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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
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
12/08/11
Hillside work closes I-5 lane south of Bellingham
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
12/05/11
Open house Wednesday on SR 520 design in Seattle
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
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
Wind, snow, avalanche danger close Chinook and Cayuse passes
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
11/08/11
New Keller Ferry closer to reality with today’s bid opening
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
11/03/11
Washington’s TIGER III applications focus on mobility, environment and multimodal connections
11/01/11
SR 520 floating bridge and highway to close Nov. 5-7
10/31/11
ViaDone: Alaskan Way Viaduct ready for first commute
10/29/11
Alaskan Way Viaduct reopened to traffic early
10/28/11
Alaskan Way Viaduct to reopen midday Saturday
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
10/21/11
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
SR 520 reopens after weekend of construction
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
10/05/11
Win contest and get exclusive access to the Alaskan Way Viaduct
10/04/11
New map helps drivers go with flow on Snoqualmie Pass
10/03/11
Washington celebrates Walk to School month
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
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
09/22/11
WSDOT saves lives, money with risk management program
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
09/15/11
Narrows Bridge toll equipment reading new Good To Go! passes
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
09/08/11
Road closures, special events tying up traffic in Seattle this weekend
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
08/29/11
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
SR 520 bridge tolling to begin in December
08/25/11
WSDOT website, 511 information line unavailable Saturday night
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
I-90 project recognized nationally for environmental partnerships
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
08/03/11
Seattle’s floating bridges to close to traffic for Blue Angels, Seafair
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
07/25/11
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
07/18/11
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
WSDOT seeks comments on Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals
07/15/11
Dirt from SR 520 pontoon project benefits Hoquiam
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
07/07/11
Ten years in the making: final environmental impact statement completed for Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement
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
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
06/24/11
Round one complete: I-5 opens on time near Burlington
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
SR 9 closed all weekend for bridge repairs in Deming
06/20/11
SR 520 reopened after weekend of construction
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
Girder setting marks major milestone for SR 529 Ebey Slough Bridge project
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
06/07/11
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
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
WSDOT investigating glitches in Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll-collection operations
06/01/11
WSDOT starts seismic work on Aurora Bridge
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'
05/23/11
North Cascades Highway reopens at noon Wednesday
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
05/17/11
SR 520 weekend closure canceled for June 3-6
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
05/12/11
I-90 Snoqualmie Pass project wins conservation award from Cascade Land Conservancy
05/12/11
Southbound I-5 HOV lane in Federal Way closing for 10 days
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
05/03/11
Overheight load hits I-90 at SR 18
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
New SR 520 toll system put to the test
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
04/19/11
WSDOT kicks off 2011 highway construction season
04/18/11
Brighter, safer lanes all the rage this striping season
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
04/12/11
SR 520 tolling start date dependent on successful testing of equipment and systems
04/08/11
It's official: Ohio and Wisconsin high-speed-rail funding coming to Washington
04/06/11
Learn about SR 9 Pilchuck Bridge replacement 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
I-5 ramp improvements resume in Bellingham
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
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
03/28/11
Construction resumes on I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass
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
Plan ahead for busy weekend of construction closures around Puget Sound
03/22/11
WSDOT names new public transportation director
03/22/11
N.E. 12th Street Bridge opens in Bellevue
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
03/15/11
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
Project to repair US 2 trestle will begin this spring
03/03/11
WSDOT and customer service vendor working to improve Good To Go! customer experience
03/02/11
WSDOT announces proposal to preserve historic Seattle building in Pioneer Square
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
02/22/11
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
02/17/11
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
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
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
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
02/03/11
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
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
Groundbreaking: SR 520 pontoon project in Aberdeen
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
01/17/11
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
01/11/11
SR 520 pontoon construction coming to Aberdeen
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