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All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:01:54 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/ Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:30:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/06_1_HoodCanalChecklist.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/06_1_HoodCanalChecklist.htm Crews check lists twice prior to Hood Canal Bridge draw span testing Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/01_I90CommuteOptions.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/01_I90CommuteOptions.htm One month until next round of major closures on the I-90 floating bridge; two more weeks to save big on vanpooling Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:33:57 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/31_SR104HCB_TestsBeginTuesday.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/31_SR104HCB_TestsBeginTuesday.htm Before the SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge can reopen to traffic, WSDOT and Kiewit-General must complete 20 perfect openings to meet operational standards for providing a safe and reliable draw span. Those tests are scheduled to start Tuesday morning. Accomplishing this will provide a clear view on when the bridge will be ready for 16,000 vehicles that cross it daily. Sun, 31 May 2009 06:34:37 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/30_SR104HCB_drawspan.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/30_SR104HCB_drawspan.htm SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge crews are working hard day and night to get the draw span ready for its required testing - completing 20 perfect draw span openings. Sat, 30 May 2009 04:20:31 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/29_SR104HCB+_update.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/29_SR104HCB+_update.htm Current work keeps Hood Canal Bridge on track for opening first week of June. Sat, 30 May 2009 03:18:56 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/29_RailStimulusFunding.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/29_RailStimulusFunding.htm With nearly $8 billion in federal stimulus funding set aside for high speed passenger rail projects, Washington, Oregon and British Columbia are working together to gain consensus on the best projects to submit for consideration. Fri, 29 May 2009 23:26:56 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/29_538RiversideWeeklongClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/29_538RiversideWeeklongClosure.htm Crews will completely close the SR 538/Riverside Drive intersection for one week beginning May 31. Fri, 29 May 2009 22:38:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/Border_052909.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/Border_052909.htm Avoiding travel delays: WSDOT reminds international travelers of changing border-crossing requirements Fri, 29 May 2009 22:05:58 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/29_us2rdpopenhouse.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/29_us2rdpopenhouse.htm WSDOT plans US 2 route development plan open house next week Thu, 28 May 2009 05:05:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/WildfireSafety.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/WildfireSafety.htm Thu, 28 May 2009 04:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/27_US2CrashSigns.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/27_US2CrashSigns.htm WSDOT unveiled a new electronic sign this morning on US 2 just outside of Monroe. The sign, which is part of the US 2 Traffic Safety Corridor project, will provide drivers with a real-time reminder of the importance of driving safely on the corridor. Thu, 28 May 2009 04:49:25 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/27_aara_pavingprojects.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/27_aara_pavingprojects.htm Gov. Chris Gregoire and the Washington State Department of Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond today announced that Granite Northwest, Inc. was awarded two paving contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Thu, 28 May 2009 03:19:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/27_SR532JuneOpenHouse.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/27_SR532JuneOpenHouse.htm State Route 532 open house on June 8 in Stanwood will prepare drivers for summer construction. Thu, 28 May 2009 00:04:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/WSDOT+Ferries+Division+holds+community+meetings.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/WSDOT+Ferries+Division+holds+community+meetings.htm WSDOT Ferries Division holds community meetings Wed, 27 May 2009 23:38:50 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/27_SR500_StJohnsBlvd_OpenHouse.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/27_SR500_StJohnsBlvd_OpenHouse.htm VANCOUVER – The Washington State Department of Transportation invites the public to an open house to learn more about the SR 500, St. Johns Interchange project. Over the course of this project, a portion of St. Johns Boulevard will be closed for one year. The public is encouraged to attend to learn more about their commute options during construction. Wed, 27 May 2009 21:48:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/SR+104+HCB+reopening+closer.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/SR+104+HCB+reopening+closer.htm SR 104 HCB Weekend work progress Wed, 27 May 2009 06:13:42 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/26_BicyclingFriendlyState.