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      <title>Update: Collision on northbound I-5 in Tukwila</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/31_I5Duwamish.htm</link>
      <description>All lanes of northbound I-5 at the Duwamish Curves in Tukwila are now open.</description>
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      <title>Completion of bridge marks milestone for I-5, SR 502 interchange project</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:32:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/31_SR502BridgeMilestone.htm</link>
      <description>BATTLE GROUND – The I-5, SR 502 Interchange project reached a milestone this week as the final structural component of the new SR 502 Interchange Bridge was completed, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).</description>
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      <title>Renovation at I-5 Maytown Safety Rest Area; Portable Toilets only August to October</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/31_maytow_restarea_rennovate.htm</link>
      <description>OLYMPIA – Monday, WSDOT will start an extreme makeover at the Maytown Safety Rest Area south of Olympia. This extreme makeover will take a bit longer than seven days.</description>
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      <title>Routine Hood Canal Bridge inspections may cause traffic delays</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/Routine+Hood+Canal+Bridge+inspections+may+cause+traffic+delays.htm</link>
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      <title>SR 520 Bridge inspection finds small cracks, but overall results find bridge in good shape</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:43:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/31_520BridgeInspectionResults.htm</link>
      <description>The SR 520 Bridge is in good shape according to Washington State Department of Transportation crews that finished analysis of the SR 520 bridge annual inspection this week.</description>
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      <title>SR 704 cross-base project off the ground</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:23:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/30_SR704_groundbreaking.htm</link>
      <description>Secretary Hammond breaks ground on first cross-base project.</description>
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      <title>SR 4 rock stabilization project progresses, closures now minimal</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:36:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/30_SR4ProgressingClosuresMinimal.htm</link>
      <description>KELSO – After three weeks of successful rock scaling along State Route 4, 45-minute closures have ceased as the project moves forward into the next phase, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).</description>
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      <title>Overnight lane closures planned for I-5 through south Everett</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:32:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/30_SouthEverett.htm</link>
      <description>SEATTLE – Drivers could experience delays through south Everett on Wednesday, July 30 as crews close multiple lanes of Interstate 5 for striping. The work is part of Sound Transit’s South Everett Freeway Station project.</description>
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      <title>Traffic detour coming at Peace Arch border station</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/29_i5changesattheborder.htm</link>
      <description>Southbound traffic from Canada will be facing a new detour at the Peace Arch Border Station beginning Tuesday, August 5. All southbound traffic will be directed off the freeway at the D Street Exit 276 to Blaine as they leave the border station.</description>
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      <title>Prep for 2009 Hood Canal Bridge closure delays traffic now</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:21:21 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Night closure of Guide Meridian planned for bridge construction</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:08:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/28_539girderplacementclosure.htm</link>
      <description>Crews will intermittently close both lanes of the Guide Meridian (SR 539) on Thursday night, July 31, to lift 10 large girders into place for a new bridge over Four Mile Creek.</description>
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      <title>Crews to stripe I-5, on- and off-ramps in Bellingham</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:05:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/28_I5lanerampstriping.htm</link>
      <description>Now that crews have finished panel repair work and repaved on- and off-ramps on I-5 in Bellingham, they need to add permanent striping.</description>
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      <title>US 395 lanes restricted July 28-31 in Kennewick</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:46:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/Lanes_Restricted_on_US395_in_Kennewick.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT closes lanes on US 395 to repair pavement July 28-31 in Kennewick</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Clarifies Claims Concerning State's Enforcement of Airport Grant Provisions</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:31:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/WSDOTClarifiesClaimsReGrantAssurances.htm</link>
      <description>A recent article by the Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association (AOPA) took issue with the Washington State Department Transportation's decision to require public airport owners to repay airport grants when closing an airport.  AOPA believes the state should pursue untested legal action against small communities with the hope to prevent airport closures.  WSDOT's decision to pursue repayment of grants is consistent with the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) practices, as well as with most st</description>
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      <title>Smooth ride restored on I-82 between Selah Creek and Yakima</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 05:20:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/I82_PavingComplete_betweenSelahCreekandYakima.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT and contractor finish paving and restore a smooth ride on I-82 Selah Creek to Yakima</description>
