http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Tue, 21 May 2013 18:40:29 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 04:19:54 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/28_BellinghamEVcharging.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/28_BellinghamEVcharging.htm The future of long-distance, zero-emissions travel begins right in Bellingham, where construction is starting on the state’s first public charging station that can recharge electric vehicles in 30 minutes. It’s the first sign of a border-to-border network of public electric-vehicle charging stations and the first stop on Washington’s segment of the West Coast Electric Highway along 276 miles of Interstate 5 between the state’s borders with Oregon and Canada. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:56:40 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/21_chirstmastravel2011.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/21_chirstmastravel2011.htm A white Christmas? Could be – at least in the mountains. Travelers should plan to pack tire chains and a winter kit alongside presents before hitting the road. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:02:26 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/08_i5hillsiderepairs.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/08_i5hillsiderepairs.htm Hillside work closes one lane of I-5 near Bellingham starting next week as crews remove loose rocks and trees from the slope above, and in particular one very large rock described as being the size of a motor home. Sat, 03 Dec 2011 06:20:15 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/Draft2012STIP.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/Draft2012STIP.htm Comments sought on four-year program of transportation projects Sat, 03 Dec 2011 03:20:23 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/02_RuralandSpecialNeedsPrograms.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/02_RuralandSpecialNeedsPrograms.htm Public comments sought on rural and special needs mobility programs Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:45:50 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/21SR20NCHcloses.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/21SR20NCHcloses.htm Last Tuesday's temporary closure becomes permanent due to increasing avalanche danger. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:30:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/21_KingStreetStationfunding.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/21_KingStreetStationfunding.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration signed agreements today, Nov. 21, securing $16.7 million in federal high-speed-rail funds to support the next phase of the King Street Station restoration project. The station is the busiest in the Pacific Northwest, serving nearly half a million Amtrak Cascades passengers in 2010. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:13:53 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/18_Thanksgiving2011.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/18_Thanksgiving2011.htm As the holidays draw near and temperatures drop, the Washington State Department of Transportation has tips on how to be ready for winter weather driving and avoid Thanksgiving holiday weekend highway backups. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:11:26 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/17_KellerFerry.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/17_KellerFerry.htm Foss Maritime Co. of Seattle will build a replacement 20-car state ferry to operate on Lake Roosevelt, a remote location requiring the ferry be built in sections and transported across the state. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:36:25 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/15SR20NCHwyTempClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/15SR20NCHwyTempClosure.htm SR 20, The North Cascades Highway is closing at 8 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 15 due to forecast heavy snowstorms. Reopening will be reassessed Monday. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:44 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/Chinookandcayuseclosed2011.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/Chinookandcayuseclosed2011.htm Several feet of snowfall over the weekend sent Chinook (State Route 410) and Cayuse (State Route 123) passes into hibernation for the season. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:55:11 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/10_Inter5JoeLearyWinterBreak.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/10_Inter5JoeLearyWinterBreak.htm Crews working for WSDOT repaired and repaved nearly 24 lane miles of northbound I-5 this year between Burlington and Lake Samish, smoothing and preserving the highway for drivers. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:32:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/10-Federal_vets_grants.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/10-Federal_vets_grants.htm The Federal Transit Administration today announced the Washington State Department of Transportation will receive three grants totaling more than $737,000 to be distributed to selected veterans transportation projects. The grants are of the product of the Veterans Transportation and Community Living Initiative. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:55:41 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/08_KellerFerry.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/08_KellerFerry.htm Foss Maritime Co. of Seattle is the apparent low bidder to build a new 20-car Keller Ferry to serve Washington’s only ferry route east of the Cascade Mountains. Sat, 05 Nov 2011 02:28:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/SR520PCPgate.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/SR520PCPgate.htm Huge gate installed at SR 520 pontoon construction site Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:47:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/03_TIGER3.