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    <title>WSDOT - April</title>
    <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/</link>
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      <title>Capacity restored on Point Defiance/Tahlequah route</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 23:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/Rhody_050409.htm</link>
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      <description>Capacity restored on Point Defiance/Tahlequah route</description>
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      <title>SR 538/Riverside Drive intersection closure delayed one week</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:07:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/30_538RiversideClosureDelayed.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/30_538RiversideClosureDelayed.htm</guid>
      <description>Crews have delayed the weeklong SR 538/Riverside Drive intersection closure for one week.</description>
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      <title>Gov. Gregoire, WSDOT Secretary Hammond announce first ground breaking with Recovery Act funding</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/EllensburgGroundbreaking.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/EllensburgGroundbreaking.htm</guid>
      <description>Gov. Chris Gregoire and Washington State Department of Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond today celebrated the start of construction on the first of Washington’s 181 state and local highway projects funded by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.</description>
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      <title>Manette Bridge replacement focus of May 5 open house</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:08:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/04_30_ManetteBridgeOpenHouse.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/04_30_ManetteBridgeOpenHouse.htm</guid>
      <description>Manette Bridge replacement focus of May 5 open house</description>
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      <title>Crews to close Tukwila Parkway on-ramp to northbound I-405 for two weeks</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/30_TwoWeekrampclosure.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/30_TwoWeekrampclosure.htm</guid>
      <description>A key on-ramp to I-405 will close for two weeks starting next week as part of a project to reduce congestion in the area. Crews will close the on-ramp from Tukwila Parkway to northbound I-405 at 6 a.m. on May 4. The ramp will remain closed around the clock for 14 consecutive days, reopening at 6 a.m. on May 18. During the closure crews will rebuild and repave the ramp to match the width and height of the future new northbound lanes that will be built on I-405.</description>
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      <title>Busy weekend of lane closures and events in Seattle area</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/30_BusyWeekendinSeattle.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/30_BusyWeekendinSeattle.htm</guid>
      <description>It’s a busy weekend in the Seattle area: WSDOT contractor crews close lanes on southbound I-5, the Seattle Mariners play at home, the boat parade is planned for the Montlake cut and the annual March of Dimes Walk is on the Alaskan Way Viaduct. This is a busy weekend. Know before you go is the best advice for getting around the Puget Sound.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Hosts Public Meeting to Discuss Methow State Airport’s Draft Alternative Strategies</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/MethowPublicMeetingMay20.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/MethowPublicMeetingMay20.htm</guid>
      <description>WINTHROP – WSDOT encourages the public to attend a meeting to discuss draft alternatives for Methow’s Airport Layout Plan (ALP) update: 

What:    Methow Airport Layout Plan Update - Public Meeting 
When:   May 20, 2009 
            3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 
Where:  Sun Mountain Lodge, 604 Patterson Lake Road, Winthrop, WA 98862 
www.sunmountainlodge.com/howtofindus.html</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Ferries Division urges customers to use Port Townsend / Keystone vehicle reservation system</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:52:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/042809_PTKeystone.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/042809_PTKeystone.htm</guid>
      <description>Customers planning to take their vehicles on the Port Townsend/Keystone ferry in May should make their reservations now. Vehicle reservations are expected to fill up during this busy month.</description>
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      <title>Noise, lane closures planned this week in Tacoma</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:36:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/04_28SR16+Piledriving_I_5laneclosures.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/04_28SR16+Piledriving_I_5laneclosures.htm</guid>
      <description>Noise, lane closures planned this week in Tacoma
Pile-driving begins in the Nalley Valley, survey work closes on Interstate 5</description>
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      <title>WSDOT advertises I-5 stimulus preservation project</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:46:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/28_I5ConcreteRehabToAd.htm</link>
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      <description>KELSO – The Washington State Department of Transportation today announced the advertisement of the I-5, North Kelso to Castle Rock concrete rehabilitation construction contract.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT continues to pave the way for better highways and more jobs</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/27_I90-arra-projects.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/27_I90-arra-projects.htm</guid>
      <description>The Washington State Department of Transportation today advertised two Washington Jobs Now I-90 preservation contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).</description>
