http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:26:35 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/ Fri, 01 Jun 2012 03:07:41 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/31_172ndclosesfortwomonths.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/31_172ndclosesfortwomonths.htm Next week, construction will begin to consume the intersection of State Route 9 and 172nd Street NE south of Arlington. That means drivers face traffic shifts, detours and slowdowns for the next several months as crews build a roundabout to help reduce collisions at the intersection. Thu, 31 May 2012 23:42:22 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/31_nscus2towandermereopens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/31_nscus2towandermereopens.htm New section of North Spokane Corridor opens June 13. New two-mile stretch connects NSC to US 395. Thu, 31 May 2012 00:01:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/30_tollsincreasejuly1.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/30_tollsincreasejuly1.htm Tolls increase July 1, 2012 on Tacoma Narrows and SR 520 bridges Wed, 30 May 2012 22:05:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/30_newevstations.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/30_newevstations.htm The border-to-border vision of the West Coast Electric Highway moves closer to becoming a reality today with the opening of new EV charging sites, extending the highway to the Canadian border and opening it to electric vehicle (EV) drivers from both countries. Wed, 30 May 2012 03:12:23 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/29_SR520_WeekendClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/29_SR520_WeekendClosure.htm SEATTLE – Another major overpass above State Route 520 on the Eastside will be demolished this weekend, making way for highway improvements and a new lidded overpass at 92nd Avenue Northeast. Demolition crews will close the SR 520 floating bridge and highway between Seattle and Bellevue at 11 p.m. Friday, June 1. The weekend of work also includes installing the final 34 girders needed for the new Evergreen Point Road lidded overpass in Medina. Tue, 29 May 2012 23:47:51 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/29_SR99Auroraseismic.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/29_SR99Auroraseismic.htm The Aurora Bridge seismic retrofit project reaches a milestone that measures less than an inch this week. Crews will close both directions of SR 99 overnight Tuesday to jack up the structure ¾ of an inch and install new one ton bearings that will allow the bridge to gently sway during an earthquake. Tue, 29 May 2012 23:41:24 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/29_SR522GirderSetting.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/29_SR522GirderSetting.htm The first of four new bridges on State Route 522 in Monroe will take a giant step forward this week as crews set 15 girders over 164th Street Southeast. The new bridge will carry westbound SR 522 traffic when the project is complete in late 2014. Sat, 26 May 2012 02:45:58 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/Chinookreopening2012.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/Chinookreopening2012.htm Chinook Pass reopened in time for Memorial Day weekend. Fri, 25 May 2012 23:21:34 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/WashingtonMostBikeFriendly.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/WashingtonMostBikeFriendly.htm Washington No. 1 ‘Bicycle-Friendly State’ five years running Fri, 25 May 2012 04:26:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/24_i5rampclosureextended.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/24_i5rampclosureextended.htm The Samish Way on-ramp to northbound Interstate 5 in Bellingham has been closed since April and will remain closed one more month while crews finish building a retaining wall to support and lengthen the ramp. Thu, 24 May 2012 07:40:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/22_WSDOTDrugAlcoholPolicy.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/22_WSDOTDrugAlcoholPolicy.htm A safe transportation system is the Washington State Department of Transportation’s highest priority. To safely build, operate, and maintain that system, we have long-held and clear policies that strictly prohibit any drug or alcohol use by state employees in the workplace. Wed, 23 May 2012 05:23:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/22_16_TNBSecurityExercise.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/22_16_TNBSecurityExercise.htm May 23 WSDOT will participate in a security exercise at the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Wed, 23 May 2012 00:59:50 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/22_BellevueBraidsRampOpens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/22_BellevueBraidsRampOpens.htm BELLEVUE – Northbound Interstate-405 travelers exiting to State Route 520 on their way to Redmond will notice their drive got less crowded this week and did so much sooner than initially expected. Tue, 22 May 2012 05:54:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/21_SR520NightDirectionalClosures.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/21_SR520NightDirectionalClosures.htm SEATTLE – Late-night drivers who cross Lake Washington should plan ahead for nighttime construction closures between Seattle and the Eastside on the State Route 520 bridge. Crews installing overhead utilities will close one direction of the highway at a time May 22, 23 and 30 between Montlake Boulevard in Seattle and 92nd Avenue Northeast on the Eastside. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:42:52 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/21_MukilteoMultimodalFerryTerminal.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/21_MukilteoMultimodalFerryTerminal.htm WSDOT Ferries Division recommends replacing the aging ferry terminal at Mukilteo with a new terminal one-third of a mile to the east. This preferred alternative was selected based on public, agency and tribal comments received on the draft environmental impact statement released in January 2012. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:11:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/Memorial_Day_2012.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/Memorial_Day_2012.htm Memorial Day signals the unofficial kickoff for summer travel, and the Washington State Department of Transportation reminds drivers to plan their trips before taking off this weekend. Sat, 19 May 2012 01:09:16 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/18_SR520PontoonFloatoutDelay.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/18_SR520PontoonFloatoutDelay.htm SEATTLE – Float-out of the first six concrete pontoons for the new State Route 520 floating bridge will be delayed to allow crews time to make repairs and modifications after damaged concrete was found in one of the pontoons. Fri, 18 May 2012 23:04:36 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/18_I5PavingWoodland.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/18_I5PavingWoodland.htm Starting Monday, May 21, Cowlitz County drivers will see this tell-tale sign of construction on eight miles of Interstate 5 between the East Fork Lewis River Bridge and Todd Road, and on State Route 503 in downtown Woodland. Thu, 17 May 2012 05:49:05 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/16_SR520_OpenHousePortageBayBridge.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/16_SR520_OpenHousePortageBayBridge.htm SEATTLE – The public can view conceptual designs for a new State Route 520 bridge across Portage Bay – including possible cable-stay options – at an open house Saturday, May 19. The meeting is the latest opportunity for the public to give feedback as the Washington State Department of Transportation refines designs for the corridor from I-5 to the floating bridge. Tue, 15 May 2012 23:24:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/15_AWV-closed-5-18-21.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/15_AWV-closed-5-18-21.htm Crews will close the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct this weekend to continue reinforcing a two-block section of the structure located above the route of the future SR 99 tunnel. Mon, 14 May 2012 23:34:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/14_SCIP_I205OffRamp.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/14_SCIP_I205OffRamp.htm Relief is only a day away for Salmon Creek drivers who use the northbound Interstate 205 off-ramp to Northeast 134th Street. At 6 a.m. on May 15, crews with the Washington State Department of Transportation will open a new lane to help alleviate congestion on the busy ramp. Fri, 11 May 2012 04:22:46 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/10_SR504ReopensMay12.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/10_SR504ReopensMay12.htm SR 504 Spirit Lake Memorial Highway reopens May 12 Fri, 11 May 2012 02:29:21 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/10SR20NCHReopens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/10SR20NCHReopens.htm SR 20, the North Cascades Highway reopend to traffic at noon, Thursday, May 10. Fri, 04 May 2012 03:52:45 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/03_sr546communitymeeting.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/03_sr546communitymeeting.htm Lane closures and traffic delays will be inevitable when two roundabouts planned for Badger Road (State Route 546) in Lynden go to construction next year. That’s why engineers are making plans now to keep traffic moving through the busy intersections during construction. Local drivers and residents can learn about those plans – and the new roundabouts – at an upcoming community meeting. Fri, 04 May 2012 01:38:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/03_SR99Waterfront-parking.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/03_SR99Waterfront-parking.htm Great food, interesting shops, fun attractions and picturesque views. If those aren’t good enough reasons to visit Seattle’s waterfront on Mother’s Day, here’s one more – you can park there for free. Fri, 04 May 2012 00:57:35 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/03_167HOTLanesFourthAnniversary.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/03_167HOTLanesFourthAnniversary.htm Fewer delays, faster trips and increasing revenue are cause for celebration as the Washington State Department of Transportation marks the four-year anniversary of the State Route 167 HOT Lanes project. Wed, 02 May 2012 23:51:52 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/SurplusPropertiesSpring2012.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/SurplusPropertiesSpring2012.htm Surplus properties go on the auction block Wed, 02 May 2012 00:51:53 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/meetings_050112.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/meetings_050112.htm WSF hosts informational community meetings