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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