http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Sun, 26 May 2013 02:55:38 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:23:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/30_520tollingday2.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/30_520tollingday2.htm Evening rush hour was predictably light for the second day of tolling on the SR 520 floating bridge. As 2011 comes to a close, drivers prepare for changes to their commute on Tuesday. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:13:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/30_Day2tolling_am.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/30_Day2tolling_am.htm The second morning of tolling on the State Route 520 bridge Friday went much like the first – smooth sailing. Traffic was even lighter this morning than the first day of tolling and alternate routes Interstate-90 and SR 522 experienced no travel delays. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:12:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/29_SR520TOLLINGFIRSTDAY.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/29_SR520TOLLINGFIRSTDAY.htm Tolling on the State Route 520 bridge began as planned at 5 a.m. today, when the first tolled car since June 1979 crossed the bridge. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:47:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/29_Day1520Toll.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/29_Day1520Toll.htm The State Route 520 floating bridge became a tolled bridge at 5 a.m. today. After a record-breaking day of new Good To Go! accounts Wednesday, most drivers saved money with a pass. Tolls collected will help pay for a new floating bridge scheduled to open in late 2014. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 02:47:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/28_1daytotolling.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/28_1daytotolling.htm All drivers in the Central Puget Sound Region should prepare for the start of tolling on the State Route 520 bridge at 5 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/27_520toll2days.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/27_520toll2days.htm With State Route 520 tolling less than 48 hours away, drivers are getting prepared. While Good To Go! customer service centers were closed Sunday for the holiday, drivers went online and activated more than 650 accounts. By Tuesday, the total number of accounts activated since February rose to more than 135,000. Despite the big numbers, the Washington State Department of Transportation would still like to see more accounts activated by Dec. 29, the day tolling begins on the SR 520 bridge, whic Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:20:35 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/22_AWV-erp-update.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/22_AWV-erp-update.htm An expert review panel assessing the Washington State Department of Transportation’s finance plan for replacing the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct will release its findings and recommendations to the state Legislature in February. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:46:59 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/22_TollingOneWeek.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/22_TollingOneWeek.htm Tolling on the State Route 520 floating bridge starts at 5 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29. That means drivers have T-minus seven days and counting to save $1.50 per toll by purchasing a Good To Go! pass, opening an account and activating the pass. 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. Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:03:18 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/16_520Tollsigns.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/16_520Tollsigns.htm Monday morning, Dec. 19, drivers will have another indication that State Route 520 tolling is just around corner — signs that indicate the bridge is tolled. crews will start uncovering and installing more than 40 signs along SR 520, Interstate 5 and Interstate 405, as well as city streets leading to SR 520. Tolling starts at 5 a.m. on Dec. 29. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/7_sr520tollsstartdec29.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/7_sr520tollsstartdec29.htm Tolling on the State Route 520 bridge starts December 29, 2011 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:52:05 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/2011_12_06_ThirdHOTLanes.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/2011_12_06_ThirdHOTLanes.htm The HOT Lanes on State Route 167 have accelerated into the black, according to the SR 167 Third Annual HOT Lanes Performance Summary released today by the Washington State Department of Transportation. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:46:10 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/_05_SR520_DesignOpenHouse.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/_05_SR520_DesignOpenHouse.htm SEATTLE – A range of design refinements shaped by public input for the future State Route 520 in Seattle will be available at an open house this week, allowing commuters and residents to continue to weigh in on potential design elements. 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 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 04:51:15 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/30_Milepost31GrandOpening.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/30_Milepost31GrandOpening.htm The world's largest-diameter tunnel boring machine won't start digging beneath Pioneer Square until 2013, but the public won’t have to wait until then to dig into the State Route 99 Tunnel Project or the historic neighborhood where the record-breaking machine will begin its journey. 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. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 03:14:25 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/21_ChampionsOfInclusionAward.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/21_ChampionsOfInclusionAward.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation, the Port of Seattle and Sound Transit honored contractors on their projects – Seattle Tunnel Partners, Manson Construction Co. and Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc., respectively – for their outreach and inclusion of small and disadvantaged businesses in construction projects. The agencies presented their “Champion of Inclusion” awards at an event Nov. 16 at the Port of Seattle. 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. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:31:25 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/17_PrepareForFridayIcyCommute.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/17_PrepareForFridayIcyCommute.htm The Friday morning commute could be a wintry one for Puget Sound if weather forecasts are accurate and snow showers move into the area. 