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12/30/10
Extended closures planned next week at Manette Bridge
12/29/10
WSDOT Crews planning ahead for icy conditions in Puget Sound
12/28/10
Holiday travelers should prepare for Cascades and Eastern Washington snow
12/28/10
Big changes coming to First Avenue S. in Seattle as crews work to rebuild Alaskan Way Viaduct ramps
12/23/10
Website advertising pilot project begins at ferries
12/22/10
SR 520 workgroup sends final reports to governor, legislators
12/21/10
WSDOT opens new interchange in Renton ahead of schedule
12/21/10
WSDOT adds 29 rail cars to Washington Grain Train
12/20/10
Amtrak Cascades adds four more trains for Christmas week
12/17/10
New bridge opens early to drivers on SR 542 in Glacier
12/17/10
Leave extra time; clear skies could mean more holiday travelers
12/16/10
New trail connection near Issaquah wrapped, signed and delivered
12/14/10
WSDOT wraps up Stanwood safety work before the holidays
12/12/10
WSDOT crews keep working on storm cleanup; drivers should know before they go
12/10/10
WSDOT prepares for next storm with new sanders in Puget Sound
12/10/10
Paula Hammond elected chair of national rail coalition
12/10/10
Environmental report complete on SR 520 floating bridge pontoon project
12/09/10
Seattle Tunnel Partners named apparent best-value bidder
12/09/10
Washington state awarded additional federal high-speed rail funds
12/08/10
WSDOT opens all new lanes on SR 520 in Redmond
12/06/10
WSDOT requests proposals for SR 520 floating bridge
12/02/10
Severe winter road and weather conditions expected for Apple Cup travelers
12/01/10
Narrows Bridge emergency responders have options to avoid tolls and tickets
12/01/10
WSDOT, State Patrol develop additional strategies for snow, ice responses
12/01/10
Avalanche danger closes North Cascades Highway for the season
11/30/10
SR 520 workgroup to discuss transit planning and arboretum mitigation plan
11/24/10
NOV. 25 UPDATE: Puget Sound roadways looking good; WSDOT still watching mountain pass and Eastern Washington weather
11/24/10
Real-time road, traffic conditions available for holiday travelers
11/24/10
Washington drivers spend less time stuck in traffic
11/23/10
Road conditions improving; WSDOT prepares for heavy holiday travel
11/23/10
More rockfall prevention work needed above SR 14 near Dog Mountain
11/22/10
WSDOT deploys all trucks, uses overnight hours to get ahead of icy morning commute
11/22/10
WSDOT and WSP crews need drivers' help today
11/18/10
New lane opens on northbound I-5 in Thurston County
11/18/10
Citizen group recommends rate for new photo tolling option on Tacoma Narrows Bridge
11/17/10
Ferry system reform continues with new action plan
11/16/10
WSDOT opens I-82 ramps and Valley Mall Boulevard roundabouts
11/16/10
Heavy snow prompts seasonal closures for Chinook and Cayuse passes
11/16/10
Thanksgiving holiday traffic: get the tools you need to avoid delays
11/16/10
Commuting on SR 520 just got smarter, safer, better
11/12/10
WSDOT invites public to attend open houses and comment on SR 99 bored tunnel environmental review
11/10/10
Come talk with ferry system leaders about current issues
11/09/10
Tolling experts, elected officials discuss express toll lanes on I-405, SR 167
11/09/10
WSDOT Flickr site celebrates 10 million views
11/08/10
Amtrak Cascades adds 11 more trains for busy Thanksgiving travel week
11/08/10
Watch for roadway changes on SR 542 in Glacier this winter
11/08/10
Community invited to discuss plans for rail through Lakewood
11/05/10
Teams compete to build SR 520 floating bridge project
11/05/10
Time to remove political signs along highways
11/05/10
Help decide the future of the SR 162 McMillin Bridge in Sumner
11/04/10
I-90 closures and construction wrap up for the winter east of Snoqualmie Pass
11/04/10
Forty-seven aging bridges across the state receive money for improvements
11/03/10
A first in Pierce County: Southbound I-5 HOV lane opens this week
11/02/10
WSDOT reopens Cayuse Pass today; Chinook Pass may reopen later this week
11/18/10
Construction in hibernation this winter on the SR 433 Lewis and Clark Bridge
11/05/10
Construction begins on SR 14 safety project near Cape Horn
10/29/10
Town of Twisp celebrates new runway
10/29/10
Proposals to design and build SR 99 bored tunnel come within budget
10/28/10
WSDOT seeks public comment on SR 99 bored tunnel environmental review
10/28/10
New southbound lane opens on I-5 in Thurston County
10/28/10
Bridging Communities: New W. 39th Street Bridge opens Nov. 3
10/28/10
Permanent repairs complete along SR 18 in Peasley Canyon
10/28/10
More funding for Washington high speed rail improvements
10/27/10
Tacoma Narrows Bridge group continues photo-tolling discussion
10/27/10
Dusting off the snowplows and gearing up for winter