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/03_TIGER3.htm Washington’s TIGER III applications focus on mobility, environment and multimodal connections 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 01:15:44 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/23_2011CongestionReport.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/23_2011CongestionReport.htm Puget Sound drivers probably won’t be surprised to learn that the most improved commute route in 2010 was the northbound Interstate 405 morning commute between Tukwila and Bellevue. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 23:39:54 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/09_23RiskMgtJLARC.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/09_23RiskMgtJLARC.htm WSDOT saves lives, money with risk management program Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:22:33 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/21_USDOTAnnouncesAmtrakCascadesFunding.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/21_USDOTAnnouncesAmtrakCascadesFunding.htm U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced $31.1 million for the State of Washington to improve intercity passenger and freight rail service on the Amtrak Cascades line. Sat, 17 Sep 2011 05:07:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/16_steelbridgesreviewed.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/16_steelbridgesreviewed.htm A review of state bridge-inspection records shows that 10 bridges made with AASHTO M270 steel in Washington state are in safe condition for daily travelers. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 03:32:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/15_tnbequipmentreadingnewpasses.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/15_tnbequipmentreadingnewpasses.htm Narrows Bridge toll equipment reading new Good To Go! passes Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:27:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/14_I5_CongestionReliefEarnsWSDOTKudos.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/14_I5_CongestionReliefEarnsWSDOTKudos.htm Congestion relief on I-5 earns WSDOT national kudos Solution to Lacey/DuPont morning commuter woes nets award nomination Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:28:20 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/09_I90contractorselected.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/09_I90contractorselected.htm For the last year, construction crews have been transforming a 50-year-old stretch of Interstate 90, east of Snoqualmie Pass, into a modern, wider and safer transportation corridor. And now, even more improvements are set to begin this month that will improve an additional two miles of I-90. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:18:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/01_TIGER3grants.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/01_TIGER3grants.htm OLYMPIA – Rounds one and two provided close to 1,500 jobs and now the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is gearing up for TIGER 3. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:11:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/01_2001AwardsofExcellence.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/01_2001AwardsofExcellence.htm Local transportation projects achieved excellence in safety enhancements, construction, innovative design, environmental sustainability and community involvement, earning 2011 Awards of Excellence. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:18:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/9dayViaductClosureStartsOct21.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/9dayViaductClosureStartsOct21.htm A nine-day closure of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct will mark the beginning of the end for Seattle’s double-deck highway. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 02:14:55 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/26_CRC_CutsProjectCost.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/26_CRC_CutsProjectCost.htm The estimated construction cost for the Columbia River Crossing project decreased by $100 million due to recent decisions and increased certainty on the construction schedule. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 22:33:05 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/26_LaborDay_2011.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/26_LaborDay_2011.htm Labor Day is the year’s busiest travel weekend over Snoqualmie Pass on Interstate 90, and it’s not the only location in Washington that will feel the strain of additional travelers. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 05:00:35 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/25_RailPDBOpenHouse.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/25_RailPDBOpenHouse.htm Rerouting Amtrak Cascades trains from a waterfront Point Defiance route to a lesser-used inland route will improve reliability and lead to faster, more frequent service. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:54:48 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/25_SR520TollingStartsDecember.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/25_SR520TollingStartsDecember.htm Tolling on State Route 520 across Lake Washington, which will help pay to replace the vulnerable, 50-year-old floating bridge, will start in December. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:56:59 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/25_website_outage.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/25_website_outage.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) website, which receives more than 100,000 visits per day in the summer months, will get a much-needed update Saturday night Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:45:08 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/23_awv-rod.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/23_awv-rod.htm After 10 years of environmental review and analysis, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today signed a record of decision allowing the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to begin final design and construction of the State Route 99 tunnel beneath downtown Seattle. The tunnel will replace the double-deck Alaskan Way Viaduct along Seattle’s waterfront. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 23:11:53 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/I90partnershipaward.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/I90partnershipaward.htm The Federal Highway Administration will award the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) the 2011 Environmental Excellence Award for the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project on Monday, Aug. 22. The award recognizes transportation projects, processes and people who incorporate environmental stewardship into project planning and development. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:41:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/2011BikePedCount.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/2011BikePedCount.htm Join an autumn tradition: help count bicyclist and pedestrians in Washington state Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:05:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/10_SR520BridgeABV.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/10_SR520BridgeABV.htm SEATTLE – Kiewit-General-Manson, A Joint Venture, submitted the apparent best combination of bid price and technical proposal for replacing the aging and vulnerable State Route 520 floating bridge, according to tallies calculated today by the Washington State Department of Transportation. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:21:54 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/9_SR548FishCulvert.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/9_SR548FishCulvert.htm BLAINE – WSDOT crews will close all lanes of State Route 548 beginning Aug. 15, for 18 days to install a fish-friendly culvert beneath the highway. Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:51:55 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/04_sr542roadtoheathermeadows.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/04_sr542roadtoheathermeadows.htm Just in time for the gorgeous summer weather that has finally arrived, an additional mile of scenic Mount Baker Highway opens Friday morning, Aug. 5, giving visitors access to the Heather Meadows visitor center. The road has been closed since October because of deep snow. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 02:58:22 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/02_sr20arnoldroadclosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/02_sr20arnoldroadclosure.htm State Route 20 on Whidbey Island will be down to one lane for 60 hours this week while crews complete roadwork that will help realign Arnold Road to improve sight distance and ultimately driver safety. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:50:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/Take_scenic_route_avoid_delays_on_US12.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/Take_scenic_route_avoid_delays_on_US12.htm Rock blasting operations have been completed on US 12 near White Pass The roadway is open in both directions Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:11:22 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/01_airportgrants.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/01_airportgrants.htm ARLINGTON– Twenty-six Washington airports will receive a share of nearly $12 million in federal, state and local funds to maintain airport pavements, improve safety and enhance security. Of that amount the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) contributed $1.1 million through its Airport Aid Program, and used $433,290 in state funds to leverage more than $9 million in federal grants. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:09:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/29_I5secnd87HourOver.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/29_I5secnd87HourOver.htm During the 87-hour I-5 lane closure, WSDOT replaced two bridge approaches, repaired several bridge decks and reinforced 2.5 miles of aging concrete panels by tying them together with 6,000 steel dowel bars. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:32:21 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/28_BNSFAgreement.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/28_BNSFAgreement.htm An agreement signed today by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and BNSF Railway clears the way for work to begin on rail improvements that ultimately will generate hundreds of jobs and improve Amtrak Cascades service between Seattle and Portland. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:10:44 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/EnvironmentalAward_28.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/EnvironmentalAward_28.htm It’s not always just about building roads and bridges. Often, transportation projects also help rebuild communities and improve the surrounding environment. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) was recently recognized for its successes in sustainable transportation and environmental protection. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 06:43:19 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/07262011_AmtrakCascadesLotteryresults.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/07262011_AmtrakCascadesLotteryresults.htm Amtrak Cascades Cash Train Scratch ticket promotion with Lottery a success. Fri, 22 Jul 2011 03:14:14 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/21_2ndI5Closure87Hour.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/21_2ndI5Closure87Hour.htm Twelve miles of Interstate 5 will be reduced to one lane from Burlington to Bellingham for a week starting Monday, July 25. And it could take an hour or more to drive through the construction. Thu, 21 Jul 2011 03:24:13 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/07202011AmtrakCascadesRidership.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/07202011AmtrakCascadesRidership.htm Amtrak Cascades second quarter ridership for 2011. Sat, 16 Jul 2011 04:37:42 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/15_DBEgoalsAug2011.