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 23:26:47 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/15_I-5+replacement.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/15_I-5+replacement.htm The nightly lane closures are over in Tukwila and drivers now have smoother sections on I-5, just in time for fall rains. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:36:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/14_AWV-expands-work-zone.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/14_AWV-expands-work-zone.htm For the past three years, construction has been confined to a work zone west of Seattle’s stadiums for the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement project. Starting this month, though, state and city projects will expand construction work into Pioneer Square and along the downtown waterfront. 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 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. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:27:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/07_SR520_SeattleOpenHouseNov9.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/07_SR520_SeattleOpenHouseNov9.htm SEATTLE – Commuters and residents can give feedback and comments at an open house this week to help refine the urban and sustainable design features for the future State Route 520 in Seattle. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:16:48 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/07_SR520Reopened.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/07_SR520Reopened.htm SEATTLE – Both directions of State Route 520 reopened on-time this morning after crews worked half the weekend to install massive concrete girders in Medina for a future lidded overpass and to create a wider median work zone on the Eastside. 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 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:29:50 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/01_SR520WeekendClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/01_SR520WeekendClosure.htm BELLEVUE – Construction crews install another 22 huge concrete girders this weekend for a new lidded overpass in Medina, closing the State Route 520 floating bridge and highway Saturday night through Monday morning for the work. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:12:09 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/SR99ReopensForMonday.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/SR99ReopensForMonday.htm After a week of clogged and congested highways and city streets, commuters are back on the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct this morning, albeit traveling at a slower construction speed and navigating curves that will take some getting used to. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:51:44 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/29_SR99Reopens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/29_SR99Reopens.htm The State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct reopened at 12:44 p.m. today – nearly two days early – following an intense week of demolition and construction. Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:29:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/28_SR99ReopensEarly.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/28_SR99ReopensEarly.htm Great progress by demolition and construction crews means the Alaskan Way Viaduct is expected to reopen midday Saturday between the West Seattle Bridge and the Battery Street Tunnel, a move expected to help relieve recent regional traffic congestion on Interstates 5 and 405 and local streets. 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. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:13:50 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/27_SR99DemoNearsCompletion.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/27_SR99DemoNearsCompletion.htm Demolition of the southern mile of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct is right on schedule, but drivers will need to plan ahead if they want to stick to their schedules during heavy congestion expected for this afternoon’s commute. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:21:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/26_SR99TrafficGridlock.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/26_SR99TrafficGridlock.htm Only a handful of days of demolition are left on the southern mile of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct before the road reopens, and traffic continues to be heavy for morning and afternoon commuters as they seek alternate routes around the closure. 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. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 05:04:53 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/25_CrewsMakeProgressOn99Demo.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/25_CrewsMakeProgressOn99Demo.htm Crews continue to make great strides in the demolition of the southern mile of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct. Today, crews will break up and remove massive chunks of already fallen concrete and rebar to make room for a construction bypass and future roadway. Crews also will remove a key section of the viaduct near South Royal Brougham Way so the new construction bypass can be striped and connected to new ramps to SR 99 in coming days. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:53:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/24_9DayClosureFirstCommute.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/24_9DayClosureFirstCommute.htm It was the question on everyone’s mind: How would drivers react to the first morning commute during the nine-day closure on the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct? Sat, 22 Oct 2011 03:29:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/21_awv-contest-winners.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/21_awv-contest-winners.htm The Rat City Rollergirls will join the motorcycle stunt team Seattle Cossacks Saturday for the last – and most unusual – traffic “jam” on the south end of the Alaskan Way Viaduct. The two celebrated Seattle outfits beat out nearly 600 creative entries for “One Last Shot” to express themselves on the viaduct before it starts coming down. 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. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:22:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/20_SR99ClosureBeginsOct21.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/20_SR99ClosureBeginsOct21.htm When the clock strikes 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct, as it is today, will cease to exist. With just one day remaining before crews close the viaduct and begin demolishing its southernmost mile, drivers should take a last practice run of their alternate plans to get around during the closure. 