08
Unstable slope slides onto Chuckanut Drive, blocking both lanes
11/10/08
New slide threatens Chuckanut Drive; road to remain closed
11/10/08
Crews begin a two-year project to preserve I-5 bridges in the Puget Sound area
11/10/08
Traffic shift, speed reduction in place on SR 16
11/10/08
Manette Bridge closed during daytime commute next week
11/07/08
New US 101 on-ramp near Shelton provides safer access
11/06/08
Status of Aviation Planning Council Revisions of Draft Statewide Aviation Policies
11/06/08
WSDOT workers ready for rain, snow and wind. Are you?
11/06/08
Crews to set bridge girders over I-405 in downtown Bellevue
11/06/08
SR 16 reduced to one lane this weekend in Kitsap County
11/06/08
Next Aviation Planning Council Meeting: December 4 in Spokane
11/04/08
Rolling slowdown on I-5 near Smokey Point canceled for Thursday morning
11/03/08
North Spokane Corridor construction video on the internet
11/13/08
WSDOT crews closing US 12 near Randle due to flooding
10/31/08
48-car Rhododendron to return to Point Defiance/Tahlequah route starting Saturday, Nov. 1
10/31/08
WSDOT drilling crews begin testing soil on SR 520 corridor
10/31/08
Drivers: Prepare yourself and your car for winter driving
10/31/08
WSDOT contractors finish replacing damaged I-405 culvert in Renton
10/31/08
I-5 Maytown Safety Rest area opening delayed until Dec. 12
10/31/08
End of Daylight Savings means dark days, greater risk of pedestrian fatalities
10/31/08
WSDOT travel information and 5-1-1 service not available late Saturday
10/30/08
The Iron Goat Interpretive Site Closes for Winter November 3rd
10/30/08
SR 16 to I-5 ramp closures Saturday east of Nalley Valley viaduct
10/29/08
Utility work on SR 4 to slow traffic Friday and into next week
10/29/08
WSDOT crews to close lanes on I-5 Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle tonight
10/28/08
Speed enforcement cameras out of Chehalis work zone
10/28/08
US 101 Simpson Avenue Bridge closes tomorrow
10/28/08
Weekend lane closures planned for SR 16 in Kitsap County
10/28/08
Travel Washington Apple Line provides needed bus service in North Central Washington
10/27/08
SR 302 Corridor Study focus of open houses
10/27/08
Damaged I-5 overpass in Burlington gets money for replacement
10/24/08
WSDOT calls for Regional Mobility Grant project proposals to reduce delay and improve connectivity
10/24/08
90-car ferry Sealth to serve Anacortes-San Juan Islands route
10/24/08
No new settlement on the Alaskan Way Viaduct
10/24/08
WSDOT completes emergency repair to collapsed culvert on SR 531 north of Smokey Point
10/23/08
Freight and local economy get a boost as SR 519 project kicks off near Seattle’s sports stadiums
10/23/08
Sign work, rumble strips cause lane closures on I-5 next week
10/23/08
Weekend closure of westbound SR 522 in Bothell may cause delays on I-405
10/22/08
US 101 Simpson Avenue Bridge closes next week
10/21/08
Final Aurora Bridge Fence advisory committee meeting Tuesday in Seattle
10/21/08
Northbound ramp from I-5 to SR 502 will close for sign work Thursday and Friday
10/21/08
Road sensor repairs on eastbound I-90, Cabin Creek, October 22
10/21/08
SR 108 in Mason County closes overnight Friday
10/20/08
Road sensor repairs on US 12, SR 410 Oct. 21 near Naches
10/20/08
Vehicle knocks off section of guardrail at Seneca off-ramp
10/20/08
Alaskan Way Viaduct Reopened After Semiannual Inspections
10/17/08
Speed limit on I-5 to return to 70 MPH at SR 502 interchange
10/17/08
Crews begin emergency repair to collapsed culvert on SR 531 north of Smokey Point
10/17/08
Lanes restricted on I-182 and SR 240 Oct. 20, 21 in Tri-Cities
10/17/08
188-car ferry Walla Walla returns to service after necessary repairs
10/16/08
Bridge Inspection Work Causes Lane Closures in Cowlitz, Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties Next Week
10/16/08
Spanaway Loop Road at SR 7 closes again
10/16/08
Several I-405 lane closures this weekend in Renton
10/16/08
US 2/97 Peshastin East Interchange Opens this Weekend
10/16/08
Report confirms WSDOT roads are key to freight economics
10/15/08
WSDOT and the community cut the ribbon on new SR 502 interchange
10/15/08
Repairs coming next year for Battery Street Tunnel
10/15/08
Trucks and cars should prepare now for winter driving; Big rigs need chains onboard by Nov. 1
10/15/08
Crews complete work on SR 528 in Marysville
10/15/08
Crews remove I-90 flammable cargo restriction
10/15/08
Overnight lane closures planned for Thursday on I-5 through Lynnwood and south Everett
10/15/08
Lanes more visible on I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass
10/15/08
Lanes more visible on I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass
10/15/08
WSDOT and city of Toppenish host open house for new safety project on SR 22 between I-82 and Toppenish
10/14/08
SR 520 floating bridge maintenance closures Wednesday and Thursday mornings
10/13/08
Daytime delays on the ramp from southbound I-405 to eastbound I-90 in Bellevue tomorrow
10/13/08
Alaskan Way Viaduct closed this weekend for semiannual inspections
10/13/08
Overnight lane closures planned for I-405 near Bothell
10/13/08
Know before you go: WSDOT installs traffic cameras on north end of Vashon Island
10/11/08
Northbound I-5 an uphill climb this weekend
10/10/08
North Central Region Administrator Don Senn Retires
10/10/08
Final repairs begin on unstable slope on SR 169 over Green River
10/10/08
WSDOT prepares for emergency repairs to collapsed culvert on SR 531 north of Smokey Point
10/10/08
Federal agency gives I-90 Snoqualmie Pass widening project green light for construction
10/10/08
WSDOT reminds campaigns of rules for posting signs
10/10/08
Daytime delays on the ramp from southbound I-405 to eastbound I-90 in Bellevue today
10/10/08
Drivers face busy weekend on Puget Sound highways
10/09/08
WSDOT crews begin test drilling in Lake Washington for new SR 520 bridge
10/09/08
New Bellevue-to-Mercer Island HOV lane opens on I-90 as partners complete first phase of expansions
10/09/08
Plan ahead for full closure of eastbound US 2 near Everett on Friday
10/09/08
Redmond’s intersection construction will affect SR 520 this weekend
10/08/08
Overnight lane closure planned for I-5 in Marysville
10/08/08
WSDOT awards Westbound Nalley Valley contract
10/08/08
Monthly maintenance closure of SR 520 floating bridge this Thursday
10/08/08
Spanaway Loop Road at SR 7 closes next two weekends
10/08/08
Aberdeen’s ‘Hart’ of transportation retires
10/07/08
New HOV lane opens on Westbound I-90 at Bellevue Way this Friday
10/07/08
Expect delays on US 12 west of Naches Oct. 8 and 9
10/06/08
Nugents Corner safety improvements featured at open house in Deming
10/06/08
Crews will close road to Artist Point near Mount Baker at 5 p.m. Monday
10/06/08
Systems upgrade may cause Web site, traffic camera outage
10/06/08
Walk to School Day October 8
10/06/08
Asotin County Road Projects Win State and Federal Awards
10/06/08
WSDOT to review I-5 crash near Thurston/Lewis County line
10/03/08
WSDOT to open new lanes on SR 539 north of Bellingham
10/03/08
I-82 lane restrictions Oct. 6-9 near Selah
10/03/08
