http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/ Copyright WSDOT 2006. All rights reserved. Washington State Department of Transportation Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:01:36 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/ Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:31:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/31_SR20studyrecommendations.htm An independent panel of engineering experts and local officials have concluded that a roundabout is the best option for the Sharpes Corner intersection. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/steilacoom-ii-coming-to-port-townsendkeystone-route-for-crew-fam.htm Thu, 31 Jan 2008 07:25:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/30_I5SEFSCloseSBLanesFeb2.htm Crews will close southbound I-5 in Everett Saturday, Feb. 2 from 11:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. to set bridge girders for Sound Transit's South Everett Freeway Station Project. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:07:50 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/SR3SignalsnearPoulsbo.htm New signals enhance safety on SR 3 near Poulsbo Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:54:52 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/US101SimpsonOpenHouse.htm Open house addresses Simpson Avenue Bridge closure Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:01:29 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/30_SR_HCBTransitAgreements.htm WSDOT HCB Transit Agreements Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:23:53 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/30_wilderawardI5bellingham.htm Wilder Construction was awarded a $3.2 million contract to make critical repairs to Interstate 5 in Bellingham. The company's bid was $400,000 less than state engineers' estimates. The project was delayed last year when WSDOT received only one bid that was nearly $1 million over engineers' estimates, exceeding the amount available in the budget to do the work. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:19:10 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/30_SR104SurveyClosure.htm Hood Canal Bridge closure Feb. 4 for surveying Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:26:58 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/29_SR504CloseForSnow.htm CASTLE ROCK – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) closed State Route 504 (Spirit Lake Highway) today, January 29, starting by Bear Creek, at mile post 34, due to heavy snowfall over the last 24 hours. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:12:44 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/29_Easternwashingtonclosures.htm Several highway sections now closed in Whitman, Lincoln, and Adams Counties. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 04:23:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/29_spokane_blowing_snow.htm SPOKANE – Blowing and drifting snow is the cause for two state highway closures so far today with drifts threatening in other areas as well. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:27:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/28_moresnowandice.htm WSDOT is ready for round two of the January snow and ice. Are you? Snow blanketed most of the state overnight and forecasters anticipate another round of cold weather and snow accumulations Monday night into Tuesday morning. The hardest hit areas include Stevens and Snoqualmie passes and parts of eastern Washington. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:51:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/28_snowmorningcommute.htm OLYMPIA – Extra WSDOT crews are out all over Washington this morning, preparing roads for the morning commute. As more cars hit the roadway today, WSDOT is asking drivers to slow down and prepare for winter driving conditions. Sat, 26 Jan 2008 08:07:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/25_PugetSoundWeekendSnow.htm Weather forecasts for Western Washington this weekend are great for skiers, not ideal for drivers. Snow, rain and freezing temperatures are on the menu through the weekend as a moist arctic storm front moves into the Pacific Northwest. Sat, 26 Jan 2008 08:05:47 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/25_SR16_TNB_fourthlane.htm Fourth lane opens on 1950 bridge. Sat, 26 Jan 2008 07:03:29 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/25_SR6SlideRepairs.htm CHEHALIS – Contractor crews will begin repairs to the unstable slope on SR 6, just west of Pe Ell, as early as next week, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Sat, 26 Jan 2008 04:11:29 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/25_sr539_constructionupdate.htm Utility work and construction are progressing on a project to widen five miles of State Route 539 (Guide Meridian) north of Bellingham. But the work hasn't come without headaches for drivers, property owners and work crews. Sat, 26 Jan 2008 03:27:52 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/OnelanerestrictedonSR823inSelah.htm WSDOT closes one northbound lane on SR 823 (North Wenas Road) in Selah Drivers should expect delays Monday - Friday Sat, 26 Jan 2008 03:26:45 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/25_erclsouredanger.htm Emergency road closure violations can be dangerous and costly Fri, 25 Jan 2008 06:29:50 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/AviationPlanningCouncilFebruaryMeeting.htm On February 7, 2008 members of the Governor-appointed Aviation Planning Council will meet for the second time to continue work on the final phase of the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS). Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:26:49 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/TRBAwardsJan08.htm WSDOT won top honors on Jan. 14 at the 87th annual Transportation Research Board meeting in Washington D.C. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:39:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/23-viaductsettlement.htm Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:43:42 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/23_SR4RockStabilizationProject.htm KELSO – An opportunity for the public to learn more about the SR 4, Rock Stabilization project, and the traffic impacts associated with it, will take place February 6, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:11:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/23_WiretheivesPierceCounty.htm Wire thieves strike again in Pierce County Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:58:23 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/23_ConstructionResumesonBridge.htm GOLDENDALE – Construction activities have resumed at US 97 Biggs Bridge on January 23, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Sat, 19 Jan 2008 06:40:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/18_522NE195thSignal.htm WSDOT signal technicians activated a new signal system at NE 195th Street and SR 522 in Bothell on Thursday afternoon, Jan.17. Sat, 19 Jan 2008 03:06:05 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/18_LimitTrucksLeftLaneRushRdto13thWidening.htm CHEHALIS – Beginning January 23, all vehicles with trailers over 10,000 pounds traveling north and southbound on I-5, between Rush Road (milepost 72) and 13th Street (milepost 76) will be temporarily limited to the left lane, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Sat, 19 Jan 2008 03:00:22 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/18_FinalGirderInstallSR502.htm VANCOUVER – Final girder installations will take place on the I-5, SR 502 Interchange project, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Sat, 19 Jan 2008 02:39:40 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/18_SR305_HOV.htm Two new SR 305 lanes open in Poulsbo Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:16:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/17_SR522_UWBothell.htm WSDOT moves forward with construction on SR 522 near UW Bothell/ Cascadia Community College campus in Bothell Fri, 18 Jan 2008 05:08:13 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/17_ManetteBridgeClosure.htm Manette Bridge closes for maintenance work Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:45:44 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/17_Fort_Dupont_flowmap.htm I-5 flow map now stretches to Fort Lewis/DuPont Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:15:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/17_I5_tacomastriping.htm Detour for striping on I-5 in Tacoma. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:28:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/17_SR96Complete.htm A break in the weather this morning allowed crews working for WSDOT to finish repairs to State Route SR 96 (Seattle Hill Road) right on schedule. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/2-boat-schedule-effective-friday-january-18.htm Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:29:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/16_FinalGirderInstallation.htm VANCOUVER – Crews are ahead of schedule, as final bridge girder installation is slated for Thursday, January 17, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:24:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/16_BiggsDay.htm GOLDENDALE – Clean up work and extraction of submerged equipment near the US 97 Biggs Bridge has begun this morning, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/schedule-adjustments-coming-this-week-following-secretary-hammon.htm Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:10:55 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/15_BiggsBridgeFatality.htm GOLDENDALE – An accident at the US 97 Biggs Bridge Deck Replacement project in Klickitat County has claimed the life of a construction worker. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 07:38:17 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/15_BiggsBridgeWorkSuspension.htm GOLDENDALE - Work has ceased on the US 97 Biggs Rapids-Sam Hill Bridge Deck Replacement project, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Wed, 16 Jan 2008 07:22:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/15_SR9SR522RampClosures.htm Crews are hoping for warm, dry weather this week as they prepare to close the ramp from southbound SR 9 to westbound SR 522 for paving. Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:59:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/14_LaBreeDemo.htm CHEHALIS – Beginning January 21, the LaBree Bridge will close to all traffic until construction of the new interchange is complete. Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:25:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/14_BlackIceAndSnowInPugetSound.htm Early morning commuters north of Seattle could wake up to black ice and snow on the roads. Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:15:31 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/11_TrafficRev101.htm Traffic revision, lower speed limit on US 101 in Mason County Sat, 12 Jan 2008 07:00:11 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/11_DelaysExpectedonUS101.htm Delays expected on US 101 near Olympia Sat, 12 Jan 2008 05:16:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/11-viaduct_inspection.htm Crews will perform a routine quarterly inspection of the Alaskan Way Viaduct on January 15 and 16, 2008. No lane closures will be required. Sat, 12 Jan 2008 02:24:42 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/01_08_I5_Tree_Removal.htm Tree-removal work slows I-5 traffic in Lacey Sat, 12 Jan 2008 02:23:23 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/Phase78OpenHouseJan08.htm The multipurpose room at the Touchet School was packed with residents from Touchet, Walla Walla and surrounding areas interested in WSDOT’s next steps to four-laning US Highway 12. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/washington-state-ferries-update-on-service-schedules.htm Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/hiyu-to-operate-on-san-juan-islands-inter-island-route-beginning.htm Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:02:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/10_WetSnowSnoqualmiePass.htm Wet heavy snow brings delays due to avalanche control on Snoqualmie Pass WSDOT controlling avalanches in several locations, expect delays throughout the afternoon Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:54:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/09_afternoon_update.htm OLYMPIA – Crews and drivers welcomed today’s break in the weather, with WSDOT maintenance workers using the time to get winter road equipment ready for another winter blast. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:14:02 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/09_US101EmergencyRepairs.htm VANCOUVER – Repairs to storm-damaged US 101 will begin on Monday, January 14, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:26:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/09_morning_snow_update.htm OLYMPIA – Challenging driving conditions await all who need to travel across the Cascade Mountains and into Central and Eastern Washington. Snoqualmie Pass received another 3.5 inches overnight and more is expected today. Wed, 09 Jan 2008 06:14:59 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/08_sr20sharpescorneroptions.htm The opinion poll results are in; drivers favor a roundabout at one of Skagit County’s busiest intersections. Wed, 09 Jan 2008 03:49:38 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/08_BridgeGirdersSR502Interchange.htm VANCOUVER – As crews install bridge girders that will span I-5 for the new SR 502 Interchange, motorists can expect daytime single-lane closures and rolling slowdowns Jan. 14, 15, 16 and 18. Wed, 09 Jan 2008 01:02:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/08_morningroadupdate.htm OLYMPIA – Routes in Western Washington remain only wet and slushy, while WSDOT crews are still fighting snow on mountain pass highways, in Central and Eastern Washington and the Olympic Peninsula. Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:31:21 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/8_SR520MonthlyMaintenance.htm WSDOT bridge crews will conduct monthly maintenance work on the State Route 520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge early Thursday morning. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:48:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/08_sr20concretemudslide.htm A mudslide is blocking all lanes of State Route 20 east of Concrete in Skagit County. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:49:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/majorstormheavysnowtocascadesandbeyond.htm Major storm brings heavy snow and hazardous driving conditions to Olympics, Cascades and central Washington Expected accumulations will challenge WSDOT and travelers Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:38:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/04_game_day_traffic.htm OLYMPIA ¬– As the Seattle Seahawks ready for the Washington Redskins, WSDOT crews have their own game plan to get fans to Qwest Field Saturday. Fri, 04 Jan 2008 05:03:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/03_TNBTollOpenHouse.htm Toll Operations Open House to be held in Gig Harbor Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:42:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/3_biggsbridgeclosure.htm WSDOT closes US 97 Biggs Rapids Bridge until Memorial Day weekend Thu, 03 Jan 2008 07:12:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/02_i5Everett112thGirders.htm Crews will close all lanes of northbound I-5 from 128th Street SE to SR 527 from 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5 to 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 6. The contractor will be placing girders for the new bridge that is part of Sound Transit’s South Everett Freeway Station Project. Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/winter-ferry-schedule-starts-january-6.htm