http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:40:16 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/ Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:48:16 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/DraftLRP_013109.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/DraftLRP_013109.htm WSDOT Ferries Division releases revised draft Long-Range Plan Sat, 31 Jan 2009 03:43:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/30SR285BridgePjtBid.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/30SR285BridgePjtBid.htm A project to add another lane to Wenatchee's Senator George Sellar Bridge goes out for bids. Sat, 31 Jan 2009 03:20:34 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/Hiyu_013009.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/Hiyu_013009.htm 34-car Hiyu to continue serving Point Defiance/Tahlequah ferry route until end of February Sat, 31 Jan 2009 02:42:48 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/30_I-405RampandLaneClosures.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/30_I-405RampandLaneClosures.htm Drivers should plan for nighttime detours and delays as crews continue progress on I-405 construction projects between Bellevue and Tukwila. Sat, 31 Jan 2009 02:03:40 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/30_OliveWayRampClosed.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/30_OliveWayRampClosed.htm Drivers should plan for a closure of the Olive Way on-ramp to northbound I-5 this weekend as crews continue to repair a retaining wall damaged by a bus-involved collision on December 19, 2008. Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:45:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/30_Earthquake.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/30_Earthquake.htm No damage to state highways and bridges has been reported following this morning’s earthquake. Within minutes of the earthquake, our dispatchers in the Traffic Management Center received an alert and began notifying our bridge and maintenance supervisors. Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:40:49 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/29_SR508Reopens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/29_SR508Reopens.htm CHEHALIS – Crews will reopen a section of SR 508 near Bear Canyon (mileposts 20 to 22) in central Lewis County by 10 p.m. today. The road has been closed due to a landslide since Jan. 8. Yesterday, WSDOT geotechnical engineers determined the highway may be repaired and reopened to local traffic only. Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:25:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/29_FlammableCargo.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/29_FlammableCargo.htm SEATTLE - WSDOT will restrict flammable cargo in both directions of Interstate 90 from the Mount Baker Tunnel through the Mercer Island Lid beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 2. The restriction is expected to end by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11. Fri, 30 Jan 2009 02:48:47 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/29_532StanwoodDB.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/29_532StanwoodDB.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation has selected Parsons/Kuney, Joint Venture as the design-builder to improve safety on State Route 532 near Stanwood. Fri, 30 Jan 2009 01:23:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/29-pontoons.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/29-pontoons.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation confirmed today at a public open house in Hoquiam that it is preparing to build pontoons in Grays Harbor County to replace the SR 520 bridge across Lake Washington. Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:25:38 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/29_ReplaceDamageStriping.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/29_ReplaceDamageStriping.htm VANCOUVER – Motorists traveling both directions on I-5, SR 500, SR 503 and SR 14 can expect delays next week as crews work to replace damaged pavement markings. Periodic right-lane closures and rolling slowdowns will occur between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day. Motorists should expect 10- to 15-minute delays. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:16:09 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/28_112thRampClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/28_112thRampClosure.htm VANCOUVER – Construction activities will close the northbound I-205 on-ramp from Mill Plain Boulevard on Saturday, Jan. 31, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation. The ramp closure will begin at 6 a.m. on Saturday and conclude at 6 a.m. Sunday morning. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:43:05 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/28_i5overpassopeningontime.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/28_i5overpassopeningontime.htm Crews finished demolishing the east span of the SR 11/Chuckanut Drive overpass in Burlington and will reopen one lane of northbound I-5 to drivers on time at 5 a.m. Both lanes will be open by 7 a.m. Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:15:54 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/SR261_laneRestrictionJan28.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/SR261_laneRestrictionJan28.htm WSDOT restricts SR 261 to one lane near Delany Jan. 28 Drivers may experience short delays Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:03:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/Farecollection_012609.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/Farecollection_012609.htm WSDOT Ferries Division announces improvements to fare collection policy Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:51:46 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/HCB+pile+driving.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/HCB+pile+driving.htm HCB pile driving Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:29:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/I-405_Oaksdale012309.