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      <title>Building demolition clears path for Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement projects</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/27-AWV-replacement-projects.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/27-AWV-replacement-projects.htm</guid>
      <description>WSDOT begins demolishing two large buildings this week on state property near Qwest Field. Removing the buildings creates space for a series of construction projects that will replace the earthquake-damaged Alaskan Way Viaduct.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT advertises contract for Marysville concrete median barrier project</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/27_I5Marysvilleconcretebarrier.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/27_I5Marysvilleconcretebarrier.htm</guid>
      <description>MARYSVILLE – WSDOT today announced that the $29.4 million Marysville concrete median barrier project – which includes $2.5 million in federal stimulus funding for traveler information systems – was advertised for contractor bids.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT continues delivering stimulus projects, supporting local jobs</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/27_US97ARRAToAd.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/27_US97ARRAToAd.htm</guid>
      <description>GOLDENDALE – Gov. Gregoire and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) advertised a project to preserve US 97 in Klickitat County to contractors today as Washington State continues utilizing federal stimulus funds to deliver projects and support local jobs.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Ferries Division peak season begins May 1</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:06:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/042709_PeakRates.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/042709_PeakRates.htm</guid>
      <description>WSDOT Ferries Division peak season begins May 1</description>
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      <title>WSDOT advertises stimulus-funded I-5 project to contractors</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:58:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/27_i5stimulusprojectgoestoad.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/27_i5stimulusprojectgoestoad.htm</guid>
      <description>Gov. Chris Gregoire and the Washington State Department of Transportation announced today that a much-needed Interstate 5 repair project near Stanwood was advertised to contractors thanks to money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.</description>
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      <title>Weekend work finished on SR 520; home stretch for I-5 weekend closures in Seattle</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/27_WeekendWorkCompleted.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/27_WeekendWorkCompleted.htm</guid>
      <description>WSDOT contractor crews worked swiftly this weekend to wrap up concrete repairs on SR 520 in Bellevue and chip away and repair more of the worst pavement on I-5 in Seattle.</description>
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      <title>Whatcom County news for the week of April 27</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/27_WhatcomCountyNews.htm</link>
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      <description>Whatcom County news for the week of April 27</description>
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      <title>Are you ready? One week until Hood Canal Bridge closure</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:47:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/24_HCBOneWeek.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/24_HCBOneWeek.htm</guid>
      <description>Are you ready? One week until Hood Canal Bridge closure</description>
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      <title>Island and Skagit county news for week of April 27</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/24_IslandSkagitWhatcomApr27.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/24_IslandSkagitWhatcomApr27.htm</guid>
      <description>Weekly report on WSDOT highway projects in Whatcom, Island and Skagit counties</description>
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      <title>Public invited to take part in environmental assessment hearings for SR 520 tolling</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:38:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/24_520EAHearing.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/24_520EAHearing.htm</guid>
      <description>The Washington State Department of Transportation is hosting public hearings this month in Seattle and Bellevue to discuss potential environmental effects of tolling on the State Route 520 Evergreen Point Bridge.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT revises Royal Brougham Way closure near Seattle stadiums to improve safety at railroad crossing</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:58:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/23_SR+519Royal+Brougham.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/23_SR+519Royal+Brougham.htm</guid>
      <description>Drivers traveling to events at Seattle’s sports stadiums should expect a full closure of S. Royal Brougham Way between Occidental Avenue S. and Fourth Avenue S. unless they plan to park in the Qwest Event Center Garage.</description>
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      <title>SR 20 - North Cascades Highway Opens Friday at 8 p.m.</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:10:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/23SR20ReopeningDate.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/23SR20ReopeningDate.htm</guid>
      <description>The North Cascades Highway reopens Friday April 24, 2009.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT highlights work zone safety with memorial and techniques being developed to increase safety</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/21_workzone_memorial.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/21_workzone_memorial.htm</guid>