Nighttime closure for Hood Canal Bridge scheduled Oct. 7
10/03/08
Hood Canal Bridge 90-minute, nighttime closure scheduled Oct. 7
10/03/08
I-90 flammable cargo restriction next week
10/02/08
WSDOT completes new I-5 interchange at SR 502 under budget, ahead of schedule
10/02/08
Intersection construction on SR 520 in Redmond delayed
10/02/08
Weather puts kibosh on weekend work along I-5
10/02/08
City of Shoreline chosen for award by WSDOT and FHWA
10/01/08
Emergency work on SR 542 near Mount Baker starts Monday
10/01/08
Closures planned this weekend along SR 16 and I-5
10/01/08
Cowlitz County Lexington Bridge Chosen for Award by WSDOT and FHWA
09/30/08
Learn More About the Aviation Planning Council’s Progress at Tri-Cities Public Meeting
09/30/08
Online I-5 flow map stretches south to Olympia
09/29/08
WSDOT's search for SR 532's A-team continues: Applicant list narrowed to four design-builders
09/29/08
Construction is coming for SR 519 project near stadiums in Seattle
09/29/08
Crews open new roadway on eastbound SR 522 in Bothell
09/26/08
Procession closes US 101 in Port Angeles
09/25/08
I-82 Eastbound Lanes Restricted Sep. 29 near Selah
09/25/08
Repairing I-5 panels requires lane closures three nights
09/25/08
SR 162 bridge closure this weekend in Sumner
09/25/08
WSDOT invites public to weigh in on Aurora Bridge fence options at Seattle meeting
09/25/08
Intersection construction in Redmond will affect SR 520
09/25/08
Clear skies, closed road: Get ready for full closure of eastbound SR 522 in Bothell
09/23/08
SR 520 floating bridge maintenance closures early Wednesday morning
09/23/08
Pile driving in Burlington back on track for SR 20 project
09/23/08
WSDOT connects final Hood Canal Bridge pontoons
09/23/08
Crews direct Sauk River away from SR 530 near Rockport
09/23/08
Crews pave the way to project completion on SR 9 near Arlington
09/23/08
Overnight lane closures planned for I-5 through south Everett tonight
09/23/08
Volunteers needed to count Washington's bicyclists and pedestrians
09/23/08
Road to Artist Point open again
09/22/08
Region-wide pavement restoration project complete
09/22/08
Road to Artist Point temporarily closed due to snow
09/19/08
Pierce County allows WSDOT Ferries Division to keep Steilacoom II ferry for Port Townsend/Keystone ferry route
09/19/08
Four nights of SR 167 ramp closures in Puyallup
09/19/08
Lanes and ramps restricted on US 395 September 22-25
09/19/08
Crossing at West 39th St. to close as rail construction project begins
09/18/08
Public comments requested on SR 520 Eastside Transit and HOV Project; open house September 23
09/18/08
Crews close Southbound I-5 Saturday night to test fire suppression system under Convention Center
09/18/08
WSDOT, Governor, Mayors and happy commuters celebrate the completion of SR 202 work east of Redmond
09/18/08
Lane closure on I-5 in Tacoma overnight Saturday
09/18/08
Kingston Terminal sidewalk improvement project begins Monday
09/17/08
North Spokane Corridor open house coming up next week
09/17/08
WSDOT holds ribbon cutting for Travel Washington Dungeness Line
09/17/08
Overnight lane closures planned for I-5 through south Everett on Thursday
09/17/08
Weekend lane closures on northbound I-405 in south Bellevue
09/17/08
WSDOT releases annual report on cable median barrier in Washington State
09/16/08
Delays expected during four-day SR 539 closure north of Bellingham
09/15/08
Give ‘em a brake or you could get a ticket in southwest Washington
09/15/08
Plans shared, ideas sought at Port Angeles workshop
09/15/08
WSDOT Ferries Division holds public meetings to focus on the future of the ferry system
09/15/08
Lanes restricted on SR 397 between Pasco and Kennewick Sep. 16-17
09/15/08
Picture a roundabout at Sharpes Corner on SR 20 in Anacortes
09/12/08
Crews begin permanent repairs to US 2 east of Index
09/12/08
Crews to switch traffic to new pavement on SR 539 north of Bellingham
09/12/08
Northbound I-5 ramp to US 101 closes Saturday
09/12/08
Mount Baker Highway projects on display in Glacier, Deming
09/12/08
Next project to take down the Alaskan Way Viaduct is underway
09/11/08
Drivers on the Olympic Peninsula get safer roads
09/11/08
Washington Emergency Responders Working Together to Get Traffic Moving
09/10/08
Overnight lane closures planned for I-5 through south Everett on Thursday
09/10/08
Monthly maintenance closures for SR 520 floating bridge early Thursday morning
09/10/08
Lane closures planned for I-5 under Convention Center
09/10/08
Gov. Gregoire honors top 25 companies with "Commute Smart Award"
09/09/08
Speed limit drops on eastbound SR 16 at Burley Olalla
09/09/08
US 2/97 Peshastin East Interchange traffic shift coming Saturday
09/09/08
Public invited to open houses as decision on central waterfront section of Alaskan Way Viaduct nears
09/09/08
Hood Canal Bridge closes four times this week
09/06/08
WSDOT Public Transportation Conference being held in Kennewick
09/05/08
Work zone speed enforcement cameras now in Southwest Washington
09/05/08
Speed limit drops on US 101 near Shelton
09/05/08
Crews prepare for emergency repairs on SR 542 near Mt. Baker
09/05/08
New camera in Olympia helps motorists know before they go
09/05/08
Four-day closure of Guide Meridian planned north of Bellingham
09/05/08
Washington named "Most Bicycling Friendly State"
09/05/08
Snoqualmie Point View Park Project Chosen for Award by WSDOT and FHWA
09/05/08
Puyallup Fair traffic starts today
09/04/08
Traffic sensor repairs to close two lanes of I-5 southbound near Kelso
09/04/08
Expect traffic slowdowns and intermittent lane closures on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass through October
09/04/08
Final paving starts Sept. 8 on Guide Meridian north of Bellingham
09/04/08
Amtrak Cascades ridership seeing record growth in 2008
09/04/08
Section of a state-owned rail line destroyed in Swanson Lake fire restored to service
09/04/08
Shoulder driving OK on SR 302 ramp
09/04/08
Crews improve safety on SR 104 in Edmonds
09/04/08
WSDOT closes right and center lanes on northbound I-5 for emergency concrete panel repairs
09/03/08
SR 240 lanes open ahead of schedule in Richland
09/02/08
WSDOT reminds drivers of US 97, Biggs Rapids – Sam Hill Bridge closure Sep. 8
09/02/08
WSDOT counts show drop in Labor Day travel
09/02/08
Next Aviation Planning Council Meeting: October 2 in Seattle
09/02/08
Dry weather allows for portion of SR 506 to close for bridge repairs
09/05/08
Ahead of schedule; contractors finish first phase of work to stabilize SR 169 near Green River
09/04/08
Aurora Bridge Fence advisory committee meets Tuesday in Seattle
09/03/08
Both lanes of Boulder Creek bridge to open near Glacier
09/03/08
Pile driver collapses in WSDOT work zone in Burlington
09/02/08
Two downtown Interstate 5 express lane ramps closing early
08/29/08
Crews on the fast track; first phase of work to stabilize SR 169 near the Green River ahead of schedule
08/29/08
US 101 slope-repair starts next week in Mason County
08/29/08
SR 162 paving project complete
08/29/08
Overnight lane closures planned for I-5 through south Everett
08/29/08
Construction worker injured on I-405 in Renton
08/29/08
