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      <title>Two weeks of lane closures for the US 12 Wishkah River Bridge</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 02:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/6_12_WishkahLaneClsrs.htm</link>
      <description>US 12 faces two weeks of lane closures beginning next week.</description>
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      <title>Pacific Avenue girder replacement under way; Crews have a busy Wednesday night on I-5 in Everett</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/4_I5EverettPacificGirder.htm</link>
      <description>On Thursday morning, crews will begin replacing a damaged girder on southbound I-5 over Pacific Avenue. To prepare, they’ll spend Wednesday night restriping southbound I-5 between Everett Avenue and 41st Street to create a traffic split around a new construction zone.</description>
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      <title>Shoulder work continues through March 14 on Hood Canal Bridge</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:29:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/HCBshoulder3-14.htm</link>
      <description>Shoulder work continues through March 14 on Hood Canal Bridge</description>
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      <title>New SR 202 to SR 520 ramp open in Redmond; Monday a.m. commute to benefit</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2008 11:35:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/1_NewSR202Ramp.htm</link>
      <description>Crews working for WSDOT successfully connected the westbound SR 202 right lane to the new westbound SR 202 to SR 520 flyover ramp during this weekend's closure of westbound SR 202.  Crews opened all lanes and the new ramp to traffic at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 1.</description>
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      <title>Westbound SR 202 closes in Redmond tonight as crews prepare for weekend opening of new SR 202 to SR 520 ramp</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 08:40:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/29_SR202FlyoverRamp.htm</link>
      <description>Crews expect to open the new westbound SR 202 to westbound SR 520 flyover ramp this weekend. If weather cooperates, the ramp could open by 8 a.m. Sunday, March 2.</description>
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      <title>Work Zone Speed Enforcement Cameras Coming Soon</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:41:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/022908BigYphotoenforcement.htm</link>
      <description>A work zone photo enforcement program to slow traffic will be tested when the Peshastin East interchange project begins in April.</description>
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      <title>SR 28 to be Closed for Four Days Beginning March 28th</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:13:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/022908SR28ClosureComing.htm</link>
      <description>Drivers will face a 90 minute alternative route when SR 28 is closed at Rock Island Dam for 4 days in about four weeks.</description>
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      <title>Traffic Restrictions Ahead for Sen. George Sellar Bridge Project</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 04:56:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/022908SellarDrilling.htm</link>
      <description>A taste of things to come for the Wenatchee Valley - Senator George Sellar Bridge lane closures coming over the next two weeks.</description>
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      <title>Speed Limit Returns to 60 MPH in the I-5, Rush Rd to 13th Construction Zone</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 01:46:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/29_LewisCountySpeedRevision.htm</link>
      <description>CHEHALIS – Beginning the evening of Friday, February 29, the speed limit returned to 60 mph on I-5 near the Rush Road (milepost 72) to 13th Street (milepost 77) work zone, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).</description>
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      <title>WSDOT posts its Quarterly Performance Report</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/28_WSDOT_QPR.htm</link>
      <description>The December 31, 2007 edition of the “Gray Notebook” includes annual performance reports for pavement conditions, highway maintenance, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and environmental programs.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT seeks qualified contractors to design-build SR 519 project</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:18:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/28-SR519contractors.htm</link>
      <description>The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking qualified contractors to finish the design and build the SR 519 Intermodal Access Project: Phase 2 – Atlantic Corridor. WSDOT has issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) to determine which companies are interested in completing this design-build project.</description>
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      <title>Crews close southbound I-5 near SeaTac again Saturday night for girder repair</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:55:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/28_I-5SeatacClosure.htm</link>
      <description>For the second weekend in a row Tri-State Construction crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close southbound I-5 between the I-405 interchange and S. 188th Street.</description>
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      <title>Another Step in the Right Direction - Realignment of WSDOT Ferries Division Vessel Engineering and Maintenance Programs</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/another-step-in-the-right-direction-realignment-of-wsdot-ferries.htm</link>
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      <title>Ferry customers will experience planned temporary service adjustments on Seattle/Bremerton, Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth and Anacortes/San Juan Islands routes</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/ferry-customers-will-experience-planned-temporary-service-adjust.htm</link>
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      <title>Work Zone safety cameras coming in Spring 2008</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:49:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/27_work_zone_cameras.htm</link>
