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12/27/12
A year of growth: One year of SR 520 tolling in the books
12/27/12
WSDOT’s 2013 construction season begins…now
12/25/12
US 2 reopened between Stevens Pass & Leavenworth
12/21/12
Experts confirm rebar provides pontoon structural capacity
12/21/12
Testing time for State Route 99 tunneling machine
12/20/12
Safety Rest Area upgraded at Snoqualmie summit
12/19/12
SR 520 closure Thursday night to ready highway for holiday travel
12/18/12
SODO overpass construction closes State Route 99 off-ramp this weekend
12/17/12
I-5 drivers could see first flakes overnight
12/16/12
Crews fight snow in the passes and prep for next round of wind in Puget Sound
12/14/12
Continued progress on SR 520 east approach bridge piers
12/14/12
Girder setting marks turning point for US 2 overpass near Snohomish
12/14/12
Crews to smooth the edges of I-405 in Renton next week
12/11/12
SR 99 tunnel tolling committee meets Wednesday
12/11/12
Plan for two straight weekends of SR 99 lane and ramp closures near Seattle’s stadiums
12/10/12
SR 99 tunneling machine tweets her name: Bertha
12/07/12
Parking on highway to ski is illegal
12/06/12
Public invited to review options for improving SR 20 near Parker, Morris roads
12/05/12
Milepost 31 marks first anniversary, eyes a big 2013
12/04/12
Northbound SR 529 bridge between Everett and Marysville now open to traffic
12/03/12
WSDOT performance report takes to land, sea, air
12/03/12
State, business groups work to keep supplies moving during emergencies
12/02/12
Northbound State Route 529 bridge between Everett and Marysville remains closed until mid-day Tuesday
11/28/12
70 aging bridges receive money for improvements
11/21/12
Washington’s 4-year program of transportation projects ready for review
11/21/12
Quality assurance program working as planned on pontoon project
11/20/12
SR 20/North Cascades Highway closed for winter
11/20/12
Train-disruption information available to travelers
11/19/12
Heavy rains, wind could snarl evening commute for Western Washington drivers
11/16/12
Leave more time for Thanksgiving table catch-up; know before you go
11/15/12
New lane stripes brighten highways across the state
11/14/12
SR 520 closure and Sounders playoff game could cause weekend backups
11/14/12
Major work continues on new SR 520 floating bridge
11/13/12
Interest exceeds capacity at state rail planning workshops
11/13/12
SR 99 tunnel tolling committee meets Wednesday
11/13/12
Avalanche risk and snow slides close Chinook and Cayuse passes for the year
11/09/12
Everett-area traffic cameras out of service overnight Nov. 9
11/09/12
Political signs near highways must be removed by Friday
11/09/12
SR 520 bridge pontoon videos, interviews and correspondence posted online
11/08/12
New roundabout complete at busy SR 9 intersection in Arlington
11/05/12
Commute-smart champs take a bow
11/04/12
Early morning tanker fire closes southbound I-5 in Federal Way
11/02/12
Seattle-area traffic cameras out of service overnight Nov. 2
10/31/12
SR 99 tunnel tolling committee meets Thursday
10/31/12
Crews set girders for new SR 522 Snohomish River Bridge
10/31/12
Winter travel laws take effect Nov. 1
10/26/12
Schedules adjusted for I-5 and I-90 express lanes
10/26/12
Seattle-area traffic cameras, flow map go dark Friday night
10/25/12
Estimate for SR 520 bridge program lowered by $522 million; $300 million federal loan finalized for next phase of construction
10/25/12
State seeks key ingredient for rail plan: public opinion
10/22/12
Crews preparing to finish work on Snoqualmie Pass as construction season winds down for winter
10/22/12
This fall’s big decision: what to name the world’s largest-diameter tunneling machine
10/22/12
Public invited to comment on changes coming to I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass
10/19/12
Automated speed enforcement wraps up at Snoqualmie Pass
10/19/12
Winter driving coming, so get ready now
10/19/12
Major repairs planned for 3 miles of I-5 in south King County
10/18/12
WSDOT reports drivers may see delayed toll bills
10/16/12
Construction closes SR 520 until noon Sunday this weekend
10/16/12
Updated traffic and revenue for SR 167 HOT lanes and SR 520 show no shortage of driver demand