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/26_BicyclingFriendlyState.htm Washington has been rated by the League of American Bicyclists as the nation’s number one “Bicycle Friendly State” for the second year in a row. Wed, 27 May 2009 05:27:57 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/26_RushRdRibbonCuttingAnnouncement.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/26_RushRdRibbonCuttingAnnouncement.htm CHEHALIS – The first of five I-5 improvement projects in Lewis County is being delivered ahead of schedule as the Washington State Department of Transportation continues building projects that support drivers and the economy. Wed, 27 May 2009 05:23:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/26_memorial09_recap.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/26_memorial09_recap.htm OLYMPIA – It was tough out there for many travelers as the combination of concerts, festivals, lower gas prices and summer-like weather drew thousands to Washington’s roadways for Memorial Day Weekend 2009. Wed, 27 May 2009 04:11:55 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/26-4thAveClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/26-4thAveClosure.htm Crews working for a WSDOT contractor will close Fourth Avenue S. in SODO for three nights this week. Wed, 27 May 2009 02:07:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/0526I82dowelbarpaver.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/0526I82dowelbarpaver.htm WSDOT awarded the federally funded I-82 Grandview to Granger westbound pavement repair project to Granite Northwest, Inc., of Yakima. Granite submitted the lowest bid of this preservation project; the estimated total project cost is $6.5 million, which will support approximately 65 jobs. Tue, 26 May 2009 21:18:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/_26quieterpavement.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/_26quieterpavement.htm After several years of testing two types of modern quieter pavement on southbound I-5 through Lynnwood and on SR 520 between Medina and Bellevue, data collected by WSDOT engineers shows the new pavements are not quieter after all. Sat, 23 May 2009 05:25:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/05_22_HoodCanalEarlyOpening.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/05_22_HoodCanalEarlyOpening.htm WSDOT announces it will open the SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge early Sat, 23 May 2009 03:49:46 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/22_5SR20OfframpOpen.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/22_5SR20OfframpOpen.htm Crews will open a new, elevated southbound off-ramp at the Interstate 5/State Route 20 interchange Tuesday, May 26. Fri, 22 May 2009 04:10:35 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/21-sinkhole.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/21-sinkhole.htm WSDOT engineers responded to a sink hole that opened up early this morning to the south of the Washington Street Boat Landing on Seattle’s waterfront. The sink hole is approximately three feet by five feet on the surface and is located on state-owned property at Pier 48. Fri, 22 May 2009 01:31:45 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/Mukilteo_052109.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/Mukilteo_052109.htm WSDOT Ferries Division adds vehicle holding spaces at Mukilteo ferry terminal Fri, 22 May 2009 00:51:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/Chinook_Pass_opens_May_22.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/Chinook_Pass_opens_May_22.htm WSDOT crews will open SR 410 Chinook Pass at noon May 22 Thu, 21 May 2009 23:20:55 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/21_SR16Spragueclosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/21_SR16Spragueclosure.htm Sprague Avenue ramp to westbound SR 16 in Tacoma closes June 1 for two years. Wed, 20 May 2009 06:24:15 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/19_fedRecov.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/19_fedRecov.htm Gov. Chris Gregoire and Washington Transportation Sec. Paula Hammond this week announced a stimulus-funded contract award to Granite Northwest, Inc. of Camas to repair and replace damaged concrete panels and re-pave sections of Interstate 5 between North Kelso and Castle Rock. Wed, 20 May 2009 02:32:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/19_memorialday_travel.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/19_memorialday_travel.htm OLYMPIA – Memorial Day is the kick-off to the summer travel season, and a few minutes of planning could make your weekend travel more safe and less aggravating. WSDOT offers many ways to know before you go. Tue, 19 May 2009 23:27:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/19_NewSR+532e-mailUpdate.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/19_NewSR+532e-mailUpdate.htm State Route 532 drivers can get e-mail updates during construction along the corridor this summer. Tue, 19 May 2009 22:24:15 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/HCB+SR+104+last+components.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/HCB+SR+104+last+components.htm HCB 104 last components Mon, 18 May 2009 22:00:53 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/15_I90bridgedeckwork.