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 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:59:19 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/17_SR520_Reopens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/17_SR520_Reopens.htm SEATTLE – Crews reopened both directions of State Route 520 this morning after working through the weekend to install massive concrete girders in Medina. Eastbound drivers also will see a slight traffic shift around a new median work zone east of 84th Avenue Northeast. 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. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:03:47 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/13_TunnelBoringcontract-signed.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/13_TunnelBoringcontract-signed.htm Hitachi Zosen Corp. of Japan cemented its role in the SR 99 Tunnel Project on Wednesday, signing a contract with Seattle Tunnel Partners to supply the machine that will tunnel beneath downtown Seattle. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:51:29 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/12_i5panelrepairtukwila.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/12_i5panelrepairtukwila.htm Ever had to check to see if your coffee spilled as you drove Interstate 5 in south King County? Those days are numbered as a project launches this week to tear out and replace the most damaged concrete in the Southcenter area. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:09:58 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/11_SR520_WeekendClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/11_SR520_WeekendClosure.htm BELLEVUE – Construction crews will close SR 520 Saturday night through Monday morning to set 24 massive concrete girders as part of a new overpass in Medina. Husky fans will still be able to get to and from the game before the road closes for construction. 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. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:57:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/11_TenDaysUntil99Closure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/11_TenDaysUntil99Closure.htm Drivers and transit users have just 10 days to get ready for a nine-day closure of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct so crews can demolish the southern mile of the seismically vulnerable double-deck structure. 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. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:29:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/5_awv-contest.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/5_awv-contest.htm What would you do if you had the Alaskan Way Viaduct all to yourself for 30 minutes, free of cars and people? Maybe celebrate a birthday, propose to your significant other or stage a flash mob? That’s what the Washington State Department of Transportation wants to know. 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 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:50:18 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/29_SR520_DesignOpenHouse.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/29_SR520_DesignOpenHouse.htm SEATTLE – As design and construction of improvements to the State Route 520 corridor move forward, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking feedback on urban design elements for the highway in Seattle. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 03:56:23 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/28_I405NorthboundClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/28_I405NorthboundClosure.htm Major changes to the way downtown Bellevue drivers get to and from work are coming this weekend. 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. Sat, 24 Sep 2011 01:06:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/23_I-405ClosureCanceled.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/23_I-405ClosureCanceled.htm BELLEVUE – The weekend forecast has cast a shadow on plans to close northbound I-405 this weekend. A 60 percent chance of rain on Sunday has postponed the closure until next weekend. 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. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:28:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/20_NineDayViaductClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/20_NineDayViaductClosure.htm In just over a month, the landscape of Seattle’s SODO neighborhood will forever change. On Friday, Oct. 21, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will close a majority of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct for nine days as crews begin to demolish the structure’s southern mile. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:34:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/20_I5LynnwoodWeekend.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/20_I5LynnwoodWeekend.htm Anyone planning a trip to or through Lynnwood on Interstate 5 this weekend might want to consider a backup plan – or prepare for backups. The southbound I-5 on-ramps from Interstate 405 and State Route 525 will be closed all weekend, while crews complete new on-ramps and connect them to southbound I-5. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 05:32:52 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/19_I-405WeekendClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/19_I-405WeekendClosure.htm Major changes to the way downtown Bellevue drivers get to and from work are just a week away. On Friday, Sept. 23, crews will close northbound Interstate 405 for 53 hours. When crews reopen the road Monday morning, drivers headed to Redmond, Seattle and Kirkland will use new ramps to get to I-405 and State Route 520. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:37:44 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/19_SR520ReopensAfterWeekendConstruction.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/19_SR520ReopensAfterWeekendConstruction.htm SEATTLE – Crews reopened both directions of State Route 520 this morning after working through the weekend to demolish the western half of the Bellevue Way overpass and build crucial supports for a future lid over the highway in Medina. 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 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:04:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/12_SR520WeekendClosureSept16_19.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/12_SR520WeekendClosureSept16_19.htm BELLEVUE – It’s crunch time on State Route 520 this weekend as crews demolish the western half of the Bellevue Way Northeast overpass to make room for an improved interchange and future transit/HOV lanes on the highway. 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, 09 Sep 2011 01:22:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/08_Seattleweekendtraffic.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/08_Seattleweekendtraffic.htm Weekend congestion expected in Seattle Sept. 9-11 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. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:35:14 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/_29_SR520Reopened.