10/15/12
Crews to close road to Artist Point at Mount Baker
10/10/12
Contractor selected to build new SR 9 bridge in northern Snohomish County
10/08/12
Point Defiance Bypass moves forward with completion of environmental study
10/05/12
Roundabout opens at SR 9 intersection near Arlington
10/05/12
Major 6-day lane closure over Snoqualmie Pass starts Oct. 14
10/02/12
City and county transportation projects shine as “best of the best”
10/02/12
Viaduct and Aurora Bridge closed October 6 and 7
10/01/12
Aurora Bridge earthquake work wraps up with final October push
10/01/12
First citations mailed to drivers caught speeding in I-90 work zone
10/01/12
Crews wrap up culvert replacements on US 2 near Snohomish
09/28/12
New tool opens door to transportation-related jobs for small businesses
09/27/12
More SR 520 pontoons under construction in Aberdeen
09/25/12
Final corner complete on Federal Way triangle project
09/21/12
WSDOT holds contractor to fire-safety requirements at Taylor Bridge
09/20/12
Tacoma Narrows Bridges appear melted in new Web maps
09/20/12
Last call for summer in Seattle means heavy traffic
09/19/12
Weekend-long SR 520 closure could slow traffic Sept. 21-24
09/18/12
SR 99 tunnel tolling committee meets Wednesday
09/17/12
Vehicle registration holds placed for some toll violators
09/15/12
New State Route 99 opens south of Seattle’s stadiums
09/14/12
Public invited to comment on SR 520 Seattle design report
09/13/12
Crews to replace broken concrete panels on I-5 in Bellingham starting Sept. 18
09/12/12
US 101 Simpson Avenue bridge repairs done in record time
09/12/12
Overnight SR 520 closure scheduled for Sept. 13
09/11/12
Weekend SR 99 closure to switch traffic to new lanes through SODO
09/10/12
Automated speed-enforcement cameras coming to Snoqualmie Pass
09/07/12
Brighter, tougher lane stripes coming to a highway near you
09/04/12
It’s okay to stare - WSDOT is preparing to make tunneling history
08/31/12
New hours for I-90 express lanes reflect efficiency
08/27/12
More drivers saw red in 2011 than in 2009
08/24/12
Small team of claims investigators saves taxpayers millions
08/22/12
WSDOT unveils revamped Gray Notebook
08/21/12
Volunteers needed for annual state bicycle and pedestrian count
08/17/12
New ramp meters to ease congestion on I-5 in south King County
08/13/12
3 fish-friendly culverts installed, 1 bridge demolished during weekend work
08/09/12
Two weekend-long closures set for SR 9 near Clearview, Lake Stevens
08/09/12
New website makes parking easier in Seattle’s waterfront and Pioneer Square neighborhoods
08/08/12
First new SR 520 pontoon en route to Ballard locks
08/08/12
Construction to raise and widen SR 532 west of Stanwood begins next year
08/08/12
Major construction means heavy congestion in Puget Sound Aug. 10-13
08/01/12
Eastbound US 2 near Snohomish closed Aug. 3-6
08/01/12
Tunnel-boring machine replica debuts at Milepost 31 in Seattle
08/03/12
Washington transportation projects awarded federal grants
07/31/12
Angels in the air mean traffic changes on the ground between Seattle and Bellevue
07/31/12
Mount Baker Highway paving begins in August east of Glacier
07/27/12
Rock blasting and daytime closures of SR 522 in Monroe start Monday
07/26/12
SR 520 pontoons to float out in Aberdeen July 30-31
07/25/12
Federal judge upholds WSDOT’s SR 520 environmental analysis
07/23/12
Construction, Torchlight Run to close parts of SR 99 this weekend
07/23/12
Drivers save time and money with automated I-5 express lanes
07/23/12
Second new flyover ramp opens at I-5/SR 18 interchange in Federal Way
07/23/12
Crews move mountains of snow to reopen Artist Point
07/20/12
First SR 520 pontoons to float in Tacoma Monday
07/18/12
Nighttime closures of southbound SR 99 for tunnel construction start this Sunday
07/18/12
New tools ease public reporting of access, ADA accommodation matters
07/18/12
WSDOT reaches settlement with toll vendor ETC
07/17/12
South-end viaduct replacement will wrap up one year early, on budget
07/16/12
SR 520 reopened after bridge inspection and construction
07/16/12
New ramps at I-5 and SR 18 let drivers ‘fly over’ congestion
07/13/12
Daytime lane closures planned July 17 on US 2 near Stevens Pass.
