http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:17:25 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/ Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:12:10 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/190phase1A_033109.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/190phase1A_033109.htm WSDOT awarded KLB Construction Inc. (Mukilteo, WA) the first of three construction contracts for the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East – Hyak to Keechelus Dam project (I-90 Project) on Monday, March 30. Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:32:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/31_StimulusFunding.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/31_StimulusFunding.htm Gov. Chris Gregoire and U.S. Sen. Patty Murray announced today that a $277 million construction project to relieve congestion on parts of I-405 in Bellevue is ready to go to bid. The project will be funded in part with $30 million the state received through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:33:17 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/30_I5TacomaClosures.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/30_I5TacomaClosures.htm I-5 Lane Closures in Tacoma occurring this week for bridge survey work. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:56:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/30_sr21speedlimitnormal.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/30_sr21speedlimitnormal.htm Speed limit back to normal on State Route 21 in Ferry County Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:51:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/rampclosures_033009.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/rampclosures_033009.htm Drivers traveling on US 395 and SR 240 need to add more time to their commute starting Thursday, April 2. Sat, 28 Mar 2009 06:00:08 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/27NCRconstructionseason.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/27NCRconstructionseason.htm The state highway construction season is set to begin in North Central Washington Sat, 28 Mar 2009 03:41:37 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/Elway_032709.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/Elway_032709.htm Reduced capacity on San Juan inter-island sailings will continue Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:43:54 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/27_SR519RoyalBrougham.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/27_SR519RoyalBrougham.htm WSDOT is about to embark upon construction that will change the landscape in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood and make trips safer and faster. WSDOT contractor crews are beginning work to build a bridge over the railroad tracks on S. Royal Brougham Way, and a new westbound off-ramp from I-90 and I-5 to the existing S. Atlantic Street overpass. Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:52:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/27_sr11toreopenTuesday.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/27_sr11toreopenTuesday.htm Crews will reopen the rebuilt State Route 11 Chuckanut Drive overpass on schedule in Burlington on Monday, March 30. Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:44:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/27_SR520Cancels.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/27_SR520Cancels.htm A forecast of heavy weekend rain has forced contractor crews working on SR 520 in Bellevue to cancel weekend work. Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:03:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/27-awvsettlement.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/27-awvsettlement.htm WSDOT bridge inspection crews reported a small amount of settlement of the Alaskan Way Viaduct near Seneca Street. New settlement in this area was approximately ¼ of an inch, bringing total settlement near Seneca Street to 1-5/8 inches since the Nisqually earthquake in 2001. No structural damage or new cracks were found during last weekend’s semiannual inspection and closure. Tests of the fire detection and suppression systems in the Battery Street Tunnel were successful. All sprinklers in the t Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:18:44 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/SR8SlideRepairComplete.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/SR8SlideRepairComplete.htm WSDOT completed a slope stabilization safety project this week on eastbound State Route 8 at Winslow Road. Crews have reopened the right lane through the project work zone and restored the 60 mph speed limit. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 06:02:27 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/26SR285BridgeContractAwarded.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/26SR285BridgeContractAwarded.htm A contract is awarded for the first of the Senator George Sellar Bridge Projects in Wenatchee Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/26SR20NCHReopeningBegins.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/26SR20NCHReopeningBegins.htm Crews begin reopening the North Cascades Highway Monday, March 30. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:24:19 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/26_StripingContinuesI5.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/26_StripingContinuesI5.htm VANCOUVER – Motorists traveling both directions on I-5 in Clark and Cowlitz counties can expect delays next week as crews continue to replace damaged pavement markings from the December 2008 winter storms. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:34:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/26_studded_tires_off.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/26_studded_tires_off.htm The last day drivers can legally use studded tires this season in Washington is Tuesday, March 31. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:50:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/25_SR16_lightpoles.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/25_SR16_lightpoles.htm Light pole installation requires full closure on SR 16 in Tacoma, March 28. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:53:14 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/25_SR14AccessHearing.