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12/28/11Ground breaks on West Coast Electric Highway
12/21/11White Christmas? Pack patience and tire chains
12/08/11Hillside work closes I-5 lane south of Bellingham
12/02/11Comments sought on four-year program of transportation projects
12/02/11Public comments sought on rural and special needs mobility programs
11/21/11SR 20 – North Cascades Highway closes for winter
11/21/11Federal rail funding advances King Street Station restoration
11/18/11What makes a good holiday trip? Knowing before you go
11/17/11Seattle shipyard selected to build new Eastern Washington ferry
11/15/11SR 20 North Cascades Highway temporarily closing
11/14/11Wind, snow, avalanche danger close Chinook and Cayuse passes
11/10/11I-5 paving north of Burlington takes winter break
11/10/11Federal transportation grants put rides a click away for veterans in Washington
11/08/11New Keller Ferry closer to reality with today’s bid opening
11/04/11Huge gate installed at SR 520 pontoon construction site
11/03/11Washington’s TIGER III applications focus on mobility, environment and multimodal connections
10/27/11New roundabout open on Mount Baker Highway near Deming
10/27/11Snow crews ready for La Niña double-dip
10/26/11Tires, chains, being prepared - hot accessories this winter
10/21/11Eastbound lanes open to traffic as rock blasting and construction wrap for winter on I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass
10/18/11I-5 congestion relief work wins national award
10/14/11Crews close single lane of eastbound I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass for six days
10/11/11Commute Smart Awards celebrates 20 years
10/09/11WSDOT crane tips during bridge removal in Lewis County
10/07/11Bridge over troubled water opens on SR 20 near Lyman
10/04/11New map helps drivers go with flow on Snoqualmie Pass
10/03/11Washington celebrates Walk to School month
09/23/11Targeted investments reduce congestion; continued improvements needed to rebuild economy
09/22/11WSDOT saves lives, money with risk management program
09/21/11U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $31 Million to Improve Rail Service in Washington State
09/16/11Steel bridges inspected after nationwide FHWA recommendation
09/15/11Narrows Bridge toll equipment reading new Good To Go! passes
09/14/11Congestion relief on I-5 earns WSDOT national kudos
09/09/11Contractor selected for next I-90 project east of Snoqualmie Pass
09/01/11WSDOT gearing up to catch the next TIGER
09/01/11Local transportation projects receive Awards of Excellence
08/29/11Mark your calendar - Nine-day closure of the SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct begins Oct. 21
08/26/11Updated CRC estimate cuts project cost by $100 million
08/26/11Travel tools available to ease the pain of Labor Day travel
08/25/11Learn about proposed Amtrak Cascades reroute at open house
08/25/11SR 520 bridge tolling to begin in December
08/25/11WSDOT website, 511 information line unavailable Saturday night
08/23/11Federal Highway Administration approves SR 99 tunnel to replace Alaskan Way Viaduct
08/19/11I-90 project recognized nationally for environmental partnerships
08/17/11Join an autumn tradition: help count bicyclists and pedestrians in Washington state
08/10/11Bids opened for new SR 520 floating bridge
08/09/11SR 548 to close for 18 days near Blaine
08/04/11More of scenic Mount Baker Highway opens Friday
08/02/11SR 20 reduced to one lane north of Coupeville
08/30/11Take the scenic route to avoid 2-hour delays on US 12 this summer
08/01/11WSDOT awards $1.1 million in first round of 2011-2013 Airport Aid grants
07/29/11Northbound I-5 reopens near Burlington
07/28/11Rail agreement expected to generate jobs and lead to improved Amtrak Cascades service
07/28/11Environment and transportation go hand-in-hand
07/26/11Amtrak Cascades ‘Cash Train’ Scratch ticket partnership with Washington’s Lottery a success
07/21/11I-5 reduced to one lane all week from Burlington to Bellingham
07/20/11Travelers choosing Amtrak Cascades in record numbers
07/15/11WSDOT seeks comments on Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals
07/13/11Washington selects AeroVironment to light up nation’s first electric highway
07/12/11New roundabout in the works on Mount Baker Highway
07/08/11First pour complete in SR 520 pontoon casting basin
06/30/11WSDOT fleet named one of the best in North America
06/30/11Snow 50 feet deep still buries road to Artist Point
06/24/11Round one complete: I-5 opens on time near Burlington
06/23/11I-90 signs answer the question: 'Just how much longer until we get there?'