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/I-405_Oaksdale012309.htm The setting of the girders will require overnight closures of Oakesdale Avenue SW between SW 16th Street and SW Grady Way on: Jan. 25-29 from 7 p.m. to 5:50 a.m. and Feb. 2-3 from 7 p.m. to 5:50 a.m. Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:41:59 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/23_SR503Reopens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/23_SR503Reopens.htm VANCOUVER – Crews will reopen a section of SR 503 in southern Cowlitz County, Saturday, Jan. 24 much earlier than expected. The road has been closed since Jan. 8 from a landslide. Contractor crews worked diligently to repair this section of roadway, which sustained severe damage during recent storms. Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:41:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/US395Lane_and+_ramp_restriction_Jan27.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/US395Lane_and+_ramp_restriction_Jan27.htm WSDOT restricts northbound lane on US 395 and Columbia Drive on-ramp near Blue Bridge Jan. 27 Northbound delays likely, consider alternate routes Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:31:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/27_US395LaneandRampRestrictions.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/27_US395LaneandRampRestrictions.htm WSDOT restricts northbound lane on US 395 and Columbia Drive on-ramp near Blue Bridge Jan. 27 Northbound delays likely, consider alternate routes Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:19:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/012309MidRangePlan.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/012309MidRangePlan.htm WSDOT releases Amtrak Cascades Mid-Range Plan for next eight years. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:17:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/22_I5RoadRepairClosureProjects.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/22_I5RoadRepairClosureProjects.htm Drivers should plan for daytime and nighttime road closures for several construction and maintenance projects near Seattle this weekend. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 06:15:20 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/LRplan_012209.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/LRplan_012209.htm WSDOT Ferries Division extends public comment period on draft long-range plan through January 26 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 06:14:46 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/PTKpo_012209.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/PTKpo_012209.htm Passenger-only service on Port Townsend/Keystone route to continue through mid-February Fri, 23 Jan 2009 03:42:58 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/22_skagitcountyemailupdates.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/22_skagitcountyemailupdates.htm BURLINGTON – WSDOT has expanded its successful SR 20 e-mail updates to include all highway-related construction projects and traveler information for Skagit and Island counties. The expansion comes just as the 2009 construction season begins. The new year includes several large projects around the region, beginning with the replacement of the Chuckanut Drive bridge over I-5, starting Monday, Jan. 26. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:54:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/22_i5northboundtocloseatnight.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/22_i5northboundtocloseatnight.htm WSDOT crews will need to close northbound Interstate 5 in Burlington for two nights next week as they demolish part of the SR 11 (Chuckanut Drive) overpass in Burlington. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:03:33 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/22_538536PavingAward.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/22_538536PavingAward.htm WSDOT recently awarded a contract to repave a five-mile stretch of SR 536 (Memorial Highway), repave part of SR 538 (College Way) and replace the asphalt at the SR 538/Riverside Drive intersection. Cemex Pacific Holdings of Everett was awarded the contract Tuesday, Jan. 20, for its bid of $2.7 million. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:25:35 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/HCB+Port+Gamble+mooring.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/HCB+Port+Gamble+mooring.htm HCB Port Gamble mooring Thu, 22 Jan 2009 03:25:05 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/21_539RiverRoadCamera.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/21_539RiverRoadCamera.htm A new traffic camera is now available for drivers who travel SR 539 (Guide Meridan) south of Lynden. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:35:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/POF_012109.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/POF_012109.htm WSDOT Ferries Division sells two passenger-only ferries Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:46:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/HCB+Water+Shuttle.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/HCB+Water+Shuttle.htm HCB water shuttle Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:11:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/20_SR520PavingAwarded.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/20_SR520PavingAwarded.htm WSDOT today awarded Granite Northwest a contract to repave nearly four miles of SR 520 between I-405 in Bellevue and West Lake Sammamish Parkway in Redmond. As part of the $9.4 million project, crews will also replace crumbling asphalt at the ends of five bridges with new concrete slabs. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 02:45:33 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/19_sr11overpassclosinginoneweek.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/19_sr11overpassclosinginoneweek.htm There is only one week remaining before the SR 11 Chuckanut Drive overpass in Burlington closes for two months for repairs. And now is a good time to start planning alternate routes around the closure. Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:58:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/16US97BlewettOpens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/16US97BlewettOpens.htm After almost 10 days, US 97 Blewett Pass reopened at 6 p.m. Friday, January 16th. Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:33:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/16_I405NewLaneOpened.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/16_I405NewLaneOpened.htm Crews early this morning opened a new I-405 northbound lane to help ease one of the worst traffic bottlenecks in the state. Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:26:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/16_SR202Reopens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/16_SR202Reopens.htm SR 202 in Fall City reopened after emergency repairs Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:00:48 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/15_SouthwestWAStormRecovery.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/15_SouthwestWAStormRecovery.htm VANCOUVER – Many highways in Southwest Washington sustained damage during the recent storms and flooding. Throughout it all, WSDOT crews cleared mudslides, repaired roadways and cleaned ditches to keep roads open and passable. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:12:35 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/14_sr20opentoonelane.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/14_sr20opentoonelane.htm Crews will reopen one lane of SR 20 at 6 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 15 just east of Concrete. The highway has been closed for a week after slides buried the highway with mud and debris and tore out guardrail and power poles. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:51:43 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/14_rest_area_open.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/14_rest_area_open.htm The Maytown and Scatter Creek safety rest areas south of Olympia are now open following the completion of a six-month project to upgrade the facilities and their sewer and water systems. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:48:11 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/14_sr542lanesopeningatnight.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/14_sr542lanesopeningatnight.htm Crews will reopen SR 542 (Mount Baker Highway) to a full two lanes at night just east of Deming starting tonight. The highway has been reduced to one lane since Friday, Jan. 9, after a mudslide came across the road. Daytime work and lane closures will continue into next week. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:29:34 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/14_SR202FloodRepairs.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/14_SR202FloodRepairs.htm WSDOT repairs of washed-out section of SR 202 near Fall City are nearly complete Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:26:41 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/SR261_restricted_to-one-lane-Jan14.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/SR261_restricted_to-one-lane-Jan14.htm WSDOT restricts SR 261 to one lane near Delany Jan. 14 Drivers may experience short delays Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:04:34 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/13US97BlewettReopeningDate.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/13US97BlewettReopeningDate.htm US 97 Blewett Pass is scheduled to reopen on Friday at 6 p.m. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:33:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/US395_lane_and_ramp_restricion.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/US395_lane_and_ramp_restricion.htm WSDOT restricts southbound lane on US 395 and Lewis Street on-ramp near Blue Bridge Jan. 14 Southbound delays likely, consider alternate routes Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:11:02 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/SR112Slideclosesroad.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/SR112Slideclosesroad.htm State Route 112 remains closed to traffic following a massive landslide last week west of Joyce in Clallam County. The earth beneath the roadway continues to move, posing major safety concerns for crews. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:41:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/13_I5SR531interchange.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/13_I5SR531interchange.htm On Monday, Jan. 12 WSDOT awarded Northwest Construction, Inc. the contract for a project to reduce congestion at the interchange of I-5 and State Route 531 (172nd Street NE) near Arlington. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:56:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/12-awv.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/12-awv.htm On Tuesday, January 13, 2009, Gov. Chris Gregoire, along with King County Executive Ron Sims, City of Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels, and Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Seattle Tay Yoshitani announced the proposal to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct that will be presented to the state Legislature for consideration. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:25:50 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/12_sr20mudslidesblockroad.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/12_sr20mudslidesblockroad.htm Crews working to clear mudslides and repair damage to SR 20 east of Concrete are making progress. They opened one emergency-access lane Saturday, Jan. 10, and WSDOT let utility crews in today to try and restore power to the surrounding area. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:22:59 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/12_542RepairsCloseRoad.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/12_542RepairsCloseRoad.htm Crews working to repair and reopen a section of SR 542 damaged by a mudslide Jan. 8 east of Deming are making rapid progress. One lane was reopened to traffic at 1 a.m. Jan. 9; crews hope to complete repairs and reopen both lanes to traffic by Jan. 16. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 01:51:34 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/SR302ScopingOpenHouse.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/SR302ScopingOpenHouse.