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/_29_SR520Reopened.htm Crews have reopened both directions of State Route 520 this morning after working all weekend to install a massive fish-friendly culvert near Yarrow Point and develop a new work zone in Medina. Drivers are now navigating that work zone, where crews can safely build supports for a future lid above the highway. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:00:01 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/26_SR18RampReopens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/26_SR18RampReopens.htm SR 18 ramp in Federal Way reopens Friday night 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. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:43:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/22_SR520AugustWeekendClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/22_SR520AugustWeekendClosure.htm SEATTLE – Travelers heading to a video game convention, sporting events and a 10k race in Seattle this weekend, Aug. 26 through 29, can expect major traffic congestion as construction crews close State Route 520. 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 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 05:22:58 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/15_405NE12BridgeOpening.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/15_405NE12BridgeOpening.htm Early next week, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will re-open the new NE 12th Street Bridge to two-way traffic Tue, 16 Aug 2011 03:06:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/SouthboundSR99ViaductClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/SouthboundSR99ViaductClosure.htm Drivers planning to visit downtown Seattle this weekend are encouraged to plan for extra congestion. In addition to a Seahawks home game and Hempfest, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will close all southbound lanes on State Route 99 from the Battery Street Tunnel to the West Seattle Bridge from 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, to 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22. 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 00:23:51 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/9-AWV-draft-fin-plan.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/9-AWV-draft-fin-plan.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) released the draft 2011 Initial Financial Plan for the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project today, which is under review by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Sat, 06 Aug 2011 04:33:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/05_SR18rampclosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/05_SR18rampclosure.htm Busy ramp in Federal Way closing for three weeks 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. Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:40:38 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/04_SR520_FederalApproval.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/04_SR520_FederalApproval.htm SEATTLE – After 14 years of design and analysis, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) received federal approval for its plans to improve State Route 520 – including replacing the aging and vulnerable floating bridge – with a safer and more reliable six-lane bridge and highway. 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 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:02:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/03_I90ClosuresForBlueAngels.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/03_I90ClosuresForBlueAngels.htm When the U.S. Navy Blue Angels jets begin zipping over Lake Washington this week, drivers won’t be cruising across the Interstate 90 floating bridge at the same time. 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. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 04:47:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/25_SR99weekendclosures.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/25_SR99weekendclosures.htm A full slate of weekend activities, including closures in both directions of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct, could mean delays for drivers heading into downtown Seattle. 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 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. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:52:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/18_tbm-contractor.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/18_tbm-contractor.htm Seattle Tunnel Partners, the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) design-build contractor for the proposed SR 99 bored tunnel, has selected Hitachi Zosen Corporation to supply the machine that will construct the tunnel. Hitachi Zosen will be responsible for designing, manufacturing, assembling, testing and commissioning the machine as well as training Seattle Tunnel Partners’ personnel. 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! Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:06:26 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/11_SR520_Reopened.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/11_SR520_Reopened.htm SEATTLE – Crews reopened State Route 520 this morning after successfully completing a busy weekend of inspections and repairs on the floating bridge in preparation for the next storm season. 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, 08 Jul 2011 04:09:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/7_AWVfeis.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/7_AWVfeis.htm The culmination of 10 years of technical analysis and public, agency and tribal review came to fruition today when the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and city of Seattle released the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement project’s final environmental impact statement (EIS). Wed, 06 Jul 2011 02:07:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/05_SR520JulyWeekendClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/05_SR520JulyWeekendClosure.htm SEATTLE – Expect region-wide congestion this weekend as workers close State Route 520 between Montlake Boulevard in Seattle and Interstate 405 in Bellevue. Crews plan to install a fish-passable culvert beneath all lanes of the highway and conduct annual maintenance of the floating bridge. Also, the city of Seattle will close the Interstate 5 ramps to and from Mercer Street. 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. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:05:02 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/20_SR520Reopened.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/20_SR520Reopened.htm SEATTLE – Crews reopened State Route 520 this morning after successfully completing a busy weekend of major construction projects. Another weekend closure of the highway is set for early July as part of a three-year project to widen the highway for better safety and travel reliability. 