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/15_I90bridgedeckwork.htm Contractor crews will begin work to repair and resurface two bridges on Interstate 90 near Spokane on Monday, May 18. Mon, 18 May 2009 20:26:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/18_I-90ExpressLanesOpen.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/18_I-90ExpressLanesOpen.htm Morning commuters have access to the I-90 express lanes for the first time in two weeks today, after WSDOT contractor crews finished the first phase of a two phase project to replace large steel bridge joints on the I-90 floating bridge. Crews also continued work this weekend to replace cracked and broken concrete on a separate repair project on I-5 in Seattle. Sun, 17 May 2009 22:51:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/17_I405TukwilaParkway.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/17_I405TukwilaParkway.htm WSDOT reopens the Tukwila Parkway on-ramp to northbound I-405 one day early Sat, 16 May 2009 05:54:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/15-olivewayclosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/15-olivewayclosure.htm Drivers heading to downtown Seattle and Capitol Hill should prepare for up to a year-long closure of the off-ramp from northbound Interstate 5 to Olive Way beginning Monday, May 18 at 10 p.m. Sat, 16 May 2009 05:16:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/15_WSDOTBeginsUS101SR103Paver.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/15_WSDOTBeginsUS101SR103Paver.htm LONG BEACH – Motorists along US 101 and SR 103 in Pacific County will start seeing construction equipment as the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) begins construction on the US 101/SR 103 – Fort Columbia Vic. to Long Beach Vic. – Paving project, funded in part by the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Sat, 16 May 2009 04:15:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/051509_cayuse.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/051509_cayuse.htm ayuse Pass, connecting Chinook Pass and White Pass at the east end of Mount Rainier National Park, will open at noon today, Friday, May 15, 2009. The pass was originally scheduled to open Tuesday, May 13. WSDOT crews postponed that opening after a last minute snowstorm and avalanche danger threatened driver safety in the area. Sat, 16 May 2009 03:50:32 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/SR+104+HCB+west+truss+set.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/SR+104+HCB+west+truss+set.htm SR 104 HCB west truss placed Sat, 16 May 2009 02:12:25 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/Memorialday_051509.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/Memorialday_051509.htm WSDOT Ferries Division notes kick-off of busy summer season Sat, 16 May 2009 00:38:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/_15_busyseattleweek.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/_15_busyseattleweek.htm It’s going to be a busy weekend in the Seattle area: WSDOT contractor crews will continue to work and close lanes on I-5 in Seattle and the Seattle Mariners play five games at home. Fri, 15 May 2009 21:55:59 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/15_SR4_SkamokawatoCoalCreek_PavingGuardrail.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/15_SR4_SkamokawatoCoalCreek_PavingGuardrail.htm SKAMOKAWA – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) this week announced the advertisement of the SR 4 – Skamokawa to Coal Creek Road – Paving and Guardrail Upgrade construction contract. Fri, 15 May 2009 21:29:45 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/15_sr539roundaboutsettoopen.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/15_sr539roundaboutsettoopen.htm A major SR 539 project milestone – opening the first roundabout on a state highway in Whatcom County -- is expected to happen early Saturday morning, May 16, while many commuters are probably still asleep. Fri, 15 May 2009 09:45:49 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/14_SR104HCB_newpontoon.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/14_SR104HCB_newpontoon.htm WSDOT installs first new bridge section on the east-half HCB replacement projecxt. Fri, 15 May 2009 05:38:28 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/14_SR503StripingSurprise.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/14_SR503StripingSurprise.htm AMBOY – WSDOT striping crews got a big surprise Wednesday afternoon when the fresh lane lines they sprayed on SR 503 washed away during a rainstorm. Fri, 15 May 2009 05:35:48 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/15NCRARRAChipSealAward.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/15NCRARRAChipSealAward.htm Three stimulus resurfacing projects in the Okanogan and Columbia Basin will begin construction May 26. Fri, 15 May 2009 04:26:46 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/14_SR519closures.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/14_SR519closures.htm WSDOT wants fans heading to this weekend’s Mariners games to have a plan so they can make it to the first pitch on time. That’s because major bridge construction next to Safeco Field’s left field bleachers could slow down the trip to the ballpark. Fri, 15 May 2009 02:51:08 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/14_SR4SR401ConstructionBegins.