      <description>On April 23, WSDOT will recognize the more than 5,000 WSDOT workers and the thousands of city, county and contractor crews working to improve Washington’s roadways, and the risks they face every day.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT continues delivering jobs: Two more paving projects are advertised for contractor bids</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:04:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/20_arraContractBids.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/20_arraContractBids.htm</guid>
      <description>Gov. Chris Gregoire and the Washington State Department of Transportation announced that two more Washington Jobs Now projects in Eastern Washington were advertised for private contractor bids today, April 20, with funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). An additional project will be advertised Monday, April 27.</description>
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      <title>Contracts to preserve I-5, SR 14 advertised to contractors today</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:09:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/20_I5SR14ContractsAdvertisedARRA.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/20_I5SR14ContractsAdvertisedARRA.htm</guid>
      <description>VANCOUVER – Gov. Gregoire and the Washington State Department of Transportation announced the advertisement of two construction contracts worth more than $9 million today, as Washington State continues delivering projects supported by the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.</description>
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      <title>I-82 Grandview to Granger stimulus project advertised to bidders</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/I82_stimulus_project_advertised.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/I82_stimulus_project_advertised.htm</guid>
      <description>WSDOT advertises contract for stimulus-funded I-82 paving project between Grandview and Granger</description>
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      <title>US 395-NSC project in Spokane resumes</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/20_us395workresumes.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/20_us395workresumes.htm</guid>
      <description>Major North Spokane Corridor project back in action</description>
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      <title>SR 538/Riverside Drive intersection closure begins May 3 in Mount Vernon</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:09:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/20_538RiversideClosurePlanned.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/20_538RiversideClosurePlanned.htm</guid>
      <description>Weeklong closure of SR 538/Riverside Drive intersection scheduled to start May 3</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Ferries Division anticipates record traffic on Port Townsend/Keystone route this spring</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/041709_PTKeystone.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/041709_PTKeystone.htm</guid>
      <description>WSDOT Ferries Division anticipates record traffic on Port Townsend/Keystone route this spring</description>
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      <title>Crews repair flood damage to SR 9 south of Snohomish</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/17_SR9FloodRepairs.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/17_SR9FloodRepairs.htm</guid>
      <description>The harsh winter is finally winding down, but its aftermath will force delays for drivers on SR 9 south of Snohomish starting next week. Drivers can expect nightly closures of the highway as crews repair damage caused by January floods.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT offers trip-planning resources during SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge closure</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:13:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/SR+104+HCB+Two+weeks.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/SR+104+HCB+Two+weeks.htm</guid>
      <description>SR 104 HCB Two weeks</description>
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      <title>Gov. Gregoire, Gov. Kulongoski applaud Obama administration on high speed rail federal funding</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/16_railfunding.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/16_railfunding.htm</guid>
      <description>Gov. Chris Gregoire and Gov. Ted Kulongoski today noted their appreciation to the Obama Administration for making $8 billion available nationally for high-speed and intercity rail investments through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). By late summer, the Federal Railroad Administration will begin awarding the first round of grants.</description>
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      <title>Construction season commences in Clallam County</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:49:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/04_15_Clallam+County.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/04_15_Clallam+County.htm</guid>
      <description>Construction season commences in Clallam County</description>
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      <title>WSDOT awards SR 7 safety project in Pierce County</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:54:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/04_15_SR7ProjectAward.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/04_15_SR7ProjectAward.htm</guid>
      <description>WSDOT awards SR 7 safety project in Pierce County</description>
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      <title>SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge Project releases final transit schedules</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:26:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/HCB+new+schedules.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/HCB+new+schedules.htm</guid>
      <description>HCB New Schedules</description>
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      <title>Final paving starts April 15 on southern stretch of SR 539 north of Bellingham</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:44:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/14_539FinalHortonPaving.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/14_539FinalHortonPaving.htm</guid>
