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12/30/11
Tolling on 520 day 2: Good To Go! for 2012

12/30/11
Tolling on 520 day 2: Looking ahead

12/30/11
Construction begins next week on US 2 roundabout near Sultan

12/29/11
Smooth first day of tolling on SR 520 floating bridge

12/29/11
Tolling starts on SR 520 floating bridge

12/28/11
Ground breaks on West Coast Electric Highway

12/28/11
Tolling starts Thursday on SR 520, all systems Good To Go!

12/27/11
Tolling on SR 520 bridge starts Dec. 29

12/22/11
Expert panel wrapping up review on Viaduct project financing

12/22/11
Communities to celebrate new ferry Kennewick Jan. 6

12/22/11
Final countdown to tolling on SR 520 bridge

12/21/11
White Christmas? Pack patience and tire chains

12/16/11
SR 520 toll signs unveiling starts Dec. 18

12/16/11
New US 2 ramp to ease congestion in Monroe

12/09/11
New Washington state ferry boats win national award

12/08/11
Hillside work closes I-5 lane south of Bellingham

12/07/11
Columbia River Crossing Takes Major Step Forward

12/07/11
It’s official: Tolling on SR 520 bridge starts Dec. 29

12/06/11
SR 167 HOT lanes revenue exceeds operational costs

12/06/11
New tool puts ferry ETA just a click away

12/05/11
Open house Wednesday on SR 520 design in Seattle

12/05/11
Prepare now for holiday and winter ferry travel

12/02/11
Comments sought on four-year program of transportation projects

12/02/11
Public comments sought on rural and special needs mobility programs

12/01/11
Photo tolling on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge starts Dec. 3

11/30/11
Milepost 31: Dig into Seattle’s past, present and future

11/22/11
Arlington roundabout to be built next year

11/21/11
SR 20 – North Cascades Highway closes for winter

11/21/11
Federal rail funding advances King Street Station restoration

11/21/11
WSDOT, Port of Seattle and Sound Transit honor 2011 ‘Champions of Inclusion’ for their work with disadvantaged businesses

11/18/11
What makes a good holiday trip? Knowing before you go

11/17/11
Grape Line celebrates 4 years of transit service

11/17/11
Seattle shipyard selected to build new Eastern Washington ferry

11/17/11
Snow showers forecast for Friday morning commute

11/15/11
SR 20 North Cascades Highway temporarily closing

11/15/11
Crews fix worst broken sections of I-5 in Tukwila

11/14/11
Alaskan Way Viaduct work zone expands into Pioneer Square and waterfront

11/14/11
Plan ahead for ferry travel this Thanksgiving

11/14/11
Wind, snow, avalanche danger close Chinook and Cayuse passes

11/10/11
New Manette bridge opens to fanfare in Bremerton

11/10/11
I-5 paving north of Burlington takes winter break

11/10/11
Federal transportation grants put rides a click away for veterans in Washington

11/09/11
Closures and delays begin at SR 500 and St. Johns Blvd. in Vancouver

11/09/11
Learn more about the ferry system at upcoming meetings

11/09/11
Southbound I-205 closed overnight at Salmon Creek in Vancouver

11/08/11
New Keller Ferry closer to reality with today’s bid opening

11/08/11
New US 2 interchange opens on North Spokane Corridor on Nov. 16, 2011

11/07/11
Open house Wednesday on SR 520 design in Seattle

11/07/11
SR 520 reopens after weekend of construction

11/04/11
Huge gate installed at SR 520 pontoon construction site

11/04/11
Amtrak Cascades adds 11 more trains for busy Thanksgiving travel week

11/04/11
WSDOT airports along Snake River to stay open year-round

11/03/11
Washington’s TIGER III applications focus on mobility, environment and multimodal connections

11/03/11
New I-5 lanes open near Grand Mound Friday

11/01/11
SR 520 floating bridge and highway to close Nov. 5-7

11/01/11
Construction to start on new 144-car ferry

10/31/11
Improvements at I-82 and Valley Mall Boulevard already showing benefits; project now complete