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      <title>Construction and upgrades to affect WSDOT traffic Web site</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:53:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/25_SR167andWebsiteUpdates.htm</link>
      <description>Internet users trying to find Seattle area traffic information on WSDOT’s Web site may notice disruptions this weekend.</description>
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      <title>US 97 back to normal between Wapato and Toppenish</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 03:41:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/US97_BackToNormalBTWN_Wapato_Toppenish.htm</link>
      <description>US 97 traffic back to normal between Wapato and Toppenish</description>
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      <title>I-5 northbound lane closed at night in Burlington next week</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:17:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/25_I5FredoniaNBClosure.htm</link>
      <description>Crews will close the right lane of northbound I-5 in Burlington to continue improvements to the SR 20 interchange (exit 230) during the week of July 28.</description>
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      <title>Crews to pave intersection of SR 542, Britton Road east of Bellingham</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:23:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/25_sr542brittonroadpaving.htm</link>
      <description>Commuters who regularly use the Britton Road intersection on Mount Baker Highway (SR 542) can expect delays Monday and Tuesday, July 28 and 29, as crews repave the intersection to improve safety for drivers.</description>
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      <title>Paving in Clinton temporarily delayed</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/25_SR525ClintonPavingDelayed.htm</link>
      <description>Crews paving a section of SR 525 on Whidbey Island are on hold until a new liquid asphalt supplier can be found and a new asphalt mix is approved.</description>
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      <title>North Creek Trail segment closed for one month under SR 522 in Bothell</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:55:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/24_SR522NorthCreekTrail.htm</link>
      <description>North Creek Trail segment closed for one month under SR 522 in Bothell.</description>
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      <title>US 97 remains closed near Toppenish</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:20:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/US97_remains_closed_near-Toppenish.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT detours US 97 traffic onto local roads near Toppenish one additional night
 
I-82 and SR 22 are recommended as alternate routes</description>
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      <title>Crews to stripe highways on Whidbey Island next week</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:57:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/24_525sr20restriping.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT crews will restripe SR 525 and SR 20 starting Monday, July 28 and lasting through Thursday afternoon, July 31.</description>
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      <title>Crews get started building noise walls along I-5 in Seattle</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:26:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/24_RoanokeNoiseWall.htm</link>
      <description>Crews get started building noise walls along I-5 in Seattle</description>
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      <title>Crews to close one lane of Mount Baker Highway east of Bellingham</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:30:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/24_542coresampling.htm</link>
      <description>Drivers who regularly commute on Mount Baker Highway (SR 542) will need to plan a few extra minutes into their drive next Monday and Tuesday, July 28 and 29.</description>
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      <title>New shorter schedule for weekend lane closures on southbound I-5 Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:12:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/23_I5ShipCanalSecondWeekendClosure.htm</link>
      <description>For the second weekend in a row, WSDOT bridge maintenance crews will close lanes on Interstate 5 Ship Canal Bridge to repair damaged pavement.</description>
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      <title>Four near misses in two days has WSDOT reminding drivers to “Give 'em a Brake”</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:26:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/23_5_WZcollisions.htm</link>
      <description>After many near misses this week, WSDOT asks drivers to slow down and pay attention near work zones.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT and the City of Selah host open house to present projects to relieve traffic congestion in downtown Selah</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:48:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/SelahOpenHouse2308.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT staff and the City of Selah will be hosting an open house to share information regarding the project to re-route SR 823 through Selah and the East Fremont Street improvement. This is your opportunity to see the design and talk with the experts.</description>
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      <title>Replacement I-5 bridge and light rail to Clark College selected as Locally Preferred Alternative</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/23_ReplI5Bridge.htm</link>
      <description>As a result of the RTC Board’s vote Tuesday, the Columbia River Crossing project’s six partner agencies have selected a replacement I-5 bridge and light rail extension to Clark College as the project’s Locally Preferred Alternative.</description>
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      <title>Join the conversation with the new Guide Meridian blog</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:27:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/23_539newprojectblog.htm</link>
      <description>Drivers, residents and travelers interested in joining the conversation about the Guide Meridian (SR 539) widening project in Whatcom County have a new way to make their voices heard.</description>