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/15_DBEgoalsAug2011.htm Contractors, trade and labor organizations, small and disadvantaged businesses, and others who are interested in doing business with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are invited to comment on the agency’s proposed interim Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:04:24 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/13_ElectricHighways.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/13_ElectricHighways.htm The Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announces that within six months, drivers will have the ability to charge their electric cars (like the Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt) at charge stations along Washington’s “electric highways” (I-5 and US 2). Now it’s easy to plug in your electric car while you’re on the go in Washington! Wed, 13 Jul 2011 01:23:47 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/12_sr542roundabout.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/12_sr542roundabout.htm Construction began this week on a new roundabout that will soon make it easier and safer to turn on and off State Route 542, Mount Baker Highway, at the busy Smith Road intersection near Deming. Sat, 09 Jul 2011 04:21:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/08_first_pour_520_pontoons.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/08_first_pour_520_pontoons.htm First pour complete in SR 520 pontoon casting basin Fri, 01 Jul 2011 02:49:21 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/30_WSDOTtop100fleet.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/30_WSDOTtop100fleet.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) work to make its fleet of large equipment, trucks and other work vehicles more efficient and sustainable is paying it off. It’s one of North America’s top 100 public fleets, according to Government Fleet magazine. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 02:12:40 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/30_artistpointclosed.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/30_artistpointclosed.htm Snow 50 feet deep still buries the road (State Route 542) to Artist Point at Mount Baker and will keep the upper portion of the road closed all summer. Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:13:16 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/i5_24i-5opensontime.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/i5_24i-5opensontime.htm Just in time for the weekend and right on schedule, all lanes of northbound Interstate 5 reopened this morning at 10 a.m. after a week of work and closures that restricted the highway to one lane between Burlington and Bellingham. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:31:34 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/6_23_I90traveltimesigns.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/6_23_I90traveltimesigns.htm Are we there yet? The days of wondering how long it’s going to take to reach Snoqualmie Pass are now over. Today, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) officially unveiled three electronic signs on Interstate 90 for real-time travel time between North Bend and Ellensburg. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:49:50 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/21_sr9closedallweekend.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/21_sr9closedallweekend.htm At 56 years old, the Smith Creek overflow bridge along State Route 9 in Deming could use a few repairs to keep it smooth for drivers. The highway will close the weekend of June 24 while crews do the work. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 01:25:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/16_Burli-5DayClosures.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/16_Burli-5DayClosures.htm Northbound Interstate 5 will be down to one lane for 87 hours straight beginning June 20 while crews complete complex road and bridge repairs north of Burlington. Drivers should expect lengthy delays during the afternoon commute and should consider alternate routes or alternate commute times. Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:37:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/BridgingFuturesWinners.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/BridgingFuturesWinners.htm Two Washington state students won top honors for their participation in the seventh annual Interstate 90 Bridging Futures Art and Essay Contest. Sat, 11 Jun 2011 02:24:15 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/10_I5BurlSpeedDrops.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/10_I5BurlSpeedDrops.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will temporarily reduce the speed limit from 70 mph to 60 mph between Burlington and Bellingham starting Tuesday, June 14. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:18:27 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/GrayNotebook10thAnniversary.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/GrayNotebook10thAnniversary.htm Celebrating 10 years of transparency in transportation Gray Notebook highlights safety, freight, and winter weather operations Sat, 04 Jun 2011 03:17:37 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/060311_AWV.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/060311_AWV.htm A section of the seismically-vulnerable Alaskan Way Viaduct is now scheduled for demolition this October, six months ahead of schedule. The southern mile of the viaduct is coming down early after the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and its contractor, Skanska USA Civil, found ways to streamline the project schedule and save money. Sat, 04 Jun 2011 02:24:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/03_i5rampworkstarts.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/03_i5rampworkstarts.htm A longer Samish Way on-ramp soon will make it easier to merge onto northbound I-5 in Bellingham. Fri, 03 Jun 2011 04:10:37 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/2_GlitchesTNBTollCollection.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/2_GlitchesTNBTollCollection.htm WSDOT investigating glitches in Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll-collection operations Thu, 26 May 2011 00:21:25 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/25_SR20ArnoldRD.