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/14_SR4SR401ConstructionBegins.htm NASELLE – Starting this week, drivers along SR 4 and SR 401 in Pacific, Wahkiakum and Cowlitz counties will start seeing orange barrels and construction equipment as the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) begins roadside safety improvements. Fri, 15 May 2009 00:47:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/14_TransportationBudget.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/14_TransportationBudget.htm Gov. Chris Gregoire today signed the $7.5 billion transportation budget for the 2009-2011 biennium, which includes the largest two-year construction budget ever for the Washington State Department of Transportation. Fri, 15 May 2009 00:27:47 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/14_520FloatingBridge.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/14_520FloatingBridge.htm Gov. Chris Gregoire today signed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2211, approving construction and funding for a new SR 520 floating bridge replacement which will open to drivers in 2014. Thu, 14 May 2009 22:35:21 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/14_West39thStBridgeConstruction.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/14_West39thStBridgeConstruction.htm VANCOUVER – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) began construction this week on a new West 39th St. bridge that will improve safety at a congested railroad crossing and enhance connectivity between neighborhoods in the area. Thu, 14 May 2009 21:56:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/14_I90ExpressLanesReopening.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/14_I90ExpressLanesReopening.htm I-90 express lanes to reopen May 16 after major construction Thu, 14 May 2009 05:53:14 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/13_SR504Reopening.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/13_SR504Reopening.htm MOUNT ST. HELENS – WSDOT will reopen SR 504 (Spirit Lake Memorial Highway) east of Hummocks Trailhead at 7 a.m. Thursday, May 14. Thu, 14 May 2009 05:46:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/13_I5I90midweek.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/13_I5I90midweek.htm WSDOT contractor crews will continue to work and close lanes on key Seattle corridors and the Seattle Mariners will have a home stand. Tue, 12 May 2009 23:58:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/12_I90Seismic.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/12_I90Seismic.htm Work to strengthen the Interstate 90 bridges over I-5 in Seattle will require overnight lane and ramp closures this week. Tue, 12 May 2009 23:49:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/051209_cayuse.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/051209_cayuse.htm Cayuse Pass was scheduled to open today, Tuesday May 12. However, new snow accumulation on SR 123 delayed the pass opening until further notice. Tue, 12 May 2009 21:40:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/12_I90rockfall.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/12_I90rockfall.htm Eastbound Interstate 90 closed to all traffic at North Bend earlier today. The road is now open. WSDOT crews closed the road at 2 a.m. after a large boulder fell off the hillside, bounced over the concrete jersey barrier and came to rest in the eastbound lanes. Tue, 12 May 2009 04:50:20 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/SR+104+HCB+Removal-Reassembly.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/SR+104+HCB+Removal-Reassembly.htm HCB Removal-Reassembly Sat, 09 May 2009 05:31:34 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/08_SkagitIslandEmailUpdate.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/08_SkagitIslandEmailUpdate.htm Weekly report on WSDOT highway projects in Skagit and Island counties Sat, 09 May 2009 05:28:52 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/08_WhatcomCountyNewsMay11.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/08_WhatcomCountyNewsMay11.htm Whatcom County news for the week of May 11 Sat, 09 May 2009 04:22:57 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/08_US2PaverAwarded.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/08_US2PaverAwarded.htm MONROE - Governor Chris Gregoire and the Washington State Department of Transportation announced that Lakeside Industries, Inc. of Monroe this week was awarded the contract to repave US 2 between Monroe and Sultan after submitting the low bid of 1.4 million, 36 percent below WSDOT's construction estimate. Sat, 09 May 2009 01:43:35 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/08_538RiversideClosureRescheduled.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/08_538RiversideClosureRescheduled.htm Crews have delayed the weeklong SR 538/Riverside Drive intersection closure for two more weeks due to a forecast of continued rainy, cool weather. Sat, 09 May 2009 00:48:02 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/NR050809.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/NR050809.htm Ferry system's customer service lines overwhelmed with calls Fri, 08 May 2009 09:02:51 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/07_SR104HCB+NOP+removed.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/07_SR104HCB+NOP+removed.htm Hood Canal Bridge draw span assembly removed May 7. Fri, 08 May 2009 02:16:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/_07_I90thursday.