WSDOT temporarily limits trucks to center lane of I-5 at the N. Fork Lewis River Bridge
08/28/08
Repair work nears completion at SR 169 bridge over Green River
08/28/08
Wireless Internet access no longer available at rest areas
08/27/08
SR 123 in Mount Rainier National Park to close for roadway and safety repairs
08/27/08
Crews to switch traffic signals at I-5/SR 20 interchange in Burlington
08/26/08
WSDOT seeks public input on SR 19 – SR 20 corridor plan
08/26/08
Rolling slow downs on I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass August 27 and 28
08/26/08
Learn how WSDOT will connect communities across Interstate 90
08/26/08
Northbound I-5 Gee Creek Safety Rest Area in Clark Co. closing Wednesday
08/25/08
US 97, Biggs Rapids – Sam Hill Bridge closes Sep. 8 for final stage of construction
08/25/08
Swanson Lake fire destroys trestle and ties along a four-mile section of a state-owned rail line
08/25/08
Best times to travel for Labor Day Weekend
08/25/08
Rain delays work at I-5 South Thurston County Safety Rest Areas
08/25/08
Reminder: Submit your comments on the draft Aviation Stormwater Manual
08/22/08
I-90 westbound restricted to one lane east of Snoqualmie Pass Aug. 26
08/22/08
WSDOT restricts lanes on US 395 Aug. 25-28 in Kennewick
08/22/08
Striping changes for I-5 in Burlington
08/21/08
Utility work causes lane closure on SR 512 tonight
08/21/08
Repair work to begin on SR 169 bridge over Green River
08/21/08
Closures and construction to affect I-5 and I-90 express lanes schedule this weekend
08/20/08
Paving, signal work for SR 502 Interchange project to impact traffic this weekend
08/20/08
Lift, shift, dig: SR 522 crews heat up work in Bothell
08/20/08
Hood Canal Bridge closes three times Thursday
08/19/08
Construction on South Fork Chehalis River Bridge Replacement to begin Aug. 25
08/19/08
Eastbound lane restriction on I-82 Umatilla Bridge
08/18/08
Rain drops in the forecast delay SR 506 closure, bridge repairs
08/18/08
Noise walls coming to eastbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge
08/18/08
Wilburton Tunnel demolition complete; WSDOT crews in Bellevue open southbound I-405 to traffic
08/17/08
Drivers on I-405 in Bellevue see the light at the end of the Wilburton tunnel one week early
08/16/08
I-405 Wilburton tunnel demolition milestone reached
08/15/08
Traffic Advisory: Sunday morning closure of Interstate 90 reversible center roadway
08/15/08
Overnight and daytime lane closures planned for I-5 through south Everett
08/14/08
WSDOT completes US 12 rumble strip project in Lewis County
08/14/08
Crews continue crunching away on the Wilburton tunnel on I-405 in Bellevue
08/14/08
Pavement repairs to close several ramps in Vancouver
08/14/08
Bridge preservation on US 101 requires openings
08/14/08
Lane closures announced for bridge maintenance and repair work on four Spokane bridges
08/13/08
Tacoma Narrows Bridge Project needs your vote for national People's Choice Award
08/13/08
Night time lane closures begin next week for US 97, Biggs Bridge project, complete closure begins September 3
08/13/08
Weekend paving for SR 502 Interchange to close portions of NE 10th Avenue near Duluth
08/12/08
Travel delays possible: crews to conduct monthly maintenance tests of SR 520 Evergreen Point floating bridge
08/12/08
I-5 Maytown Safety Rest Area closed to all traffic Aug. 18 - 24
08/11/08
Drivers take alternate routes to avoid backups on southbound I-405 near the Wilburton Tunnel in Bellevue
08/11/08
Public comments welcome on draft Aviation Stormwater Manual
08/11/08
WSDOT Crews in Bellevue open southbound I-405 to traffic
08/10/08
WSDOT crews in Renton reopen all southbound I-405 lanes to traffic
08/09/08
Pack your patience for your drive on I-405 this weekend
08/08/08
US 2/97 - School Street intersection safety project to start
08/08/08
SR 155 bridge in Omak will close for two days later this month
08/08/08
SR 16 project to build new interchange kicks off
08/08/08
Overnight lane closures planned for both directions of I-5 through south Everett
08/08/08
Disruption of WSDOT's traffic map and cameras this weekend
08/08/08
Public invited to upcoming SR 99 Aurora Bridge fence meetings in Seattle
08/07/08
It's Crunch Time: Heavy equipment in place to remove the Wilburton Tunnel
08/07/08
On ramp to westbound US 12 closed Aug. 7-9 in Yakima
08/06/08
Plan for a little extra time if you are traveling on I-405 to Renton or Tukwila this weekend
08/05/08
Portion of SR 506 to close for bridge repairs
08/04/08
Aviation Planning Council to Meet August 7 in Vancouver
08/04/08
Overnight lane closures planned for I-5 through south Everett
08/04/08
Guide Meridian to close at night for bridge construction north of Bellingham
08/01/08
Hood Canal Bridge Project floats past 80 percent mark
08/01/08
Intermittent disruption of WSDOT’s south Bellevue area traffic cameras
08/01/08
WSDOT reaches milestone SR 532 project, begins search for design-build contractor
08/01/08
Britton Road intersection closed for paving
08/01/08
Update: Collision on northbound I-5 in Tukwila
07/31/08
Completion of bridge marks milestone for I-5, SR 502 interchange project
07/31/08
Renovation at I-5 Maytown Safety Rest Area; Portable Toilets only August to October
07/31/08
Routine Hood Canal Bridge inspections may cause traffic delays
07/31/08
SR 520 Bridge inspection finds small cracks, but overall results find bridge in good shape
07/30/08
SR 704 cross-base project off the ground
07/30/08
SR 4 rock stabilization project progresses, closures now minimal
07/29/08
Overnight lane closures planned for I-5 through south Everett
07/29/08
Traffic detour coming at Peace Arch border station
07/28/08
Prep for 2009 Hood Canal Bridge closure delays traffic now
07/28/08
Night closure of Guide Meridian planned for bridge construction
07/28/08
Crews to stripe I-5, on- and off-ramps in Bellingham
07/28/08
US 395 lanes restricted July 28-31 in Kennewick
07/25/08
WSDOT Clarifies Claims Concerning State's Enforcement of Airport Grant Provisions
07/25/08
Smooth ride restored on I-82 between Selah Creek and Yakima
07/25/08
Construction and upgrades to affect WSDOT traffic Web site
07/25/08
US 97 back to normal between Wapato and Toppenish
07/25/08
I-5 northbound lane closed at night in Burlington next week
07/25/08
Crews to pave intersection of SR 542, Britton Road east of Bellingham
07/25/08
Paving in Clinton temporarily delayed
07/25/08
North Creek Trail segment closed for one month under SR 522 in Bothell
07/24/08
US 97 remains closed near Toppenish
07/24/08
Crews to stripe highways on Whidbey Island next week
07/24/08
Crews get started building noise walls along I-5 in Seattle
07/24/08
Crews to close one lane of Mount Baker Highway east of Bellingham
07/23/08
New shorter schedule for weekend lane closures on southbound I-5 Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle
07/23/08
Four near misses in two days has WSDOT reminding drivers to “Give 'em a Brake”
07/23/08
WSDOT and the City of Selah host open house to present projects to relieve traffic congestion in downtown Selah
07/23/08
Replacement I-5 bridge and light rail to Clark College selected as Locally Preferred Alternative
