http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Fri, 24 May 2013 21:33:38 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/ Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:28:05 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/2012BridgeFunds.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/2012BridgeFunds.htm 70 aging bridges receive money for improvements Thu, 22 Nov 2012 05:23:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/2013STIP.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/2013STIP.htm Washington’s 4-year program of transportation projects ready for review Wed, 21 Nov 2012 05:14:24 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/20SR20NCHClosed.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/20SR20NCHClosed.htm The North Cascades Highway's temporary closure on Monday became a season ending closure due to heavy snow and big avalanches. Wed, 21 Nov 2012 04:13:27 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/20_traindisruptioninto.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/20_traindisruptioninto.htm EVERETT – This week’s heavy rains triggered mudslides near Everett that affected Amtrak Cascades service, and passengers are reminded of avenues to check train status: Tue, 20 Nov 2012 07:03:15 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/19_StormyCommuteWesternWA.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/19_StormyCommuteWesternWA.htm SEATTLE – Drivers from Puget Sound to Vancouver should plan ahead for gnarly commutes this week as a series of storms barrel across Western Washington. Sat, 17 Nov 2012 02:25:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/16_thanksgiving2012travel.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/16_thanksgiving2012travel.htm Miss Manners says holidays are the time to unplug and concentrate on family. But before travelers unplug this Thanksgiving weekend, the Washington State Department of Transportation says plug in that electronic device to find the latest on travel and traffic. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:16:49 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/15_Statewidestripingwrapsup.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/15_Statewidestripingwrapsup.htm It’s been a busy seven weeks for crews putting down brighter, tougher lane stripes on some of the busiest traffic areas in the state. As the rain moves in, though, crews are packing up for the season. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:03:13 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/13_StateRailPlanningWorkshop.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/13_StateRailPlanningWorkshop.htm OLYMPIA – The public is invited to help develop the next statewide rail plan and shape the future of rail at a newly scheduled public workshop in Seattle. Recent workshops in Spokane and Seattle were at capacity, and the upcoming Seattle workshop already has several participants registered. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:49:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/ChinookCayuse2012closure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/ChinookCayuse2012closure.htm Highway crews closed Chinook (State Route 410) and Cayuse (State Route 123) passes early Monday morning after multiple snow slides. After further inspection, maintenance and avalanche teams decided to close the passes for the rest of the season. Sat, 10 Nov 2012 01:23:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/09_election_signs_removed_2012.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/09_election_signs_removed_2012.htm Now that the elections are over, it’s time to remove campaign signs from private properties along state highways. Sat, 10 Nov 2012 01:03:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/09_NewSR520BridgePontoonPage.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/09_NewSR520BridgePontoonPage.htm Project overview video explains pontoon construction progress and challenges SEATTLE – Keeping in line with the agency’s commitment to openness and transparency, the Washington State Department of Transportation has published a new website, giving access to State Route 520 pontoon videos, interviews and correspondence. Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:46:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/CSA_2012.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/CSA_2012.htm Easing traffic congestion is just part of the work they do. For the recipients of the 2012 Governor’s Commute Smart Awards, leadership goes beyond a normal day’s work; it makes Washington state a better place to live and work for everyone. This year’s 22 honorees represent a growing movement in transportation leadership in the workplace.