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12/30/11
Tolling on 520 day 2: Good To Go! for 2012
12/29/11
Smooth first day of tolling on SR 520 floating bridge
12/21/11
White Christmas? Pack patience and tire chains
12/07/11
It’s official: Tolling on SR 520 bridge starts Dec. 29
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
11/21/11
SR 20 – North Cascades Highway closes for winter
11/21/11
Federal rail funding advances King Street Station restoration
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
11/15/11
SR 20 North Cascades Highway temporarily closing
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
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
11/04/11
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
10/28/11
Nalley Valley to get new eastbound viaduct
10/28/11
New Manette ‘egg-about’ going round
10/26/11
Tires, chains, being prepared - hot accessories this winter
10/21/11
Eastbound lanes open to traffic as rock blasting and construction wrap for winter on I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass
10/18/11
I-5 congestion relief work wins national award
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
10/11/11
Commute Smart Awards celebrates 20 years
10/09/11
WSDOT crane tips during bridge removal in Lewis County
10/04/11
New map helps drivers go with flow on Snoqualmie Pass
10/03/11
Washington celebrates Walk to School month
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
09/22/11
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
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $31 Million to Improve Rail Service in Washington State
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
Congestion relief on I-5 earns WSDOT national kudos
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
09/01/11
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
08/26/11
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
08/19/11
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
08/10/11
Bids opened for new SR 520 floating bridge
08/30/11
Take the scenic route to avoid 2-hour delays on US 12 this summer
08/01/11
WSDOT awards $1.1 million in first round of 2011-2013 Airport Aid grants
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
07/20/11
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
07/15/11
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
07/13/11
Washington selects AeroVironment to light up nation’s first electric highway
07/08/11
First pour complete in SR 520 pontoon casting basin
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
06/30/11
WSDOT fleet named one of the best in North America
06/23/11
Motorists urged to avoid southbound I-5 in Lakewood this weekend
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
06/16/11
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
06/14/11
More lanes coming to busy I-5 interchange in Federal Way
06/13/11
Students win top prize in statewide I-90 transportation art and essay contest
06/09/11
Celebrating 10 years of transparency in transportation
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
06/02/11
WSDOT investigating glitches in Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll-collection operations
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
05/19/11
WSDOT seeks input for overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal setting
05/19/11
Only chance of Memorial Day weekend sun but traffic guaranteed
05/13/11
North Cascades Highway, Cayuse Pass may open by Memorial Day weekend; no estimate for Chinook Pass opening
05/12/11
I-90 Snoqualmie Pass project wins conservation award from Cascade Land Conservancy
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
05/06/11
Busy weekend: drivers should expect delays in Seattle and east of Snoqualmie Pass
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
Digging in: Excavation starts on SR 520 pontoon casting basin
04/29/11
New SR 520 toll system put to the test
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
04/12/11
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
04/05/11
Three months of construction remain for the SR 16 westbound Nalley Valley project
04/04/11
Studded tire deadline extended another week
04/04/11
Washington state applies for Florida's high-speed-rail funding
04/01/11
Closures set for SR 112 Lyre River Bridge
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
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
03/22/11
WSDOT names new public transportation director
03/21/11
WSDOT seeks comments on DBE contracting goals
03/18/11
Weekend-long I-5 lane closures coming to Lakewood
03/15/11
Report complete on US 101 widening project in Sequim
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
03/03/11
WSDOT and customer service vendor working to improve Good To Go! customer experience
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
02/24/11
Widening work at I-5 and Trosper Road makes way for Walmart
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
02/15/11
Lane restrictions begin next week on Puyallup River Bridge
02/15/11
WSDOT launches new Good To Go! passes and account sign-ups for SR 520 tolling
02/11/11
Amtrak Cascades offers new promotions, amenities
02/08/11
Secretary of Transportation Hammond applauds federal transportation initiatives
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
01/31/11
Wi-Fi service available on all Amtrak Cascades trains
01/28/11
Work begins on reconfigured I-5 interchange at Grand Mound
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
01/12/11
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
01/10/11
SR 410 widening project wraps up for winter
01/09/11
US 101 Simpson Avenue Bridge reopens
01/04/11
National experts deliver final report on I-405/SR 167 express toll lanes