http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:06:09 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/ Sat, 31 Mar 2012 01:01:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/SouthSoundrampmeterupdate.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/SouthSoundrampmeterupdate.htm NISQUALLY – By tweet and email, motorists gave a resounding “Hooray!” when seven new cameras on Interstate 5 between Lacey and Joint Base Lewis-McChord went online earlier this month. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 02:42:49 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/29_emergency_landslide_fix.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/29_emergency_landslide_fix.htm OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Transportation is applying for emergency federal funds to repair highways in Mason and Clark counties damaged by landslides. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:34:57 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/032912_US2_RiceRoadclosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/032912_US2_RiceRoadclosure.htm US 2 at Rice Road reduced to one lane April 8-13 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 03:47:25 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/BikePedGrants2012.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/BikePedGrants2012.htm Grant funding available for community projects that improve conditions for bicycling, walking Tue, 27 Mar 2012 03:26:36 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/520BridgeDesignsConstruction.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/520BridgeDesignsConstruction.htm SEATTLE – Replacement of the world’s longest floating bridge will begin visibly on Lake Washington this week as construction crews move barges and heavy equipment into position north of the aging State Route 520 bridge. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 02:13:56 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/NewFerry_032312.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/NewFerry_032312.htm Construction begins on next-generation ferry Fri, 23 Mar 2012 06:36:17 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/22SR20NCHReopenStart.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/22SR20NCHReopenStart.htm Reopening of the North Cascades Highway starts Mar. 26. Despite another La Nina winter, crews are optimistic SR 20 could reopen by May. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 05:56:47 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/22_SR520_OpenHouses.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/22_SR520_OpenHouses.htm SEATTLE – Construction on a new State Route 520 floating bridge is just around the corner. Interested drivers and residents can learn about work planned this spring and updated roadway designs at two open houses next week. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 03:15:33 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/22_i5newtrafficcameras.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/22_i5newtrafficcameras.htm When the information superhighway meets the state highway system, drivers can get real-time traffic information before they ever hit the road. Travelers in Whatcom County are about to reap the benefits of technology when crews install 21 new traffic cameras this year. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:10:43 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/21SR520TollRates.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/21SR520TollRates.htm Toll rates on the State Route 520 floating bridge will increase 2.5 percent in July – 9 cents on the peak rate of $3.50 and 3 cents on the lowest rate of $1.10 – as part of a planned, small annual increase through 2016 outlined in the program’s financial plan. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:12:19 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/21_studded_tire_extension.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/21_studded_tire_extension.htm Drivers have an extra two weeks to remove their studded tires this year. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 07:04:20 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/20_AWVclosures.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/20_AWVclosures.htm Crews will close the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct for two of the next three weekends to inspect the structure and reinforce a two-block section located above the path of the future SR 99 tunnel. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 03:12:19 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/2012TIGER4Grants.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/2012TIGER4Grants.htm State’s TIGER IV applications support increased mobility, travel choices and international trade Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:37:08 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/20_i5samishrampclosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/20_i5samishrampclosure.htm The Samish Way on-ramp to northbound Interstate 5 in Bellingham will close to traffic starting in April, when work to lengthen the ramp resumes. The project has been on hold for the winter months but is scheduled to resume with warmer weather arriving. Sat, 17 Mar 2012 04:19:52 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/SatusCreekBridgeConst2012.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/SatusCreekBridgeConst2012.htm US 97 drivers heading between Toppenish and Goldendale on the Yakama Indian Reservation can expect intermittent delays of up to 15 minutes March through November. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 03:34:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/15_kssrestoration.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/15_kssrestoration.htm Federal, state and local officials got a behind the scenes tour today, March 15, of recently completed King Street Station improvements as they kicked off the next phase of the station’s ongoing historic restoration. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:36:11 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/15_CheckMailForTollBills.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/15_CheckMailForTollBills.htm Motorists who crossed the State Route 520 bridge or Tacoma Narrows Bridge without a Good To Go! account, should check their mail for a toll bill. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:09:32 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/15_us395kfbridgedeck.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/15_us395kfbridgedeck.htm US 395/SR 20 Columbia River bridge repairs bring traffic delays, closures and a 68-mile long detour Open house on bridge work scheduled for March 28 in Colville Wed, 14 Mar 2012 05:44:16 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/13_copalisopen.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/13_copalisopen.htm Copalis Beach State Airport reopened today, Tuesday, March 13, as crews completed maintenance work, installing new navigation and safety aids, and improved airport information signs. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:10:11 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/12_SR520Reopened.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/12_SR520Reopened.htm SEATTLE – The State Route 520 floating bridge reopened this morning after crews worked through the weekend to demolish the old Evergreen Point Road overpass in Medina and install major stormwater drainage pipes beneath the highway. Sun, 11 Mar 2012 09:25:36 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/10_SR520EmergencyRepairsComplete.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/10_SR520EmergencyRepairsComplete.htm SEATTLE – Emergency underwater repairs to a second damaged State Route 520 floating bridge cable connection found on Friday were complete by this afternoon. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 10:18:15 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/09_SR520_RepairContinues.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/09_SR520_RepairContinues.htm SEATTLE – Emergency underwater repairs will continue Saturday, March 10, as divers replace a second damaged State Route 520 floating bridge cable connection found on Friday. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:52:27 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/08_SR520_EmergencyRepair.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/08_SR520_EmergencyRepair.htm SEATTLE – Emergency repairs will be made to a State Route 520 floating bridge cable connection after divers discovered damage and corrosion during a routine inspection Thursday, March 8. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 07:19:34 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/08_CayusePassClearingBegins2012.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/08_CayusePassClearingBegins2012.htm MOUNT RAINIER – With snow blowers and a bulldozer working together, the annual State Route 410 clearing effort is under way. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:24:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/08_I-205MillPlainOpenHouse.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/08_I-205MillPlainOpenHouse.htm Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:46:50 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/CopalisOverflight.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/CopalisOverflight.htm COPALIS – Pilots and passengers traveling to Copalis Beach State Airport should be aware of future regulations and procedures for flying over the wildlife refuge area located northwest of the airport. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:23:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/CopalisClosedMarch13.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/CopalisClosedMarch13.htm COPALIS – Pilots and passengers should prepare for temporary runway closures at the Copalis Beach State Airport as maintenance crews install new navigation and safety aids and improved airport information signs. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:24:38 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/06_SR520ClosingMarch9to12.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/06_SR520ClosingMarch9to12.htm SEATTLE – Demolition crews are gearing up to take down the old Evergreen Point Road overpass above State Route 520 in Medina, which requires closing the highway and floating bridge between Seattle and Bellevue this weekend (March 9 to March 12.) Wed, 07 Mar 2012 03:37:35 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/I5_RampMeterCamerasSouthSound.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/I5_RampMeterCamerasSouthSound.htm New ramp meters, cameras set up in South Sound Fri, 02 Mar 2012 06:42:47 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/01_SR14TrafficShiftBegins.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/01_SR14TrafficShiftBegins.htm CAMAS – Drivers on State Route 14 in Camas and Washougal will see some big changes in their trips next week when crews start the second half of a $49 million project to help improve safety and traffic flow between Vancouver, east Clark County and the Columbia River Gorge.