06/21/11SR 9 closed all weekend for bridge repairs in Deming
06/16/11I-5 near Burlington reduced to one lane
06/13/11Students win top prize in statewide I-90 transportation art and essay contest
06/10/11I-5 speed limit drops near Burlington as work picks up
06/09/11Celebrating 10 years of transparency in transportation
06/03/11Southern mile of Alaskan Way Viaduct to be demolished six months early
06/03/11Work to lengthen I-5 ramp in Bellingham starts next week
06/02/11WSDOT investigating glitches in Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll-collection operations
05/25/11Safety improvements coming to SR 20 at Arnold Road on Whidbey Island
05/24/11Washington still 'most bicycle-friendly state'
05/23/11North Cascades Highway reopens at noon Wednesday
05/19/11Work to lengthen I-5 ramp starts next week in Bellingham
05/19/11WSDOT seeks input for overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal setting
05/19/11Only chance of Memorial Day weekend sun but traffic guaranteed
05/13/11North Cascades Highway, Cayuse Pass may open by Memorial Day weekend; no estimate for Chinook Pass opening
05/12/11I-90 Snoqualmie Pass project wins conservation award from Cascade Land Conservancy
05/11/11I-5 travelers get a brighter greeting in Vancouver this weekend
05/11/11Washington commended for showing taxpayers where their transportation dollars go
05/11/11Rock Blasting is back on I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass
05/09/11Washington state wins additional high-speed-rail funding rejected by Florida
05/06/11Major I-5 rehab in Skagit County begins mid-May
05/06/11Busy weekend: drivers should expect delays in Seattle and east of Snoqualmie Pass
05/03/11Overheight load hits I-90 at SR 18
04/29/11New SR 520 toll system put to the test
04/27/11Rumble strips coming to SR 548 near Ferndale
04/25/11Roundabouts planned for Badger Road in Lynden
04/22/11Drivers should prepare for delays over I-90 near Easton for the next five weeks
04/22/11Reminder: Studded tire deadline April 25
04/18/11Brighter, safer lanes all the rage this striping season
04/15/11SR 20 paving in downtown Oak Harbor starts in June
04/12/11SR 520 tolling start date dependent on successful testing of equipment and systems
04/08/11It's official: Ohio and Wisconsin high-speed-rail funding coming to Washington
04/06/11Learn about SR 9 Pilchuck Bridge replacement project
04/04/11Milestones reached during I-405 weekend closure
04/04/11Studded tire deadline extended another week
04/04/11Washington state applies for Florida's high-speed-rail funding
04/01/11I-5 ramp improvements resume in Bellingham
03/31/11Celebrate Work Zone Awareness week by going orange for work zone safety
03/31/11New report highlights Washington’s Recovery Act transportation investments
03/30/11Clearing the North Cascades Highway starts April 11
03/30/11WSDOT’s bridge program scores high nationally
03/28/11Construction resumes on I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass
03/25/11Studded tire deadline extended one week
03/22/11WSDOT names new public transportation director
03/21/11WSDOT seeks comments on DBE contracting goals
03/21/11Crews to install fish-friendly culvert on SR 548 near Blaine
03/09/11Crews inspect Deception Pass bridges
03/08/11Building roundabouts on Mount Baker Highway this year
03/08/11INRIX report: WSDOT’s Moving Washington programs keeping traffic moving
03/03/11WSDOT and customer service vendor working to improve Good To Go! customer experience
02/26/11Agreements secure $590 million in federal passenger rail funding for Washington state
02/17/11WSDOT updating new Good To Go! website in response to customer feedback
02/08/11Secretary of Transportation Hammond applauds federal transportation initiatives
02/07/11Crews move quickly to protect Mount Baker Highway from the Nooksack River
01/20/11Texas report: Seattle drivers stuck in traffic less than elsewhere in country
01/19/11Ridership on Amtrak Cascades hits all-time record in 2010
01/14/11WSDOT picks best-value bidder for I-5 paver near Burlington
01/12/11Washington to create nation’s first electric vehicle-friendly scenic byway along U.S. 2
01/04/11National experts deliver final report on I-405/SR 167 express toll lanes