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/25_SR14AccessHearing.htm VANCOUVER - The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will host a public open house and formal access hearing on Wednesday, April 15, for a project that will increase safety and improve congestion along SR 14 in the Camas-Washougal area. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:14:19 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/3_24_09MarineCargoForecast.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/3_24_09MarineCargoForecast.htm Governor Gregoire joins WSDOT and Ports Association to announce 2009 Marine Cargo Forecast Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:53:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/23_BiggsWrapsUpEarly.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/23_BiggsWrapsUpEarly.htm GOLDENDALE – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will finish the $16 million US 97 Biggs Rapids-Sam Hill Bridge Deck Replacement project early and on budget. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:05:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/_23_Ephratapaving.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/_23_Ephratapaving.htm Gov. Chris Gregoire and the Washington State Department of Transportation today announced that two more Washington Jobs Now projects — both in Eastern Washington — are moving forward with funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:43:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/23_Weekendworkdone.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/23_Weekendworkdone.htm Crews wrap up busy weekend of construction in Puget Sound Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:10:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/22_SR99ViaductReopens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/22_SR99ViaductReopens.htm Alaskan Way Viaduct and Battery Street Tunnel reopened after semiannual inspections Sat, 21 Mar 2009 06:10:24 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/20_SWWALitter.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/20_SWWALitter.htm VANCOUVER – Warm weather is fast-approaching, and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is asking for citizens’ help to do a little spring cleaning along the highways. Sat, 21 Mar 2009 02:09:54 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/20_I90Seismic.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/20_I90Seismic.htm The Interstate 90 bridges over I-5 are getting a safety upgrade. On Sunday, March 22, WSDOT contractor crews will begin work to strengthen the columns, girders and crossbeams of the double-decked overpass that carries I-90 over I-5 to better with stand earthquakes. Crews also will strengthen the supports of the nearby 12th Avenue S. Bridge starting in May. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:48:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/20_WeekendWorkAWVinspection.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/20_WeekendWorkAWVinspection.htm A new forecast shows there should be no problems with WSDOT’s roadwork in Puget Sound this weekend. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:15:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/20_i5stanwoodprojectawarded.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/20_i5stanwoodprojectawarded.htm WSDOT will repair broken concrete panels and smooth bumps along northbound Interstate 5 near Stanwood this spring. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:40:54 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/10_SR26palousebridgedeck.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/10_SR26palousebridgedeck.htm A project to repair the deck on a bridge near the Adams/Whitman County line will get underway on Monday, March 23, depending on weather. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:00:24 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/18_SR16_+BurleyOlalla_+girders.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/18_SR16_+BurleyOlalla_+girders.htm Girder-setting work will cause visual distraction on SR 16 in Kitsap County on Tuesday, March 24. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:51:43 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/18_sr20deceptionpassbridgeinspections.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/18_sr20deceptionpassbridgeinspections.htm Crews will close one lane of SR 20 next week to inspect the Deception Pass bridges. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:35:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/17-awvconstruction.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/17-awvconstruction.htm WSDOT has issued a request for bids to further prepare for removal of the southern mile of the Alaskan Way Viaduct. This project is one of several contracting opportunities over the next several years to remove the seismically vulnerable viaduct. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:35:35 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/I5_GrandMound_paving.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/I5_GrandMound_paving.htm Paving begins on I-5, Grand Mound to Maytown. Rolling slowdowns and lane closures allow work vehicles access to the work area. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:11:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/17_FredoniaNewLanesOpen.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/17_FredoniaNewLanesOpen.htm Crews will open two new roads, turn on two new traffic signals and permanently close a major intersection along State Route 20 next week in Burlington. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:41:54 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/03-17-09_Railofficerestructure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/03-17-09_Railofficerestructure.htm WSDOT restructures State Rail and Marine Office Tue, 17 Mar 2009 06:37:46 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/NewLocationOpenHouse.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/NewLocationOpenHouse.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reminds the public of two upcoming open houses for the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS). Each open house provides the public with an opportunity to learn more about LATS and comment on the recently released draft alternative strategies (pdf 1 mb). The location of the Olympia open house has been changed to: WSDOT Headquarters 310 Maple Park Avenue SE Olympia WA Commission Board Room First floor (Entrance on west side o Sat, 14 Mar 2009 03:08:19 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/13-firstave.