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      <title>Burley Olalla Road to SR 16 closure date changes</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:40:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/SR16Burleyclosuredate.htm</link>
      <description>Burley Olalla Road to SR 16 closure date changes</description>
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      <title>Lane closed on Mount Baker Highway at Britton Road in Bellingham</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:00:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/23_sr542brittonroadlanesclosed.htm</link>
      <description>Drivers can expect delays and slowdowns on June 23 and 24 at the Britton Road intersection on Mount Baker Highway (SR 542).</description>
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      <title>Nighttime lane closures planned on I-5 through south Everett this week</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:08:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/23_EverettClosures.htm</link>
      <description>SEATTLE – Some late night and early morning drivers could have an extended trip through south Everett this week due to a series of lane closures on Interstate 5. Crews working for WSDOT will close two lanes of northbound I-5 on Wednesday, July 23 and the two left lanes of southbound I-5 on Thursday, July 24 to stripe the roadway. The work is part of Sound Transit’s South Everett Freeway Station project.</description>
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      <title>US 2/97 - School Street Intersection Safety Project Goes to Bid</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:06:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/22US297SchoolStreetBarrier.htm</link>
      <description>A safety improvement project on US 2/97 at School Street, north of Wenatchee has been advertised for private contractor bids.</description>
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      <title>Shoring up for safety: I-5 Everett crews start expansion joint repair</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:02:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/22_I5ExpJt.htm</link>
      <description>Starting Wednesday, July 23 crews will repair a dozen expansion joints on I-5 between Marine View Drive and 41st Street.</description>
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      <title>Construction closes northbound I-205 on-ramp at Mill Plain</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/22_I-205_Ramp_Closure.htm</link>
      <description>Construction activities on I-205 near Mill Plain will shut down the on-ramp onto I-205 northbound from Mill Plain on the night of July 24, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).</description>
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      <title>Tacoma Narrows Bridge project team takes top honors</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/22_TNBTopHonors.htm</link>
      <description>The Western Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (WASHTO) this week awarded one of its highest honors, the “America’s Transportation Award,” to the Washington State Department of Transportation's new Tacoma Narrows Bridge project.</description>
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      <title>I-5 and WSDOT’s maintenance budget hit again by wire thieves</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:10:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/22_I_5_MaintenanceHitbyWireThieves.htm</link>
      <description>I-5 and WSDOT’s maintenance budget hit again by wire thieves</description>
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      <title>It’s Crunch Time: Southbound I-405 to close for three weekends in August</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/21_WilburtonTunnel.htm</link>
      <description>The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) recently announced traffic and mitigation plans for the upcoming Wilburton Tunnel removal near Bellevue.  For several weeks, crews have removed dirt and vegetation from the tunnel to prepare for its demolition.</description>
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      <title>SR 14 westbound ramps will close for paving on night of July 24</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/21_SR14LieserRampClosure.htm</link>
      <description>VANCOUVER – Drivers on westbound State Route 14 in Vancouver will notice closed on- and off -ramps at the Lieser Road Interchange, at night time this week.</description>
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      <title>US 101 bridge-replacement project starts Monday</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/18_US101_PurdyBridge.htm</link>
      <description>US 101 Purdy Creek Bridge north of Shelton will be replaced.</description>
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      <title>Construction, closure of Maurin Rd. continues through July 28</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:09:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/18_ContinuedClosureMaurinRd.htm</link>
      <description>CHEHALIS – Maurin Road will continue to be closed to traffic through Monday, July 28, while contractors finish widening work, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).</description>
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      <title>Road closes for SR 16 interchange project</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:37:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/SR16BurleyOlallaRoadcloses.htm</link>
      <description>Road closes for SR 16 interchange project</description>
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      <title>I-5 lane and ramps closed at night in Burlington next week</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:04:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/18_i5lanesrampsclosed.htm</link>
      <description>Crews will close one lane and two ramps next week on I-5 in Burlington to begin improvements to the SR 20 interchange.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Ferries Division continues biodiesel testing with fueling of Klahowya</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:51:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/18_biodieselKlahowya.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT Ferries Division continues biodiesel testing with fueling of Klahowya</description>
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      <title>Lower speed limit for drivers in SR 20 work zone near Deception Pass</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:12:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/18_SpeedLimitReduction.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT will temporarily lower the speed limit for three miles on SR 20, near Deception Pass, to improve safety for drivers and construction workers.</description>