10/27/10
Learn about changes to St. Johns interchange project at public meeting Nov. 3
10/27/10
Annual inspections, construction close Manette Bridge next week
10/26/10
WSDOT completes anchor cable replacement on the Lake Washington floating bridges
10/26/10
Draft land-use planning guide available for public review
10/26/10
Search resumes in Chehalis for missing twin-engine Cessna aircraft
10/26/10
Low-cost project reaps big benefits on SR 542 in Bellingham
10/26/10
SR 27 Pine Creek bridge open to traffic
10/25/10
Search continues in Chehalis for missing twin-engine Cessna aircraft
10/25/10
New US 2 West Stevens Pass Camera is on line
10/25/10
Winter weather forecast for Cascade Mountain passes; WSDOT allows studded tires starting today
10/25/10
Search underway in Chehalis for missing twin-engine Cessna aircraft
10/25/10
SR 520 Eastside project breaks ground
10/22/10
Minor settlement found during Alaskan Way Viaduct semiannual inspection
10/22/10
Last weekend to enjoy Artist Point at Mt. Baker
10/22/10
Treat for construction-weary I-5 travelers in Thurston and Pierce counties
10/22/10
Record ridership shows Amtrak Cascades growing more popular by the month
10/22/10
US 101 Simpson Avenue Bridge on road to recovery
10/21/10
Time to carry chains and prepare for winter driving
10/20/10
New pride of the prairie opens – SR 510 Yelm Loop Stage 1 complete
10/19/10
WSDOT unveils new Good To Go! passes for electronic tolling
10/19/10
WSDOT completes I-5 facelift in Cowlitz County
10/18/10
Community roundtable for minority and women contractors
10/15/10
Ferry vessel to get new paint job thanks to federal funds
10/15/10
Methow Valley State Airport closed October 18 - 21
10/15/10
Sullivan Lake State Airport to receive new fence and wind cones this fall
10/15/10
Bridge construction closes southbound I-5 in Tacoma Saturday
10/14/10
I-5 ramp closure rescheduled for this weekend in Bellingham
10/13/10
Survey: support for bored tunnel to replace Alaskan Way Viaduct
10/13/10
Eastside Corridor Constructors tops list for SR 520 Eastside project
10/13/10
WSDOT needs votes to win country's Best Transportation Project
10/12/10
Amtrak Cascades getaway promotions extended through October
10/12/10
Alaskan Way Viaduct closed for semiannual inspection this weekend
10/08/10
Chetzemoka ferry makes inaugural sailing Nov. 14
10/08/10
WSDOT finishes hanging noise panels on I-5 Ship Canal Bridge
10/08/10
State Route 6 resurfaced between I-5 and Pe Ell
10/07/10
Aviation Emergency Response Teams Prepare for Winter Storm Season
10/07/10
WSDOT launches highway maintenance survey
10/07/10
New roundabout opens Saturday at I-5 interchange in Burlington
10/06/10
Public invited to comment on options for a new Mukilteo ferry terminal
10/06/10
Tolling experts, elected officials discuss express toll lanes on I-405, SR 167
10/06/10
New lanes on SR 503 keep traffic flowing, people safer
10/06/10
I-5 ramp closed all weekend in Bellingham
10/06/10
WSDOT offices to close Oct. 11 for temporary layoff day
10/05/10
US 101 Simpson Avenue Bridge repairs require extended construction
10/05/10
Tokul Creek flows again under SR 202 to Snoqualmie Falls
10/04/10
First Pierce County I-5 carpool lane open for business
10/04/10
Washington receives funding for study of impacts of climate change on transportation
10/04/10
State to buy Aberdeen site for SR 520 pontoon project
10/04/10
Public transit coordination plans available for comments
10/01/10
SR 520 workgroup sends final report to governor, legislators
10/01/10
Groups working to get traffic moving after collisions
09/30/10
Heavy lifting on SR 16 means nighttime closures
09/30/10
First I-5 carpool lane in Pierce County set to open
09/30/10
Work starts Oct. 7 to replace culvert with bridge over SR 105
09/30/10
State Transportation agency becomes real estate agency for a day
09/30/10
Nighttime I-5 closures for SR 501 bridge demolition start Monday
09/29/10
Work on newest I-5 Pierce County HOV project closes Portland Avenue
09/28/10
New Joint Base entrance opens next week
09/27/10
Citizens group considers new ways to pay Narrows Bridge tolls
09/24/10
Crews to install traffic loops on SR 501 interchange today
09/24/10
Washington Transportation Secretary makes statement regarding Alaskan Way Viaduct project
09/23/10
WSDOT partners with Joint Base for I-5 congestion relief
09/23/10
Crews to remove substandard asphalt on SR 14 in Vancouver
09/23/10
Washington avoids national ‘rough roads’ list
09/22/10
Problem discovered, addressed in drinking water at Ferries Division building
09/21/10
Contractor crews to repair concrete panels on eastbound I-82 starting Sept. 20
09/20/10
Northeast Washington strikes gold with new bus service
09/20/10
Washington state working to keep second Amtrak Cascades train service to Vancouver, B.C.