10/31/11
Good news comes in threes for state ferries

10/31/11
ViaDone: Alaskan Way Viaduct ready for first commute

10/29/11
Alaskan Way Viaduct reopened to traffic early

10/28/11
It’s no trick – Lewis and Clark Bridge painting work shuts down for the winter on Oct. 31

10/28/11
Nalley Valley to get new eastbound viaduct

10/28/11
Alaskan Way Viaduct to reopen midday Saturday

10/28/11
New Manette ‘egg-about’ going round

10/28/11
Reconstructed Longview Wye opens to drivers six months ahead of schedule

10/27/11
Final advisory committee meeting for aviation economic study on November 1 in Seattle

10/27/11
New roundabout open on Mount Baker Highway near Deming

10/27/11
Snow crews ready for La Niña double-dip

10/27/11
Heavy congestion expected Thursday afternoon as Alaskan Way Viaduct demolition nears completion

10/26/11
Commuters continue to face gridlock during demolition of Alaskan Way Viaduct

10/26/11
Tires, chains, being prepared - hot accessories this winter

10/25/11
Five days to go: Steady progress on Alaskan Way Viaduct demolition and construction

10/24/11
Drivers pitch in during first commute of nine-day Alaskan Way Viaduct closure

10/24/11
(Project postponed to Spring 2012) Centerline rumble strips coming soon to US 97 - south of the Beebe Bridge

10/21/11
Open house Tuesday unveils the final design of next Senator George Sellar Bridge project

10/21/11
Contest winners will bring skates and stunts to the Alaskan Way Viaduct this Saturday

10/21/11
Construction to repair US 2 trestle wraps up on schedule

10/21/11
Eastbound lanes open to traffic as rock blasting and construction wrap for winter on I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass

10/20/11
T-minus 1 day and counting until 9-day Alaskan Way Viaduct closure

10/18/11
I-5 congestion relief work wins national award

10/17/11
Temporary runway closures begin next week at the Methow Valley State Airport

10/17/11
SR 520 reopens after weekend of construction

10/14/11
Temporary runway closures begin next week at the Methow Valley State Airport

10/14/11
Roundabout asphalt gets redo in Manette

10/14/11
Crews close single lane of eastbound I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass for six days

10/13/11
Hitachi Zosen signs contract to build SR 99 tunnel boring machine

10/12/11
Fixing the worst first on I-5 through Tukwila

10/11/11
SR 520 bridge and highway to close Oct. 15-17

10/11/11
Commute Smart Awards celebrates 20 years

10/11/11
Ten days and counting fast until Alaskan Way Viaduct shutdown

10/09/11
WSDOT crane tips during bridge removal in Lewis County

10/07/11
Bridge over troubled water opens on SR 20 near Lyman

10/07/11
Yakima ferry repaired and returned to service in San Juan Islands

10/05/11
Catch a glimpse of the newest state ferry in Puget Sound

10/05/11
Win contest and get exclusive access to the Alaskan Way Viaduct

10/05/11
Ferries gears up after 60 years

10/04/11
New map helps drivers go with flow on Snoqualmie Pass

10/03/11
Washington celebrates Walk to School month

09/30/11
WSDOT website, 511 information line unavailable Saturday night

09/29/11
US 2 bridge repair work delayed near Index

09/29/11
Open house this Saturday on SR 520 design in Seattle

09/28/11
Northbound I-405 closed this weekend in Bellevue

09/26/11
Infraction notices to resume for tolling system

09/23/11
New right turn lane from SR 503 to Fourth Plain Road opens in Vancouver

09/23/11
Pontoons take shape for SR 520 floating bridge

09/23/11
Targeted investments reduce congestion; continued improvements needed to rebuild economy