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      <title>Crews start paving SR 525 in Clinton on Sunday night</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:46:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/18_ClintonPavingBegins.htm</link>
      <description>For the next week, crews will work at night on State Route 525 on Whidbey Island.</description>
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      <title>SR 162 paving requires 24-hour closure near Buckley</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:03:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/17_SR162_pavingclosure.htm</link>
      <description>SR 162 closed for 24 hours for paving.</description>
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      <title>I-5 lane closed around the clock next week near Bellingham</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:48:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/17_i5lanesclosednextweek.htm</link>
      <description>The around-the-clock lane closure north of Bellingham will end Friday morning. It will start again Sunday evening and last for one more week while crews to continue removing and replacing broken concrete panels.</description>
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      <title>US 97 traffic detoured onto local roads near Toppenish July 21-24</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/US97DetourontoLocalRoads.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT detours US 97 traffic onto local roads near Toppenish July 21-24. I-82 and SR 22 are recommended as alternate routes</description>
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      <title>Overnight lane closures on I-5 through south Everett</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/I-5ClosuresInSouthEverett.htm</link>
      <description>SEATTLE – Drivers in south Everett should expect delays Thursday night as crews close two lanes in both directions of Interstate 5. Crews will stripe the on-and off-ramps to the new park and ride lot and part of I-5 under the 112th Street bridge.  The work is part of Sound Transit’s South Everett Freeway Station project.</description>
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      <title>Artist Point to open Friday morning</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:24:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/16_sr542artistpointopensfriday.htm</link>
      <description>Crews will open the last mile of the road to Artist Point at 8 a.m. Friday, July 18. The 2.7-mile stretch of Mount Baker Highway (SR 542) has been closed since September 28, 2007. Artist Point boasts 360-degree views of Mount Shuksan and Mount Baker, as well as access to a variety of trails.</description>
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      <title>Crews open new lane on SR 20 near Burlington</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:13:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/16_Fredonia1Complete.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT opened the wider, safer two-mile stretch of roadway near Burlington to eastbound drivers Tuesday afternoon, July 15.</description>
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      <title>Upgrade to WSDOT Web site and 5-1-1 service Wednesday, July 16</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/16_NetworkUpgrade.htm</link>
      <description>OLYMPIA - WSDOT will be upgrading network equipment on Wednesday from 9:15 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. to enhance Website support for data, voice and video.</description>
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      <title>Weekend lane closures on I-5 Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:41:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/16_I5ShipCanalLaneClosures.htm</link>
      <description>Drivers traveling through Seattle can expect weekend lane closures on the Interstate 5 Ship Canal Bridge for the next two weekends as WSDOT crews repair potholes on the upper bridge deck.</description>
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      <title>Lewis and Clark Bridge Inspection Work Scheduled for July 21-22, 24-25</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:40:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/15_NarrowLanesLewisClarkBridgeInspection.htm</link>
      <description>LONGVIEW – Drivers on the Lewis and Clark Bridge over the Columbia River between Longview, WA and Rainier, OR will notice narrower lanes during the daytime July 21-22 and 24-25, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).</description>
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      <title>I-5 bridge repairs finished early in Burlington</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:39:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/15_i5bridgerepairscomplete.htm</link>
      <description>Bridge crews finished temporary repairs on the damaged Chuckanut Drive overpass (exit 231) in Burlington two nights earlier than expected. Both lanes of Chuckanut Drive over I-5 will reopen this afternoon. Crews are in the process of picking up cones and changing weight restriction signs.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Asks Drivers Not to Park along SR 141 for Viewing of Fires</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:01:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/14_SR141NoParking.htm</link>
      <description>BINGEN – Drivers on SR 141 are asked to not park their vehicles on the shoulders of SR 141, in the vicinity of Trout Lake (mile posts 19 through 23) as the efforts to fight the fires near Mt. Adams continue, asks the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).</description>
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      <title>Foundation work for new I-5 ramps to start Wednesday in Burlington</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:04:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/14_SR20PilingWorkBegins.htm</link>
      <description>A machine will act like a giant hammer to pound concrete 72 pilings into the ground. The pilings will support the new bridge that will become the southbound I-5 on- and off-ramps at the SR 20 intersection.</description>
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      <title>North Wenatchee Park and Ride Ribbon Cutting</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/14NWenatcheeParkRide.htm</link>
      <description>The newest Park and Ride Lot in North Central Washington opens Tuesday in North Wenatchee with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.</description>