09/17/10
WSDOT pursues delinquent aircraft registration accounts
09/17/10
WSDOT completes SR 14 rockfall prevention project
09/15/10
Traffic delays: Two weekend closures coming on I-5 in Lakewood
09/15/10
WSDOT begins SR 520 fieldwork at Port of Olympia
09/14/10
WSDOT Twitter subscribers top 10,000
09/14/10
Volunteers needed to count bicyclists and pedestrians for annual statewide survey
09/13/10
State reinvests $112 million for key highway and ferry projects
09/13/10
Drivers face construction delays this week at I-5, SR 501 interchange
09/13/10
WSDOT invites community to learn more about safety improvements on US 2 in Sultan
09/10/10
WSDOT competes to win country's Best Transportation Project
09/10/10
WSDOT invites the public to SR 500 project open house
09/10/10
Community roundtable scheduled for minority and women contractors
09/09/10
Gov. Gregoire announces results of independent review and report on WSF operations
09/09/10
I-5 construction closes northbound lanes in Fife this weekend
09/08/10
WSDOT improves local access to and from SR 3 during bridge openings
09/08/10
Watch for double-lane closures on the I-205 Glenn Jackson Bridge this weekend
09/08/10
WSDOT and Seattle discuss SR 520 design refinements
09/08/10
SR 508 erosion repair and prevention work gets under way
09/07/10
Hammond: Washington state ready to invest federal dollars in roads, rails, runways
09/07/10
Rail projects to promote economic development, improve mobility
09/07/10
National tolling experts and elected officials to discuss adding express toll lanes on I-405, SR 167
09/03/10
Local transportation projects bring home 2010 “Awards of Excellence”
09/03/10
Agreement expected to lead to improved Amtrak Cascades service
09/02/10
Repair work closes westbound SR 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge lanes
09/01/10
WSDOT adds new tools to deliver travel information
09/03/10
Local transportation projects bring home 2010 “Awards of Excellence”
08/31/10
Paving wraps up on SR 503 with plenty of summer to spare
08/31/10
WSDOT begins fieldwork at Port of Tacoma
08/27/10
Extended closures on SR 14 near Dog Mountain end next week
08/27/10
Be in the know before you go this Labor Day weekend
08/25/10
National tolling experts to review I-405 Express Toll Lane Study
08/23/10
Crews to repair section of newly paved asphalt on I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass
08/23/10
Simpson Avenue Bridge reopening pushed to November
08/21/10
Countdown to construction: major changes for SR 520
08/20/10
Southbound I-5 closure extended in Blaine for bridge work
08/19/10
Vibrations eliminated on Chetzemoka ferry; crew training to begin soon
08/19/10
Partnership credited with second Amtrak Cascades train to Vancouver, B.C. reaching one-year mark with soaring ridership and high demand
08/19/10
Report shows SR 167 HOT lanes benefit commuters
08/19/10
WSDOT hires contractor to improve I-5 ramps in Bellingham
08/18/10
Paving operations smoothing new roadway on Yelm Loop Project
08/18/10
Get ready for third of four around-the-clock closures on I-205
08/18/10
Federal, state, local officials celebrate Manette Bridge replacement
08/18/10
WSDOT and Seattle meet on SR 520 design refinements
08/18/10
Work on Federal Way’s ‘triangle’ shapes future mobility
08/18/10
WSDOT seeks design-builders for SR 520 floating bridge construction
08/18/10
Washington applies for $80 million in additional High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail grants
08/17/10
New Spokane Street Viaduct off-ramp prepares traffic for Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement
08/17/10
Solar-powered road reflectors may light the way for future safety improvements
08/17/10
SR 520 floating bridge closed this weekend for annual inspection and maintenance
08/17/10
Mount Baker Highway (SR 542) to close for 12 days to replace culvert near Deming
08/16/10
Smarter signs on I-5 in Seattle show promise after first week
08/13/10
New SR 501 overpass opens Aug. 17 in Ridgefield
08/13/10