      <description>OLYMPIA – WSDOT will begin a six-month pilot project for the 2008 Construction Season to see how new technology can slow drivers to make work zones safer for workers, drivers and passengers.</description>
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      <title>Four-month lane closure on I-90 center roadway between Bellevue and Mercer Island; westbound lane shifts to come next week</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:18:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/27_I90LaneShiftsAndClosures.htm</link>
      <description>Last night, crews closed one lane of the I-90 reversible center roadway between Bellevue and Mercer Island as WSDOT and Sound Transit work to improve travel for HOVs and buses. Next week, drivers on westbound I-90 between Bellevue and Mercer Island, will wake up to varying lane striping and alignments.</description>
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      <title>New structures on SR 167 between Renton and Auburn signal HOT lanes coming soon</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:45:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/26_SR167SR167HotLanesComing.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT crews are installing gantries over SR 167 that soon will support signs and electronic tolling equipment for the SR 167 HOT Lanes Pilot Project.</description>
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      <title>Chuckanut interchange plans focus on roundabouts and park and ride</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:29:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/26_i5sr11openhouse.htm</link>
      <description>Congestion and collisions are a regular occurrence at the I-5, SR 11 interchange in Burlington, and engineers believe roundabouts are part of the solution. Review the Washington State Department of Transportation’s plans and contribute suggestions at a March 4 open house.</description>
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      <title>New bridges open in Tacoma</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:59:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/26_I5_YakimaDelin_reopen.htm</link>
      <description>Yakima and Delin bridges set to open.</description>
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      <title>New cameras available for all four border crossings</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:32:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/26_NewBorderCameras.htm</link>
      <description>The next time you're crossing the border into Canada, be sure to check the WSDOT Web site. Eleven new cameras will help make it easier to pick the crossing with the shortest lines.</description>
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      <title>Shoulder work continues on Hood Canal Bridge</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:11:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/02_26HCBshoulder.htm</link>
      <description>Shoulder work continues on Hood Canal Bridge</description>
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      <title>Open Houses This Week for the US 97A North of Wenatchee Unstable Slopes Project</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:04:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/022508OpenHousesUS97AunstableSlopes.htm</link>
      <description>Two open houses are scheduled this week to get public input on traffic control plans for a 2009 rock slope stabilization project on US 97A, north of Wenatchee.</description>
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      <title>New traffic cameras on US 101 in Hoquiam</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:07:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/SimpsonTrafficCamera.htm</link>
      <description>New traffic cameras on US 101 in Hoquiam</description>
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      <title>Anacortes/San Juan Islands ferry route downsizing will begin a day early</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/anacortessan-juan-islands-ferry-route-downsizing-will-begin-a-da.htm</link>
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      <title>Speed Limit on US 97A at the North End of Entiat Goes Down</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Feb 2008 08:39:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/022208EntiatSpeedLimit.htm</link>
      <description>The speed limit on US 97A at the north end of the City of Entiat will be reduced to 40 mph on Thursday</description>
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      <title>Crews postpone bridge work on SR 9 north of Arlington; crane to be repaired in March</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Feb 2008 07:28:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/22_SR9BridgeGirder.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT engineers postponed bridge work until early March to repair a crane that has broken down at the work site.</description>
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      <title>Guide Meridian gets busy this spring; more widening and four roundabouts</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Feb 2008 04:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/22_sr539GuideWideningProject.htm</link>
      <description>Construction work on the Guide Meridian (SR 539) is about to expand from five miles to 10, spanning nearly the entire length of the highway from Bellingham to Lynden.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Announces Ferries Division Director of Finance and Administration Steps Down</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/wsdot-announces-ferries-division-director-of-finance-and-adminis.htm</link>
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      <title>WSDOT Ferries Division Prepares for Chilly Hilly Bicyclists</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/wsdot-ferries-division-prepares-for-chilly-hilly-bicyclists.htm</link>
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      <title>Just three months to go; I-5 Everett HOV crews slalom to the finish line</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:15:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/21_I5EverettSlalom.htm</link>
      <description>The course is in great shape, the crews are on a roll, but the weather can be fickle.  Crews have their work cut out for them as they race against the project clock and traditionally wet springtime weather to open a wider, smoother I-5 in Everett.</description>