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      <title>Intermittent closures planned at intersection of Guide, Pole roads</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:04:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/14_SR539PoleRoadWork.htm</link>
      <description>Drivers can expect travel disruptions and delays on the Guide Meridian on Monday and Tuesday nights, July 14-15, as Puget Sound Energy crews wrap up underground cable work</description>
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      <title>Further inspections reveal severe damage to I-5 overpass in Burlington</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:58:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/11_i5bridgedamageatchuckanut.htm</link>
      <description>Further inspections of the damage to the Chuckanut Drive overpass (exit 231) over I-5 in Burlington confirmed engineers’ worst fears. The battered bridge support beams will have to be replaced.</description>
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      <title>I-5 lanes and ramps closed at night through Bellingham next week</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:09:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/11_i5laneandrampclosures.htm</link>
      <description>Crews will close lanes and ramps next week on I-5 in Bellingham to finish sealing new concrete panels and to install guardrail.</description>
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      <title>SR 20 paving south of Oak Harbor starts Tuesday</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:07:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/11_sr20pavingsouthofoakharbor.htm</link>
      <description>Crews will start laying the final layer of asphalt on SR 20 south of Oak Harbor on Tuesday night, July 15, and plan to finish the work in two weeks, as long as the weather stays nice.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT forms advisory committee for Aurora Bridge fence project in Seattle</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:30:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/10_99aurorabridgefence.htm</link>
      <description>Design is under way on a WSDOT project to deter people from jumping off of the State Route 99 Aurora Bridge in Seattle.  WSDOT has formed an advisory committee to represent community, business and local government interests as the design moves forward.</description>
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      <title>Bridge over I-5 damaged by tall load in Burlington: Weight restrictions imposed indefinitely</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:25:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/10_11chuckanutdriveoverpass.htm</link>
      <description>A truck towing an excavator on northbound I-5 hit and severely damaged the SR 11 Chuckanut Drive overpass in Burlington Thursday, July 10. Three of the six bridge girders had concrete and rebar damage. The girders are the structural support beams for the bridge.</description>
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      <title>SR 9 closed next weekend while crews install culvert</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/10_sr9culvertclosure.htm</link>
      <description>Next weekend, crews will close State Route 9 near Arlington to install a six-foot square box culvert beneath the highway at Kackman Creek.</description>
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      <title>Draft Statewide Aviation Policies Available for Public Review</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:49:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/DraftAviationPolicies.htm</link>
      <description>The Washington Aviation Planning Council is seeking your input on draft statewide aviation policies, which are being developed as part of the Long-Term Air Transportation Study.  The draft policies are designed to address statewide aviation issues in the areas of land use, environment, capacity, new technology, safety, mobility, stewardship, preservation, access and economy.</description>
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      <title>I-5 lane closed for one week north of Bellingham</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:45:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/10_i5weeklonglaneclosures.htm</link>
      <description>More I-5 lane closures are in store for Bellingham drivers. This time they’ll be north of Bellingham and not in the heart of town. One lane will close around the clock for one week starting Sunday night, July 13, as crews remove and replace broken concrete panels.</description>
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      <title>Utility work on SR 302 in Purdy begins July 14</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:22:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/10_SR302UtilityWork.htm</link>
      <description>Utility work on SR 302 in Purdy begins July 14</description>
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      <title>I-5 Toutle River Rest Area in Cowlitz Co. Closing for Construction</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:17:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/10_ToutleRestAreaClosingforPaver.htm</link>
      <description>CASTLE ROCK – The Toutle River Rest Area on northbound I-5 in Cowlitz County will close due to construction, for two evenings, on July 15 and July 16, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).</description>
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      <title>Closures this weekend for paving on SR 900 in Tukwila</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:12:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/9_SR900Paving.htm</link>
      <description>Crews working for WSDOT will pave a portion of State Route 900 (Martin Luther King Junior Way S.) in Tukwila this weekend.  Crews will remove deteriorating pavement, rebuild the roadbed and repave the highway between the northbound Interstate 5 exit to SR 900 and the intersection at S. Boeing Access Road/S. Ryan Way.</description>
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      <title>Weeklong Closure of Maurin Rd for Widening Begins July 14</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:46:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/09_MaurinRdClosedforWidening.htm</link>
      <description>CHEHALIS – Beginning July 14, Maurin Road in Chehalis will be closed for one week as construction crews widen the roadway from two to four lanes, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).</description>