Paving work on SR 14 in Clark County starts Aug. 17
08/12/10
New SR 16 bridge taking shape on Westbound Nalley Valley Project
08/12/10
Software changes may allow Chetzemoka to begin service
08/11/10
Locals cut the ribbon on new SR 532 bridge to Camano Island
08/11/10
New bridge over I-405 taking shape in Bellevue
08/10/10
Smarter Highways goes live on I-5 in Seattle
08/06/10
Paving starts this week on new I-5 carpool lanes
08/05/10
WSDOT closes US 101 Simpson Avenue Bridge
08/04/10
Divers inspect US 101 Simpson Avenue Bridge
08/04/10
Inaugural sailing of Chetzemoka postponed; new sea trials set
08/04/10
Round two of southbound I-205 weekend closures starts Aug. 6
08/04/10
WSDOT and FHWA to hold a community roundtable for minority and women contractors
08/03/10
WSDOT Ferries Division appoints new Deputy Chief
08/03/10
WSDOT begins SR 520 fieldwork on Foster Island
08/03/10
Southbound I-5 to close in Blaine for bridge work
08/03/10
One week and counting, Seattle: Get to know your Smarter Highway symbols
08/02/10
SR 6 paving underway between Pe Ell and I-5
08/02/10
WSDOT begins widening I-5 for future HOV projects in Tacoma
08/02/10
I-90 floating bridge to close for Blue Angels Seafair shows
07/30/10
Get ready for upcoming I-405 closures in Bellevue
07/30/10
Permanent Peasley Canyon slide repairs to begin in Auburn next week
07/30/10
Vibration issue discovered on Chetzemoka
07/29/10
Manette Bridge replacement project begins Aug. 2 in Bremerton
07/29/10
Road to Artist Point opens Friday at Mt. Baker
07/29/10
Full closures of I-5 and I-90 at night this weekend near Seattle
07/28/10
WSDOT awards contract for next North Spokane Corridor project
07/28/10
Contractor selected to build automated Alaskan Way Viaduct closure system
07/28/10
Drivers helped minimize I-205 congestion in Vancouver last weekend
07/28/10
Crews demolish warehouse to make room for Alaskan Way Viaduct construction
07/27/10
New roundabout to open Friday at I-5 interchange in Burlington
07/26/10
WSDOT on track to reopen road to Artist Point this week at Mt. Baker
07/23/10
WSDOT to remove substandard asphalt on I-5 near Castle Rock
07/23/10
Senator Murray applauded for advancing Washington transportation projects
07/23/10
Steve Pierce joins WSDOT as new communications director
07/23/10
Work to replace SR 529 Ebey Slough Bridge begins in Marysville
07/23/10
WSDOT begins fieldwork for new SR 520 bridge
07/23/10
Expect backups on I-205 in Vancouver this weekend
07/23/10
WSDOT alerts drivers to weekend roadwork in Seattle and Redmond
07/22/10
Portion of SR 520 in Redmond closed this weekend
07/21/10
Columbia River Crossing project moves forward
07/21/10
Amtrak Cascades continues with record ridership growth in 2010
07/20/10
Heavy congestion coming to I-205 southbound, starting July 23
07/20/10
New ferry Chetzemoka will sail Puget Sound during sea trials July 20-22
07/16/10
WSDOT projects earn national awards for being on time and innovative
07/16/10
WSDOT concludes investigation of Ferries Division employee
07/16/10
The Johns Prairie Road proviso report now available
07/15/10
Transportation Secretary announces stronger communication reporting protocols for project oversight and delivery
07/15/10
WSDOT plans multiple lane and ramp closures this weekend on I-5 in Seattle
07/13/10
Roundabouts planned for Mount Baker Highway near Deming
07/12/10
Fish passage improvement work begins today, July 12, near Poulsbo
07/11/10
Crews re-open I-405 this morning in Renton after removing old bridge
07/08/10
WSDOT and officials celebrate being one step closer to four-laning US 12 from the Tri-Cities to Walla Walla
07/08/10
AASHTO Report Highlights Columbia River Crossing Project as an Example of Critical Freight Capacity Investment
07/08/10
Chuckanut Drive to close at I-5 interchange starting July 11
07/07/10
Full closure of I-405 in Renton this weekend
07/07/10
Watch for night time closures on I-205, SR 14 July 9-11
07/06/10
Final contract to paint historic Lewis and Clark Bridge gets underway
07/02/10
Former WSDOT employee faces theft charges