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      <title>Clinton paving project awarded, work to begin shortly on SR 525</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:49:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/21_SR525ClintonPaver.htm</link>
      <description>Krieg Construction Inc. of Oak Harbor will repave about a half a mile of SR 525 on Whidbey Island and make safety improvements from the Clinton ferry terminal to Bob Galbreath Road.</description>
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      <title>Third cycle of Hood Canal Bridge pontoons floated out</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:37:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/21_HCBPontoons3.htm</link>
      <description>The third cycle of the Hood Canal Bridge pontoon work was completed this morning when four new pontoons were floated from Tacoma to Seattle.</description>
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      <title>IA Refresher Clinic Offered at Upcoming Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:18:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/IARefresherClinic.htm</link>
      <description>The Washington Aviation Association is pleased to offer a FAA approved IA refresher clinic to be held at the 2008 Northwest Aviation Conference &amp; Trade Show. The program is FREE with paid admission to the event ($5 for two days).</description>
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      <title>Four nights of I-5 lane, ramp closures in Tacoma</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 07:14:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/20_I5_signbridges.htm</link>
      <description>I-5 lane, ramp closures in Tacoma for sign bridge installation.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Ferries Division Vessel Moves to Impact Bremerton, Vashon, San Juan Islands</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/wsdot-ferries-division-vessel-moves-to-impact-bremerton-vashon-s.htm</link>
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      <title>Death during WSDOT bridge work underneath I-5 in Everett</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:39:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/19_I5Everettfatality.htm</link>
      <description>The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined that head injuries caused the death of a 61-year old man found last Thursday under Interstate 5 in Everett near 36th Street.</description>
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      <title>10-week US 101 Simpson Ave. Bridge closure begins today</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:47:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/19_101_SimpsonClsToday.htm</link>
      <description>Today the US 101 Simpson Avenue Bridge closed for 10 weeks.</description>
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      <title>Next Aviation Planning Council Meeting: March 6 in Seattle</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:41:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/March6APC.htm</link>
      <description>On March 6, 2008 members of the Governor-appointed Aviation Planning Council will meet for the third time to continue work on the final phase of the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS).</description>
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      <title>Crews begin repairs to S 178th St overpass near Southcenter this weekend: Expect overnight closure of southbound I-5</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:39:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/18_I-5S178thStreetRepair.htm</link>
      <description>This weekend Tri-State Construction crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will begin repairs to S. 178th Street over southbound Interstate 5.</description>
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      <title>I-182 bridge inspection restricts lanes near Pasco</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/I-182bridgeinspectionPasco.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT restricts traffic on I-182 for bridge inspection between Richland and Pasco</description>
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      <title>Seattle/Bremerton Ferry Route Returns to Two Car Ferries</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/seattlebremerton-ferry-route-returns-to-two-car-ferries.htm</link>
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      <title>10-Week US 101 Bridge Closure Begins Tuesday</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2008 08:07:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/15_SimpsonAveBridgeClosure.htm</link>
      <description>10-week US 101 bridge closure begins Tuesday</description>
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      <title>Crews Begin Repair Work on SR 6 near Elk Prairie Road (milepost 20.60) Early Next Week</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2008 07:50:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/15_SR6MP20.6Repairs.htm</link>
      <description>FRANCES – Contractor crews anticipate repair work to begin at an unstable slope on SR 6, this time near Elk Prairie Road (milepost 20.60), as early as Tuesday, Feb. 19, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The repair work is scheduled for completion in April 2008.</description>
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      <title>CANCELED: New bridge takes shape on SR 9 north of Arlington; Girders arrive Monday night</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2008 05:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/15_SR9SchlomanGirders.htm</link>
      <description>Next Tuesday crews working to improve State Route 9 between Arlington and Bryant will begin setting girders for a new bridge that will take the highway over Harvey Creek and Harvey Creek Road.</description>
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      <title>SR 20 reopens between Newhalem and Diablo</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/15_sr20reopens.htm</link>
      <description>NEWHALEM - WSDOT crews reopened State Route 20 between Newhalem and Diablo Friday after clearing the final snow slide that had been blocking the highway.</description>
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      <title>Crews find body in I-5 Everett HOV work zone</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 06:50:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/14_I5EverettBody.htm</link>