07/23/08
Join the conversation with the new Guide Meridian blog
07/23/08
Burley Olalla Road to SR 16 closure date changes
07/23/08
Lane closed on Mount Baker Highway at Britton Road in Bellingham
07/22/08
Nighttime lane closures planned on I-5 through south Everett this week
07/22/08
US 2/97 - School Street Intersection Safety Project Goes to Bid
07/22/08
Shoring up for safety: I-5 Everett crews start expansion joint repair
07/22/08
Construction closes northbound I-205 on-ramp at Mill Plain
07/22/08
Tacoma Narrows Bridge project team takes top honors
07/22/08
I-5 and WSDOT’s maintenance budget hit again by wire thieves
07/21/08
It’s Crunch Time: Southbound I-405 to close for three weekends in August
07/21/08
SR 14 westbound ramps will close for paving on night of July 24
07/18/08
US 101 bridge-replacement project starts Monday
07/18/08
Construction, closure of Maurin Rd. continues through July 28
07/18/08
Road closes for SR 16 interchange project
07/18/08
I-5 lane and ramps closed at night in Burlington next week
07/18/08
WSDOT Ferries Division continues biodiesel testing with fueling of Klahowya
07/18/08
Lower speed limit for drivers in SR 20 work zone near Deception Pass
07/18/08
Crews start paving SR 525 in Clinton on Sunday night
07/17/08
SR 162 paving requires 24-hour closure near Buckley
07/17/08
I-5 lane closed around the clock next week near Bellingham
07/16/08
US 97 traffic detoured onto local roads near Toppenish July 21-24
07/16/08
Overnight lane closures on I-5 through south Everett
07/16/08
Artist Point to open Friday morning
07/16/08
Crews open new lane on SR 20 near Burlington
07/16/08
Upgrade to WSDOT Web site and 5-1-1 service Wednesday, July 16
07/16/08
Weekend lane closures on I-5 Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle
07/15/08
Lewis and Clark Bridge Inspection Work Scheduled for July 21-22, 24-25
07/15/08
I-5 bridge repairs finished early in Burlington
07/14/08
WSDOT Asks Drivers Not to Park along SR 141 for Viewing of Fires
07/14/08
Foundation work for new I-5 ramps to start Wednesday in Burlington
07/14/08
North Wenatchee Park and Ride Ribbon Cutting
07/14/08
Intermittent closures planned at intersection of Guide, Pole roads
07/11/08
Further inspections reveal severe damage to I-5 overpass in Burlington
07/11/08
I-5 lanes and ramps closed at night through Bellingham next week
07/11/08
SR 20 paving south of Oak Harbor starts Tuesday
07/11/08
WSDOT forms advisory committee for Aurora Bridge fence project in Seattle
07/10/08
Bridge over I-5 damaged by tall load in Burlington: Weight restrictions imposed indefinitely
07/10/08
SR 9 closed next weekend while crews install culvert
07/10/08
Draft Statewide Aviation Policies Available for Public Review
07/10/08
I-5 lane closed for one week north of Bellingham
07/10/08
Utility work on SR 302 in Purdy begins July 14
07/10/08
I-5 Toutle River Rest Area in Cowlitz Co. Closing for Construction
07/09/08
Closures this weekend for paving on SR 900 in Tukwila
07/09/08
Weeklong Closure of Maurin Rd for Widening Begins July 14
07/08/08
Annual inspection to close SR 520 Evergreen Point floating bridge this weekend
07/08/08
July brings no freedom from wire theft
07/08/08
WSDOT closes lanes on I-182 and US 395 in Tri-Cities
07/08/08
Construction Closes Northbound I-205 Lanes, Ramp to Westbound Mill Plain
07/07/08
I-5 Paving Project near Castle Rock Begins July 10
07/07/08
WSDOT starts search for design-builder to construct SR 532 corridor improvements
07/07/08
Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic - July 12 and 13; Drivers Encouraged to Allow Extra Travel Time
07/07/08
SR 169 bridge over Green River open in both directions
07/03/08
Flammable cargo restricted on I-5 under Convention Center
07/02/08
I-82 ramps closed for Yakima fireworks event
07/02/08
Four new cameras to view I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass
07/02/08
Rock Stabilization Project, Long Closures on SR 4 Begin July 8
07/02/08
Murray Morgan Bridge opens for festival
07/02/08
Fiber-optic installation means delays for Roy drivers
07/01/08
Public Encouraged to Attend July Open Houses for the Long-Term Air Transportation Study
06/30/08
Crews begin noise wall construction project along southbound I-5 in north Seattle
06/30/08
Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement program moving forward: Environmental assessment for removing one mile of viaduct made public
06/30/08
Last of 2005 gas tax phases takes effect July 1
06/30/08
Where's WSDOT? Track the trek to Artist Point on the Web
06/30/08
I-5 and SR 14 Ramp Closures Scheduled for Vancouver Fourth of July Fireworks Display
06/30/08
Tolls on Tacoma Narrows Bridge increase July 1
06/27/08
US 12 westbound on-ramp closed in Yakima June 30 - July 3
06/27/08
Hood Canal Bridge Team pours it on one last time
06/27/08
Eastbound SR 16 lane closures scheduled near toll plaza
06/27/08
WSDOT contractors begin repair work on SR 169
06/27/08
SR 105 Johns River Bridge gets new paint
06/27/08
Construction affects I-90 express lane schedule
06/26/08
SR 9 near Arlington closed all weekend as crews reach major milestone
06/26/08
Draft solution packages for central section of Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall released
06/26/08
Best times to travel for Independence Day Weekend
06/26/08
Seafair Marathon to close eastbound SR 520 floating bridge
06/26/08
Work on second Wiser Lake bridge under way
06/26/08
US 2 brimming with summertime activity – bicyclists, construction crews and motorists will share the road
06/26/08
Drivers should expect delays on SR 529 between Everett and Marysville Wednesday
06/25/08
Final Hood Canal Bridge lift spans arrive in Seattle
06/25/08
WSDOT flags traffic through US 97/SR 22 intersection in Toppenish June 26
06/24/08
WSDOT crews assess unstable slope south of SR 169 bridge near Black Diamond
06/23/08
Unstable slope under SR 169 bridge near Enumclaw forces WSDOT to perform emergency inspections and repairs
06/23/08
Hood Canal Bridge faces 45-minute closure on June 26
06/23/08
Wait times now available for all four border crossings
06/23/08
Flagger killed today on US 101
06/23/08
I-82 eastbound lanes restricted June 23-26 in Pasco
06/23/08
Help shape the future of I-5 in Bellingham
06/20/08
I-5 lane, ramp closures in Pierce County next week
06/20/08
Quarterly inspection shows repairs may have halted Alaskan Way Viaduct settlement
06/20/08
Cross-base construction around the corner
06/19/08
SR 4 Rock Scaling Project, Road Closures Begin July 7
06/19/08
Weekend Ramp Closures Planned for SR 500 – I-205 Interchange Project
06/19/08
Bridge repair work closes Manette Bridge next week
06/19/08
Delays expected on SR 302 in Purdy
06/18/08
Latest news on building a new SR 520 at open houses
06/18/08
The public has its say: ‘Move forward with South Point to Lofall’
06/18/08
Columbia River Crossing Task Force to recommend one alternative at June 24 meeting
06/18/08
Help shape the future of I-5 in Skagit County
06/18/08
WSDOT slows eastbound I-90 traffic near Snoqualmie Pass
06/18/08
$4.30 a Gallon? Dump the Pump, June 19!