07/12/12
View SR 520 designs at July 16 open house in Seattle
07/11/12
Repair work starts July 23 on the US 395/SR20 Columbia River Bridge at Kettle Falls
07/10/12
It’s time for another weekend-long closure of the SR 520 bridge
07/10/12
Annual event brings 10,000 bike riders to Western Washington roadways
07/06/12
Pavement repair set for I-5, Guide Meridian in Bellingham
07/05/12
I-5 pavement-repair work north of Burlington back in action after winter break
07/05/12
Updated drawspan rules keep SR 520 traffic moving during rush hour
06/29/12
State ferries on-time performance tops 98 percent
06/28/12
Weekend-long closure planned for SR 9/SR 92 intersection
06/26/12
SR 99 tunnel tolling committee meets Wednesday
06/26/12
Longer I-5 on-ramp to reopen in Bellingham
06/26/12
First SR 520 pontoon repairs successful, additional work needed
06/25/12
Newest and smallest ferry vessel named Sanpoil
06/22/12
Six months into SR 520 tolling: Traffic and revenue on track
06/22/12
Busy summer starts next week for SR 99 tunnel crews
06/21/12
Southbound I-5 reduced to one lane for paving north of Burlington
06/19/12
Cantwell, Murray, McMorris Rodgers Announce $10 Million USDOT Grant for North Spokane Corridor
06/18/12
Weigh station innovations saving truckers time
06/15/12
Report: Freight haulers say congestion results in lost jobs
06/14/12
Community bids fond farewell to old SR 529 Ebey Slough Bridge
06/13/12
New culverts and Bickford overcrossing coming to US 2 near Snohomish
06/12/12
SR 520 design open house planned June 14 in Seattle
06/12/12
SR 522 closed overnight in Monroe
06/11/12
Gov. Gregoire awards students' top prize in statewide transportation art and essay contest
06/11/12
State funds available for freight rail projects that keep economy chugging with jobs, trade
06/08/12
Night and weekend closures next week for SR 99 tunnel work
06/08/12
Diplomas and dugouts: A busy weekend expected in Seattle
06/07/12
Roadway safety funding benefits 40 Washington cities
06/06/12
A boatload of dirt: Crews break ground on massive pit for SR 99 tunnel boring machine
06/04/12
WSDOT’s quarterly performance report shows Incident Response program making a difference
06/04/12
SR 520 reopened after weekend construction
05/31/12
Part of SR 9 intersection to close for roundabout construction near Arlington
05/30/12
Tolls increase July 1 on Tacoma Narrows and SR 520 bridges
05/30/12
West Coast Electric Highway Expands to Washington, Now Extends to Canadian Border
05/29/12
Overpass demolition, girder setting to close SR 520 bridge June 1-4
05/29/12
Crews lift Aurora Bridge for earthquake safety project
05/29/12
New SR 522 bridge takes shape in Monroe
05/25/12
Chinook Pass opens in time for Memorial Day weekend
05/25/12
Washington No. 1 ‘Bicycle-Friendly State’ five years running
05/24/12
I-5 Samish Way ramp to remain closed another month in Bellingham
05/23/12
Secretary Hammond's statement regarding WSDOT's Drug and Alcohol Policy
05/22/12
WSDOT opens new Bellevue ramp ahead of schedule
05/21/12
Single-direction closures of SR 520 overnight May 22, 23 and 30
05/21/12
Know before you go: long weekend could mean long waits
05/18/12
Repair work to delay float-out of SR 520 bridge pontoons
05/16/12
SR 520 design open house planned May 19 in Seattle
05/15/12
SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct to close this weekend, May 18-21
05/10/12
SR 20 The North Cascades Highway reopened today at noon
05/03/12
Badger Road roundabouts to be built next year
05/03/12
A gift for the mom who has everything: free parking
05/03/12
SR 167 HOT Lanes celebrate four-year anniversary
05/02/12
Surplus properties go on the auction block
04/30/12
SR 99 tunnel construction brings big changes to Seattle’s downtown waterfront
04/30/12
New electronic information signs go live on I-90 near Bellevue
04/30/12
SR 520 reopened after weekend construction
04/27/12
Roundabout construction begins on SR 9 near Arlington
04/26/12
Two more northbound lanes coming to Sumas border crossing
04/25/12
New drawspan rules keep SR 520 peak traffic flowing
04/24/12
SR 520 bridge, highway closing April 27-30 for construction
04/23/12
Prepare for daytime closures of SR 522 in Monroe this week
04/20/12
Open house planned April 24 for roundabouts on SR 92
04/18/12
Show your support for Washington’s road workers – Go Orange for Work Zone Safety
04/17/12
SR 99 tunnel tolling committee meets today
04/12/12
US 2 roundabout opens to traffic in Sultan
04/12/12
Plan for full weekend closure of SR 529 in Marysville
04/12/12
Southbound Aurora Avenue North back to normal, Broad Street ramp to close for 60 days
04/10/12
SR 520 design open house in Seattle April 12
04/10/12
WSDOT begins new toll enforcement program
04/05/12
SR 520 bridge construction brings changes on Lake Washington
04/05/12
All US 2 traffic funneled into one lane next week in Sultan, Index
04/04/12
WSDOT and ODOT work toward goal of integrated passenger rail corridor between Eugene and B.C.