      <description>An employee of WSDOT contractor Atkinson-CH2M Hill was moving a piece of construction equipment in a work zone on BNSF property near 36th Street in Everett this morning when he discovered a transient covered with a blanket. The person did not appear to be alive.</description>
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      <title>New lane opens, easier commute for SR 202 drivers in Redmond</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 06:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/14_SR202NewLanes.htm</link>
      <description>New lane opens, easier commute for SR 202 drivers in Redmond</description>
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      <title>Better than box of chocolates; Crews open two new miles of carpool lane on southbound I-5 in Everett</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/14_EverettNewHOVLanes.htm</link>
      <description>Mother Nature finally provided the dry weather needed for crews to re-stripe and open two miles of new carpool lane on southbound I-5 between Lowell Road.</description>
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      <title>Shoulder work scheduled for northwest end of Hood Canal Bridge</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 02:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/14_ShoulderWorkScheduled.htm</link>
      <description>JEFFERSON COUNTY – Motorists traveling across the Hood Canal Bridge early next week may notice Washington State Department of Transportation activity along the bridge’s northwest shoulder.</description>
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      <title>You’re invited to a Feb. 20 SR 519 Intermodal Access Project environmental public hearing</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:30:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/14-SR519ea.htm</link>
      <description>Please join the Washington State Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration at a public hearing to learn about the project and comment on the newly released SR 519 Intermodal Access Project’s Environmental Assessment findings. Project staff will be on-hand to talk about the environmental analysis and proposed construction schedules.</description>
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      <title>Bridge Repair Causes Right Lane Closure on I-5 Southbound in Lewis County</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:57:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/13_RightLaneClosureonI-5.htm</link>
      <description>CHEHALIS – Motorists traveling I-5 southbound in Lewis County over the Cowlitz River Bridge (milepost 59.06) will experience a right lane closure today as crews replace a steel beam underneath the bridge, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation.</description>
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      <title>UPDATE: Seattle/Bremerton Route - Hyak Out of Service</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/update-seattlebremerton-route-hyak-out-of-service.htm</link>
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      <title>Seattle/Bremerton Service Update</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/seattlebremerton-service-update.htm</link>
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      <title>SR 520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge to Close for Monthly Maintenance Tests</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:08:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/12_SR520Maintenance.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT bridge crews will conduct monthly maintenance work on the State Route 520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge early Thursday morning.</description>
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      <title>Progress on SR 6 Allows WSDOT to Lift Nighttime Closures Starting Feb 13</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:35:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/12_SR6LiftNighttimeClosures.htm</link>
      <description>CHEHALIS – State Route 6 near Pe Ell will reopen to traffic during night time hours starting on Wednesday evening, February 13, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).</description>
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      <title>Mount Baker Highway (SR 542) closed today at 5 p.m. for avalanche control</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/12_sr542closedforavalanchecontrol.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT maintenance crews will close Mount Baker Highway (SR 542) today at 5 p.m. near the Mount Baker ski area for avalanche control.</description>
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      <title>Passenger-only Snohomish Resumes Service Following Hard Landing at Bremerton Dock</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/passenger-only-snohomish-resumes-service-following-hard-landing.htm</link>
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      <title>Drivers, freight, and transit riders will benefit from $125 million State, King County, and City of Seattle mobility package for viaduct construction</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 06:09:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/11-125million.htm</link>
      <description>A $125 million package of strategic transit and capital investments to help keep people and goods moving during Alaskan Way Viaduct construction was announced today by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), King County, and the City of Seattle. By getting started this year, most of these improvements will be in place before major south end viaduct construction begins in 2011.</description>
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      <title>US 2 Stevens Pass reopens after 54 hour closure</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/021008StevensOpens.htm</link>
      <description>The third east-west pass over the Cascades that was closed last Friday, US 2 Stevens, finally opened Sunday afternoon.</description>
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      <title>Snoqualmie Pass, White Pass and Stevens Pass open to traffic</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/10_us2toreopensunday.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT crews making progress in the mountains; continue to fight to re-open US 2 Stevens Pass.</description>