06/18/08
Advanced Warning Beacons Coming to Easy Street on US 2/97
06/18/08
Advanced Warning Beacons Coming to Omak on US 97
06/17/08
Celebrate the new park and ride with WSDOT and Ben Franklin Transit
06/17/08
West side widening complete on Guide Meridian project
06/17/08
Brief outage to WSDOT Web site and 5-1-1 service late Wednesday
06/17/08
WSDOT to inspect I-5 bridge this weekend in Mount Vernon
06/16/08
WSDOT crews inspect the Alaskan Way Viaduct on June 17 without lane closures
06/13/08
WSDOT replacing damaged I-405 culvert in Renton
06/13/08
I-5 ramps, lanes to close next week in Bellingham
06/13/08
SR 526 in Mukilteo gets a facelift this summer
06/13/08
I-182 lanes restricted Monday-Thursday near Pasco
06/13/08
Summer work begins on SR 528 in Marysville
06/12/08
US 101 bridge project prompts lane and width restrictions
06/12/08
WSDOT provides options to help commuters beat the high cost of gas
06/12/08
Expect Right Lane Closure on I-5 South near Ostrander Creek
06/11/08
Bridge Inspection Closes Lanes on Biggs Bridge, June 17-18
06/11/08
Night work to close lane on Hood Canal Bridge
06/11/08
WSDOT Awards $1.1 Million Towards 2008 Airport Improvement Projects
06/11/08
State Transportation Commission to hold meeting in Moses Lake
06/10/08
Planned lane closures for I-5 through south Everett
06/10/08
WSDOT to Close Right Lane on I-5 North near Castle Rock
06/09/08
Four new signs to help drivers change course
06/09/08
First Hood Canal Bridge lift span arrives in Seattle
06/09/08
Help improve safety on Mount Baker Highway near Deming; Discuss problems, potential improvements at open house
06/09/08
WSDOT mountain pass crews halt summer work to fight snow
06/06/08
Smooth ride ahead for SR 162 drivers
06/04/08
I-5 barrier replacement improves safety in Pierce County
06/03/08
Speed limit drops on US 101 for bridge replacement
06/03/08
Two young artists win top prize in state-wide WSDOT and I-90 Wildlife Coalition art contest
06/03/08
Load restrictions on all ferry routes for low clearance vehicles due to extreme low tides
06/02/08
6,500 warm up to toll lanes; SR 167 HOT lanes completes opening month
06/06/08
Construction Begins on I-205, Mill Plain – NE 112th Connector Project, Jun 9
06/05/08
Crossing the finish line on I-5 in Everett
06/05/08
Three Sunday closures planned for I-5 express lanes
06/04/08
Chinook Pass to open at noon on June 5
06/03/08
WSDOT Invites Public to Pre-Construction Open House for the I-205, NE 112th Connector Project
06/03/08
Lane Closures planned this week for I-5 in South Everett
05/30/08
Contractor Selected, Emergency Repair Work on US 12 begins June 2, Expect Delays
05/30/08
Labree Bridge Girder Setting Closures Postponed until June 3rd
05/30/08
I-90 flammable cargo restricted next week between Seattle and Mercer Island
05/30/08
REVISED: 34-car Hiyu to operate on the Point Defiance/Tahlequah route starting Sunday, June 1
05/30/08
Go early or go late to avoid the wait in Bellingham
05/30/08
Crews begin rumble strip work on US 2 between Monroe and Stevens Pass
05/29/08
West Olympia traffic subject of open houses
05/29/08
Ramp, Lane Closures Planned for SR 500 – I-205 Interchange Project
05/29/08
WSDOT data shows Memorial Day weekend traffic down
05/28/08
I-5 lanes to be closed all weekend in Bellingham
05/28/08
Aviation Planning Council to Meet June 5 in Spokane
05/28/08
Out with the old, in with the new: Crews open 41st Street on-ramp to southbound I-5 in Everett
05/28/08
Construction near Deception Pass will cause delays this weekend
05/28/08
I-5 - Rush Road to 13th Street Widening Project Reaches a Milestone, Lane Closures Scheduled
05/28/08
WSDOT data shows Memorial Day weekend traffic down
05/27/08
Two lanes restricted on eastbound I-90 Snoqualmie Pass
05/23/08
I-5 Scatter Creek rest area closes to passenger vehicles for three months
05/23/08
State Map Available in time for Memorial Day
05/23/08
SR 500 – I-205 Interchange Improvements Begin Next Week, Expect Significant Closures
05/23/08
Clallam County safety project starts next week
05/23/08
WSDOT seeks public input on Hood Canal Bridge
05/23/08
Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal Safety Improvement Project: New Rules of the Road
05/22/08
Open House for Three Senator George Sellar Bridge Projects Set
05/22/08
Drivers should plan ahead for paving delays on SR 202 in Redmond beginning May 26
05/22/08
SR 206 is open to limited traffic-washout repair work continues
05/22/08
Nesting eagles will delay paving in Oak Harbor
05/22/08
Mudslide closes SR 900 at NE Park Drive
05/22/08
Tank of gas: $75; Knowing where you’re going: priceless
05/22/08
WSDOT Breaks Ground on I-205, NE 112th Connector Project
05/22/08
SR 20 improvements continue east of Deception Pass
05/21/08
I-5 speed-limit reduction extends two miles
05/21/08
SR 123 Cayuse Pass reopens Friday; SR 410 Chinook Pass remains closed
05/21/08
This week's I-82 ramp closure cancelled near Selah
05/20/08
New SR 20 lanes to open Thursday west of Burlington
05/20/08
SR 206 washout repair work underway
05/20/08
SR 20 - North Cascades Highway Reopens after a Five Day Closure Due to Snow Slides
05/20/08
Historic Deception Pass guardrail replacement project finishing early
05/20/08
Columbia River Crossing project invites comment at public hearings
05/19/08
WSDOT Driver Tip: US 2, Snoqualmie Pass, I-5 busy on Memorial Day Weekend
05/19/08
SR 20 - North Cascades Highway Reopens at 3 p.m. Tuesday
05/19/08
WSDOT Invites Public to SR 502 Widening Open House, May 20
05/19/08
Sam Hill - Biggs Rapids Bridge to Re-Open Today, May 19, at 6 p.m.
05/19/08
Washout on SR 206 closes highway to Mt. Spokane
05/17/08
Traffic cameras show I-5 construction and backups in Bellingham
05/16/08
Go early or go late to avoid the wait - I-5 in Bellingham is reduced to one lane all weekend
05/16/08
Ramps and Roadways near Montlake Bridge to Close for Foot Race
05/16/08
WSDOT Ferries Division notes kick-off of busy summer season
05/16/08
Spirit Lake Memorial Highway, Johnston Ridge Observatory Reopened at 7:00 a.m. Today
05/15/08
Crews to close northbound I-5 in Everett
05/15/08
Rising mercury increases avalanche watch; Weekend highway closures certain, flooding possible
05/15/08
SR 20, North Cascades Highway is closed due to avalanche danger
05/15/08
Chip-seal projects begin in Thurston, Mason counties
05/15/08
WTSC News: Sunday marks start of extra patrols on the US 2 Traffic Safety Corridor
05/15/08
Port Townsend/Keystone ferry route reservations program starts just in time for Memorial Day weekend
05/14/08
North Spokane Corridor aerial video now available on the web.
05/14/08
Transportation secretary breaks ground on I-5 widening
05/14/08
I-5 lanes to be closed all weekend in Bellingham
05/14/08
SR 16 Burley Olalla work gives glimpse of upcoming project closure
05/13/08
Open House set for the US 2/97 - School St. Proposed Closure
05/13/08
Spirit Lake Memorial Highway, Johnston Ridge Observatory Reopen May 16
05/13/08
WSDOT Alerts Motorists to Daytime I-5, NE 78th Street Off-Ramp Closures, Saturday May 17
05/13/08
US 395: Right lane restricted Wednesday, May 14
05/12/08
WSDOT restricts lanes for US 12 Snake River Bridge inspection
05/12/08
Amtrak Cascades offers new connecting bus service
05/12/08
I-90: WSDOT restricts one lane eastbound near Cle Elum
05/09/08
WSDOT Installs Median Rumble Strips on SR 503 Beginning Tuesday, May 13
05/09/08
Expect Lane Closures on I-5 in Lewis County on Sunday Night, May 11 and Thursday Night, May 15
05/09/08
Clemons Road to US 12 closes next week
05/08/08
Fiber optic cable project getting started on US 2/Division Street in Spokane
05/08/08
More to “know before you go” in Tacoma
05/08/08
Scoping Open House Scheduled May 20 for SR 502, Widening From I-5 to Battle Ground Project
05/07/08
Speed limit drops to 60 mph south of Olympia
05/07/08
WSDOT Lowers Speed Limit on Portion of SR 502 in Battle Ground
05/07/08
I-5 flow maps in Tacoma in and out today
05/07/08
WSDOT, King County, City of Seattle Host Open Houses to Hear from You on the Alaskan Way Viaduct
05/06/08
Construction of new US 101 on-ramp from SR 3 begins
05/06/08
SR 520 Daytime outage planned
05/06/08
Exploratory work begins on I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass
05/05/08
WSDOT sees hopeful signs in first weekday commute on the SR 167 HOT lanes
05/05/08
WSDOT Ferries Division announces launch of Port Townsend/Keystone route reservations system
05/04/08
WSDOT ready for first SR 167 HOT lanes weekday commute
05/03/08
SR 167 HOT lanes begin tolling
05/02/08
Survey gains valuable feedback on truck parking needs for Washington
05/01/08
Drivers take note: Two Saturdays of I-5 closures in south Everett
05/01/08
One-year countdown to Hood Canal Bridge closure starts … now
05/01/08
WSDOT Reminds Campaigns of Rules for Posting Signs
05/01/08
New HOT lanes striping changing the way people drive on SR 167 between Renton and Auburn
05/01/08
SR 25 paving work set to start in Stevens County
05/01/08
SR 20 - North Cascades Highway Opens
04/30/08
US 12 closed for several hours Thursday near Alpowa Summit
05/05/08
SR 520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge to Close for Monthly Maintenance Tests
04/30/08
Full weekend closures for several ramps on I-5 in Everett: Prepare for detours and plan extra time
04/30/08
US 101 Simpson Ave. Bridge re-opens to traffic
04/30/08
Additional trips added to Port Townsend/Keystone ferry schedule beginning Sunday, May 11
04/29/08
Weather, Construction Lengthens I-5 Gee Creek Rest Area Closure
04/29/08
SR 20 - North Cascades Highway Opens Thursday at 8 a.m.