04/03/12
SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct to close this weekend, April 6-9
04/02/12
Construction resumes on I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass
03/30/12
New cameras, ramp meters help commuters between Lacey and Tacoma
03/29/12
Federal funds sought for emergency road repairs
03/29/12
US 2 reduced to one lane for five days next week in Sultan
03/27/12
Grant funding available for community projects that improve conditions for bicycling, walking
03/26/12
SR 520 floating bridge construction to begin on Lake Washington
03/22/12
North Cascades Highway clearing starts March 26
03/22/12
SR 520 open houses March 27 and 28
03/22/12
New cameras to line I-5 corridor from Bellingham to Blaine
03/21/12
SR 520 toll rates to increase 2.5 percent in July
03/21/12
Studded tire deadline moved to April 16
03/20/12
SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct to close for two of next three weekends
03/20/12
State’s TIGER IV applications support increased mobility, travel choices and international trade
03/20/12
I-5 ramp to close for construction in Bellingham
03/15/12
Federal Railroad Administration, WSDOT and Seattle kick off next phase of King Street Station restoration
03/15/12
Not Good to Go! yet? Your toll bill is in the mail
03/12/12
SR 520 bridge, highway reopened after construction, overpass demolition
03/10/12
Emergency repairs complete on SR 520 floating bridge
03/09/12
Emergency repairs continue on SR 520 floating bridge
03/08/12
Emergency repairs required for SR 520 floating bridge anchor cable connection
03/08/12
Crews push through deep snow to clear Cayuse Pass
03/06/12
Overpass demolition to close SR 520 bridge, highway
02/29/12
Long-term lane closure coming to southbound SR 99/Aurora Avenue North
02/29/12
Procession honoring fallen WSP Trooper Thursday
02/28/12
SR 99 tunnel tolling committee meets Wednesday
02/27/12
SR 520 weekend construction complete
02/24/12
Nighttime closures on I-5 in Federal Way wrap up this weekend
02/21/12
Construction closes SR 520 bridge, highway Feb. 24-27
02/21/12
Expert panel confirms viaduct replacement on schedule, on budget
02/12/12
New bridge girders installed over I-5 in Federal Way
02/10/12
Nighttime I-5 closures in Federal Way begin this weekend
02/08/12
New WSDOT cameras, hardware showcase 16 miles of I-5 in north Snohomish County
02/01/12
Statewide meetings kick off disparity study
01/27/12
WSDOT identifies SR 520 toll billing issue
01/25/12
WSDOT seeking projects for the Safe Routes to School Program
01/24/12
SR 99 tunnel tolling committee meets Wednesday
01/21/12
State Highway crews slowly reopen roads across Puget Sound
01/19/12
Freezing temperatures continue overnight, falling trees keep roads closed in central Puget Sound tonight
01/19/12
WSDOT and WSP face challenging circumstances as they work to keep roadways open, passable
01/19/12
Road crews continue clearing roads of snow and storm debris
01/19/12
Entire state feeling impact from ice storm
01/19/12
Ice storm impacting travel; trees down on some roadways
01/18/12
Roadway warning from WSDOT: Watch for ice
01/18/12
Changes ahead for I-90 Express Lanes
01/17/12
Severe weather could mean treacherous road conditions
01/17/12
Tolling working again on SR 520 after electrical system repairs
01/17/12
Electrical problems prompt temporary shutdown of SR 520 toll equipment; bridge remains open to traffic
01/16/12
SR 520 weekend construction complete; highway remains closed as snow and ice removal continues
01/13/12
Decision time: Stock up, slow down for weekend storm
01/12/12
First toll bills sent to SR 520 Pay By Mail customers
01/10/12
SR 520 bridge, highway to close this weekend for construction
01/06/12
More drivers are returning to the State Route 520 floating bridge, a week after tolls began.
01/06/12
WSDOT selects Flatiron Constructors Inc. for I-405 improvement project
01/05/12
Drivers tweak commute times for tolled SR 520 bridge
01/05/12
Citizen advisory group to discuss Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll rates
01/04/12
Faster travel on tolled SR 520 bridge; I-90 sees typical traffic
01/04/12
Alaskan Way South drivers rerouted under viaduct for tunnel construction
01/03/12
Drivers find faster evening commute on SR 520
01/03/12
Tolling on 520: A new year, new commute
01/02/12
WSDOT urges commuters to prepare for first post-holiday commute with SR 520 tolls