09/23/11
Northbound I-405 weekend closure postponed due to weather

09/23/11
Sharing 60 years of ferry tales

09/22/11
Eastbound SR 16 drivers to see more bridge-building through Nalley Valley soon

09/22/11
WSDOT saves lives, money with risk management program

09/21/11
Advisory committee for aviation economic study to meet Sept. 27 in Spokane

09/21/11
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $31 Million to Improve Rail Service in Washington State

09/20/11
Plan ahead: One month left until nine-day closure of SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct

09/20/11
Avoid weekend delays on southbound I-5 through Lynnwood

09/19/11
Crews to close northbound I-405 for weekend in Bellevue

09/19/11
SR 520 reopens after weekend of construction

09/16/11
Steel bridges inspected after nationwide FHWA recommendation

09/16/11
Manette Bridge full demolition postponed

09/15/11
Narrows Bridge toll equipment reading new Good To Go! passes

09/14/11
Autumn brings fare and schedule changes for ferry travelers

09/14/11
Congestion relief on I-5 earns WSDOT national kudos

09/12/11
Crunch time in Bellevue: SR 520 bridge and highway to close Sept. 16-19

09/09/11
Contractor selected for next I-90 project east of Snoqualmie Pass

09/09/11
Crews repave faulty section of I-5 in Thurston County

09/08/11
Fewer shadow vehicles needed for SR 3 bicyclists

09/08/11
Road closures, special events tying up traffic in Seattle this weekend

09/02/11
More ramp closures and detours planned for I-5, Talley Way interchange

09/01/11
Smoother exit ramps planned for SR 18 in Auburn

09/01/11
WSDOT gearing up to catch the next TIGER

09/01/11
Local transportation projects receive Awards of Excellence

08/30/11
Transportation Commission Adopts Changes To Ferry Fares

08/29/11
Mark your calendar - Nine-day closure of the SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct begins Oct. 21

08/29/11
SR 520 reopens after weekend of construction

08/26/11
SR 18 ramp in Federal Way reopens Friday night

08/26/11
Updated CRC estimate cuts project cost by $100 million

08/26/11
Travel tools available to ease the pain of Labor Day travel

08/25/11
Learn about proposed Amtrak Cascades reroute at open house

08/25/11
Two boat service returns to Port Townsend/Coupeville on Friday

08/25/11
SR 520 bridge tolling to begin in December

08/25/11
WSDOT website, 511 information line unavailable Saturday night

08/23/11
Safety improvements planned for Friday Harbor ferry terminal

08/23/11
Federal Highway Administration approves SR 99 tunnel to replace Alaskan Way Viaduct

08/22/11
Fun and games everywhere but the highways Aug. 26-29

08/19/11
Chetzemoka stays in service during busy summer weekends

08/19/11
I-90 project recognized nationally for environmental partnerships

08/17/11
WSDOT advises SR 3 drivers: Avoid getting rocked by delays

08/17/11
Join an autumn tradition: help count bicyclists and pedestrians in Washington state

08/15/11
Bellevue bridge opens to two-way traffic next week

08/15/11
Southbound SR 99 in Seattle closed this weekend for construction

08/12/11
Widening work kicks off Monday on SR 9 near Clearview

08/10/11
Bids opened for new SR 520 floating bridge

08/09/11
SR 548 to close for 18 days near Blaine

08/09/11
Draft financial plan shows viaduct replacement funding in place

08/05/11
Busy ramp in Federal Way closing for three weeks

08/04/11
More of scenic Mount Baker Highway opens Friday

08/04/11
SR 520 project receives federal approval

08/02/11
SR 20 reduced to one lane north of Coupeville

08/30/11
Take the scenic route to avoid 2-hour delays on US 12 this summer

08/19/11
WSDOT completes paving work on I-5 in downtown Vancouver

08/15/11
US 97A slope stabilization project open house scheduled in Entiat

08/04/11
I-5 preservation work near Woodland begins Sunday night

08/03/11
Seattle’s floating bridges to close to traffic for Blue Angels, Seafair

08/01/11
Ribbon cutting unties traffic through Selah

08/01/11
WSDOT awards $1.1 million in first round of 2011-2013 Airport Aid grants