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. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:59:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/16-noappeal.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/16-noappeal.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will not appeal King County Superior Court Judge Laura Middaugh’s decision to refer one section of a Seattle City Council ordinance to voters on the August ballot. The ordinance approved three technical agreements between WSDOT and the city of Seattle for the proposed State Route 99 bored tunnel project. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:02:13 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/14_320thOffRamp.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/14_320thOffRamp.htm More lanes coming to busy I-5 interchange in Federal Way Tue, 14 Jun 2011 01:31:35 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/13_SR520WeekendClosureJune17_20.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/13_SR520WeekendClosureJune17_20.htm SEATTLE – Drivers can expect region-wide congestion Father’s Day weekend as construction completely closes the State Route 520 floating bridge and highway and the Interstate 5 ramps to and from Mercer Street. “Whether you’re headed to the Mariners’ games, the Fremont Solstice Parade and Fair or celebrating Father’s Day, we’re asking drivers to plan ahead for major traffic delays on all Puget Sound highways,” said Brian Dobbins, WSDOT construction engineer for the SR 520 Eastside Transit and HOV 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 01:23:41 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/10_SR515PavingProject.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/10_SR515PavingProject.htm KENT – A busy stretch of State Route 515 in Kent will get a facelift this summer when crews repave the road and improve sidewalk ramps. 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 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:04:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/09_SR520_FEIS_Released.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/09_SR520_FEIS_Released.htm SEATTLE – Building a safer and more reliable six-lane State Route 520 floating bridge and highway will improve travel times and give people better options for crossing Lake Washington, according to analysis released today by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Wed, 08 Jun 2011 03:32:23 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/7_i90smarterhighwaysactivation.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/7_i90smarterhighwaysactivation.htm WSDOT activates Smarter Highways on I-90 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 23:25:16 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/060711_99.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/060711_99.htm The Alaskan Way Viaduct will close this weekend between the West Seattle Bridge and the Battery Street Tunnel. Drivers heading to Saturday’s Sounders FC match at Qwest Field should plan for delays and use alternate routes. 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. 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, 02 Jun 2011 05:02:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/01_AuroraBridgeSeismic.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/01_AuroraBridgeSeismic.htm WSDOT starts seismic work on Aurora Bridge Fri, 27 May 2011 00:45:29 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/26_SR18RampClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/26_SR18RampClosure.htm A summer of significant freeway ramp closures begins in Federal Way the day after the Memorial Day holiday as crews work to improve safety and ease congestion at a key Interstate 5 interchange. 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 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. Wed, 18 May 2011 01:24:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/17_SR520_EastsideClosureCancel.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/17_SR520_EastsideClosureCancel.htm BELLEVUE – The complete construction closure of State Route 520 is canceled the weekend of June 3-6 to allow the contractor more time to design and build a concrete stream culvert that had been scheduled for installation. Mon, 16 May 2011 01:33:13 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/_15_viaductreopens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/_15_viaductreopens.htm Crews reopened the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct ahead of schedule Sunday after completing work to narrow the highway for construction between the West Seattle Bridge and Seattle’s stadiums. 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 Sat, 14 May 2011 03:51:59 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/13_CascadePasses.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/13_CascadePasses.htm CASCADE MOUNTAINS – The calendar might say spring, but Old Man Winter hasn’t easily released his icy grip on three mountain passes cutting through the Cascades. Record amounts of snow are hampering efforts to clear and reopen the passes. 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. Fri, 13 May 2011 00:49:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/12_i5HOVclosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/12_i5HOVclosure.htm Southbound I-5 HOV lane in Federal Way closing for 10 days 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. Mon, 09 May 2011 21:54:14 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/09_viaductclosurereminder.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/09_viaductclosurereminder.htm Commuters have just one week to get ready for long-term lane reductions on the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct corridor through Seattle’s SODO neighborhood – but drivers will have options for avoiding construction congestion thanks to a special collaboration with Metro Transit and the city of Seattle. 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. Sat, 07 May 2011 00:50:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/06_SR520_FloatingBridgeIncentivesSchedule.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/06_SR520_FloatingBridgeIncentivesSchedule.htm SEATTLE – While the goal for replacing the aging State Route 520 floating bridge remains December 2014, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is providing more flexibility to open the new bridge to traffic by July 2015 – a move that could reduce risk and make for better bids on the project. 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 Mon, 02 May 2011 21:41:02 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/_1_SR99lanereduction.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/_1_SR99lanereduction.htm In two weeks, the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct corridor will be reduced from three to two lanes in both directions between the West Seattle Bridge and Seattle’s sports stadiums. 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. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:47:46 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/25_SR520_EastsideDemolition.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/25_SR520_EastsideDemolition.htm BELLEVUE – Demolition crews tore down a half-century-old toll administration building on State Route 520 today, removing the last relic of cash toll collections on this highway and launching three years of major construction on the Eastside. 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. Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:46:33 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/22_SR516RumblestripsInstallation.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/22_SR516RumblestripsInstallation.htm KENT – Have you ever seen a car or truck drift off the highway then suddenly and dangerously correct itself? It’s a serious hazard that soon should become less common on State Route 516. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:06:02 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/19_2011ConstructionKickoff.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/19_2011ConstructionKickoff.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) officially kicked off the 2011 construction season in Lynnwood today at the site of the $33 million Interstate 5 braided-ramp project. 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. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:02:44 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/13_2neweastsidetraveltimesigns.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/13_2neweastsidetraveltimesigns.htm Two new travel time signs will turn on Thursday afternoon, April 14 on westbound SR 520 in Bellevue and westbound SR 522 in Woodinville. 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. 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. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:30:32 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/03_I405SBReopensEarly.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/03_I405SBReopensEarly.htm Southbound I-405 in Bellevue opened just after 9 p.m. - several hours ahead of schedule after crews removed the old N.E. 12th St. bridge. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 04:23:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/03_12thStreetBridgeReopensMonday.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/03_12thStreetBridgeReopensMonday.htm Engineers have inspected the damage to the new NE 12th Street bridge in Bellevue and determined it can be opened to traffic on Sunday, April 3 at 6 p.m. but traffic will be limited to one westbound lane only. 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 01:24:05 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/30_I405inBelleuveToCloseThisWeekend.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/30_I405inBelleuveToCloseThisWeekend.htm Busy I-405 between N.E. Eight Street and SR 520 in Bellevue will close for 53 hours this weekend while crews remove the old N.E. 12th Street Bridge. The full closure will begin at 11 p.m., Friday, April 1 and end by 4 a.m., Monday, April 4. To help prevent region-wide gridlock, drivers should delay discretionary trips, take alternate routes, and plan for delays throughout the Puget Sound area. 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. Sat, 26 Mar 2011 02:42:55 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/25_awvinspectionresults.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/25_awvinspectionresults.htm New survey data reveals no new settlement or structural damage on the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 02:24:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/24_BusyWeekend.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/24_BusyWeekend.htm SHORELINE – A slew of closures and construction work are planned throughout the Puget Sound region this weekend. 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. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:10:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/NewNE12thStreetBridgeOpens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/NewNE12thStreetBridgeOpens.htm Crews opened the first half of the new N.E. 12th Street Bridge to traffic early this morning, marking a construction milestone that will allow them to tear down the old bridge the first weekend in April. 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 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 03:21:11 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/17_SR520EastsideConstructionOpenHouse.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/17_SR520EastsideConstructionOpenHouse.htm BELLEVUE – Construction starts next month on major State Route 520 highway improvements on the Eastside, and an open house is planned March 23 so commuters and neighbors can learn what to expect during the work. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:44:27 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/15_viaductinspection.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/15_viaductinspection.htm Crews will close the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct this weekend for its semiannual inspection and to test a new system that automatically closes the viaduct when sensors detect an earthquake. Sat, 12 Mar 2011 04:20:02 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/11_Northbound-99-ramp.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/11_Northbound-99-ramp.htm Construction crews will open the northbound SR 99 on-ramp from S. Royal Brougham Way at 7 tonight, just days before the Sounders FC regular season home opener. Crews demolished the SR 99 on-ramp from First Avenue S. on Feb. 18. They spent three weeks rebuilding the ramp to connect it to S. Royal Brougham Way between First Avenue S. and Alaskan Way S. 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. Thu, 03 Mar 2011 06:46:32 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/2-pioneersquare.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/2-pioneersquare.htm Historic preservation groups were notified today about a proposal to preserve the 619 Western Building in Pioneer Square during construction of the proposed SR 99 bored tunnel. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) developed the proposal to stabilize and shore the building sufficiently to minimize potential damage during construction. The Western Building is in poor structural condition and sits on unconsolidated fill that without protective measures could settle during tunne 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. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:06:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/22_firstaveopen.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/22_firstaveopen.htm With a piece of the Alaskan Way Viaduct now gone forever, the race is on to build a new on-ramp to northbound SR 99 from S. Royal Brougham Way. Sun, 20 Feb 2011 04:43:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/19_SR99_rampdemolished.