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) invites the public to a scoping open house for the State Route 302 Corridor Study Monday, Jan. 12. At the event, the public will have the opportunity to comment on the purpose and need for the project and alternatives being considered. Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:55:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/9_recoverycontinues.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/9_recoverycontinues.htm Interstate 5 is open to traffic from Vancouver, Washington to Vancouver British Columbia. Two of Washington's three main east-west mountain passes through the Cascades have been reopened but WSDOT officials today warn that there is much recovery work left to do. Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:30:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/9_preparingtoopenI5.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/9_preparingtoopenI5.htm WSDOT crews are preparing to reopen Interstate 5 to commercial vehicles over 10,000 GVW between Napavine and Grand Mound (mile post 68 to 88) at noon today. The road will open to passenger vehicles later in the day. Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:46:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/09_ChehalisPressConference.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/09_ChehalisPressConference.htm CHEHALIS – WSDOT is hosting a press conference at 10 a.m. today to give media an update on plans to reopen the 20-mile stretch of Interstate 5 in Thurston and Lewis counties that’s been closed since Wednesday night. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:42:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/09_i90-snoqualmie-to-reopen.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/09_i90-snoqualmie-to-reopen.htm HYAK – After working around the clock to clear snow, water, and debris from the roadway and shoulders, WSDOT will open the eastbound lanes of I-90 Snoqualmie Pass on Friday, Jan. 9 at 9 a.m. Westbound lanes will open by noon. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:44:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/09_floodwaters-receding.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/09_floodwaters-receding.htm OLYMPIA - Floodwaters are subsiding in many areas and WSDOT continues working toward opening vital freight and travel routes across the state. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:15:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/08_US12Mudslides.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/08_US12Mudslides.htm WSDOT has cleared multiple mudslides on US 12 between Packwood in Lewis County (mile post 131) and Naches (mile post 189) in Yakima County. WSDOT is allowing local traffic only to travel in both directions within this previously closed area. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:09:05 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/08_mudSlideFoiled.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/08_mudSlideFoiled.htm WSDOT crews are making progress on opening roads closed because of flooding. More than 30 closures have been cleared since the peak of the flooding began. WSDOT crews worked hard today to establish a detour route on SR 7 for high priority trucks and vehicles stopped on either side of the I-5 closure. However, a new mud slide this afternoon foiled those hopes . WSDOT crews are not able to open SR 7 and the road will remain closed tonight. No alternate truck detours are available at this time. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:09:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/01_us2reopens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/01_us2reopens.htm WSDOT is making progress on reopening highways to get families and freight moving through Washington again. Crews have spent today clearing debris and plowing snow slides on US 2 Stevens Pass and hope to get US 2 open east to Wenatchee this evening. US 97 remains closed, but vehicles can access I-90 taking SR 28 to Quincy then SR 281 to George where they can intersect with I-90 to continue to Moses Lake. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:51:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/08_US2Reopens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/08_US2Reopens.htm US 2 has reopened to traffic after a two day closure caused by flooding and avalanche danger. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:15:11 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/Feb5AviationPlanningCouncilMeeting.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/Feb5AviationPlanningCouncilMeeting.htm On February 5, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., members of the Governor-appointed Aviation Planning Council will meet to continue work on the final phase of the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS). Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:58:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/I5I90_RemainClosed.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/I5I90_RemainClosed.htm WSDOT and emergency response crews worked through the night to assess the status of major routes in Washington and the reports are indicating that I-90 Snoqualmie Pass will remain closed today. Interstate 5 in Lewis county also remains closed due to flooding. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:04:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/08_morningstormupdate.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/08_morningstormupdate.htm More than 1,200 WSDOT crews plus National Guard members and Washington State Patrol troopers are out working to keep drivers safe and get close to 60 sections of roadway back open as soon as possible. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:24:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/07_I-5-closed-in-Lewis-county.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/07_I-5-closed-in-Lewis-county.htm OLYMPIA - As expected, WSDOT has closed I-5 from US 12, milepost 68, to Grand Mound, milepost 88. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:05:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/07_highway-closures-top-60.