http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/ Copyright WSDOT 2006. All rights reserved. Washington State Department of Transportation Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:22:21 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/ Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:38:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/31ValleyMallRoundabouts.htm It seems WSDOT has gone round and round when it comes to public opinion about roundabouts. However, at an open house in Union Gap, the public seemed to be ready to embrace the idea that roundabouts will make driving through this interchange much easier. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:38:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/0328US101ChehalisRiverlaneclosures.htm US 101 Chehalis River Bridge lane closures Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:23:27 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/0327SR305Bainbridgeweeds.htm Crews target noxious weeds on Bainbridge Island Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:21:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/27-viaductsinking.htm Preliminary results from last weekend’s inspection revealed that the Alaskan Way Viaduct has settled another 3/8ths of an inch, bringing the total amount of settlement to approximately five-and-a-half inches. The columns continue to settle incrementally between Columbia Street and Yesler Way where repairs are nearly complete to strengthen several column foundations. No new structural damage was caused by the additional settlement. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:20:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/27_stud_tire_extension.htm OLYMPIA – The studded tire deadline is extended through April 5. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:52:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/27_i5constructiondrawsnear.htm Drivers can avoid big backups in Bellingham this April and May if they plan ahead now. Night lane closures start 11 p.m. Monday, March 31, and weekend-long lane closures will follow soon after. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/bids-opened-for-contract-to-build-new-50-car-ferry.htm Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:14:18 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/APCApril.htm On April 3, 2008 members of the Governor-appointed Aviation Planning Council will meet for the fourth time to continue work on the final phase of the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS). Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:31:48 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/25_CorridorRumbleAward.htm As early as May, drivers could see crews working on US 2 on a project that will help reduce serious collisions on the highway between Monroe and Stevens Pass. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:48:30 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/Hood+Canal+Bridge+shoulder+work+continues+through+April.htm Hood Canal Bridge shoulder work continues through April Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:50:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/23-viaduct-reopens.htm WSDOT maintenance crews re-opened all lanes on the Alaskan Way Viaduct shortly before 3 p.m., three hours ahead of schedule. The viaduct was closed for its semiannual inspections on March 22 and 23. Sun, 23 Mar 2008 05:35:48 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/22avalanchecontrolwork.htm Drivers heading westbound over I-90 Snoqualmie Pass should expect delays. Sat, 22 Mar 2008 05:18:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/ScatterCreeklaneclosures.htm I-5 lane closures south of Olympia Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:42:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/21SR28RockIslandClosure.htm Rock Slope Stabilization across from Rock Island Dam between Wenatchee and Quincy will close SR 28 from Friday night, March 28th through Wednesday morning, April 2nd. Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:08:01 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/21_SR303_Manette_restriction.htm The Manette Bridge, which spans the Port Washington Narrows in Bremerton, will be on “light duty” starting next week when a heavy-load restriction goes into effect. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 06:17:26 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/20_SR504_Reopens.htm CASTLE ROCK – Section of State Route 504 (Spirit Lake Highway) from mile post 34 to mile post 43 reopened to traffic Thursday, March 20, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/anacortessidney-bc-sailings-return-with-spring-ferry-schedule-on.htm Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:05:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/031908EasterTNBtraffic.htm Easter backups expected at Tacoma Narrows Bridge Toll Plaza Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:05:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/18_US2SafetyCorridor.htm State and local officials gathered with community members this morning in Sultan to unveil new signs designating US 2 a traffic safety corridor. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/wsdot-ferries-division-adjusts-maintenance-schedule-to-optimize.htm Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:34:20 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/48th-Pacificoverpass.htm Transportation secretary, 140 students cut ribbon on I-5 construction Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:47:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/lanesrestrictedonUS395BlueBridge.htm US 395: WSDOT restricts traffic on Blue Bridge near Pasco during inspection Sat, 15 Mar 2008 06:26:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/14-viaductinspections.htm WSDOT maintenance crews will close the Alaskan Way Viaduct for its semiannual inspection on March 22 and March 23. Crews will close both viaduct decks between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 22 and from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 23 between Spokane Street through the Battery Street Tunnel. The Battery Street Tunnel will remain closed overnight on Saturday. Sat, 15 Mar 2008 01:00:43 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/14_SR9SchlomanGirder.htm Next Monday, 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. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:39:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/14_US12Construction.htm US 12 construction permanently closes a portion of Dell Avenue in Walla Walla Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:11:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/14_HoodCanalBridge.htm Drivers traveling across the Hood Canal Bridge this month may notice WSDOT activity along the bridge’s northwest shoulder. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:21:52 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/031308NCHreopening.htm The annual spring effort to reopen the North Cascades Highway is scheduled to begin March 24th. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:51:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/13_I-5EverettLasts.htm Crews are making good progress on the Pacific Avenue girder replacement project, but the work hasn’t stopped elsewhere on I-5 in Everett. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:48:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/13_SR6_Reopens.htm CHEHALIS – Contractor crews will complete repairs and reopen State Route 6 near Pe Ell (milepost 27) to traffic on Sunday, March 16, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:16:22 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/13_I90spokanebridgeguardrail.htm I-90 bridge guardrail project ready to start Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:19:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/I82_exit_ramp_closed.htm I-82: westbound exit ramp into Yakima closed for guardrail repair Thu, 13 Mar 2008 05:27:45 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/12_I-5LaneClosedonCowlitzRiverBridge.htm CHEHALIS – Motorists traveling I-5 southbound over the Cowlitz River Bridge (milepost 59.06) will encounter a right lane closure on Saturday and possibly Sunday for bridge inspection activities, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:44:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/I82lanerestricion.htm I-82: One eastbound lane restricted for guardrail repair near Union Gap On Wednesday, Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:23:36 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/12_i5lanesclosedinApril.htm Fixing I-5 through Bellingham is no joke, even though work does begin on April Fools Day. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:20:13 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/12_3_WaagaBlkOut.htm WSDOT crews will black out the Waaga Way intersection for signal work Thursday, March 13. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/vessel-repairs-completed-early-hiyu-to-begin-service-in-san-juan.htm Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:57:10 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/11_SR520MonthlyMaintenance.htm WSDOT bridge crews will conduct monthly maintenance work on the State Route 520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge early Thursday morning. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:20:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/10_CleanFiscalReport.htm OLYMPIA – For the first time in 21 years, the Washington State Department of Transportation annual fiscal audit included no report findings by the State Auditor’s Office. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:29:55 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/10_CTRgreen.htm The Governor’s Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Board approved 58 new local and regional CTR plans that will increase the share of commuters who get to work by ways other than driving alone. These plans set goals to reduce the number of drive-alone commute trips to CTR worksites by 10 percent and to reduce the number of vehicle miles traveled to CTR worksites by 13 percent by 2011. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:45:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/10_wheelopitionsparis.htm "Ohh la la!" That’s what a commuter could be saying if they win the trip for two to Paris, France during this spring’s Wheel Options campaign. When commuters participate in Wheel Options at least twice from March 9 - 22, they will be eligible to win a trip to Paris for two, including airfare, lodging and a Rick Steves' Best of Paris Tour. Anyone who shares the commute to work in the state of Washington may participate. Share your commute by carpool, vanpool, bus or train or do anything other tha Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/wsdot-ferries-division-invites-public-to-meet-new-assistant-secr.htm Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/ferry-service-adjustments-on-seattlebremerton-and-anacortessan-j.htm Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:12:33 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/07_CrewsrepairlightingSR8.htm Crews repair lighting system dimmed by thieves on SR 8 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:58:42 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/03_SR31sinkholerepair.htm Sinkhole on SR 31 north of Metaline Falls affecting traffic Sat, 08 Mar 2008 06:45:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/07_SR9SafetyImprovementProject.htm Numerous safety upgrades are planned for several stretches of rural highway in Skagit and Whatcom counties. Crews will install or replace sections of guardrail, flashing beacons, centerline and shoulder rumble strips, and recessed pavement markers. Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:11:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/AmtrakCascadesridershipsetsall-timerecordin2007.htm Amtrak Cascades 2007 ridership report Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:32:19 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/7_TrafficSensors.htm Drivers on southbound Interstate 5 navigated around a split in traffic through downtown Everett for the first time this morning. Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/wsdot-ferries-division-launches-testing-phase-of-biodiesel-fuel.htm Fri, 07 Mar 2008 07:00:49 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/03_US395BNSFtunnel.htm BNSF tunnel project for North Spokane corridor getting underway Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/wsdot-ferries-division-announces-updated-spring-and-summer-servi.htm Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/ferry-service-resumes-on-point-defiancetahlequah-route-thursday.htm Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:42:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/4_I5EverettTrafficSplit.htm Starting 4:30 a.m. Thursday, March 6, drivers in Everett will see something very different: a 1.25-mile traffic split around a construction zone in the middle of southbound I-5. Because the unusual lane configuration will be unfamiliar to drivers, WSDOT is reducing the speed limit to 50 mph from the Snohomish River bridge through the construction zone to keep crews and drivers safe. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 07:11:35 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/04_SR20widenedToInterstate.htm Relief is on the way for the 22,000 drivers who use the State Route 20 interchange at I-5 in Burlington each day. Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/wsdot-ferries-division-offers-alternatives-during-point-defiance.htm