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      <title>Annual inspection to close SR 520 Evergreen Point floating bridge this weekend</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:10:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/08_SR520BridgeClosure.htm</link>
      <description>Washington State Department of Transportation crews will close the SR 520 Evergreen Point floating bridge beginning at 11 p.m. Friday, July 11 for its annual inspection and maintenance work.</description>
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      <title>July brings no freedom from wire theft</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:49:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/SR7Julywiretheft.htm</link>
      <description>July brings no freedom from wire theft</description>
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      <title>WSDOT closes lanes on I-182 and US 395 in Tri-Cities</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:46:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/LanesRestrictedonI182andUS395.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT closes lanes on I-182 and US 395 to inspect bridges in the Tri-Cities</description>
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      <title>Construction Closes Northbound I-205 Lanes, Ramp to Westbound Mill Plain</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:37:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/08_WeekendClosuresI205NBMillPlainWB.htm</link>
      <description>VANCOUVER – Drivers will notice a closed ramp, in addition to other impacts to traffic on I-205 in Vancouver over the weekend, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).</description>
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      <title>I-5 Paving Project near Castle Rock Begins July 10</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:04:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/07_I5CastleRocktoSR505PaverBeginsJuly10.htm</link>
      <description>KELSO – A project to pave and provide safety improvements to I-5 from Castle Rock to SR 505 will begin on July 10 announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).</description>
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      <title>WSDOT starts search for design-builder to construct SR 532 corridor improvements</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:54:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/7_532LOI.htm</link>
      <description>The Washington State Department of Transportation is soliciting letters of interest from companies planning to apply to provide design-build services for a project to improve the SR 532 corridor between Camano Island and I-5.</description>
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      <title>Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic - July 12 and 13; Drivers Encouraged to Allow Extra Travel Time</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/07_STP_route_impacts.htm</link>
      <description>Organizers predict a record 9,500 bicyclists will be on local roads and highways for the 2008 Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (STP). The 200-mile ride between Seattle and Portland is schedule for Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13.</description>
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      <title>SR 169 bridge over Green River open in both directions</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:05:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/07_SR169GreenRiverRepair.htm</link>
      <description>Both directions of SR 169 at the Kummer bridge near Black Diamond opened at 6:10 p.m. Thursday, July 3, after crews finished emergency repair work.</description>
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      <title>Flammable cargo restricted on I-5 under Convention Center</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/3_I-5FlammableRestriction.htm</link>
      <description>SEATTLE - WSDOT will restrict flammable cargo in both directions of I-5 under the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8.</description>
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      <title>I-82 ramps closed for Yakima fireworks event</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:14:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/I82_ramps_closed_for-Yakima-fireworks_event.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT and YPD close I-82 off-ramps to SR 24/Nob Hill Blvd. during Independence Day fireworks display</description>
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      <title>Four new cameras to view I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/2_NewcamerasonI90.htm</link>
      <description>WSDOT provides four new portable cameras to keep an eye on I-90 traffic near Snoqualmie Pass</description>
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      <title>Rock Stabilization Project, Long Closures on SR 4 Begin July 8</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:41:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/02_LongClosuresAheadonSR4.htm</link>
      <description>KELSO – Plan ahead before you travel on SR 4 for the next few weeks, starting on Tuesday, July 8, warns the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).</description>
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      <title>Murray Morgan Bridge opens for festival</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:54:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/MurraryMorganopensforfestival.htm</link>
      <description>Murray Morgan Bridge opens for festival</description>
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      <title>Fiber-optic installation means delays for Roy drivers</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/02_SR702FiberOptic.htm</link>
      <description>Fiber-optic installation means delays for Roy drivers</description>
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      <title>Public Encouraged to Attend July Open Houses for the Long-Term Air Transportation Study</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:34:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/LATSJulyOpenHouse.htm</link>
      <description>The Washington Aviation Planning Council is seeking your input on draft statewide aviation policies, which were recently developed as part of the Long-Term Air Transportation Study. The policies were designed to address statewide aviation issues in the areas of land use, environment, capacity, new technology, safety, mobility, stewardship, preservation, access and economy.</description>
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