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/25_SR20ArnoldRD.htm Crews will make safety improvements this summer on SR 20 south of Oak Harbor. WSDOT hired Interwest Construction to make the improvements. Construction is expected to begin in June and should finish by fall. Wed, 25 May 2011 05:40:02 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/05_24WABikeFriendlyState.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/05_24WABikeFriendlyState.htm Washington still 'most bicycle-friendly state' Tue, 24 May 2011 06:29:27 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/23SR20SpringReopening.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/23SR20SpringReopening.htm SR 20, The North Cascades Highway will open to traffic at noon on Wednesday, May 25 Fri, 20 May 2011 04:22:32 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/19_i5lakewayrampwork.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/19_i5lakewayrampwork.htm A longer Lakeway Drive on-ramp soon will make it easier for drivers to merge onto southbound I-5 in Bellingham. Fri, 20 May 2011 03:48:27 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/DBEGoalSetMeeting.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/DBEGoalSetMeeting.htm WSDOT seeks input for overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal setting Fri, 20 May 2011 03:04:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/19_memorialday2011.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/19_memorialday2011.htm While many people still can’t decide if they need sandals or snow boots for Memorial Day weekend, it’s always the right decision to check your route before you go. Sat, 14 May 2011 05:08:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/Crews_battle_snow_avalanches_in_mountains.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/Crews_battle_snow_avalanches_in_mountains.htm North Cascades Highway, Cayuse Pass may open by Memorial Day weekend; no estimate for Chinook Pass opening Fri, 13 May 2011 03:13:15 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/12_I90conservationaward.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/12_I90conservationaward.htm The Cascade Land Conservancy presented its Innovative Conservation Project award to the Washington State Department of Transportation’s I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project (I-90 project) during its annual Conservation Awards Breakfast today in Seattle. Thu, 12 May 2011 01:12:17 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/11_WelcomeToWashingtonSignPlanting.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/11_WelcomeToWashingtonSignPlanting.htm VANCOUVER – Even if the weather isn’t sunny this weekend, Interstate 5 drivers headed north from Oregon will still get a bright greeting thanks to local volunteers planting the “Welcome to Washington” sign near Fourth Plain Boulevard. Thu, 12 May 2011 00:38:22 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/11_PerformanceMeasures.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/11_PerformanceMeasures.htm Washington commended for showing taxpayers where their transportation dollars go Wed, 11 May 2011 21:43:31 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/11_I90rockblastingisback.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/11_I90rockblastingisback.htm Crews will get the green light to resume rock blasting operations this week after a snowy spring on Interstate 90. Tue, 10 May 2011 02:13:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/06_15mFromFLtoWA.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/06_15mFromFLtoWA.htm Washington state will receive $15 million in additional federal high-speed-rail funding for improvements resulting in more frequent and reliable Amtrak Cascades passenger rail service between Portland and Vancouver, B.C. Sat, 07 May 2011 00:56:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/6_I5Burl2BellinghamPaver.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/6_I5Burl2BellinghamPaver.htm Beginning in May 2011,crews will repair and pave 12 miles of northbound I-5 from north of the SR 11 Chuckanut Drive interchange in Burlington to south of Lake Samish near Bellingham. Fri, 06 May 2011 23:52:45 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/06_BusyTravelWeekend.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/06_BusyTravelWeekend.htm Drivers whose Mother’s Day plans include a trip to grandma’s house should plan for a full weekend of closures and sporting events in the Puget Sound area – as well delays crossing Snoqualmie Pass. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) urges drivers to map out routes in advance, allow extra time and prepare for more congestion than usual. Wed, 04 May 2011 07:10:49 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/03_I90SR18GirdersDamaged.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/03_I90SR18GirdersDamaged.htm Bridge crews are assessing damage to Interstate 90 after a tow truck removing a vehicle from an earlier collision on State Route 18 hit and damaged the girders that support the eastbound lanes of I-90 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:10:23 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/29NewSR520TollSystemPutToTest.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/29NewSR520TollSystemPutToTest.htm Testing starts today on the all-electronic SR 520 toll system. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will spend at least the next six weeks confirming that the system can process tens of thousands of daily transactions and track revenue that will provide $1 billion in funding to replace the State Route 520 bridge. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 01:14:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/27_Rumble548.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/27_Rumble548.htm Starting Monday May 2, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will install five miles of rumble strips near Ferndale on State Route 548 between Vista Drive and Kickerville Road to help keep drivers on the road. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:36:05 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/25_sr546badgerroundabouts.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/25_sr546badgerroundabouts.htm While they’re still not the norm, roundabouts are increasing in number across the state because they make travel safer. Two more roundabouts are planned for busy intersections along Badger Road (State Route 546) in Lynden. Sat, 23 Apr 2011 04:08:32 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/22_2011lakeeastondelays.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/22_2011lakeeastondelays.htm For the next five weeks drivers traveling over I-90 between Easton and Cle Elum will experience delays associated with traffic restrictions. Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:54:20 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/22_studdedtiresoffApril25.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/22_studdedtiresoffApril25.htm Drivers should remove studded tires by the end of the day Monday, April 25, or risk a fine from law enforcement. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:15:27 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/18_2011StripingSeasonBegins.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/18_2011StripingSeasonBegins.htm Did the wet winter fade the stripes along your favorite commute? It might be time for a makeover to brighten those yellows and whites and make your trips safer. Sat, 16 Apr 2011 04:23:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/15_sr20pavingprojectinjune.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/15_sr20pavingprojectinjune.htm The busiest stretch of State Route 20 on Whidbey Island will get a much needed makeover this summer when crews repave through downtown Oak Harbor. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:26:17 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/12_520TollingDateRequirements.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/12_520TollingDateRequirements.htm At least six weeks of rigorous testing of equipment and systems for tolling of the SR 520 bridge are planned to begin next week, and if successful, a toll start date will be set, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) said today. Fri, 08 Apr 2011 23:50:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/8_WASecuresOHWIRailFunding.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/8_WASecuresOHWIRailFunding.htm Federal and state officials signed documents today that guarantee Washington state will get $145 million in high-speed-rail funding originally intended for Ohio and Wisconsin. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:01:14 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/6_SR9Pilchuckopenhouse.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/6_SR9Pilchuckopenhouse.htm WSDOT has completed the preliminary design for the new State Route 9 Pilchuck Creek bridge and invites local drivers and residents to an open house Wednesday, April 13, 2011. Tue, 05 Apr 2011 06:11:55 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/NE12BridgeRemovalPerformance.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/NE12BridgeRemovalPerformance.htm During a 49-hour complete closure of Interstate 405 in Bellevue over the weekend, the public responded to help minimize traffic congestion and crews completed a long list of work. Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:00:13 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/StudTireDeadlineApril14.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/StudTireDeadlineApril14.htm Studded tire deadline extended another week Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:05:57 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/04_HSRFLApplication.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/04_HSRFLApplication.htm Washington state applied today for approximately $120 million in federal high-speed-rail stimulus money, part of $2.4 billion returned by Florida. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will use the money to continue improving and expanding Amtrak Cascades service between Portland, Ore., and Vancouver, B.C. Fri, 01 Apr 2011 23:01:52 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/01_i5rampworkresumes.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/01_i5rampworkresumes.htm Drivers should plan for nightly lane and ramp closures next week in downtown Bellingham as crews resume Interstate 5 ramp improvements. Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:07:23 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/31_workzonesafety2011.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/31_workzonesafety2011.htm In recognition of the men and women who work mere feet from traffic, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) along with state and national groups will go orange for work zone safety April 4 through 9 to celebrate National Work Zone Awareness Week. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:40:18 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/WSDOTReportsonRecoveryActInvestment.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/WSDOTReportsonRecoveryActInvestment.htm New report highlights Washington’s Recovery Act transportation investments Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:02:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/30SR20ReopeningStarts411.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/30SR20ReopeningStarts411.htm WSDOT plans to begin clearing State Route 20, The North Cascades Highway, on Monday, April 11. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:03:23 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/30_2010bridgereport.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/30_2010bridgereport.htm Washington state’s bridge maintenance and preservation program ranked high in a report released today by Transportation for America, a broad coalition of organizations promoting national transportation reform. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 04:05:33 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/28_I90constructionsnoqulmiepasseast.