07/29/11
Northbound I-5 reopens near Burlington

07/28/11
Rail agreement expected to generate jobs and lead to improved Amtrak Cascades service

07/28/11
Environment and transportation go hand-in-hand

07/26/11
Amtrak Cascades ‘Cash Train’ Scratch ticket partnership with Washington’s Lottery a success

07/26/11
New I-5 on-ramp at SR 432 opens July 27

07/25/11
Alaskan Way Viaduct closes for construction and Torchlight Run this weekend

07/21/11
I-5 reduced to one lane all week from Burlington to Bellingham

07/20/11
Travelers choosing Amtrak Cascades in record numbers

07/19/11
Provide feedback on SR 6 bridge projects at Pe Ell open house

07/19/11
Transportation Commission proposes changes to ferry fares

07/18/11
Toll vendor identifies new, minor glitch as it completes toll backlog on Tacoma Narrows Bridge

07/18/11
WSDOT's innovative management on I-5 wins award

07/18/11
Hitachi Zosen selected to build SR 99 tunnel boring machine

07/15/11
Four-month Manette Bridge closure starts next Sunday

07/15/11
WSDOT seeks comments on Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals

07/15/11
Dirt from SR 520 pontoon project benefits Hoquiam

07/15/11
Traffic changes at Fauntleroy ferry terminal start Sunday, July 17

07/13/11
Washington selects AeroVironment to light up nation’s first electric highway

07/12/11
New roundabout in the works on Mount Baker Highway

07/11/11
SR 520 reopened after weekend of inspections, construction

07/08/11
First pour complete in SR 520 pontoon casting basin

07/08/11
Smooth sailing on SR 24 east of Yakima is just a few weeks away

07/07/11
Ten years in the making: final environmental impact statement completed for Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement

07/07/11
Last round of I-5 closures in Lakewood this weekend

07/06/11
SR 3 hillside work rocks the commute near Bremerton

07/05/11
Possible travel delays July 9 and 10 for STP bike ride

07/05/11
Plan ahead for construction, congestion this weekend in the Puget Sound area

07/08/11
I-5 improvements in Salmon Creek just around the corner

06/30/11
WSDOT fleet named one of the best in North America

06/30/11
Snow 50 feet deep still buries road to Artist Point

06/28/11
New ferry Salish begins service July 1

06/28/11
Six weeks of detours help crews finish new ramps to I-5 and SR 432

06/27/11
WSDOT Ferries Division offers travel tips for busy Fourth of July weekend

06/27/11
Tools can keep Independence Day weekend travel from becoming a dud

06/24/11
Bridge repair and resurfacing job will slow I-90 traffic in east Spokane for nearly a month

06/24/11
Round one complete: I-5 opens on time near Burlington

06/23/11
Motorists urged to avoid southbound I-5 in Lakewood this weekend

06/23/11
SR 142 in Goldendale gets new life this summer

06/23/11
Four-month Manette Bridge closure now one month away

06/23/11
I-90 signs answer the question: 'Just how much longer until we get there?'

06/22/11
Wetland and aquatic improvements project under way in Grays Harbor

06/21/11
WSDOT, vendor address technical errors in Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolling system

06/21/11
I-5/SR 16 westbound Nalley Valley Viaduct opens in Tacoma

06/21/11
Spring stabilization and safety work complete on SR 4, highway ready for summer drivers

06/21/11
SR 9 closed all weekend for bridge repairs in Deming

06/20/11
Work to improve safety on SR 22 from I-82 through Toppenish starts this week

06/20/11
SR 520 reopened after weekend of construction

06/17/11
SR 410 Chinook Pass will reopen after spring snow and rain slow clearing effort