07/01/10
Inaugural sailing of new ferry Chetzemoka set for August 29
07/01/10
WSDOT reminds candidates and volunteers where it’s legal to post campaign signs
06/30/10
Record Fourth of July ferry travel expected on Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney, B.C. routes
06/29/10
It’s summertime and the driving is easier on SR 14
06/29/10
Major construction to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct is underway
06/28/10
New I-5 ramps to reduce collisions, smooth commute in Lynnwood
06/28/10
Gov. Gregoire announces plan to launch nation’s first electric highway
06/25/10
Drivers enjoy a new lane as SR 520 project in Redmond reaches milestone
06/25/10
Use WSDOT tools to avoid holiday travel headache
06/24/10
Continuing the Ferries Division Reform
06/22/10
New traffic cameras give drivers a look at US 2 in Sultan
06/18/10
Crews to repave SR 516 in Covington this summer
06/17/10
WSDOT opens new northbound I-405 lane in Bothell
06/16/10
WSDOT Ferries Division plans for busy Fourth of July
06/15/10
WSDOT seeks comments on DBE contracting goals
06/15/10
WSDOT and crews begin rock blasting activities on I-90 near Hyak this week
06/11/10
Students win top prize in transportation art and essay contest
06/11/10
WSDOT Ferries Division begins summer schedule June 20
06/11/10
WSDOT, ODOT close I-5 southbound in Vancouver for night time maintenance work Saturday, June 12
06/10/10
SR 503 traffic impacts near Lake Merwin begin Monday, June 14
06/09/10
Two-boat service restored to Seattle/Bainbridge route
06/08/10
WSDOT and FHWA to hold community roundtable for minority and women contractors
06/08/10
Keller Ferry out of service for a month for inspections and repairs beginning on June 14
06/07/10
WSDOT announces design-build teams for SR 520 Eastside project
06/07/10
I-5 work in Lakewood progresses smoothly through the weekend
06/07/10
Construction set to begin on WSDOT Ship Canal Bridge noise pilot project
06/03/10
Crews complete cliff stabilization work early
06/03/10
June 15 brings changes to closure schedule on SR 14 near Dog Mountain
06/01/10
WSDOT warns drivers: avoid northbound I-5 in Lakewood June 5
06/01/10
WSDOT awards contract for SR 522/US 2 interchange project
05/28/10
Seeking Experienced Professional for Deputy Chief of Ferries Division Operations and Construction Position
05/28/10
Third I-5 improvement project starts June 2 in north Lewis County
05/28/10
WSDOT awards project on SR 9 near Lake Stevens
05/28/10
WSDOT releases environmental analysis on SR 520 pontoon project
05/27/10
Chinook Pass opens at noon on May 28
05/27/10
Crews begin replacing problematic bridge along Mount Baker Highway in Glacier
05/27/10
WSDOT releases request for proposals to build SR 99 bored tunnel alternative
05/27/10
I-90 smoother concrete lane opens in time for Memorial Day weekend
05/26/10
Capacity increased between Anacortes and the San Juan Islands for Memorial Day weekend
05/24/10
I-5 concrete rehabilitation project keeps moving forward
05/21/10
34-car Hiyu to serve San Juans inter-island ferry route beginning May 24
05/21/10
WSDOT reminds public about May 25 open house and access hearing for I-5 project
05/21/10
Washington keeps title for the “Most Bicycle Friendly State” for the third year in a row
05/21/10
WSDOT completes “top of the hour” closures on SR 4
05/20/10
Drivers should prepare for Memorial Day weekend travel
05/20/10
I-5 traffic moves onto new pavement in Pierce County
05/19/10
New roundabouts open early at I-5 interchange in Blaine
05/17/10
WSDOT thanks motorists for avoiding southbound I-5 in Pierce County
05/17/10
Plan ahead for full closures on I-90 between Seattle and Bellevue
05/17/10
Smoother I-5 lanes will reopen near Stanwood thanks to stimulus money
05/17/10
WSDOT Ferries Division reminds customers to plan ahead for Memorial Day weekend travel
05/14/10
Federal stimulus funded pavement preservation work wraps up on I-90 between Bellevue and Mercer Island
05/13/10
North Spokane corridor project to be re-advertised for construction bids