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/13-firstave.htm Drivers may face significant delays on northbound First Avenue S. in Seattle starting Monday while crews work to widen an intersection near Safeco Field. Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:16:43 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/13_ClarkLewisBridgeInspections.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/13_ClarkLewisBridgeInspections.htm VANCOUVER – WSDOT’s bridge inspection season kicks into gear next week with five bridges scheduled for inspection in southwest Washington. Motorists traveling through Clark and Lewis counties early next week can expect single lane closures on SR 6, SR 503 and SR 507 as maintenance crews conduct routine inspections on structures along those routes. Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:39:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/13-awv-inspection.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/13-awv-inspection.htm WSDOT maintenance crews will close the SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct for its semiannual inspection next weekend, March 21 and 22. Crews will close both decks of the viaduct from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22. The viaduct will be closed between Spokane Street through the Battery Street Tunnel. The Battery Street Tunnel will be closed the entire weekend, starting at 11 p.m. on Friday, March 20 and reopening by 5 a.m. on Monday, March 23 to provide extra time for crews to Fri, 13 Mar 2009 23:45:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/13_I5SR520WeekendConstruction.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/13_I5SR520WeekendConstruction.htm Drivers headed to Seattle or Bellevue this weekend could face hour-long delays on Interstate 5 and State Route 520 where crews will be working on highway preservation projects. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 23:21:37 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/13_542WarnickBluffAward.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/13_542WarnickBluffAward.htm WSDOT will shore up a section of riverbank adjacent to SR 542 (Mount Baker Highway) to stabilize the road and provide better fish habitat. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 03:17:47 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/03122009AmtrakCascades10years.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/03122009AmtrakCascades10years.htm WSDOT celebrates 10 years of Amtrak Cascades service in the Pacific Northwest Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:10:25 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/CypressIslandReminder.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/CypressIslandReminder.htm Pilots are urged not to fly into or out of the Cypress Airstrip. The state airstrip has been decommissioned for over a decade and is closed to all aircraft operations. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:41:42 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/12_5BakerviewWorkDelayed.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/12_5BakerviewWorkDelayed.htm Crews have decided to delay the start of panel repair work on I-5 near Bellingham by one week because of the recent stretch of cold weather. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:29:37 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/SR104HCBWebinar.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/SR104HCBWebinar.htm SR104 HCB Webinar Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:40:08 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/03_11_SR112reopening.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/03_11_SR112reopening.htm One-way traffic moving again on slide-damaged SR 112 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:41:52 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/11_I-5MTBOpenHouse.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/11_I-5MTBOpenHouse.htm CENTRALIA – The Washington State Department of Transportation invites the public to an open house to learn more about recent design refinements for the I-5, Mellen Street to Blakeslee Junction project. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:32:34 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/11_us395safetyprojectevent.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/11_us395safetyprojectevent.htm WSDOT, community leaders, and the contractor will celebrate the start of construction of the US 395, Columbia Drive to SR 250 project with a ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 12, at the Columbia Park East boat launch. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:13:42 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/10-pontoonsites.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/10-pontoonsites.htm WSDOT wants to hear what the public thinks about potential State Route 520 bridge pontoon construction sites in Grays Harbor County. Comments from citizens could help WSDOT narrow the list of sites from three to two. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:39:33 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/Springschedule_031009.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/Springschedule_031009.htm WSDOT Ferries Division increases service with spring sailing schedule Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:59:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/10_SR520WideningAward.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/10_SR520WideningAward.htm WSDOT awards SR 520 widening project in Redmond Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:24:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/09_Governorrelease.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/09_Governorrelease.htm Gov. Chris Gregoire along with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) today announced Washington’s first state highway construction “Washington Jobs Now” projects funded by the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (AARA) were advertised to contractors. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:38:34 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/SR104HCB+Truss+arrival.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/SR104HCB+Truss+arrival.htm SR104HCB Truss arrival Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:52:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/9_BlastingAtQuietCoveBegins.