06/16/11
North sound communities welcome new ferry Salish

06/16/11
Girder setting closes I-5 next week in Rochester

06/16/11
Attention dads and grads: Plan ahead for I-5 lane closures in Lakewood this weekend

06/16/11
I-5 near Burlington reduced to one lane

06/16/11
WSDOT will not appeal referendum on SR 99 bored tunnel agreements

06/14/11
WSDOT names new aviation director

06/14/11
Girder setting marks major milestone for SR 529 Ebey Slough Bridge project

06/14/11
WSDOT honors employees for ferries’ flawless service records

06/14/11
More lanes coming to busy I-5 interchange in Federal Way

06/13/11
Major regional congestion expected Father’s Day weekend

06/13/11
Students win top prize in statewide I-90 transportation art and essay contest

06/13/11
Smooth sailing coming soon to I-5 in Marysville

06/10/11
I-5 speed limit drops near Burlington as work picks up

06/10/11
Repaving work to give SR 515 in Kent a fresh look

06/09/11
Celebrating 10 years of transparency in transportation

06/09/11
Final EIS: SR 520 project builds stronger, safer floating bridge, improves cross-lake travel

06/09/11
State ferries celebrate 60 years of crew safety

06/09/11
Good weather brings I-5 Clover Creek closures

06/09/11
WSDOT reopens SR 303 Manette Bridge

06/08/11
Crack closes SR 303 Manette Bridge

06/07/11
New Smarter Highways signs light up on I-90

06/07/11
Alaskan Way Viaduct closed this weekend for construction

06/06/11
Full closures of westbound US 2 trestle in Everett start this week

06/03/11
New lanes and interchanges coming to SR 14 in Camas and Washougal

06/03/11
Southern mile of Alaskan Way Viaduct to be demolished six months early

06/03/11
Work to lengthen I-5 ramp in Bellingham starts next week

06/02/11
Colfax SR 26 Bridge sidewalk closed as a precaution

06/02/11
WSDOT investigating glitches in Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll-collection operations

06/01/11
WSDOT starts seismic work on Aurora Bridge

06/01/11
Stevens Pass Resort invests in clean-vehicle infrastructure

05/31/11
Jerry Litt Appointed to Washington State Transportation Commission

05/31/11
Traveling US 12 this summer? Pack your patience

05/26/11
Long-term ramp closure in Federal Way begins next week

05/26/11
Long-awaited widening work starts on SR 522 in Monroe this summer

05/25/11
Safety improvements coming to SR 20 at Arnold Road on Whidbey Island

05/24/11
Washington still 'most bicycle-friendly state'

05/24/11
I-5 wall work will reduce traffic noise in Lacey neighborhoods

05/23/11
North Cascades Highway reopens at noon Wednesday

05/23/11
SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge closure schedule starts this week

05/20/11
Work on SR 4 rockfall fence continues into June

05/19/11
Work to lengthen I-5 ramp starts next week in Bellingham

05/19/11
WSDOT seeks input for overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal setting

05/19/11
Only chance of Memorial Day weekend sun but traffic guaranteed

05/18/11
Progress afoot in state ferry system

05/18/11
Learn more about the 2011 Methow Valley State Airport Improvement Projects at May 24 public meeting

05/17/11
SR 520 weekend closure canceled for June 3-6

05/16/11
Open house set to discuss real estate purchases along North Spokane Corridor project

05/15/11
Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct reopens ahead of schedule

05/13/11
North Cascades Highway, Cayuse Pass may open by Memorial Day weekend; no estimate for Chinook Pass opening

05/13/11
Crews battle late-spring snowfall and avalanche danger in mountain passes

05/13/11
Rideshare program is a win-win for Washington State Ferries, passengers

05/13/11
Learn more about the 2011 Methow State Airport Improvement Projects at May 24 public meeting

05/12/11
I-90 Snoqualmie Pass project wins conservation award from Cascade Land Conservancy