04/28/08
Planned Lane Closures for Monday Night, April 28 on I-5 In Lewis County Postponed
04/28/08
TNB bike/pedestrian path narrowed May 5-8
04/28/08
Aviation Planning Council to Meet May 1 in Seattle
04/26/08
Reminder: I-5 is reduced to one lane through Bellingham all weekend
04/25/08
A perfect 10 on I-5 in Everett: Crews open last segment of 10 new HOV miles
04/25/08
Drivers already seeing double striping for SR 167 HOT lanes between Renton and Auburn
04/25/08
Intersection Safety Project South of Othello Begins Wednesday
04/25/08
WSDOT prepares for the last avalanche control work of the season on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass
04/25/08
480,000 pound boiler makes the trip through Bellevue and Seattle this weekend
04/25/08
Crews will close I-90 at the I-405 interchange in Bellevue to set girders for new bridge
04/25/08
I-5 rolling slowdown scheduled south of Olympia
04/24/08
SR 290/Starr Road Intersection Improvement project near Spokane gets underway
04/24/08
WSDOT Ferries Division Peak Season Begins May 1
04/23/08
Expect Lane Closures on I-5 in Lewis County on Monday Night, April 28
04/23/08
Lane restrictions on SR 224 will delay traffic Thursday in Richland
04/23/08
I-5 lane closed all weekend in Bellingham
04/23/08
WSDOT, Sound Transit invite Kirkland community to celebrate new Totem Lake Freeway Station
04/22/08
First new Hood Canal Bridge transition span complete
04/21/08
New signs for SR 112 National Scenic Byway
04/21/08
WSDOT kicks off 2008 Puget Sound construction year with multiple milestones
04/21/08
More Changes Coming For WSDOT Ferries Division
04/21/08
WSDOT collects pavement samples along Hoquiam streets
04/18/08
WSDOT Invites Public to the SR 14 Camas-Washougal Widening & Interchange Open House, April 22
04/18/08
Know before you go: Rapid weather changes will make driving a challenge
04/18/08
SR 305 slope repair may cause delays
04/17/08
Two-weeks of bridge maintenance in Aberdeen
04/17/08
SR 16 on-ramp in Tacoma sheds HOV designation
04/17/08
Carpoolers on northbound I-5 in Everett will find the drive less taxing
04/16/08
Cold, wet weather foils I-5 weekend work in Bellingham
04/16/08
Move it or lose it: I-5 tow zone stretches south
04/16/08
Laying down the line for driver safety; WSDOT crews kick off striping season
04/16/08
Wire thieves continue assault on Tacoma
04/15/08
Spring snow storms continue on Snoqualmie Pass
04/15/08
Fiber-optic work darkens I-5 Tacoma Cams
04/15/08
Hood Canal Bridge Project water shuttle dock location changes
04/15/08
I-5 Gee Creek Safety Rest Areas in Clark Co. Closing for Maintenance
04/15/08
San Juan Islands ferry route downsized for one week with 90-car Sealth
04/11/08
Traffic engineers tweak weekend I-5 express lane schedule
04/11/08
Spring finally arrives on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass, creating need for avalanche control work; Drivers should prepare for delays
04/11/08
Traffic delays at US 101/SR 8 interchange
04/10/08
Elma rest area on SR 8 closed Wednesday
04/10/08
Wire theft continues in Pierce County
04/09/08
Work in winter showers brings springtime driver power on I-5 in Everett
04/09/08
State Patrol: no double-crossing in SR 167 HOT Lanes; Crews begin installing double striping, access zones this week
04/09/08
GSA changes Nexus Lane at Peace Arch border crossing
04/08/08
Open House Scheduled for SR 14 Camas-Washougal Widening & Interchange Project April 22
04/08/08
SR 520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge to Close for Monthly Maintenance Tests
04/07/08
I-5 weekend closures in Bellingham are delayed
04/04/08
Slide repair work along SR 305 next week
04/04/08
Lawmakers to discuss the future transportation needs of Skagit and Island counties
04/03/08
WSDOT celebrates start of SR 522- UW Bothell/Cascadia Community College Campus Access project with students and local leaders
04/03/08
Ground is Broken to begin the US 2/97 Peshastin East Interchange Project
04/03/08
US 2 Paving work in Lincoln County starts
04/03/08
WSDOT to re-bid contract for 50-car ferries
04/02/08
Drivers reminded to remove studded tires before Sunday
04/02/08
Deck Repairs Cause Closure of Two Lanes on I-5 North near Woodland
04/02/08
HOT lanes open this month on SR 167 between Renton and Auburn
04/02/08
Important Milestone Reached on US 97- Biggs Bridge Project
04/01/08
SR 28 at Rock Island Dam Reopens 12 Hours Early
04/01/08
Outage planned tomorrow for I-5 traffic cams in Tacoma
04/01/08
WSDOT seeks comments on Washington State Bicycle Facilities and Pedestrian Walkways Plan
04/01/08
I-5 Toutle River Rest Areas in Cowlitz Co. Closing for Maintenance
03/31/08
WSDOT opens doors for public to view the I-82/Valley Mall Boulevard Interchange design
03/28/08
US 101 Chehalis River Bridge lane closures
03/27/08
Crews target noxious weeds on Bainbridge Island
03/27/08
Viaduct continues to sink; Repairs almost complete to halt settlement
03/27/08
Studded tire deadline extended in Washington and Oregon
03/27/08
Hours and miles of delays possible during I-5 construction in Bellingham
03/27/08
Bids opened for contract to build new 50-car ferry
03/25/08
Aviation Planning Council to Meet April 3 in Seattle
03/25/08
Work to reduce crossover collisions on US 2 begins this spring
03/24/08
Hood Canal Bridge shoulder work continues through April
03/23/08
Alaskan Way Viaduct Reopened After Semiannual Inspections
03/22/08
Drivers should expect delays westbound over I-90 Snoqualmie Pass due to avalanche control clean-up work
03/21/08
I-5 lane closures south of Olympia
03/21/08
SR 28 Closed for Four Days Beginning Next Friday
03/21/08
Preservation prompts weight restriction on Manette Bridge in Kitsap County
03/20/08
SR 504 to Coldwater Visitor Center Reopens on Thursday, March 20
03/20/08
Anacortes/Sidney, BC sailings return with spring ferry schedule on March 30
03/19/08
Easter backups expected at Tacoma Narrows Bridge Toll Plaza
03/18/08
Sign unveiling marks official launch of US 2 traffic safety corridor project
03/18/08
WSDOT Ferries Division adjusts maintenance schedule to optimize spring service
03/17/08
Little people, big celebration in Tacoma
03/17/08
US 395 restricted for inspection on Blue Bridge in Pasco
03/14/08
Crews Close Alaskan Way Viaduct for Semiannual Inspections on March 22 and 23
03/14/08
Repaired crane puts project back on track; crews set bridge girders on SR 9 north of Arlington next week
03/14/08
US 12 construction closes portion of Dell Ave., Walla Walla
03/14/08
Hood Canal Bridge shoulder work continues
03/13/08
SR 20 North Cascades Highway Reopening Begins March 24th
03/13/08
I-5 Everett HOV crews have nose to the grindstone, eyes on the finish line
03/13/08
SR 6 near Pe Ell Reopens Fully as Crews Complete Repairs, March 16
03/13/08
I-90/Latah Creek Bridge and Lindeke Street Guardrail project starts
03/12/08
I-82 westbound exit ramp to Yakima closed
03/12/08
Inspection Causes Right Lane Closure on I-5 Southbound at the Cowlitz River Bridge this Weekend
03/12/08
I-82 eastbound lane restricted near Union Gap
03/12/08
I-5 lanes closed April 1 in Bellingham
03/12/08