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/07_highway-closures-top-60.htm OLYMPIA - Transportation officials are dealing with a large weather system that resulted in more than 60 road closures in Washington in the last 12 hours. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:47:17 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/FloodingTFR.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/FloodingTFR.htm As rivers continue to rise and many areas of the state experience flooding, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation reminds pilots to check for notices to airmen (NOTAMS) before flying. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:38:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/07_RiversRising.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/07_RiversRising.htm Major rivers in Washington are rapidly rising including rivers adjacent to Interstate 5 in Lewis county. Forecasts indicate that portions of Interstate 5 could be underwater as early as this afternoon. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:29:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/07_floodclosures.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/07_floodclosures.htm All three major east-west mountain pass highways through the Cascade Mountains are closed at this hour due to avalanche danger and mudslides. Motorists should anticipate additional travel delays and road closures. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:38:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/06_flooding_avalanche_coming.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/06_flooding_avalanche_coming.htm With another winter storm on the way, WSDOT crews are asking motorists to anticipate delays caused by avalanche control and, possibly, flooding that affects state highways. Motorists should be prepared for winter driving conditions in the mountain passes and the potential for flooding throughout Washington state. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:04:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/05_I90SnoqualmiePassOpen.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/05_I90SnoqualmiePassOpen.htm Drivers can now cross eastbound over I-90 Snoqualmie Pass but crews are still working on the westbound lanes. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:09:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/I90closed_for_avalanchedanger.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/I90closed_for_avalanchedanger.htm WSDOT closes I-90 Snoqualmie Pass for high avalanche danger and poor visibility Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:14:26 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/2008citycountybridgegrants.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/2008citycountybridgegrants.htm WSDOT approves $30 million for county and city bridges Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:37:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/02_MtnPassOpen.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/02_MtnPassOpen.htm As WSDOT crews still fight blowing snow in the Palouse, all primary major east-west travel routes through the mountains are now open. Sat, 03 Jan 2009 03:22:24 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/02_WhitePassReopens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/02_WhitePassReopens.htm VANCOUVER – Crews worked overnight and this morning to reopen US 12 White Pass following several natural snow slides near the summit Thursday, along with overnight snow accumulations. Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:33:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/02_MtnPassesStevensNowOpen.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/02_MtnPassesStevensNowOpen.htm The second of WSDOT's three primary east-west routes opened this morning, with US 2 now open over Stevens Pass. Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:17:34 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/02_i5chuckanutbridgerepairs.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/02_i5chuckanutbridgerepairs.htm WSDOT is one step closer to starting repairs on the damaged I-5 Chuckanut Drive overpass in Burlington at exit 231. Vetch Construction of Camano Island was awarded the emergency repair contract on Dec. 18 and will start construction by the end of January. Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:01:42 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/02_PassOpen.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/02_PassOpen.htm The second of WSDOT's three primary east-west routes opened this morning, with US 2 now open over Stevens Pass. I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass opened to all traffic at 8 p.m. Thursday while US 12 – White Pass remains closed due to avalanche danger. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:08:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/01_snoqualmie_open_early.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/01_snoqualmie_open_early.htm Good news! WSDOT crews got a break from the storm and plan to re-open I-90 Snoqualmie Pass to all traffic around 8 p.m. today. Washington’s two other east-west mountain passes (US 12 – White Pass and US 2 – Stevens Pass) are expected to remain closed overnight. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 07:15:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/1_3pm_mountainpassclosures.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/1_3pm_mountainpassclosures.htm Unless conditions change, Washington’s three main east-west mountain passes are expected to remain closed to traffic overnight. Another storm headed for Washington is expected to dump more snow on the Cascades overnight, which will keep the danger of avalanches high for mountain highways US 2, US 12 and I-90. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 02:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/01_am_mountainpassclosures.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/01/01_am_mountainpassclosures.htm Washington’s mountain passes are experiencing heavy snowfall and the avalanche risk to state highways through the mountains is extremely high.