05/12/11
WSDOT welcomes new 64-car ferry to its fleet

05/12/11
SR 504 Spirit Lake Memorial Highway reopens May 14

05/12/11
Southbound I-5 HOV lane in Federal Way closing for 10 days

05/11/11
Plan ahead for full closures of SR 4 near Cathlamet

05/11/11
I-5 travelers get a brighter greeting in Vancouver this weekend

05/11/11
Washington commended for showing taxpayers where their transportation dollars go

05/11/11
Rock Blasting is back on I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass

05/09/11
Washington state wins additional high-speed-rail funding rejected by Florida

05/09/11
Reminder: Just two lanes on SR 99 in each direction through SODO starting May 16

05/06/11
Major I-5 rehab in Skagit County begins mid-May

05/06/11
Flexible schedule, incentives offered for SR 520 floating bridge construction

05/06/11
Busy weekend: drivers should expect delays in Seattle and east of Snoqualmie Pass

05/05/11
Final testing needed on 64-car Salish ferry

05/04/11
Plan for delays: Northbound I-5 to SR 16 shift begins Sunday in Tacoma

05/03/11
Overheight load hits I-90 at SR 18

05/02/11
Traffic switches to temporary one-lane bridge on SR 105 starting May 3

05/02/11
Alaskan Way Viaduct: Just two lanes in each direction in SODO starting May 16

05/02/11
Digging in: Excavation starts on SR 520 pontoon casting basin

04/29/11
WSDOT awards contract to build SR 500 interchange at St. Johns Blvd.

04/29/11
New SR 520 toll system put to the test

04/27/11
Lower speed limit extended along SR 150 near Chelan on Monday

04/27/11
Rumble strips coming to SR 548 near Ferndale

04/25/11
Demolition launches SR 520 construction in Bellevue

04/25/11
Roundabouts planned for Badger Road in Lynden

04/22/11
Drivers should prepare for delays over I-90 near Easton for the next five weeks

04/22/11
Reminder: Studded tire deadline April 25

04/22/11
Rumble strips coming to SR 516 in Kent

04/20/11
WSDOT Aviation Emergency Services joins with WSDOT Office of Emergency Management

04/19/11
WSDOT kicks off 2011 highway construction season

04/19/11
Learn about SR 14 widening and interchange project at April 26 open house

04/18/11
Traffic shifts toward a wider I-5 near Centralia, starting tonight

04/18/11
There's still time to share your comments about US 195 corridor between Spangle and Idaho

04/18/11
Brighter, safer lanes all the rage this striping season

04/18/11
Spokane Valley residents to discuss options for a wider, more efficient I-90 at open house on April 28

04/15/11
SR 20 paving in downtown Oak Harbor starts in June

04/13/11
New travel time signs on the Eastside direct drivers to road less traveled

04/13/11
Keller Ferry back in service on SR 21 in Wilbur

04/13/11
New ferry Salish begins sea trials April 13

04/12/11
Studded tire deadline moved to April 25

04/12/11
SR 520 tolling start date dependent on successful testing of equipment and systems

04/09/11
WSDOT to reopen State Route 4 near Stella at 7 p.m.

04/08/11
Keller Ferry out of service on SR 21 near Wilbur

04/08/11
It's official: Ohio and Wisconsin high-speed-rail funding coming to Washington

04/07/11
Open house set for US 195/Cheney-Spokane Road Interchange project

04/06/11
Cleanup begins April 7 on SR 4 landslide near Stella

04/06/11
Learn about SR 9 Pilchuck Bridge replacement project

04/05/11
Three months of construction remain for the SR 16 westbound Nalley Valley project

04/04/11
Milestones reached during I-405 weekend closure

04/04/11
Studded tire deadline extended another week

04/04/11
Washington state applies for Florida's high-speed-rail funding

04/03/11
Southbound I-405 opens early in Bellevue after bridge torn down; northbound opens Monday at 4 a.m.

04/03/11
Damaged NE 12th Street bridge will open early at 6 p.m., but carry limited traffic

04/01/11
It’s crunch time: I-405 in Bellevue closes tonight at 11 p.m.

