http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Tue, 21 May 2013 20:59:59 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:12:09 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/SR99ReopensForMonday.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/SR99ReopensForMonday.htm After a week of clogged and congested highways and city streets, commuters are back on the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct this morning, albeit traveling at a slower construction speed and navigating curves that will take some getting used to. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:51:44 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/29_SR99Reopens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/29_SR99Reopens.htm The State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct reopened at 12:44 p.m. today – nearly two days early – following an intense week of demolition and construction. Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:29:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/28_SR99ReopensEarly.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/28_SR99ReopensEarly.htm Great progress by demolition and construction crews means the Alaskan Way Viaduct is expected to reopen midday Saturday between the West Seattle Bridge and the Battery Street Tunnel, a move expected to help relieve recent regional traffic congestion on Interstates 5 and 405 and local streets. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:59:27 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/27_sr542smithroundaboutopen.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/27_sr542smithroundaboutopen.htm Crews completed paving and opened a new roundabout today, helping make it easier and safer to turn on and off Mount Baker Highway at East Smith Road. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:03:35 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/27_snowcrewsreadyforlanina.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/27_snowcrewsreadyforlanina.htm Weather experts are predicting La Niña is back for a double dip – and that means road crews and drivers should be prepared for another challenging winter. No matter what the weather brings, highway crews are ready for whatever blows in. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:13:50 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/27_SR99DemoNearsCompletion.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/27_SR99DemoNearsCompletion.htm Demolition of the southern mile of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct is right on schedule, but drivers will need to plan ahead if they want to stick to their schedules during heavy congestion expected for this afternoon’s commute. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:21:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/26_SR99TrafficGridlock.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/26_SR99TrafficGridlock.htm Only a handful of days of demolition are left on the southern mile of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct before the road reopens, and traffic continues to be heavy for morning and afternoon commuters as they seek alternate routes around the closure. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:26 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/26_2011_winter_ready.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/26_2011_winter_ready.htm As the season’s fashion changes from shorts and sandals to umbrellas and scarves, don’t forget to update that other winter wardrobe – your vehicle’s. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 05:04:53 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/25_CrewsMakeProgressOn99Demo.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/25_CrewsMakeProgressOn99Demo.htm Crews continue to make great strides in the demolition of the southern mile of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct. Today, crews will break up and remove massive chunks of already fallen concrete and rebar to make room for a construction bypass and future roadway. Crews also will remove a key section of the viaduct near South Royal Brougham Way so the new construction bypass can be striped and connected to new ramps to SR 99 in coming days. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:53:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/24_9DayClosureFirstCommute.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/24_9DayClosureFirstCommute.htm It was the question on everyone’s mind: How would drivers react to the first morning commute during the nine-day closure on the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct? Sat, 22 Oct 2011 03:29:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/21_awv-contest-winners.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/21_awv-contest-winners.htm The Rat City Rollergirls will join the motorcycle stunt team Seattle Cossacks Saturday for the last – and most unusual – traffic “jam” on the south end of the Alaskan Way Viaduct. The two celebrated Seattle outfits beat out nearly 600 creative entries for “One Last Shot” to express themselves on the viaduct before it starts coming down. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:50:59 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/21_US2TrestleConstructionComplete.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/21_US2TrestleConstructionComplete.htm Construction to repair girders on the US 2 trestle in Everett has wrapped up on schedule. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:32:45 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/I-90eblanesopentotraffic.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/I-90eblanesopentotraffic.htm The delays drivers experienced this week on Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass are over. The new eastbound lanes opened to traffic just after 7 a.m. today. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:22:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/20_SR99ClosureBeginsOct21.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/20_SR99ClosureBeginsOct21.htm When the clock strikes 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct, as it is today, will cease to exist. With just one day remaining before crews close the viaduct and begin demolishing its southernmost mile, drivers should take a last practice run of their alternate plans to get around during the closure. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:24:14 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/18_OperationI5WinsNationalAward.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/18_OperationI5WinsNationalAward.htm I-5 congestion relief work wins national award Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:59:19 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/17_SR520_Reopens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/17_SR520_Reopens.htm SEATTLE – Crews reopened both directions of State Route 520 this morning after working through the weekend to install massive concrete girders in Medina. Eastbound drivers also will see a slight traffic shift around a new median work zone east of 84th Avenue Northeast. Sat, 15 Oct 2011 01:03:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/sixdayclosureonI90.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/sixdayclosureonI90.htm Drivers face delays of up to two hours or more on Snoqualmie Pass next week when crews close one lane of eastbound Interstate 90 for six days straight in preparation for opening a brand new section of highway. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:03:47 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/13_TunnelBoringcontract-signed.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/13_TunnelBoringcontract-signed.htm Hitachi Zosen Corp. of Japan cemented its role in the SR 99 Tunnel Project on Wednesday, signing a contract with Seattle Tunnel Partners to supply the machine that will tunnel beneath downtown Seattle. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:51:29 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/12_i5panelrepairtukwila.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/12_i5panelrepairtukwila.htm Ever had to check to see if your coffee spilled as you drove Interstate 5 in south King County? Those days are numbered as a project launches this week to tear out and replace the most damaged concrete in the Southcenter area. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:09:58 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/11_SR520_WeekendClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/11_SR520_WeekendClosure.htm BELLEVUE – Construction crews will close SR 520 Saturday night through Monday morning to set 24 massive concrete girders as part of a new overpass in Medina. Husky fans will still be able to get to and from the game before the road closes for construction. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:17:21 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/11_CSA_Awards.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/11_CSA_Awards.htm Two decades of saving commuters money, curbing air pollution, conserving fuel and easing traffic congestion were celebrated today at the 2011 Governor’s Commute Smart Awards. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:57:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/11_TenDaysUntil99Closure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/11_TenDaysUntil99Closure.htm Drivers and transit users have just 10 days to get ready for a nine-day closure of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct so crews can demolish the southern mile of the seismically vulnerable double-deck structure. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:28:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/CranetipsLewisCounty.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/CranetipsLewisCounty.htm MESKILL, Lewis County – A truck-mounted crane tipped over today while crews from the Washington State Department of Transportation and Lewis County were working to remove sections from a 180-foot bridge over the Chehalis River. Three minor injuries were reported in the accident. Sat, 08 Oct 2011 01:40:58 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/07_RedCabinCrkBridgeOpen.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/07_RedCabinCrkBridgeOpen.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation and contractor Interwest Construction Inc. of Burlington opened the new SR 20 Red Cabin Creek bridge on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 6. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:29:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/5_awv-contest.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/5_awv-contest.htm What would you do if you had the Alaskan Way Viaduct all to yourself for 30 minutes, free of cars and people? Maybe celebrate a birthday, propose to your significant other or stage a flash mob? That’s what the Washington State Department of Transportation wants to know. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:25:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/10_04I90flowmaps.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/10_04I90flowmaps.htm Are you heading for recreation areas in eastern Washington or to the big cities on the west side this weekend? Regardless of which side of the state you pick, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is making it easier for you to plan your trip over Snoqualmie Pass Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:43:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/10_03WalktoSchool.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/10_03WalktoSchool.htm Washington celebrates Walk to School month