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/19_SR99_rampdemolished.htm The first piece of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct has been demolished in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood, marking a milestone toward replacing the seismically vulnerable structure. Crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) fired up the demolition equipment at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, and spent the night crunching and breaking the nearly 60-year-old First Avenue S. northbound on-ramp into bits. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:33:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/17_SR99rampdemo.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/17_SR99rampdemo.htm Regardless of the weather, crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will demolish the first piece of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct starting 7 p.m. Friday. Crews will tear down the nearly 60-year-old northbound SR 99 on-ramp from First Avenue S. The work will take all weekend to complete, including Monday, Presidents Day. 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. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 01:10:40 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/405bellevuetolynnwoodopenhouse.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/405bellevuetolynnwoodopenhouse.htm Learn more about the possibility of express toll lanes from Bellevue to Lynnwood at an open house in Kirkland this week. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:10:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/15_99SafetyFenceComplete.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/15_99SafetyFenceComplete.htm Crews completed major construction on the Aurora Avenue safety fence this week. Contractor Massana Construction began work on the safety fence that runs the length of the Aurora Avenue bridge, known formally as the SR 99 George Washington Memorial Bridge, in fall 2010. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:17:30 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/15_goodtogo520passsales.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/15_goodtogo520passsales.htm WSDOT launches new Good To Go! passes and account sign-ups for SR 520 tolling Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:50:30 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/14_1stAveDemoWorkBegins.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/14_1stAveDemoWorkBegins.htm One new ramp open, one about to be demolished. This morning, drivers taking the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct to Seattle’s SODO neighborhood began exiting to S. Royal Brougham Way instead of First Avenue S. Sun, 13 Feb 2011 06:34:57 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/12_520PontoonGroundbreaking.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/12_520PontoonGroundbreaking.htm ABERDEEN – A crowd of more than 200 cheered in Grays Harbor today as Gov. Chris Gregoire and other officials celebrated the start of a construction project that will bring jobs to the community and help replace the vulnerable State Route 520 floating bridge. Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:33:24 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/09_AlaskanWayViaductRampChanges.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/09_AlaskanWayViaductRampChanges.htm Two weekends of big changes are in store for drivers heading between the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seattle’s SODO neighborhood as crews relocate a ramp and gear up to demolish another. 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 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 03:18:48 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/5_GTGtransition.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/5_GTGtransition.htm Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 15, customers will notice a new look and feel to the Good To Go! website. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is upgrading the website as part of its transition to a new statewide customer service center for tolls. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:38:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/03_NE116thStImprovements.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/03_NE116thStImprovements.htm Gary Merlino Construction Company of Seattle has submitted the apparent winning bid of $10.7 million for the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) I-405, NE 116th St Interchange and Street Improvement Project. WSDOT selected Merlino over ten firms that qualified to bid for the job. Sat, 29 Jan 2011 07:38:56 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/28-AWV-tunnel-agreements.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/28-AWV-tunnel-agreements.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) transmitted to the Seattle City Council today three agreements that will continue the 10-year partnership to replace the seismically vulnerable Alaskan Way Viaduct. The technical agreements describe how the City of Seattle will review and approve the state’s plans related to the proposed bored tunnel under downtown Seattle. 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 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 03:22:16 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/17_WSDOTWorkerKilled.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/17_WSDOTWorkerKilled.htm PRESTON – The Washington State Department of Transportation’s thoughts today are with the family of Billy Rhynalds, a 12-year veteran of the WSDOT maintenance team out of Preston. 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, 12 Jan 2011 01:26:17 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/_11_SR520PontoonFedApproval.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/_11_SR520PontoonFedApproval.htm SEATTLE – Construction starts as soon as mid-February on a facility in Aberdeen to produce massive concrete pontoons for the State Route 520 floating bridge – a project expected to employ hundreds of workers in the Grays Harbor area. Mon, 10 Jan 2011 02:42:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/9_SR520overnightclosures.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/9_SR520overnightclosures.htm Late-night closures of the State Route 520 floating bridge are planned during the next five weeks as crews install equipment above the lanes for electronic tolling. Fri, 07 Jan 2011 07:59:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/6_SR99_contract.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/6_SR99_contract.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) today signed a contract with Seattle Tunnel Partners to design and build the SR 99 bored tunnel – the preferred alternative for replacing the seismically unsafe Alaskan Way Viaduct along Seattle’s downtown waterfront. 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).