      <description>Crews will put down the long-awaited final layer of asphalt on a half-mile stretch of SR 539 between Axton and Smith roads beginning Wednesday, April 15.</description>
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      <title>Learn about I-5 interchange improvement project in Blaine at open house and access hearing</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:24:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/14_i5blaineinterchangeopenhouse.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/14_i5blaineinterchangeopenhouse.htm</guid>
      <description>WSDOT plans to build two roundabouts and modify I-5 at the D Street interchange in Blaine in 2010. Information about these safety improvements will be on display twice in April for those who want to learn more about the project and how it will affect property access near the interchange.</description>
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      <title>I-5 Gee Creek rest areas close for annual maintenance starting Apr. 15</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:06:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/14_GeeCreekRA_AnnualClosure.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/14_GeeCreekRA_AnnualClosure.htm</guid>
      <description>VANCOUVER – The Gee Creek rest areas on I-5 in Clark County will close for four days this month, beginning on Wednesday, April 15, as crews perform annual maintenance. The rest areas are located on I-5 northbound and southbound near the SR 502 Interchange (Exit 11).</description>
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      <title>WSDOT advertises contract for stimulus-funded US 2 paving project between Monroe and Sultan</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/13_US2PavingAdvertised.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/13_US2PavingAdvertised.htm</guid>
      <description>WSDOT announced today that the US 2 Monroe to Sultan paving project, funded by the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), was advertised to contractors. The stimulus project is valued at $4.7 million and will support approximately 40 jobs.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT reminds public about Apr. 15 access hearing for SR 14 project</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:37:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/13_SR14AccessHearingReminder.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/13_SR14AccessHearingReminder.htm</guid>
      <description>VANCOUVER – After mailing your tax return on Wednesday, April 15, join the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for an open house and formal access hearing on the SR 14 Camas-Washougal Widening and Interchange project.</description>
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      <title>Spring snow forecast for Snoqualmie Pass this weekend; check WSDOT information tools for current conditions or delays</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/snoqualmiepassconditions_041009.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/snoqualmiepassconditions_041009.htm</guid>
      <description>It may feel like spring in the valleys, but winter weather continues in the Cascade Mountains this weekend.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT awards US 97 Blewett Pass emergency flood repair contract</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:40:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/10US97BlewettEmergencyRepairs.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/10US97BlewettEmergencyRepairs.htm</guid>
      <description>Work begins by the end of the month on permanent repairs to US 97 Blewett Pass from January's flooding.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT forecast: Weekend clear for work on I-5; SR 520 work cancelled due to predicted heavy rain; heavy snow on I-90 Sunday; road changes ahead for Tuesday’s M’s home opener</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/10-forecast.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/10-forecast.htm</guid>
      <description>It’s shaping up to be a busy weekend for WSDOT contractors, maintenance crews and engineers. WSDOT contractors will be busy on I-5 in Seattle with more concrete pavement work. WSDOT maintenance crews are gearing up for a Sunday of predicted heavy snow at Snoqualmie Pass. WSDOT engineers want drivers to be alert to changes on Royal Brougham Way in downtown Seattle ahead of Tuesday’s Mariner’s baseball home opener.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT extends public comment period for Methow State Airport’s draft alternatives</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:08:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/MethowPublicComment.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/MethowPublicComment.htm</guid>
      <description>The WSDOT Aviation Division is giving the public more time to comment on proposed alternatives for the Methow State Airport’s runway. The proposed alternatives were developed as part of Methow’s Airport Layout Plan (ALP) update.</description>
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      <title>SR 508 Tilton River Bridge restricted to single-lane traffic, no overweight loads</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:58:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/09_SR508TiltonBridgeDamage.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/09_SR508TiltonBridgeDamage.htm</guid>
      <description>MORTON – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) restricted the SR 508 Tilton River Bridge in Lewis County (milepost 32.25) to single-lane traffic and no overweight loads today after bridge inspectors found a sizeable amount of damage under the southeast pier.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT asks sports fans to plan for construction this year near Seattle stadiums</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:12:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/09_SR519plan.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/09_SR519plan.htm</guid>
      <description>ajor construction on streets next to Safeco Field will add a wrinkle to getting to the baseball, soccer or football game on time this year.