Traffic-signal work blacks out Waaga Way intersection
03/12/08
Vessel repairs completed early; Hiyu to begin service in San Juan Islands Thursday, March 13
03/11/08
SR 520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge to Close for Monthly Maintenance Tests
03/10/08
WSDOT receives clean fiscal report from State Auditor's Office
03/10/08
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions one vehicle at a time
03/10/08
Spring in Paris with the upcoming Wheel Options Campaign
03/10/08
WSDOT Ferries Division invites public to meet new assistant secretary and discuss future of the ferry system
03/08/08
Ferry Service Adjustments on Seattle/Bremerton and Anacortes/San Juan Routes Delayed
03/07/08
Crews repair lighting system dimmed by thieves on SR 8
03/07/08
Sinkhole on SR 31 north of Metaline Falls affecting traffic
03/07/08
Safety upgrades planned for Skagit, Whatcom highways
03/07/08
Amtrak Cascades ridership sets all-time record in 2007
03/07/08
New speed sensors shed light on first morning commute through traffic split in Everett
03/07/08
WSDOT Ferries Division launches testing phase of biodiesel fuel project
03/06/08
US 395/BNSF tunnel project for North Spokane corridor getting underway
03/06/08
WSDOT Ferries Division announces updated spring and summer service adjustments due to vessel maintenance needs
03/05/08
Ferry service resumes on Point Defiance/Tahlequah route Thursday, March 6
03/04/08
Time to split: Crews build construction zone in the middle of southbound I-5 in Everett
03/04/08
SR 20 interchange improvements to start this year in Burlington
03/02/08
WSDOT Ferries Division Offers Alternatives During Point Defiance/Tahlequah Ferry Route Closure
03/06/08
Two weeks of lane closures for the US 12 Wishkah River Bridge
03/04/08
Pacific Avenue girder replacement under way; Crews have a busy Wednesday night on I-5 in Everett
03/03/08
Shoulder work continues through March 14 on Hood Canal Bridge
03/01/08
New SR 202 to SR 520 ramp open in Redmond; Monday a.m. commute to benefit
02/29/08
Westbound SR 202 closes in Redmond tonight as crews prepare for weekend opening of new SR 202 to SR 520 ramp
02/29/08
Work Zone Speed Enforcement Cameras Coming Soon
02/29/08
SR 28 to be Closed for Four Days Beginning March 28th
02/29/08
Traffic Restrictions Ahead for Sen. George Sellar Bridge Project
02/29/08
Speed Limit Returns to 60 MPH in the I-5, Rush Rd to 13th Construction Zone
02/28/08
WSDOT posts its Quarterly Performance Report
02/28/08
WSDOT seeks qualified contractors to design-build SR 519 project
02/28/08
Crews close southbound I-5 near SeaTac again Saturday night for girder repair
02/28/08
Another Step in the Right Direction - Realignment of WSDOT Ferries Division Vessel Engineering and Maintenance Programs
02/28/08
Ferry customers will experience planned temporary service adjustments on Seattle/Bremerton, Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth and Anacortes/San Juan Islands routes
02/27/08
Work Zone safety cameras coming in Spring 2008
02/27/08
Four-month lane closure on I-90 center roadway between Bellevue and Mercer Island; westbound lane shifts to come next week
02/26/08
New structures on SR 167 between Renton and Auburn signal HOT lanes coming soon
02/26/08
Chuckanut interchange plans focus on roundabouts and park and ride
02/26/08
New bridges open in Tacoma
02/26/08
New cameras available for all four border crossings
02/26/08
Shoulder work continues on Hood Canal Bridge
02/25/08
Open Houses This Week for the US 97A North of Wenatchee Unstable Slopes Project
02/25/08
New traffic cameras on US 101 in Hoquiam
02/25/08
Anacortes/San Juan Islands ferry route downsizing will begin a day early
02/22/08
Speed Limit on US 97A at the North End of Entiat Goes Down
02/22/08
Crews postpone bridge work on SR 9 north of Arlington; crane to be repaired in March
02/22/08
Guide Meridian gets busy this spring; more widening and four roundabouts
02/22/08
WSDOT Announces Ferries Division Director of Finance and Administration Steps Down
02/22/08
WSDOT Ferries Division Prepares for Chilly Hilly Bicyclists
02/21/08
Just three months to go; I-5 Everett HOV crews slalom to the finish line
02/21/08
Clinton paving project awarded, work to begin shortly on SR 525
02/21/08
Third cycle of Hood Canal Bridge pontoons floated out
02/21/08
IA Refresher Clinic Offered at Upcoming Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show
02/20/08
Four nights of I-5 lane, ramp closures in Tacoma
02/20/08
WSDOT Ferries Division Vessel Moves to Impact Bremerton, Vashon, San Juan Islands
02/19/08
Death during WSDOT bridge work underneath I-5 in Everett
02/19/08
10-week US 101 Simpson Ave. Bridge closure begins today
02/19/08
Next Aviation Planning Council Meeting: March 6 in Seattle
02/19/08
Crews begin repairs to S 178th St overpass near Southcenter this weekend: Expect overnight closure of southbound I-5
02/19/08
I-182 bridge inspection restricts lanes near Pasco
02/18/08
Seattle/Bremerton Ferry Route Returns to Two Car Ferries
02/15/08
10-Week US 101 Bridge Closure Begins Tuesday
02/15/08
Crews Begin Repair Work on SR 6 near Elk Prairie Road (milepost 20.60) Early Next Week
02/15/08
CANCELED: New bridge takes shape on SR 9 north of Arlington; Girders arrive Monday night
02/15/08
SR 20 reopens between Newhalem and Diablo
02/14/08
Crews find body in I-5 Everett HOV work zone
02/14/08
New lane opens, easier commute for SR 202 drivers in Redmond
02/14/08
Better than box of chocolates; Crews open two new miles of carpool lane on southbound I-5 in Everett
02/14/08
Shoulder work scheduled for northwest end of Hood Canal Bridge
02/14/08
You’re invited to a Feb. 20 SR 519 Intermodal Access Project environmental public hearing
02/13/08
Bridge Repair Causes Right Lane Closure on I-5 Southbound in Lewis County
02/13/08
UPDATE: Seattle/Bremerton Route - Hyak Out of Service
02/13/08
Seattle/Bremerton Service Update
02/12/08
SR 520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge to Close for Monthly Maintenance Tests
02/12/08
Progress on SR 6 Allows WSDOT to Lift Nighttime Closures Starting Feb 13
02/12/08
Mount Baker Highway (SR 542) closed today at 5 p.m. for avalanche control
02/12/08
Passenger-only Snohomish Resumes Service Following Hard Landing at Bremerton Dock
02/11/08
Drivers, freight, and transit riders will benefit from $125 million State, King County, and City of Seattle mobility package for viaduct construction
02/10/08
US 2 Stevens Pass reopens after 54 hour closure
02/10/08
Snoqualmie Pass, White Pass and Stevens Pass open to traffic
02/10/08
US 12 near White Pass Reopens Sunday Morning
02/09/08
Passenger-Only Service Added to Seattle/Bremerton Ferry Route on Monday
02/08/08
New SR 543 interchange ramps open Monday in Blaine
02/08/08
New travel tools in Thurston, Pierce counties
02/08/08
Community invited to attend open house to learn about new plan for Alaskan Way Viaduct central waterfront
02/08/08
Avalanche hazard keeps I-90, US 2 and US 12 closed
02/08/08
Wire thefts continue in Pierce County
02/08/08
11 a.m. Update: US 2 Stevens Pass and US 12 White Pass closed; Avalanche control at Snoqualmie
02/08/08