05/13/10
Construction on US 395 paving project north of Spokane starts Monday, May 17
05/13/10
WSDOT receives national recognition for injured worker program
05/13/10
WSDOT awards contract to replace southern mile of the Alaskan Way Viaduct
05/12/10
WSDOT asks drivers to avoid southbound I-5 in Pierce County Saturday
05/12/10
SR 504 Spirit Lake Memorial Highway opens May 15
05/11/10
WSDOT Aviation sets public meetings to review planning guidelines
05/11/10
WSDOT Launches SR 520 Electronic Tolling Public Education Campaign
05/10/10
WSDOT announces plan to review environmental studies for Point Defiance high speed rail project
05/10/10
WSDOT Aviation releases draft of land-use planning guidelines
05/07/10
Point Defiance/Tahlequah route restored to normal capacity
05/07/10
Community can learn more about WSDOT’s plans for I-5 project during May 25 open house and access hearing
05/06/10
WSDOT completes SR 509 Puyallup River Bridge girder replacement
05/05/10
SR 4 construction begins May 10
05/04/10
I-5 concrete panel work continues in Tacoma and Lakewood May 7-9
05/04/10
WSDOT awards final construction contract on Lewis and Clark Bridge painting project
05/04/10
Bids opened on latest North Spokane Corridor project
05/04/10
Keller Ferry repairs planned for mid-June
04/30/10
SR 20 – North Cascades Highway temporarily closed Tuesday
04/30/10
Paving the way to a smoother drive on I-5 in Cowlitz County
04/29/10
WSDOT announces preferred alternative for SR 520 floating bridge project
04/29/10
WSDOT awards US 2 safety project between Monroe and Gold Bar
04/27/10
My oh my! Southbound I-5 traffic will be ‘‘Haggard’ through Tacoma and Lakewood, April 30-May 2
04/26/10
WSDOT Ferries Division peak season begins May 1
04/23/10
Seattle’s newest freeway ramp opens Saturday morning in SODO
04/23/10
Paint maintenance resumes on Tacoma Narrows Bridge
04/23/10
WSDOT Ferries Division announces May 2010 community meetings
04/22/10
Gov. Gregoire congratulates Port Townsend students for submitting winning vessel class name
04/22/10
WSDOT celebrates Earth Day everyday
04/21/10
WSDOT cancels northbound I-5 closure from concrete panel project
04/20/10
WSDOT invites public to comment on proposed change to SR 99 in downtown Seattle
04/20/10
WSDOT breaks ground for safety and congestion relief improvements at busy I-82 Valley Mall Boulevard Interchange
04/20/10
WSDOT and FHWA to hold a community roundtable for minority and women contractors
04/20/10
WSDOT replaces worn anchor cables on I-90 and SR 520 floating bridges in Seattle
04/19/10
WSDOT begins safety fence work on Seattle’s Aurora Bridge
04/19/10
Construction on US 195 paving project in Whitman County starts Thursday, April 22
04/19/10
WSDOT commemorates construction of second new ferry
04/19/10
Girder setting marks major milestone for West 39th Street bridge in Vancouver
04/16/10
WSDOT puts surplus lands up for public auction
04/16/10
Amtrak Cascades starts 2010 with record ridership growth
04/16/10
SR 4 rockfall prevention work begins May 10
04/15/10
WSDOT reminds drivers to remove their studded tires by 12:01 a.m., Sunday, April 18
04/15/10
I-5 concrete pavement rehabilitation work continues in Lacey
04/15/10
SR 20 – North Cascades Highway Reopens
04/15/10
WSDOT crews working hard at clearing Cayuse Pass for spring and summer travel
04/15/10
WSDOT Going Orange for Work Zone Safety; 2010 Worker Memorial set for April 22
04/15/10
Plan ahead for full closures of northbound I-5 in south Seattle
04/15/10
Construction on new I-90 Port of Entry at Washington Idaho border starts Monday April 19
04/15/10
New lanes open to traffic on SR 900 in Issaquah
04/14/10
WSDOT improves safety and drivability on scenic SR 503 corridor starting April 19
04/14/10
Sound Transit, WSDOT launch construction of new HOV lane on I-90
04/14/10
The Alaskan Way Viaduct goes construction orange; apparent low bid announced to replace south mile
04/14/10
Congestion relief ahead – Stage 1 of SR 510 Yelm Loop Project begins
04/14/10