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      <title>US 12 near White Pass Reopens Sunday Morning</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 02:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/10_US12ReopensSundayMorning.htm</link>
      <description>CHEHALIS – After 57 hours of extensive snow removal, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) crews successfully reopened US 12 in the vicinity of White Pass.</description>
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      <title>Passenger-Only Service Added to Seattle/Bremerton Ferry Route on Monday</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2008 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/passenger-only-service-added-to-seattlebremerton-ferry-route-on.htm</link>
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      <title>New SR 543 interchange ramps open Monday in Blaine</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2008 06:41:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/08_sr543rampsopenmonday.htm</link>
      <description>Crews will open the new D Street on- and off-ramps Monday, Feb. 11 along SR 543 in Blaine.</description>
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      <title>New travel tools in Thurston, Pierce counties</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2008 06:17:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/08_I5_cameras_signs.htm</link>
      <description>New traffic tools in Pierce, Thurston counties</description>
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      <title>Community invited to attend open house to learn about new plan for Alaskan Way Viaduct central waterfront</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2008 05:20:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/8-awvopenhouse.htm</link>
      <description>What’s happening with the Alaskan Way Viaduct? Transportation departments for the State, King County, and City of Seattle are hosting an open house on Tuesday, February 12 in West Seattle to share information about the recently announced plan for determining a solution for the central waterfront portion of the viaduct. The agencies are looking at the entire system of streets, transit service, and freeways from Lake Washington to Elliott Bay, and from NE 85th Street to the southern city limits, a</description>
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      <title>Avalanche hazard keeps I-90, US 2 and US 12 closed</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2008 05:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/8_1pmmountainpassupdate.htm</link>
      <description>Blizzard-like conditions have led the Washington State Department of Transportation to close all three of Washington's primary mountain pass highways at this hour.</description>
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      <title>Wire thefts continue in Pierce County</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2008 03:10:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/08_Wiretheftscontinue.htm</link>
      <description>Wire thefts continue in Pierce County</description>
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      <title>11 a.m. Update: US 2 Stevens Pass and US 12 White Pass closed; Avalanche control at Snoqualmie</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2008 02:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/8_11ammountainpassupdate.htm</link>
      <description>US 2 Stevens Pass and US 12 White Pass are closed at this hour.</description>
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      <title>Service Changes Affecting Seattle/Bremerton, Port Townsend/Keystone, and Triangle Routes</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/service-changes-affecting-seattlebremerton-port-townsendkeystone.htm</link>
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      <title>Bremerton on One-Boat Schedule after Yakima Damaged</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/bremerton-on-one-boat-schedule-after-yakima-damaged.htm</link>
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      <title>I-90 / US 2 open; US 12 closed</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 08:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/7_mountainpassafternoonupdate.htm</link>
      <description>Working throughout the day to get roadways safe and open to traffic, WSDOT crews currently have I-90 Snoqualmie Pass and US 2 Stevens Pass open.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT cleaning up after heavy storms overnight; more on the way</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 03:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/07_heavyovernightstorms.htm</link>
      <description>After a very short break in the weather, WSDOT is again fighting snow, wind and avalanche dangers in many parts of the state.</description>
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      <title>US 12 near White Pass closed until further notice due to extreme conditions</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 01:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/07_US12WhitePassClosed.htm</link>
      <description>CHEHALIS - The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) closed approximately 50 miles of US 12 early today, February 7, due to snow slides in multiple areas near White Pass.</description>
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      <title>Avalanche control closes I-90 Snoqualmie Pass. Stevens Pass and White Pass are still closed</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/07_snoqualmiereopeninginam.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT avalanche control crews worked through the night and plan to open Snoqualmie Pass this morning.</description>
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      <title>Steilacoom II to Start Port Townsend/Keystone Vehicle Ferry Service on Saturday, February 9</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/steilacoom-ii-to-start-port-townsendkeystone-vehicle-ferry-servi.htm</link>
      <description></description>
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      <title>I-90 Snoqualmie Pass may temporarily close for avalanche control; Drivers advised to prepare for possible delays</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/06_SnoqualmiePassPM.htm</link>
      <description>I-90 Snoqualmie Pass may temporarily close for avalanche control; Drivers advised to prepare for possible delays</description>