Crews working for WSDOT contractor Kiewit Pacific Co. are building a new bridge over the railroad tracks on Royal Brougham Way. Bridge construction will require narrowing the street to one lane in each direction between Occidental Avenue S. and Fourth Avenue S. during major events and closing the street to through traffic at all other times until early sp</description>
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      <title>WSDOT focuses weekend work on I-5 express lanes and SR 520 in Bellevue</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/08_I5Seattleconstructionclosures.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/08_I5Seattleconstructionclosures.htm</guid>
      <description>WSDOT contractor and maintenance crews plan another weekend of road closures to replace worn and deteriorating pavement on I-5 in Seattle and SR 520 in Bellevue.</description>
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      <title>144-auto ferry Elwha returns to service in San Juan Islands</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:31:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/Elwa_040809.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/Elwa_040809.htm</guid>
      <description>144-auto ferry Elwha returns to service in San Juan Islands</description>
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      <title>Drawing a straight line; drivers are reminded to watch for WSDOT striping crews</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/08_2009StripingSeason.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/08_2009StripingSeason.htm</guid>
      <description>Break out the paint, the trucks and hope for great weather. WSDOT kicked-off its striping season this week with a reminder to drivers to watch for “wet paint” signs on Puget Sound area highways.</description>
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      <title>Gov. Gregoire, Sec. Hammond announce recovery funds contract to preserve US 101, SR 103</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:02:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/06_recoveryPreserve.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/06_recoveryPreserve.htm</guid>
      <description>Gov. Chris Gregoire and Washington State Department of Transportation Sec. Paula Hammond today announced that Morse Bros., Inc. won the contract to complete the first stimulus transportation project in Southwest Washington with a $1.8 million bid.</description>
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      <title>Six Washington Airports to Receive Federal Stimulus Dollars</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 03:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/FAAStimulus.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/FAAStimulus.htm</guid>
      <description>The Federal Aviation Administration has announced that six Washington airports will be the recipients of federal stimulus money for various projects:

Bellingham International, $2,500,000 - Rehab Apron</description>
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      <title>Spring spruce up: WSDOT awards bridge painting contract</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 03:13:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/0406_BridgePaintContract.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/0406_BridgePaintContract.htm</guid>
      <description>Contract award for bridge painting in Thurston and Grays Harbor counties.</description>
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      <title>Drivers should expect closures and lane restrictions for SR 519 construction in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:52:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/06_SR+519Royal.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/06_SR+519Royal.htm</guid>
      <description>Construction to improve traffic flow and safety in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood will require several closures in the next week.  

Closures of S. Royal Brougham Way and Third Avenue S. continue as crews move utilities and prepare for construction of a new bridge on S. Royal Brougham Way and new I-90 off-ramp to Edgar Martinez Drive S.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT opens new southbound I-405 lane at old Wilburton tunnel site in Bellevue</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/06_I-405LaneOpen.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/06_I-405LaneOpen.htm</guid>
      <description>BELLEVUE – It’s been just 231 days since WSDOT tore down the Wilburton tunnel on southbound I-405 to make room for more lanes. This morning, a new southbound lane opened from SE Eighth Street to I-90 to bring relief to weary southbound commuters through Bellevue.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT closes westbound I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass for avalanche control work</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:06:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/I90avalanchcontrol_040609.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/I90avalanchcontrol_040609.htm</guid>
      <description>Drivers can expect westbound I-90 to be closed for about three hours this afternoon (between approximately noon and 3 p.m.).</description>
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      <title>WSDOT awards I-90 paving projects to Columbia Asphalt &amp; Gravel</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:17:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/06_I90Paving.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/06_I90Paving.htm</guid>
      <description>Gov. Chris Gregoire and the Washington State Department of Transportation today announced that Columbia Asphalt &amp; Gravel, Inc., of Yakima has been granted the contract to repave Interstate 90 near Keechelus Dam. Columbia Asphalt, which submitted the low bid of $2.7 million, was also selected to repave I-90 west of Ellensburg after submitting the low bid of $1.7 million.</description>