04/01/11
Work to restore concrete starts Monday on I-82 between Union Gap and Granger

04/01/11
Crews start clearing efforts on Cayuse and Chinook passes

04/01/11
I-5 ramp improvements resume in Bellingham

04/05/11
State Route 4 near Stella remains closed due to landslide concern

04/01/11
Closures set for SR 112 Lyre River Bridge

03/31/11
WSDOT accepting applications for next round of airport aid grants

03/31/11
Celebrate Work Zone Awareness week by going orange for work zone safety

03/31/11
New report highlights Washington’s Recovery Act transportation investments

03/30/11
Final cleanup for SR 411 landslide begins April 4

03/30/11
No Fooling: I-405 in Bellevue to close this Friday, April 1 at 11 p.m.

03/30/11
Clearing the North Cascades Highway starts April 11

03/30/11
WSDOT’s bridge program scores high nationally

03/30/11
I-90 paving work starts April 11 in Adams County

03/29/11
New tool highlights best times to catch a ferry

03/28/11
Work to rebuild SR 28/US 2/97/Eastmont Ave. intersection begins this week

03/28/11
Construction resumes on I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass

03/28/11
Mukilteo terminal work completed ahead of schedule

03/28/11
Paving work on southbound US 395 in Adams County starts April 4

03/25/11
Studded tire deadline extended one week

03/25/11
No new cracks or damage found during inspection of SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct

03/24/11
Smoother interstate ramps on tap for Clark County

03/24/11
Plan ahead for busy weekend of construction closures around Puget Sound

03/24/11
Paving resumes on Division Street in Spokane

03/22/11
Spring sailing schedule for ferries begins March 27

03/22/11
Construction starts on safety project in Burbank

03/22/11
WSDOT names new public transportation director

03/22/11
N.E. 12th Street Bridge opens in Bellevue

03/22/11
Crews to smooth I-90 west of downtown Spokane

03/21/11
WSDOT seeks comments on DBE contracting goals

03/21/11
Crews to install fish-friendly culvert on SR 548 near Blaine

03/18/11
Weekend-long I-5 lane closures coming to Lakewood

03/17/11
Open house to kick off SR 520 Eastside construction

03/17/11
Public invited to provide comment on draft communication plan for aviation economic study

03/17/11
Painting crews return to the Lewis and Clark Bridge March 21

03/16/11
I-90 widening in the Spokane Valley starts on March 28

03/15/11
Report complete on US 101 widening project in Sequim

03/15/11
Semiannual inspection closes SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct this weekend

03/11/11
Northbound SR 99 on-ramp at stadiums opens in time for Sounders, Mariners season home openers

03/11/11
SR 9 improvements delayed until next year

03/09/11
Crews inspect Deception Pass bridges

03/08/11
SR 9 safety improvements resume near Lake Stevens

03/08/11
Building roundabouts on Mount Baker Highway this year

03/08/11
INRIX report: WSDOT’s Moving Washington programs keeping traffic moving

03/08/11
Amtrak Cascades hoping to cash in with new lottery ticket partnership

03/04/11
Bridge fence project narrows the gaps over I-5 in Olympia

03/04/11
Project to repair US 2 trestle will begin this spring

03/03/11
Construction season begins with detours near Wenatchee

03/03/11
WSDOT and customer service vendor working to improve Good To Go! customer experience

03/03/11
Tunnel construction to delay drivers on SR 14 near Cape Horn

03/02/11
WSDOT announces proposal to preserve historic Seattle building in Pioneer Square

02/28/11
Know before you go; Cascades snowfall leads to closures, challenging mountain pass travel

02/28/11
Pile driving for SR 520 pontoon project starts this week

02/26/11
Agreements secure $590 million in federal passenger rail funding for Washington state