Governor announces 2010 Commute Smart Awards; winners promote economy, environment and innovation
04/13/10
WSDOT seeks design-builders for SR 520 construction on the Eastside
04/09/10
WSDOT calls for capital freight rail projects that advance economic development
04/08/10
WSDOT resumes I-90 construction east of Snoqualmie Pass
04/07/10
WSDOT extends the studded tire removal deadline through April 17
04/05/10
I-82 Terrace Heights Drive improvements start April 5, Yakima
04/02/10
Viaduct holds steady; March inspection finds no new settlement
04/02/10
WSDOT and contractor crews start construction on the largest federal recovery project in the Yakima Valley
04/02/10
Construction begins at I-5/Chuckanut interchange in Burlington
04/01/10
You may need more than an umbrella for this April shower
04/01/10
50-day road closure and roundabout construction begin next week in Blaine
03/31/10
Cable barrier saves errant semi-truck on I-5 in Cowlitz County
03/30/10
WSDOT extends studded tire removal deadline through April 10
03/30/10
Cayuse Pass reopening efforts underway Chinook Pass work begins mid April
03/30/10
WSDOT begins clearing snow, avalanche debris on Cayuse and Chinook Passes
03/30/10
US 2 north of Spokane/Elk-Chattaroy Rd. right turn lane work coming up
03/29/10
Join WSDOT for I-90 construction open houses on March 31, April 1, and April 6
03/29/10
WSDOT kicks off 2010 Puget Sound construction season
03/29/10
WSDOT accepting applications for next round of airport aid grants
03/26/10
Family members join state officials to dedicate the Kollin Nielson Memorial Bridge in Kirkland
03/26/10
Safety drives change to SR 14 closure schedule at Dog Mountain
03/25/10
Crews begin repairing I-5 from Lacey to Tacoma next week
03/24/10
SR 27/Pine Creek bridge replacement project in Whitman County starts soon
03/23/10
B.C., Washington State Improve Cross-Border Travel
03/23/10
WSDOT Ferries Division spring schedule begins Sunday, March 28
03/22/10
ARRA funds improve safety, driveability on I-82 and creates jobs in Yakima County
03/22/10
WSDOT proposes ready-to-build high-speed rail project list, waits for Federal Railroad Administration’s final approval to begin
03/22/10
Alaskan Way Viaduct closed this weekend for semiannual inspection
03/21/10
WSDOT completes SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge project draw span tests: Project-related openings conclude as final work winds down
03/21/10
SR 16 Westbound Nalley Valley revisions done, I-5 drivers expect delays
03/19/10
WSDOT prepares for busy weekend of lane closures
03/19/10
Crews complete I-5 seismic retrofit project in King and Snohomish counties six months ahead of schedule
03/19/10
New SR 520 on-ramp opens Monday morning in Redmond
03/18/10
I-405 widening project closes Renton’s Benson Road South weeknights
03/18/10
Washington earns unique land use planning opportunity
03/17/10
Weekend work shifts westbound SR 16 lanes, closes Sprague Ave. exit
03/12/10
Crews return to work on stimulus-funded I-5 repair project near Stanwood
03/12/10
WSDOT begins work to improve safety on SR 203 in King and Snohomish counties
03/12/10
Expect delays as crews begin to move Mount Baker Highway near Glacier
03/12/10
Pierce County Drivers: Know before you go this weekend
03/12/10
Streetlight repairs March 16 require removal of vacant osprey nest
03/11/10
WSDOT installs median curbing to improve safety on SR 503 in Brush Prairie
03/09/10
Capacity restored on Seattle/Bremerton route
03/09/10
Time not the only thing changing in Pierce County this weekend
03/05/10
I-5 closures start March 10 for SR 501 bridge girder setting
03/03/10
Sec. Hammond urges Congress to move forward long-term federal transportation funding
03/03/10
Back-to-back Saturday closures of SR 509 in Tacoma
03/02/10
WSDOT awards contract to preserve I-5 in Cowlitz County
03/02/10
Weather watch starts for I-5 Grand Mound to Maytown traffic shift
03/01/10
Sec. Hammond calls for quick action extending Highway Trust Fund
03/01/10
Pavement rehabilitation project on US 195 near Spokane starts this month