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/28_I90constructionsnoqulmiepasseast.htm Major highway improvements on Interstate 90 east of Snoqualmie pass are kicking off again now that winter weather has calmed down. Sat, 26 Mar 2011 03:02:35 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/25_studded_tires_extend.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/25_studded_tires_extend.htm The studded tire deadline has been extended one week. Drivers must now remove their studded tires by the end of the day Thursday, April 7. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:55:59 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/New_PT_Director.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/New_PT_Director.htm A veteran of bringing transportation choices to Washington, Brian Lagerberg was named director of the Public Transportation Division at WSDOT. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:08:22 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/DBEcontractingGoals.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/DBEcontractingGoals.htm WSDOT seeks comments on DBE contracting goals Tue, 22 Mar 2011 02:55:01 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/21_sr548installnewculvert.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/21_sr548installnewculvert.htm When Terrell Creek is flowing swiftly, the undersized culvert beneath State Route 548 pumps water like a fire hose. And when the creek is calm, the culvert sits several feet out of the water. Either way, it blocks fish trying to reach spawning grounds. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:41:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/09_sr20deceptionpassinspections.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/09_sr20deceptionpassinspections.htm Though the Deception Pass bridges boast some of the most majestic views in the state, crews won’t be admiring the views next week when they’re hanging off the sides of the 180-foot-tall bridges. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:15:25 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/08_sr542roundaboutsbuiltthisyear.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/08_sr542roundaboutsbuiltthisyear.htm Smoother traffic along Mount Baker Highway is just around the bend. Two new roundabouts will ease the flow at intersections near Deming. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/08_INRIX_report_WSDOT_traffic.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/08_INRIX_report_WSDOT_traffic.htm The 2010 National Traffic Scorecard, an annual congestion report published today by INRIX Corporation, shows Seattle as the country’s only major urban area that did not see congestion get worse last year. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 04:50:52 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/3_gtgCustomerServiceImprovements.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/3_gtgCustomerServiceImprovements.htm WSDOT is working to improve the Good To Go! customer experience. Sun, 27 Feb 2011 05:24:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/26_HighSpeedRailAgreements.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/26_HighSpeedRailAgreements.htm Agreements have been signed that guarantee Washington state will get $590 million in federal stimulus money to improve the Amtrak Cascades rail corridor from Portland to Seattle, Gov. Chris Gregoire said today. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 03:36:59 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/17_GoodToGoWebsiteUpgrade.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/17_GoodToGoWebsiteUpgrade.htm WSDOT updating and improving new Good To Go! website in response to customer feedback. Wed, 09 Feb 2011 02:23:22 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/HammondApplaudsFedInitiative.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/HammondApplaudsFedInitiative.htm Secretary of Transportation Hammond applauds federal transportation initiatives Tue, 08 Feb 2011 02:23:59 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/04_sr542emergencyrepairs.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/04_sr542emergencyrepairs.htm The Nooksack River is eroding a portion of riverbank along Mount Baker Highway (State Route 542) and threatening the stability of the highway. Crews will start emergency repairs this week to protect the road and keep it open to drivers. Fri, 21 Jan 2011 02:50:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/20_TTIreport.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/20_TTIreport.htm Seattle’s urban-area drivers spend less time stuck in traffic than drivers in similar-size areas around the country, according to a report today from the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI). Thu, 20 Jan 2011 01:01:41 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/011911_AmtrakCascades2010ridership.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/011911_AmtrakCascades2010ridership.htm 2010 Amtrak Cascades ridership report Sat, 15 Jan 2011 05:11:58 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/14_I5JoeLearyBestValue.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/14_I5JoeLearyBestValue.htm Crews will rebuild and repave a 12-mile stretch of northbound I-5 between Burlington and Bellingham in 2011. Contractor Granite Construction Inc. submitted the apparent best-value proposal to design and build the project. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/firstElectricVehicleHighway.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/firstElectricVehicleHighway.htm Washington to create nation’s first electric vehicle-friendly scenic byway along U.S. 2 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 06:56:26 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/ERPReport.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/ERPReport.htm A proposed express toll lane system is a viable and appropriate strategy for improving mobility in the Interstate 405 and State Route 167 corridor, according to a report by national tolling experts sent today to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).