http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/ Copyright WSDOT 2006. All rights reserved. Washington State Department of Transportation Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:48:24 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/ Tue, 06 May 2008 01:45:02 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/55_520closure.htm Washington State Department of Transportation bridge crews will conduct monthly maintenance work on the State Route 520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge early Thursday morning. Thu, 01 May 2008 08:10:18 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/30_I5EverettRampClosures.htm If weather permits, crews in Everett will close several ramps on I-5 in north Everett starting at 8 p.m. Friday, May 1 until 5 a.m. Monday, May 5 Thu, 01 May 2008 02:34:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/US101SimpsonBridgereopens.htm US 101 Simpson Ave. Bridge re-opens to traffic Thu, 01 May 2008 00:16:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/additional-trips-port-townsend-keystone-route.htm SEATTLE – WSDOT Ferries Division is adding sailings to the Port Townsend-Keystone ferry schedule beginning Sunday, May 11 and continuing through the peak summer season until October 13. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/04-28-08_GeeCreekClosuresContinue.htm RIDGEFIELD – The northbound Gee Creek Safety Rest Area on I-5 in Clark County will remain closed until noon on Friday, May 2 due to weather-dependent construction work. The southbound rest area will remain open to travelers. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:44:58 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/29SR20ReopenDate.htm SR 20 - The North Cascades Highway opens Thursday morning Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:15:02 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/28_RushRdLaneClosuresPostponed.htm VANCOUVER – Work that would have resulted in lane closures on I-5 north and southbound in Lewis County between Rush Road (milepost 72) and the 13th Street Interchange (milepost 76) on Monday Night, April 28 has been postponed due to anticipated wet weather. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:25:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/28_16_TNBPedLane.htm Bike/ped lane will narrow on eastbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:40:43 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/May1AviationPlanningCouncil.htm On May 1, 2008 members of the Governor-appointed Aviation Planning Council will meet for the fifth time to continue work on the final phase of the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS). Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:59:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/26_i5laneclosedallweekend.htm A reminder to drivers who are taking to the road this sunny weekend, there is only one lane open southbound through Bellingham. The southbound right lane of I-5 closed at 10 p.m. Friday night in Bellingham and will remain closed until 6 a.m. Monday. Significant delays and backups are expected during the daytime this weekend. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:13:23 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/425_I5Everett.htm Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail could stop I-5 Everett crews from reaching their goal of opening all 10 new miles of HOV lanes by the end of April. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:06:28 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/25_SR167DoubleStriping.htm As each day passes, drivers are seeing more and more signs that high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes are coming soon to State Route 167 between Renton and Auburn. Crews are finally getting the dry weather they need to place the second white stripe that will separate the HOT lanes from the general purpose lanes. On Thursday night crews placed nearly seven miles of the second stripe on southbound SR 167 between Renton and S. 277th Street. A dry and warmer weekend forecast means crews could com Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:27:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/25SR24SafetyEnhancement.htm A low cost safety enhancement project south of Othello begins. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:05:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/25_SnoqualmiePassControlWork.htm It seems spring has finally arrived on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass, and with the warm temperatures forecasted for the weekend, WSDOT Avalanche Specialists will need to conduct avalanche control work on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 02:13:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/25_I5SuperloadBoiler.htm SEATTLE – Puget Sound drivers will have wide eyes this weekend as a 480,000 pound "superload" boiler makes the trip through Bellevue and Seattle on its way to Ferndale. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/24_SBellevueGirders.htm Crews will close I-90 at the I-405 interchange in Bellevue to set girders for new bridge Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:39:52 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/25_I5_GM2MT_slowdown.htm Rolling slowdown on I-5 near Maytown, mp 95. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:39:34 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/24_SR290_newturnlane.htm SR 290/Starr Road intersection improvement project near Spokane getting underway Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:23:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/ferries-division-peak-season-begins-may-1.htm SEATTLE – On Thursday, May 1, the peak season officially begins at WSDOT Ferries Division with an additional 25 percent surcharge applied generally to full fare vehicle/driver tickets. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:01:26 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/23_I5ChehalisSingleLaneClosure.htm CHEHALIS – Motorists should expect alternating single lane closures on I-5 north and southbound in Lewis county between Rush Road (milepost 72) and the 13th Street Interchange (milepost 76). Closures are will take place between 9 p.m. on Monday evening April 28, and 3 a.m. Tuesday morning, April 29. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:54:57 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/SR224_laneRestrictionsThursday_Richland.htm SR 224 (Van Giesen) : lane restrictions Thursday will delay traffic at intersection with SR 240 in Richland Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:49:36 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/23_i5WeekendWorkStartsFriday.htm Starting Friday night, crews will close one lane of southbound I-5 all weekend through Bellingham to replace broken concrete panels. Drivers should expect significant delays during the 56-hour lane closure and plan accordingly. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:58:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/23_TotemLakeCommunityEvent.htm On Saturday, April 26, Sound Transit, WSDOT, and the City of Kirkland will host a community celebration to thank the Totem Lake community for their help and patience during construction of the new freeway overpass, bus station, and direct access ramps. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:10:05 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/First+new+Hood+Canal+Bridge+transition+span+complete.htm First new Hood Canal Bridge transition span complete Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:40:45 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/21_112_NewSignsUnveiled.htm WSDOT and others unveiled new signs for the SR 112 National Scenic Byway. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:32:20 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/21_NWRConstruction.htm WSDOT kicks off 2008 Puget Sound construction year with multiple milestones Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:27:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/more-changes-for-ferries-division.htm SEATTLE – Today, WSDOT Ferries Division Assistant Secretary David Moseley announced the resignation of his second in command, Traci Brewer-Rogstad. Ms. Brewer-Rogstad rose through the ranks at the ferry system and has served the past two years as Deputy Director and Chief of Staff. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:53:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/042108Hoquiampavementsampling.htm WSDOT collects pavement samples along Hoquiam streets Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:13:22 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/18_CWWideningOpenHouse.htm CAMAS – An opportunity for the public to learn more about the updated design of the SR 14 Camas-Washougal Widening & Interchange Project will take place April 22, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:11:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/WeatherChangesOnMountainPasses.htm Weather forecasters are still predicting heavy snowfall in the mountain passes this weekend, which could make driving a challenge. Lowland drivers could also face freezing temperatures. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:49:50 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/18_SR305_AgateSlopeRepair.htm Slope repair on SR 305 at Agate Pass. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:28:46 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/Aberdeenbridgemaintenance.htm Two-weeks of bridge maintenance in Aberdeen Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:12:13 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/SR16rampshedsHOVdesignation.htm SR 16 on-ramp in Tacoma sheds HOV designation Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:15:20 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/17_I5EverettHOV.htm For carpoolers on I-5 in Everett, mid-April brings relief from both tax stress and a taxing commute. If dry weather allows crews to restripe, drivers will notice a new northbound HOV lane between Broadway Avenue and US 2 Friday morning, April 18. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:05:52 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/16_i5weekendworkdelayed.htm The cold, wet and possibly snowy weather forecast for this weekend has forced crews to indefinitely delay weekend-long lane closures planned for I-5 in Bellingham April 18-21. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:24:13 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/16_TowAwayZoneExtends.htm Move it or lose it: I-5 tow zone stretches south Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:18:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/08Striping_Season.htm Crews will spend the next six months re-striping more than 4,500 miles on dozens of highways around the Puget Sound area between the King/Pierce county line and the U.S./Canadian border. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:27:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/16_Wiretheftassault.htm Wire thieves continue assault on Tacoma Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:56:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/I90_SpringSnowStorms.htm Spring snow storms continue on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass; Drivers should prepare for delays Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:47:35 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/15_Fiber+optic+work+I5.htm Fiber-optic work darkens I-5 Tacoma Cams Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:36:49 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/Hood+Canal+Bridge+Project+water+shuttle+dock+location+changes.htm Hood Canal Bridge Project water shuttle dock location changes Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:59:16 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/15_GeeCreekRestAreaClosure.htm RIDGEFIELD – The Gee Creek Safety Rest Areas on I-5 in Clark County will be closed alternately between Monday, April 21 and Wednesday, April 30, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:29:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/san-juan-islands-ferry-route-downsized.htm SEATTLE – Beginning Sunday, April 20, WSDOT Ferries Division will downsize the San Juan Islands route for a week to complete an annual U.S. Coast Guard required inspection on the 144-car Elwha. Sat, 12 Apr 2008 02:02:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/11_expresslanes.htm Traffic engineers have officially extended I-5 southbound express lane service one hour on Saturdays and Sundays. Now the I-5 express lanes will regularly close southbound at 1 p.m. and reopen northbound by 2 p.m. on weekends. Sat, 12 Apr 2008 01:45:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/SnoqualmiePassControlWork11.htm It may feel like spring in the mountains today, but winter is still lingering around. In the last two weeks, I-90 Snoqualmie Pass has received about five feet of fresh snow, add that to a forecast predicting warm temperatures this weekend, and you get conditions ideal for natural avalanches. Sat, 12 Apr 2008 01:13:27 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/US101SR8trafficdelays.htm Traffic delays at US 101/SR 8 interchange Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:12:02 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/10_SR8_ElmaRestArea.htm Elma rest area closes for maintenance. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:10:59 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/09_SR16MoreWireTheft.htm Wire theft in Tacoma knocks out VMS. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:45:36 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/9_I5EverettHOVOpen.htm Springtime in Everett means more than just flowers opening. If dry weather allows for restriping this weekend, crews will open 2.5 new miles of carpool lane on southbound I-5 between US 2 and Lowell. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:49:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/9_HOTlanesstriping.htm WSDOT crews begin adding a second solid line to separated HOT lanes from the general purpose lanes. It is illegal to cros the double white line once it appears. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:45:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/08_i5nexuslaneclosed.htm The northbound I-5 Nexus lane at the Peace Arch border crossing will close intermittently from midnight to noon each day, Monday through Friday, for the next three weeks starting Wednesday, April 9. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:11:47 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/08_SR14OpenHouse.htm CAMAS – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) would like to invite the public to an open house to learn more about the updated design of the SR 14 Camas-Washougal Widening & Interchange Project. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:23:26 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/49520bridge.htm Washington State Department of Transportation bridge crews will conduct monthly maintenance work on the State Route 520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge early Thursday morning. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:46:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/07_i5laneclosuresdelayed.htm The weekend-long lane closures of I-5 planned for April 11-14 in Bellingham have been delayed. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:17:30 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/SR305sliderepairwork.htm Slide repair work along SR 305 next week Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:29:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/4_RTPOmeetsApr23.htm The Island and Skagit County Regional Transportation Planning Organization Policy Board will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, to identify and discuss transportation challenges. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 06:42:56 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/3_SR522UWBothellCascadia.htm More than 200 people packed the UW Bothell Events Center this afternoon to celebrate years of hard work and effort to find funding and then break ground on the UW Bothell/Cascadia College Campus Access project. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:50:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/03US2_97PeshastinEIntGB.htm A ground breaking ceremony kicked off construction of a new diamond interchange at the junction of US 2 and US 97 in Chelan County. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:52:05 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/04_US2crestonpaving.htm US 2 paving in Lincoln County Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/wsdot-to-re-bid-contract-for-50-car-ferries.htm Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:03:53 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/02_stud_tire_remind.htm OLYMPIA – With short and long-term weather forecasts indicating more typical April weather, WSDOT reminds drivers it’s time to remove studded tires. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:49:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/02_I-5LaneClosureWoodland.htm WOODLAND – Motorists traveling I-5 northbound over the North Fork Lewis River Bridge (milepost 19.87) will encounter right and center lane closures on Thursday night and early Friday morning for bridge maintenance activities, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:42:58 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/02SR167HOTlanesopen.htm On April 26, Washington’s first ever high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes will begin offering solo drivers a new choice for their commute on State Route 167. The SR 167 HOT Lanes Pilot Project will assess how variable tolling can help make the state’s roadways more efficient and less congested. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:30:31 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/02_MilestoneReachedonUS97.htm GOLDENDALE – The project replacing the US 97, Biggs Bridge concrete deck has reached the important milestone of completing the pour of the Washington approach span of the bridge, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 05:28:58 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/01SR28ReopenedEarly.htm SR 28 reopens early after a successful 92 hour rock scaling effort. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:35:31 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/01_TacomaCamOutage.htm Outage planned tomorrow for I-5 traffic cams in Tacoma Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:33:49 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/01_WashingtonStateBicycleFacilities.htm OLYMPIA – What do Washington’s communities need when it comes to bicycle and pedestrian transportation? How can the state help to meet those needs? What would encourage people to walk or bicycle more often? Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:25:58 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/01_ToutleRestAreaClosures.htm CASTLE ROCK – The Toutle River Safety Rest Areas on I-5 in Cowlitz County will be closed Monday, April 14 through Wednesday, April 16, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).