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      <title>Road work and sunny weather combine for delays on I-5 in Seattle and SR 520 in Bellevue</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/4_PugetSoundRoadWork.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/4_PugetSoundRoadWork.htm</guid>
      <description>This weekend’s sunny weather was a mixed blessing for construction crews and area drivers. The warm, dry weather meant crews could continue with pavement repair work on I-5 in Seattle and SR 520 Bellevue. But it also meant that more drivers took to the roads this weekend to enjoy the sun, creating delays on I-5 and SR 520.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT continues delivering jobs: Three more paving projects are advertised for contractor bids</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:20:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/06NCR3morestimpjts.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/06NCR3morestimpjts.htm</guid>
      <description>Three more stimulus chip seal paving projects are out for contractor bidding.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT piles on the work this weekend in Puget Sound</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/03_i5weekendwork.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/03_i5weekendwork.htm</guid>
      <description>WSDOT piles on the work this weekend in Puget Sound; crews close lanes on I-5 in north Seattle, SR 520 in Bellevue and US 2 in Everett</description>
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      <title>Construction begins Apr. 7 on Lewis and Clark Bridge painting project</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:23:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/03_SR433LewisClarkBridgePaintingBegins.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/03_SR433LewisClarkBridgePaintingBegins.htm</guid>
      <description>LONGVIEW – The underside of the SR 433, Lewis and Clark Bridge begins receiving a new coat of paint on Tuesday, April 7, as WSDOT’s contractor kicks off the second phase of the Lewis and Clark Bridge Painter project. The contract was awarded in late February to Certified Coatings Company Inc. of Concord, Calif. with a winning bid of $5.1 million.</description>
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      <title>I-5 Nisqually River Bridge gets special treatment</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:29:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/04_02_I5NisquallyBridgeRepair.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/04_02_I5NisquallyBridgeRepair.htm</guid>
      <description>I-5 Nisqually River Bridge gets special treatment</description>
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      <title>SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge Project transit plan ‘Star struck’</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:16:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/SR+104+HCB+Starline.htm</link>
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      <title>WSDOT agrees to continue EWG operating lease for CW Branch of Palouse River and Coulee City Rail System</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:12:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/01PCCNewEWGagreement.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/01PCCNewEWGagreement.htm</guid>
      <description>WSDOT completed negotiations with the Eastern Washington Gateway Railroad allowing continued operation of the Cheney to Coulee City portion of the PCC Rail System.</description>
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      <title>Weekend lane closures pave the way for US 2 trestle congestion relief</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/2_US2TrestleShoulder.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/2_US2TrestleShoulder.htm</guid>
      <description>Drivers can look forward to more congestion relief across the eastbound US 2 trestle by Monday, April 6, if the weather cooperates this weekend.</description>
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      <title>SR 16 gets crossover barriers on both ends of Narrows</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:34:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/04_02_SR16Barrier.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/04_02_SR16Barrier.htm</guid>
      <description>SR 16 gets crossover barriers on both ends of Narrows</description>
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      <title>WSDOT plans more work this weekend in Puget Sound</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/I-5_520_Weekend_040109.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/I-5_520_Weekend_040109.htm</guid>
      <description>Contractor crews are looking forward to a sunnier forecast that will allow them to resume 56-hour long weekend work to repair broken concrete panels and restripe roadways to allow for smoother commutes.</description>
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      <title>SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge pontoon UVWX arrives in Port Gamble Bay</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:38:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/SR104HCB+UVWX.htm</link>
      <guid>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/SR104HCB+UVWX.htm</guid>
      <description>SR101UVWX</description>
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      <title>Get ready: SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge closure one month away</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/04/HCB+one+month+away.htm</link>
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