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/9_BlastingAtQuietCoveBegins.htm Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:10:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/03052009RailPCCoperatinglease.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/03052009RailPCCoperatinglease.htm WSDOT terminates operating lease for CW Branch of Palouse River and Coulee City Rail System Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:58:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/9_SR520WorkComplete.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/9_SR520WorkComplete.htm SEATTLE – Despite dramatic weather conditions, crews working for WSDOT had a successful weekend, completing all the work they set out to do. Crews reopened all lanes of eastbound State Route 520 in Bellevue ahead of schedule, just after 3 a.m. Monday. Sat, 07 Mar 2009 09:09:44 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/03_06_CorrecctionsCntrChipseal.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/03_06_CorrecctionsCntrChipseal.htm WSDOT seals the deal on $1 million project in Mason County Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:58:44 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/03_06_SR160+Award.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/03_06_SR160+Award.htm WSDOT awards Port Orchard safety corridor project on SR 160 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:47:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/I-5_Const_Weekend030609.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/I-5_Const_Weekend030609.htm The snow forecast has changed some Puget Sound construction plans. With a new forecast calling for up to four inches of snow between Northgate and Everett, contractor crews on the I-5 pavement repair work say they will not work on I-5 at all this weekend. Crews were schedule to cut, remove and repour 54 concrete panels and grind pavement in other places. Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:28:35 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/6_101_SimpsonAveCls.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/6_101_SimpsonAveCls.htm Next week inspections and testing will cause delays on the US 101 Simpson Avenue Bridge. Sat, 07 Mar 2009 06:52:13 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/06_5BakerviewNightClosures.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/06_5BakerviewNightClosures.htm Construction on I-5 in Bellingham will kick into high gear next week, which means drivers can expect delays at night. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:38:46 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/05_SR21SpeedLimitReduction.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/05_SR21SpeedLimitReduction.htm Speed limit reduction on SR 21 in Ferry County Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:27:17 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/05_march_snow_ice.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/05_march_snow_ice.htm Winter hasn’t given up its grip on Washington just yet. Snow and ice greeted drivers in Puget Sound’s higher elevations and mountain pass highways this morning. There could more snow to come in the overnight hours, and drivers should prepare for winter driving and possible black ice Friday morning. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:25:56 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/05_5FerndaleNighttimeClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/05_5FerndaleNighttimeClosure.htm Panel replacement work scheduled to close a lane of I-5 all weekend in Bellingham has been canceled due to a forecast of snow and cold temperatures. Instead, crews will begin weeknight lane closures of I-5 to prepare for dowel bar installation on a five-mile stretch of I-5 between Ferndale and Bellingham. Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/SR169GreenRiverBridge_030409.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/SR169GreenRiverBridge_030409.htm Work to repair an 80-year-old bridge closed since November continues this week after WSDOT awarded a $3.2 million construction contract to Scarsella Brothers of Kent to complete phase two of the project. Thu, 05 Mar 2009 06:34:58 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/MethowALP.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/MethowALP.htm WSDOT UPDATES Methow's ALP Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:11:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/3_I5EverettAwards.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/3_I5EverettAwards.htm WSDOT this week awarded Cemex Pacific Holdings, LLC a contract to repave nearly four miles of northbound I-5 between the Snohomish River Bridge in Everett and the Ebey Slough Bridge in Marysville. As part of the $3.3 million project, crews will also update striping, guardrail and drainage on I-5. Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:58:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/03_SR6BridgeGirderInstallation.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/03_SR6BridgeGirderInstallation.htm CHEHALIS – Crews are ahead of schedule on the SR 6, South Fork Chehalis River Bridge project as final bridge girders are installed Thursday, March 5. During final girder installation, motorists can expect a full night time closure of the highway from 7 p.m., Thursday to 4 a.m., Friday. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:41:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/APCPublicReview.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/APCPublicReview.htm The public is invited to comment on Washington’s draft Aviation System Plan summary report and draft alternative strategies. The Aviation Planning Council, with support from the Washington State Department of Transportation, has developed these draft products as part of the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS). Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:53:14 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/02_NoFifeNoiseWalls.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/02_NoFifeNoiseWalls.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation has decided to not include noise walls in the I-5 Port of Tacoma Road to King County HOV project. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:13:08 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/02_SR16_demo_closures.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/03/02_SR16_demo_closures.htm Demolition closures planned on SR 16 the weekend of March 6 - 8. Part of the Westbound Nalley Valley project.