News Archives by Month for 2012
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12/27/12
A year of growth: One year of SR 520 tolling in the books
12/25/12
US 2 reopened between Stevens Pass & Leavenworth
12/21/12
Testing time for State Route 99 tunneling machine
12/20/12
Safety Rest Area upgraded at Snoqualmie summit
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
12/11/12
Eastbound SR 16 traffic about to move onto temporary bridge
12/07/12
Parking on highway to ski is illegal
12/05/12
New I-5 traffic cameras go online tomorrow
12/03/12
WSDOT performance report takes to land, sea, air
12/03/12
State, business groups work to keep supplies moving during emergencies
11/28/12
70 aging bridges receive money for improvements
11/21/12
Washington’s 4-year program of transportation projects ready for review
11/20/12
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
I-5 lane closures tonight in Tacoma
11/15/12
New lane stripes brighten highways across the state
11/13/12
Interest exceeds capacity at state rail planning workshops
11/13/12
Avalanche risk and snow slides close Chinook and Cayuse passes for the year
11/09/12
Citizen advisory committee to discuss new toll rates for Tacoma Narrows Bridge
11/09/12
US 101 Simpson Avenue Bridge reopens to traffic
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
11/05/12
Commute-smart champs take a bow
11/01/12
New cameras about to make appearance along I-5 near Grand Mound, Maytown
10/31/12
Winter travel laws take effect Nov. 1
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
10/18/12
WSDOT reports drivers may see delayed toll bills
10/16/12
Updated traffic and revenue for SR 167 HOT lanes and SR 520 show no shortage of driver demand
10/09/12
SR 7 near La Grande reopens to traffic Oct. 10
10/08/12
Point Defiance Bypass moves forward with completion of environmental study
10/05/12
Four-week closure of US 101 Simpson Avenue Bridge begins Oct. 22
10/05/12
Major 6-day lane closure over Snoqualmie Pass starts Oct. 14
10/03/12
All lanes of SR 3 to reopen following slide repairs
10/02/12
City and county transportation projects shine as “best of the best”
10/01/12
First citations mailed to drivers caught speeding in I-90 work zone
09/28/12
New tool opens door to transportation-related jobs for small businesses
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
09/17/12
Vehicle registration holds placed for some toll violators
09/12/12
US 101 Simpson Avenue bridge repairs done in record time
09/10/12
Automated speed-enforcement cameras coming to Snoqualmie Pass
09/10/12
Load restrictions lifted on 3 SR 107 bridges
09/07/12
Brighter, tougher lane stripes coming to a highway near you
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
08/08/12
First new SR 520 pontoon en route to Ballard locks
08/08/12
Major construction means heavy congestion in Puget Sound Aug. 10-13
08/03/12
Washington transportation projects awarded federal grants
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
SR 3 slide repairs begin Monday
07/17/12
South-end viaduct replacement will wrap up one year early, on budget
07/13/12
Daytime lane closures planned July 17 on US 2 near Stevens Pass.
07/11/12
Repair work starts July 23 on the US 395/SR20 Columbia River Bridge at Kettle Falls
07/10/12
I-5 Exit to Tacoma City Center Reopens
07/10/12
Annual event brings 10,000 bike riders to Western Washington roadways
07/03/12
State Route 7 closure carries over to July
06/29/12
State ferries on-time performance tops 98 percent
06/28/12
Manette Bridge underwater pier demolition begins next week
06/26/12
SR 99 tunnel tolling committee meets Wednesday
06/25/12
Newest and smallest ferry vessel named Sanpoil
06/22/12
Six months into SR 520 tolling: Traffic and revenue on track
06/19/12
Cantwell, Murray, McMorris Rodgers Announce $10 Million USDOT Grant for North Spokane Corridor
06/19/12
US 12 Wishkah River Bridge load restriction lifted
06/18/12
Weigh station innovations saving truckers time
06/15/12
Report: Freight haulers say congestion results in lost jobs
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
06/07/12
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
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
05/25/12
Chinook Pass opens in time for Memorial Day weekend
05/25/12
Washington No. 1 ‘Bicycle-Friendly State’ five years running
05/23/12
Secretary Hammond's statement regarding WSDOT's Drug and Alcohol Policy
05/22/12
Security exercise at SR 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge
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
05/15/12
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
05/02/12
Surplus properties go on the auction block
04/20/12
Northbound I-5/Tacoma City Center exit changes
04/18/12
Show your support for Washington’s road workers – Go Orange for Work Zone Safety
04/13/12
Pugnetti Park reopens for public use
04/11/12
West-half repairs mean nighttime closures for Hood Canal Bridge in May
04/10/12
WSDOT begins new toll enforcement program
04/04/12
WSDOT and ODOT work toward goal of integrated passenger rail corridor between Eugene and B.C.
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
03/22/12
North Cascades Highway clearing starts March 26
03/21/12
Studded tire deadline moved to April 16
03/20/12
State’s TIGER IV applications support increased mobility, travel choices and international trade
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
03/06/12
New ramp meters, cameras set up in South Sound
02/29/12
Procession honoring fallen WSP Trooper Thursday
02/28/12
SR 99 tunnel tolling committee meets Wednesday
02/21/12
Expert panel confirms viaduct replacement on schedule, on budget
02/20/12
Remaining Tacoma Narrows Bridge infractions to be dismissed
02/01/12
Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll-rate discussion set for Feb. 8
02/01/12
Statewide meetings kick off disparity study
01/25/12
WSDOT seeking projects for the Safe Routes to School Program
01/21/12
State Highway crews slowly reopen roads across Puget Sound
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
01/17/12
Severe weather could mean treacherous road conditions
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
01/06/12
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
Citizen advisory group to discuss Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll rates
01/03/12
Drivers find faster evening commute on SR 520
01/02/12
WSDOT urges commuters to prepare for first post-holiday commute with SR 520 tolls