03/02/10
WSDOT resumes SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge functional tests
02/26/10
WSDOT releases draft request for proposals for the SR 99 bored tunnel project
02/26/10
Afternoon closures of SR 14 near Dog Mountain begin March 10
02/26/10
Crews to close two lanes on NE 12th Street Bridge in Bellevue for two years
02/25/10
Crews to start clearing SR 20 North Cascades Highway in March
02/25/10
WSDOT officials delay SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge completion
02/23/10
New roundabout planned for SR 548 near Birch Bay
02/23/10
WSDOT crews put on winning display during Vancouver Olympic Games
02/23/10
Puget Sound congestion continues to improve
02/19/10
WSDOT continues I-5 improvements thanks to Recovery Act funds
02/17/10
A Year Later: Gov. Gregoire, Interior Secretary Salazar highlight success of Recovery Act
02/17/10
Sen. Murray, Gov. Gregoire Announce that North Spokane Freeway Will Receive $35 Million Under Murray’s TIGER Grant Program
02/16/10
Crews to close NE 12th Street Bridge nightly in Bellevue
02/12/10
SR 509 traffic shift puts bridge repair project at the halfway mark
02/12/10
WSDOT breaks out traffic tools to help get drivers to the Olympics
02/11/10
Amtrak Cascades finishes 10th year with strong ridership and improved on-time performance
02/11/10
WSDOT to move Mount Baker Highway away from Nooksack River
02/09/10
WSDOT makes it easier for Olympics-bound travelers
02/09/10
WSDOT awards second contract of the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East project to Max J. Kuney
02/08/10
Plan for nighttime delays on northbound I-5 in Mountlake Terrace this week
02/08/10
WSDOT open house Feb. 18 highlights construction-related closures of SR 14
02/05/10
WSDOT bridge inspections begin Feb. 9 in Lewis County
02/05/10
WSDOT awards Blaine roundabout project to contractor
02/03/10
Project milestone reached as crews set bridge girders over I-405 in Renton
02/01/10
WSDOT hires contractor to rebuild I-5 interchange in Burlington
01/29/10
SR 16 Nalley Valley interchange construction reaches one year mark
01/28/10
Gov. Gregoire unveils $590 million grant to Washington for high speed intercity passenger rail
01/27/10
New Grape Line buses upgrade travel link in southeastern WA
01/26/10
New Nooksack River bridge to open Thursday near Lynden
01/25/10
Final nighttime tests begin on SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge
01/25/10
Lynnwood and WSDOT improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists with new bridge and trail at 44th Avenue West
01/22/10
Interchange reconstruction project begins Jan. 25
01/22/10
Environmental analysis brings WSDOT closer to final SR 520 design
01/22/10
WSDOT delivers the Eastside Corridor Tolling Study final report
01/18/10
Two lanes of westbound SR 18 near Auburn scheduled to reopen in time for the morning commute
01/15/10
Gov. Gregoire congratulates Port Townsend students for new vessel class name
01/15/10
Sign work causes night time closures on I-205 and SR 14 ramps starting Jan. 18
01/14/10
WSDOT awards another stimulus contract to improve safety and drivability on I-5 in Cowlitz and Lewis counties
01/13/10
Sealth returns to service
01/13/10
US 12 closed overnight for rock blasting Jan. 14, west of Naches
01/11/10
Rock blasting closes US 12 overnight Jan. 11, west of Naches
01/08/10
WSDOT to empower drivers with real-time traffic information technology on SR 99
01/07/10
Washington State 2010-2030 Freight Rail Plan identifies statewide freight rail needs
01/07/10
Preliminary utility work starts, in preparation for the biggest recovery project in the Yakima Valley
01/07/10
WSDOT seeks comments on draft Scenic and Recreational Highways Plan
01/07/10
US 12 closed overnight Jan. 7 west of Naches
01/06/10
WSDOT offers grants for Safe Routes to School projects
01/05/10
Milestone on SR 520 widening project in Redmond means a change for drivers
01/05/10
SR 20 Quiet Cove safety project wraps up on time and budget near Anacortes