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      <title>Rain or shine, crews will be busy in Everett:  Prepare for lane and ramp closures on I-5 and US 2 this weekend</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:56:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/080206_I5andSR2RampClosures.htm</link>
      <description>Rain or shine, crews will be busy in Everett:  Prepare for lane and ramp closures on I-5 and US 2 this weekend</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Now Accepting Applications for New Round of Local Airport Aid Grants</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/6_NewRoundGrants08.htm</link>
      <description>Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation is now accepting applications from airport sponsors for a new round of Local Airport Aid grants. This will be WSDOT's second round of airport grants offered during the 2007-2009 biennium. Airport sponsors must submit applications no later than March 28, 2008.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT’s Airport Information System Now Available Online</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/6_AirportInformationSystem.htm</link>
      <description>The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation is pleased to offer customers a new Web resource: the statewide Airport Information System database.</description>
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      <title>I-90 Snoqualmie Pass crews prepare for next round of snow</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/06_SnoqualmieWedAM.htm</link>
      <description>Crews and drivers get a brief respite this morning on I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass with just four inches of snow falling Tuesday night. However, forecasters expect the next round of heavy snow to start this afternoon, with a possible 13 to 19 inches of more snow arriving overnight.</description>
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      <title>Ferry system will reach out to Bainbridge Island as Eagle Harbor Maintenance Facility repairs move ahead</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/ferry-system-will-reach-out-to-bainbridge-island-as-eagle-harbor.htm</link>
      <description></description>
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      <title>WSDOT announces David Moseley as new Assistant Secretary for Washington State Ferries</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/wsdot-announces-david-moseley-as-new-assistant-secretary-for-was.htm</link>
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      <title>WSDOT prepares for winter storm on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass; drivers need to prepare for delays and extreme winter driving conditions</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2008 05:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/05_SnoqualmiePassWinterStorm.htm</link>
      <description>Just as one winter storm moves out another one moves in. Forecasters predict another four feet of snow will fall on Snoqualmie Pass in the next 48 hours, which will bring the total snowfall on Snoqualmie Pass to 34 feet.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT announces David Moseley  as new Assistant Secretary for Washington State Ferries</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2008 03:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/05_DavidMoseley.htm</link>
      <description>OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire, Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen and Rep. Judy Clibborn joined Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond today as she announced David Moseley as the new Washington State Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary for the Ferries Division.</description>
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      <title>Paul Wolf Joins Aviation Staff on February 1</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:31:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/PaulWolfJoinsAviation.htm</link>
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      <title>SR 6 Closure Hours Shorten as Daylight Extends</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 02:20:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/04_SR6ExtendedOpenings.htm</link>
      <description>CHEHALIS – Drivers will experience expanded open hours on SR 6, near Pe Ell, starting Monday, February 4, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).</description>
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      <title>Fauntleroy/Vashon /SouthworthFerry Route Returns to Full Winter Schedule Tuesday, February 5</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/fauntleroyvashon-southworth-ferry-route-returns-to-full-winter-s.htm</link>
      <description></description>
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      <title>I-90 Snoqualmie Pass reopens after avalanche control work</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/I-90SnoqualmiePassopen.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT uses brand new method to bring down avalanches near I-90 Snoqualmie Pass
Eastbound traffic opens at 3:21 p.m.
Westbound traffic opens at 3:35 p.m.</description>
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      <title>Roads are open and power back on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Feb 2008 07:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/02_power_on_snoqualmie.htm</link>
      <description>OLYMPIA – WSDOT continues monitoring avalanche danger in the Cascades.</description>
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      <title>I-90 Snoqualmie Pass reopens at 4 a.m. Saturday; drivers urged to be prepared</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/2_snoqualmiepassopen.htm</link>
      <description>Cars, trucks and semis may now cross Snoqualmie Pass on Interstate 90 for the first time since avalanche dangers closed the pass Wednesday afternoon.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Invites Public to the SR 4, Rock Stabilization Project Open House, Feb. 6</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2008 07:40:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/01_SR4OpenHouseReminder.htm</link>
      <description>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).</description>
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      <title>Revised: WSF to provide Passenger-Only Service on Port Townsend/Keystone route February 4-8</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/revised-wsf-to-provide-passenger-only-service-on-port-townsendke.htm</link>
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