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/_07_I90thursday.htm Seattle-bound drivers made a big difference in the Thursday morning commute through Issaquah and across the I-90 floating bridge. Traffic data shows drivers are flexing their schedule and commuting outside the peak 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. time period. Travel times from Issaquah to Seattle via I-90 and Bellevue to Seattle via SR 520 never exceeded 24 minutes. Thu, 07 May 2009 08:49:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/6_I90nightrelease.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/6_I90nightrelease.htm Drivers commuting from Issaquah to Seattle on Interstate 90 appear to be shifting their travel times to avoid the peak 7-9 a.m. commute time, and a repeat performance Thursday morning will help traffic flow smoothly. Thu, 07 May 2009 06:24:36 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/May26APC.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/May26APC.htm On May 26, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 3 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). This is scheduled as the final meeting of the Aviation Planning Council. The meeting will take place at the Museum of Flight in Seattle: Museum of Flight 9404 East Marginal Way S. Seattle, WA 98108-4097 http://www.museumofflight.org/visit Thu, 07 May 2009 01:00:30 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/06SR104HCB_weather.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/06SR104HCB_weather.htm High winds, rough seas MAY affect water shuttle service across the Hood Canal. Wed, 06 May 2009 22:35:33 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/06_i90spokanepavingstarts.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/06_i90spokanepavingstarts.htm I-90 paving in Spokane starts on May 18 Wed, 06 May 2009 09:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/05_I90pmclosureRelease.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/05_I90pmclosureRelease.htm Tuesday began with gusty winds and ended with a rush-hour exodus of baseball fans across the I-90 bridge, where express lanes were closed for construction. Wed, 06 May 2009 01:47:13 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/05_StormyCommuteTravelDelays.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/05_StormyCommuteTravelDelays.htm Whether it was the predicted stormy commute or earlier departure times by eastside drivers, the Issaquah-Bellevue-Seattle commute started a little earlier, ended a little earlier and was not as difficult as Monday. Tue, 05 May 2009 10:26:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/04_I-90PMexpresslaneClosures.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/04_I-90PMexpresslaneClosures.htm Day one of closures on the Interstate 90 bridge express lanes Monday morning brought 25-30 minute rush-hour delays between Bellevue and Seattle. Tue, 05 May 2009 06:08:41 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/04_us2sr206paver.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/04_us2sr206paver.htm WSDOT continues delivering jobs: Two more paving projects are advertised for contractor bids Tue, 05 May 2009 05:11:13 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/0417_282ARRAAward.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/0417_282ARRAAward.htm A contract is awarded for the North Central Region's first stimulus paving project. Tue, 05 May 2009 04:47:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/_04_09_Mondaymorning.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/_04_09_Mondaymorning.htm Drivers made it through the first morning commute of the 19-day I-90 express lane closures. WSDOT contractor crews have closed the express lanes to replace cracking expansion joints. The $8.3 million project supports 80 jobs. Tue, 05 May 2009 02:24:49 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/HCB+East+Truss+Removal.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/HCB+East+Truss+Removal.htm HCB East Truss Move Tue, 05 May 2009 00:44:14 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/04_5WeekendLaneClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/04_5WeekendLaneClosure.htm Crews will close the left lane of southbound I-5 near the Northwest Avenue bridge (milepost 257) at 10 p.m. Friday, May 8, and reopen it by 5:30 a.m. Monday, May 11. Mon, 04 May 2009 19:24:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/04_Crewswrapupweekend.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/04_Crewswrapupweekend.htm WSDOT contractor crews working to repair some of the worst spots on I-5 had a successful weekend repairing 46 concrete panels. Four weekends remain for concrete repair, though crews will continue to close lanes at night to grind down uneven pavement through the summer. Sat, 02 May 2009 04:34:11 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/HCB+draw+span+removal.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/HCB+draw+span+removal.htm HCB draw span removal Sat, 02 May 2009 00:48:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/01_BusyWeekendinSeattle.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/01_BusyWeekendinSeattle.htm 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. Sat, 02 May 2009 00:31:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/01_5StandwoodPavingBegins.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/05/01_5StandwoodPavingBegins.htm Crews will begin construction Monday to repair broken concrete panels and smooth bumps along northbound Interstate 5 near Stanwood.