http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:13:02 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/ Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:50:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/Take_scenic_route_avoid_delays_on_US12.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/Take_scenic_route_avoid_delays_on_US12.htm Rock blasting operations have been completed on US 12 near White Pass The roadway is open in both directions Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:11:22 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/01_airportgrants.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/01_airportgrants.htm ARLINGTON– Twenty-six Washington airports will receive a share of nearly $12 million in federal, state and local funds to maintain airport pavements, improve safety and enhance security. Of that amount the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) contributed $1.1 million through its Airport Aid Program, and used $433,290 in state funds to leverage more than $9 million in federal grants. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:32:21 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/28_BNSFAgreement.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/28_BNSFAgreement.htm An agreement signed today by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and BNSF Railway clears the way for work to begin on rail improvements that ultimately will generate hundreds of jobs and improve Amtrak Cascades service between Seattle and Portland. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:10:44 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/EnvironmentalAward_28.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/EnvironmentalAward_28.htm It’s not always just about building roads and bridges. Often, transportation projects also help rebuild communities and improve the surrounding environment. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) was recently recognized for its successes in sustainable transportation and environmental protection. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 06:43:19 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/07262011_AmtrakCascadesLotteryresults.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/07262011_AmtrakCascadesLotteryresults.htm Amtrak Cascades Cash Train Scratch ticket promotion with Lottery a success. Thu, 21 Jul 2011 03:24:13 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/07202011AmtrakCascadesRidership.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/07202011AmtrakCascadesRidership.htm Amtrak Cascades second quarter ridership for 2011. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:24:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/18_MinorTNBTollGlitch.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/18_MinorTNBTollGlitch.htm Toll vendor Electronic Transaction Consultants Corp. (ETCC), the Texas firm now handling the Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolling, has nearly caught up on a backlog of toll transactions but encountered a new problem involving Good To Go! customers who manually replenish their accounts and often carry low balances. Some accounts in good standing were charged an incorrect rate. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:22:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/18_WSDOTsInnovativeMngtonI5wins.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/18_WSDOTsInnovativeMngtonI5wins.htm WSDOT’s innovative management on I-5 wins award Sat, 16 Jul 2011 04:41:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/15_303_ManetteClosingSoon.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/15_303_ManetteClosingSoon.htm Manette Bridge closes July 24. Sat, 16 Jul 2011 04:37:42 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/15_DBEgoalsAug2011.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/15_DBEgoalsAug2011.htm Contractors, trade and labor organizations, small and disadvantaged businesses, and others who are interested in doing business with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are invited to comment on the agency’s proposed interim Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals. Sat, 16 Jul 2011 04:15:09 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/SR520Dirt2Hoquiam.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/SR520Dirt2Hoquiam.htm ABERDEEN – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Kiewit-General (K-G) have the dirt on the city of Hoquiam. And Hoquiam couldn’t be happier about it. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:04:24 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/13_ElectricHighways.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/13_ElectricHighways.htm The Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announces that within six months, drivers will have the ability to charge their electric cars (like the Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt) at charge stations along Washington’s “electric highways” (I-5 and US 2). Now it’s easy to plug in your electric car while you’re on the go in Washington! Sat, 09 Jul 2011 04:21:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/08_first_pour_520_pontoons.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/08_first_pour_520_pontoons.htm First pour complete in SR 520 pontoon casting basin Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:47:26 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/07_I5CloverCreeknorthbound+Closure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/07_I5CloverCreeknorthbound+Closure.htm Last round of I-5 closures in Lakewood this weekend Drivers should plan for big delays during construction Thu, 07 Jul 2011 03:56:55 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/6_3_SlopeWorkBegins.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/6_3_SlopeWorkBegins.htm Slope stablization work begins on SR 3 this summer. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 02:51:47 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/05_SeattletoPortland_2011ride.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/05_SeattletoPortland_2011ride.htm Drivers should leave themselves extra time July 9 and 10 as 10,000 cyclists use Washington’s state and local roads for the 2011 Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (STP).