02/25/11
States recommend path forward for Columbia River Crossing

02/24/11
Widening work at I-5 and Trosper Road makes way for Walmart

02/24/11
WSDOT crews shifting focus to freezing conditions

02/23/11
Snow, ice, dangerous roads expected across most of Washington overnight and into Thursday

02/22/11
WSDOT prepping for commute snow; drivers should know before they go

02/22/11
Crews race to build new connection to SR 99 near Seattle’s stadiums

02/19/11
Demolition crews make quick work of SR 99 ramp

02/18/11
Washington ferries destined for Tanzania

02/17/11
Rain, snow or shine, crews to demolish first piece of Alaskan Way Viaduct on Friday night

02/17/11
Work begins in Aberdeen on SR 520 pontoon project

02/17/11
Pilots reminded to check for temporary flight restrictions on Feb. 18

02/17/11
WSDOT updating new Good To Go! website in response to customer feedback

02/16/11
Washington state to feds: We're ready to put Florida rail money to work

02/16/11
Public invited to I-405 project open house in Kirkland

02/15/11
Lane restrictions begin next week on Puyallup River Bridge

02/15/11
WSDOT completes work on Aurora Avenue bridge safety fence

02/15/11
WSDOT launches new Good To Go! passes and account sign-ups for SR 520 tolling

02/14/11
Better than a bouquet; SR 401 reopens two weeks early

02/14/11
Measuring the economic value of airports in Washington State

02/14/11
Demolition of SR 99 on-ramp from First Avenue S. begins this Friday

02/12/11
SR 520 pontoon project breaks ground in Aberdeen

02/11/11
Amtrak Cascades offers new promotions, amenities

02/09/11
Major Alaskan Way Viaduct ramp changes coming

02/08/11
Secretary of Transportation Hammond applauds federal transportation initiatives

02/07/11
Crews move quickly to protect Mount Baker Highway from the Nooksack River

02/05/11
New Good To Go! statewide customer service center to feature enhanced website and pass options

02/04/11
WSDOT brings four new SR 14 cameras online

02/04/11
SR 401 remains closed near Megler

02/03/11
WSDOT restricts lane – not weight – on SR 167 Puyallup River Bridge

02/03/11
WSDOT hires Merlino Construction to build interchange improvements in Kirkland

01/31/11
Updated airport land-use planning guide now available

01/31/11
Construction starts on traffic congestion-relief project through Selah

01/31/11
Wi-Fi service available on all Amtrak Cascades trains

01/28/11
WSDOT sends SR 99 bored tunnel project agreements to Seattle City Council for approval

01/28/11
Assessment complete on water dispensers at Washington State Ferries building

01/28/11
Groundbreaking: SR 520 pontoon project in Aberdeen

01/28/11
Work begins on reconfigured I-5 interchange at Grand Mound

01/27/11
WSDOT welcomes new Acting Aviation Director

01/27/11
Mukilteo ferry terminal will close for three weekends this spring

01/20/11
Texas report: Seattle drivers stuck in traffic less than elsewhere in country

01/19/11
Ridership on Amtrak Cascades hits all-time record in 2010

01/18/11
WSDOT, Makah tackle SR 112 landslide from both sides

01/17/11
WSDOT mourns the loss of one of its own

01/14/11
WSDOT picks best-value bidder for I-5 paver near Burlington

01/12/11
Washington to create nation’s first electric vehicle-friendly scenic byway along U.S. 2

01/12/11
SR 520 pontoon project open house set for Jan. 19

01/11/11
SR 520 pontoon construction coming to Aberdeen

01/10/11
WSDOT prepping for Tuesday commute snow; drivers should know before they go

01/10/11
SR 410 widening project wraps up for winter

01/09/11
US 101 Simpson Avenue Bridge reopens

01/09/11
Five weeks of overnight SR 520 bridge closures start Monday

01/06/11
Another step forward: WSDOT signs contract for SR 99 bored tunnel with Seattle Tunnel Partners

01/04/11
National experts deliver final report on I-405/SR 167 express toll lanes