Service Changes Affecting Seattle/Bremerton, Port Townsend/Keystone, and Triangle Routes
02/08/08
Bremerton on One-Boat Schedule after Yakima Damaged
02/07/08
I-90 / US 2 open; US 12 closed
02/07/08
WSDOT cleaning up after heavy storms overnight; more on the way
02/07/08
US 12 near White Pass closed until further notice due to extreme conditions
02/07/08
Avalanche control closes I-90 Snoqualmie Pass. Stevens Pass and White Pass are still closed
02/07/08
Steilacoom II to Start Port Townsend/Keystone Vehicle Ferry Service on Saturday, February 9
02/06/08
I-90 Snoqualmie Pass may temporarily close for avalanche control; Drivers advised to prepare for possible delays
02/06/08
Rain or shine, crews will be busy in Everett: Prepare for lane and ramp closures on I-5 and US 2 this weekend
02/06/08
WSDOT Now Accepting Applications for New Round of Local Airport Aid Grants
02/06/08
WSDOT’s Airport Information System Now Available Online
02/06/08
I-90 Snoqualmie Pass crews prepare for next round of snow
02/06/08
Ferry system will reach out to Bainbridge Island as Eagle Harbor Maintenance Facility repairs move ahead
02/06/08
WSDOT announces David Moseley as new Assistant Secretary for Washington State Ferries
02/05/08
WSDOT prepares for winter storm on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass; drivers need to prepare for delays and extreme winter driving conditions
02/05/08
WSDOT announces David Moseley as new Assistant Secretary for Washington State Ferries
02/04/08
Paul Wolf Joins Aviation Staff on February 1
02/04/08
SR 6 Closure Hours Shorten as Daylight Extends
02/04/08
Fauntleroy/Vashon /SouthworthFerry Route Returns to Full Winter Schedule Tuesday, February 5
02/03/08
I-90 Snoqualmie Pass reopens after avalanche control work
02/02/08
Roads are open and power back on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass
02/02/08
I-90 Snoqualmie Pass reopens at 4 a.m. Saturday; drivers urged to be prepared
02/01/08
WSDOT Invites Public to the SR 4, Rock Stabilization Project Open House, Feb. 6
02/01/08
Revised: WSF to provide Passenger-Only Service on Port Townsend/Keystone route February 4-8
01/31/08
Group concludes roundabout is best for SR 20 at Sharpes Corner
01/31/08
Steilacoom II Coming to Port Townsend/Keystone Route for Crew Familiarization and Training
01/30/08
Crews will close southbound I-5 Saturday night in Everett to set bridge girders
01/30/08
New signals enhance safety on SR 3 near Poulsbo
01/30/08
Open house addresses Simpson Avenue Bridge closure
01/30/08
Hood Canal Bridge Project gets on the bus
01/30/08
Wilder awarded $3.2 million contract for critical I-5 repairs in Bellingham
01/30/08
Traffic delays scheduled for Hood Canal Bridge
01/29/08
SR 504 at Bear Creek Closes Temporarily Due to Snow
01/29/08
Several highway sections now closed in Whitman, Lincoln, and Adams Counties
01/29/08
Blowing snow closes Spokane area highways and creates driving challenges
01/28/08
WSDOT is ready for more snow and ice, are you?
01/28/08
WSDOT crews out for Monday morning commute; need drivers help
01/25/08
Snow Expected in Puget Sound this Weekend
01/25/08
Sweet symmetry: 1950 Narrows gets fourth lane
01/25/08
WSDOT to Begin Repair Work on SR 6 West of Pe Ell Next Week
01/25/08
SR 539 Guide Meridian update: Crews make headway, but not without headaches
01/25/08
One lane restricted on SR 823, N.Wenas Rd. in Selah
01/25/08
Emergency road closure violations can be dangerous and costly
01/24/08
Aviation Planning Council to Meet February 7 in Seattle
01/24/08
WSDOT receives international attention for communication efforts
01/23/08
Quarterly Inspection Shows Continued Settlement on Alaskan Way Viaduct
01/23/08
SR 4, Rock Stabilization Project Open House Scheduled for Feb. 6
01/23/08
Wire thieves strike again in Pierce County
01/23/08
Construction on Biggs Bridge Resumes January 23
01/18/08
New turn lanes, signals ease congestion at SR 522 and NE 195th Street intersection in Woodinville
01/18/08
WSDOT Temporarily Limits Trucks to Left Lane on I-5 During Construction of Rush Road to 13th Widening
01/18/08
Final Girder Installations on 502 Interchange, Nighttime Lane Closures Expected Jan 21-24
01/18/08
Two new SR 305 lanes open in Poulsbo
01/17/08
WSDOT moves forward with construction on SR 522 near UW Bothell/ Cascadia Community College campus in Bothell
01/17/08
Manette Bridge closes for maintenance work
01/17/08
I-5 flow map now stretches to Fort Lewis/DuPont
01/17/08
I-5 detour, lane closures in Tacoma for striping work
01/17/08
Crews complete repairs to SR 96 near Snohomish on schedule and under budget
01/17/08
2-Boat Schedule effective Friday, January 18
01/16/08
WSDOT Crews Ahead of Schedule; Plans to Complete Bridge Girder Installation on 502 Interchange Jan. 17
01/16/08
Clean Up Efforts, Investigation Continues after Biggs Bridge Work Zone Accident
01/16/08
Schedule Adjustments Coming This Week Following Secretary Hammond's Listening Tour
01/15/08
Work Zone Accident on Biggs Bridge Results in Fatality
01/15/08
Biggs Bridge Construction Temporarily Shut Down for Investigation of Work Zone Accident
01/15/08
Fingers crossed; Crews need good weather for daytime ramp closures on SR 9 in Woodinville
01/14/08
Demolition of Labree Bridge Begins Jan 23; Expect Lane Closures, Delays
01/14/08
Surprise in store Tuesday morning for Puget Sound commuters and mountain travelers
01/11/08
Traffic revision, lower speed limit on US 101 in Mason County
01/11/08
Delays expected on US 101 near Olympia
01/11/08
WSDOT Crews Inspect the Alaskan Way Viaduct This Week without Lane Closures
01/11/08
Tree-removal work slows I-5 traffic in Lacey
01/11/08
WSDOT open house in Touchet a huge success
01/11/08
WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES UPDATE ON SERVICE SCHEDULES
01/11/08
Hiyu to Operate on San Juan Islands Inter-Island Route Beginning in Early-February
01/10/08
Avalanche control delays traffic on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass
01/09/08
Prepare for more snow on Central, Eastern Washington and mountain pass highways and into lower elevations
01/09/08
WSDOT Repairs Parts of US 101 after Storm Damage, Expect Delays
01/09/08
Prepare for snow on Central, Eastern Washington and mountain pass highways
01/08/08
Drivers favor roundabout for SR 20 improvement project in Anacortes
01/08/08
WSDOT Installs Bridge Girders on 502 Interchange, Expect Single Lane Closures, Slowdowns, Jan. 14, 15, 16 & 18
01/08/08
Rain in Western Washington, WSDOT crews clearing snow in Eastern Washington and Olympic Peninsula
01/08/08
SR 520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge to Close for Monthly Maintenance Tests
01/08/08
Mudslide blocks all lanes of SR 20 near Concrete
01/07/08
Major storm brings heavy snow, hazardous driving conditions to Olympics, Cascades and central Washington
01/04/08
WSDOT Team ready for Seahawk traffic and Mother Nature
01/03/08
TNB Toll Open House
01/03/08
US 97 Biggs Bridge closed until Memorial Day weekend
01/02/08
Crews to close northbound I-5 in South Everett overnight to set bridge girders
01/02/08
Winter Ferry Schedule starts January 6