http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Sun, 19 May 2013 10:17:18 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 03:04:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/27_oneyearof520tolling.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/27_oneyearof520tolling.htm As tolling reaches its first anniversary, SR 520 traffic and revenue continue to meet projections and are on the way to providing more than $1 billion in funding to help pay for the construction of a new bridge. Traffic is adjusting to variable tolls and settling into a new normal. Fri, 28 Dec 2012 02:43:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/27_2013ConstructionSeasonKicksOff.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/27_2013ConstructionSeasonKicksOff.htm Put away that Santa hat and reindeer sweater. Orange construction vests and hard hats are now the fashion as the Washington State Department of Transportation kicks off a very early annual construction season. Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:08:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/25US2ReopenedStevensLeavenworth.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/25US2ReopenedStevensLeavenworth.htm US 2 reopened from Stevens Pass east to Leavenworth Christmas afternoon as bending trees threatening to fall onto the highway shed their excess snow naturally due to a change in weather. Sat, 22 Dec 2012 04:23:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/21_erp-confirms-rebar-capacity.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/21_erp-confirms-rebar-capacity.htm An analysis using computer modeling, onsite inspections and engineering calculations has determined that rebar in corner joints in three completed pontoons for the State Route 520 bridge provides the required structural capacity. Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:44:20 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/SR99BoringMachine_1221.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/SR99BoringMachine_1221.htm Last week, the world’s largest-diameter tunneling machine received a name. This week, it received U.S. visitors, as State Route 99 Tunnel Project leaders traveled to Japan to witness testing of the five-story-tall behemoth that will begin tunneling beneath downtown Seattle next summer. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 05:55:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/20_travelers_rest_open.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/20_travelers_rest_open.htm Holiday travelers and skiers enjoying new snow at Snoqualmie Pass this weekend won’t see the finished product but will have indoor facilities available starting Friday, Dec. 21, one month ahead of schedule. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 07:14:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/19_520ThursdayNightClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/19_520ThursdayNightClosure.htm SEATTLE – Drivers should prepare for several closures of the State Route 520 corridor Thursday night, Dec. 20. Three floating bridge drawspan openings are scheduled in the evening, as well as a full highway closure overnight. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 08:15:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/18_aviationGovbudget.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/18_aviationGovbudget.htm OLYMPIA - Aviation got a boost when Gov. Chris Gregoire announced the state’s proposed 2013-2015 budget, which includes two important aviation components: an airport investment study and an additional $1.5 million for the state’s Airport Aid Grant program. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 06:59:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/18_99rampclosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/18_99rampclosure.htm All lanes of SR 99 remain open thanks to successful first weekend of pile driving Crews working with the Washington State Department of Transportation will close the southbound State Route 99 off-ramp near Seattle’s stadiums this weekend to complete pile driving for the new South Atlantic Street overpass. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 08:45:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/17_first_I5_snow.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/17_first_I5_snow.htm Drivers traveling along the Interstate 5 corridor could see their first winter blast overnight, and wake to snow and ice for the Tuesday morning commute. Mon, 17 Dec 2012 08:07:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/windstormSR520_1216.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/windstormSR520_1216.htm With gusty winds forecast for Puget Sound and heavy snow forecast for the passes, Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance and bridge crews spent Sunday fighting snow in the passes and tracking the next storm system as it moves into the state. Sat, 15 Dec 2012 06:24:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/14_520PierUpdate.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/14_520PierUpdate.htm SEATTLE – Upcoming work on piers and columns for the new State Route 520 bridge will involve excavation in the lakebed inside a protective steel curtain known as a cofferdam. Crews are also removing and replacing one of 10 concrete columns atop a pontoon where the concrete pour failed to meet quality specifications. These developments are part of the progress under way on the eastern piers and columns that will support the floating and fixed structures. When complete, the eastern portion of Sat, 15 Dec 2012 00:53:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/14_US2GirderSetting.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/14_US2GirderSetting.htm SNOHOMISH – Drivers who use US 2 near Snohomish should plan ahead for three overnight closures next week as construction crews reach a major milestone on construction of a new overpass. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 23:55:59 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/I-405Grinding_1214.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/I-405Grinding_1214.htm Drivers will see a different kind of daily grind than their usual morning coffee or commute on Interstate 405 in Renton next week. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 02:54:17 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/12_MapAppPublicComment.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/12_MapAppPublicComment.htm OLYMPIA – Aviation stakeholders, local jurisdictions, agencies and citizens are encouraged to test the features and functions of a new, Web-based Airport Mapping Application. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 07:45:18 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/11_EBNVTrafficShift.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/11_EBNVTrafficShift.htm If crews have enough dry weather to complete preparatory work, including weather-dependent roadway striping, eastbound SR 16 traffic could be shifted onto a newly-built temporary eastbound bridge as soon as this Thursday night. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:18:45 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/11_sr99-tolling-committee.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/11_sr99-tolling-committee.htm The State Route 99 Tunnel Project’s Advisory Committee on Tolling and Traffic Management will meet tomorrow to continue discussions about freight, bicycle and pedestrian improvement projects in downtown Seattle, as well as the 2013 meeting schedule. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:16:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/11_h2kweekend.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/11_h2kweekend.htm Drivers should plan for delays on southbound State Route 99 through downtown Seattle the next two weekends. Crews working for WSDOT will reduce SR 99 to one lane near the stadiums and close the southbound off-ramp to South Atlantic Street. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 07:44:50 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/10_FerryService.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/10_FerryService.htm The expected return to service of three ferry vessels over two weeks will help alleviate temporary service disruptions occurring on two major ferry routes. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:20:10 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/10_sr99_tunnel-machine-name.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/10_sr99_tunnel-machine-name.htm The world’s largest-diameter tunneling machine now has a name, a face and a voice. Meet Bertha, the five-story-tall steel behemoth that will begin boring the SR 99 tunnel beneath downtown Seattle next summer. Sat, 08 Dec 2012 08:35:57 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/07US2WSPnoparkingSki.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/07US2WSPnoparkingSki.htm The State Patrol is actively assisting the effort to solve congestion at the summit of Stevens Pass due to illegal parking Sat, 08 Dec 2012 02:56:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/07_US97ButlerCreekTrafficShift.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/07_US97ButlerCreekTrafficShift.htm GOLDENDALE – Drivers on US 97 north of Goldendale will move from a temporary bridge to a new, permanent wildlife connectivity bridge over Butler Creek by 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10. Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:49:44 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/07_MTBGirderSetting.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/07_MTBGirderSetting.htm CENTRALIA – Next week, crews widening Interstate 5 in Centralia will reach a major milestone when they set 30 concrete girders alongside the highway. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 06:52:22 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/06_20MorrisParkerOpenHouse.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/06_20MorrisParkerOpenHouse.htm WSDOT will hostan open house from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, in the Coupeville High School commons Thu, 06 Dec 2012 06:15:15 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/05_I5ThurstonCoCamerasGoLive.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/05_I5ThurstonCoCamerasGoLive.htm New I-5 traffic cameras go online tomorrow Thu, 06 Dec 2012 01:05:09 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/5_MP31-anniversary.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/5_MP31-anniversary.htm Last December, Milepost 31 opened its doors and welcomed its first guests. One year and 7,000 visitors later, the Washington State Department of Transportation's first-ever public information center is eager to welcome one guest in particular: the world's largest-diameter tunneling machine. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 04:25:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/04_SR529Bridgeopentotraffic.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/04_SR529Bridgeopentotraffic.htm Traffic is again moving over the northbound lanes of the State Route 529 Snohomish River bridge days after a collision caused major structural damage. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 08:26:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/GNB47_News_All_Items.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/GNB47_News_All_Items.htm OLYMPIA – Topics in the latest edition of the Washington State Department of Transportation’s quarterly performance report – the Gray Notebook – take flight, ride the rails and hit the water. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 08:22:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/03_FerryStaffing.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/03_FerryStaffing.htm The Jumbo, Super, Issaquah and Evergreen State ferry classes – which carry many of the system’s 22 million annual riders – have new staffing requirements before they may sail on the waters of Puget Sound, thanks to a new directive from the United States Coast Guard. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 01:30:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/3_Freight_Detour.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/3_Freight_Detour.htm Mon, 03 Dec 2012 06:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/02_SR529ClosedUntilTuesday.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/12/02_SR529ClosedUntilTuesday.htm EVERETT – Difficult repairs and wet, cold and windy weather has pushed back the scheduled reopening of the northbound State Route 529 bridge over the Snohomish River. 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 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 05:10:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/21_520PontoonQAProgram.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/21_520PontoonQAProgram.htm SEATTLE – Crews working in Aberdeen on cycle 2 of the pontoons for the new State Route 520 floating bridge have completed construction of 345 pre-cast concrete wall panels. Contractor Kiewit-General has rejected nine of these walls as part of their quality assurance and quality control processes required by the Washington State Department of Transportation in its pontoon contract. These nine panels had not yet been installed inside the pontoons. They were discarded and new concrete panels we 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. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/19SR150NoSeeUmOpenHouse.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/19SR150NoSeeUmOpenHouse.htm WSDOT is inviting Chelan and Manson residents to give us feedback on options-including a roundabout-for the increasingly busy State Route 150/No See-Um Road intersection at an open house at the end of the month. 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 08:34:29 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/15_I5laneclosurestonightinTacoma.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/15_I5laneclosurestonightinTacoma.htm I-5 lane closures tonight in Tacoma 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. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 06:46:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/14_SR520WeekendClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/14_SR520WeekendClosure.htm Seattle Sounders fans and other weekend travelers be warned: State Route 520 will be closed next weekend. The Seattle Sounders’ postseason success has stretched the team’s schedule into a long-planned closure of SR 520. Construction crews will close the highway from 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, to 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19. That means fans heading to and from CenturyLink Field for the 6 p.m. match Sunday, Nov. 18, should expect delays on Interstate 90 and Interstate 5. Drivers are advised to leave w Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:11:35 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/14_LCBridgePainterWinter.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/14_LCBridgePainterWinter.htm On Tuesday, Nov.13, workers removed traffic cones from State Route 433 between Longview, Wash., and Rainier, Ore., and suspended weather-dependent bridge painting for the winter. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 03:05:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/14_SR520BridgeConstructionUpdate.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/14_SR520BridgeConstructionUpdate.htm SEATTLE – Construction crews recently completed the first concrete superstructure atop Pontoon W at the east end of Lake Washington to support the new State Route 520 floating bridge deck. The five columns are approximately 55 feet tall and 4 feet in diameter. In conjunction with the bridge piers in Medina, the new columns form the eastern navigation channel, which will provide 70 feet of vertical clearance for passing vessels, matching the Interstate 90 navigation channel. These columns als 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 06:42:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/13_SR99TunnelTollingCmteMtg_1114.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/13_SR99TunnelTollingCmteMtg_1114.htm SEATTLE – The State Route 99 Tunnel Project’s Advisory Committee on Tolling and Traffic Management will meet tomorrow, Nov. 14, to discuss current and future vehicle, freight, transit, bicycle and pedestrian improvement projects in downtown Seattle. The meeting is from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, in the Puget Sound Regional Council office at 1011 Western Ave., Suite 500, in Seattle. The advisory committee, created by the city of Seattle in an agreement with the Washington State Departmen 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 07:51:52 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/09_WallaWallaFerry.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/09_WallaWallaFerry.htm A failure in one of the drive motors on the 188-car ferry, Walla Walla, has left parts of the ferry near the engine melted and charred, and the vessel is inoperable and out of service indefinitely. Sat, 10 Nov 2012 05:38:26 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/09_SR502Stage1Complete.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/09_SR502Stage1Complete.htm BATTLE GROUND – In just four months, crews working with the Washington State Department of Transportation built 110 acres of wetlands and six stormwater ponds to support widening State Route 502 from Interstate 5 to Battle Ground. Sat, 10 Nov 2012 05:21:43 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/09_NewTNBTollRates.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/09_NewTNBTollRates.htm The Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 13, to begin discussing toll rate changes for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. This work session marks the first in a series of meetings that will extend through early 2013. Sat, 10 Nov 2012 04:43:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/09_US101SimpsonAveBridgeReopens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/09_US101SimpsonAveBridgeReopens.htm US 101 Simpson Avenue Bridge reopens to traffic Sunday Sat, 10 Nov 2012 03:32:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/09_EverettCamerasOffline.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/09_EverettCamerasOffline.htm For a third and final weekend, crews will blank the Washington State Department of Transportation’s Everett-area traffic cameras Sat, 10 Nov 2012 03:07:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/09_SCIPClose17Ave.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/09_SCIPClose17Ave.htm VANCOUVER – Work is ramping up on construction of a new interchange that will reduce traffic congestion in Salmon Creek – but there’s a hitch for local drivers. 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. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 02:43:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/08_sr9roundaboutcomplete.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/08_sr9roundaboutcomplete.htm ARLINGTON – It used to be that the intersection of State Route 9 and State Route 531 in Arlington had a lot of crashes. In a five-year span, there were 28 collisions resulting in 29 injuries, to be exact. But those crashes happened when a traffic signal directed drivers through the busy intersection. 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. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 02:21:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/SBI-5_closure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/SBI-5_closure.htm All lanes on southbound Interstate 5 at S 320th Street are open to traffic, following an early morning collision that mostly closed the freeway until 9:45 a.m. Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:08:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/2_SeattleITSoutage.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/2_SeattleITSoutage.htm For the second weekend in a row, crews will blank the Washington State Department of Transportation’s Seattle-area traffic cameras while they upgrade the system behind the scenes. Crews will take down about 100 traffic cameras from 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, to noon Saturday, Nov. 3, while they splice new cables into the Puget Sound-area fiber optic system. Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:39:41 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/01_I-5GrandMound_MaytownCameras.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/11/01_I-5GrandMound_MaytownCameras.htm New cameras about to make appearance along I-5 near Grand Mound, Maytown Tue, 20 Nov 2012 06:21:45 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/19_Methowbeaconcomments.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/19_Methowbeaconcomments.htm After receiving more than 400 comments on the rotating navigational beacon at the Methow Valley State Airport, the Washington State Department of Transportation will request that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) allow the beacon to be pilot-controlled. The FAA typically requires rotating beacons to operate from dusk to dawn at federally-funded, lighted airports, such as Methow. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 03:16:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/31_SR99ACTTMmeeting.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/31_SR99ACTTMmeeting.htm The State Route 99 Tunnel Project’s Advisory Committee on Tolling and Traffic Management will meet tomorrow, Nov. 1, to discuss testing of additional toll scenarios. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 02:16:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/31_522SnohomishRiverGirders.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/31_522SnohomishRiverGirders.htm Crews will set girders for a new SR 522 Snohomish River bridge near Monroe Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:40:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/31_chainsonboard_reminder.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/31_chainsonboard_reminder.htm OLYMPIA – Drivers traveling over Washington’s mountain pass highways should carry a few extra items starting Thursday, Nov. 1. For those piloting heavy trucks, that should becomes a must. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 06:01:23 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/30_commentMethowbeacon.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/30_commentMethowbeacon.htm WINTHROP – Methow residents are invited to comment on the upcoming navigation beacon testing at the Methow Valley State Airport. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:44:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/29_FerryMeetings.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/29_FerryMeetings.htm Representatives from WSDOT Ferries Division will visit local communities served by ferries to share important information and receive valuable feedback from customers at public meetings scheduled for Nov. 7 through Dec. 10. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:37:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/25SR20MethowAirportBeacon.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/25SR20MethowAirportBeacon.htm A new rotating navigational beacon at the Methow Valley Airport is being tested Nov. 5-8 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:37:23 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/26_ScheduledAdjustedForI90andI5ExpressLanes.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/26_ScheduledAdjustedForI90andI5ExpressLanes.htm SEATTLE – Drivers who use the Interstate 5 and Interstate 90 express lanes should plan ahead for changes this weekend. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:00:38 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/26_ITSoutage.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/26_ITSoutage.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation’s popular Seattle-area traffic map and cameras will be out of service Friday night as crews work to upgrade WSDOT’s Puget Sound-area fiber optic system. Crews will take down the system from 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, to 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, while they splice in new cables. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:49:41 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/25_Methowbeacon.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/25_Methowbeacon.htm WINTHROP – Crews will test the rotating navigational beacon at the Methow Valley State Airport 6:30-8 p.m. nightly Nov. 5-7 with additional testing possible on Nov. 8. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:08:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/25_520CostsLoanAndPontoons.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/25_520CostsLoanAndPontoons.htm Constructing the full State Route 520 corridor from Interstate 5 to Redmond, including a new floating bridge and six-lane highway, is estimated to cost $522 million less than the 2009 legislative budget cap, the Washington State Department of Transportation said today, citing a good bid environment and other factors. WSDOT finalized documents today for a $300 million federal loan that will fund design and construction of the next portion of the SR 520 project – a westbound bridge between the Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:02:56 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/25_state-rail-plan-public-opinion.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/25_state-rail-plan-public-opinion.htm The public is invited to help develop the next statewide rail plan at two public workshops in Spokane and Seattle next week. Public input will help shape the future of the state’s rail system. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:31:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/24_AviationEconomicImpactCalc.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/24_AviationEconomicImpactCalc.htm A new online tool will help decision makers at the state’s airports make more strategic investment choices to support local communities and the state’s economy. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 03:27:08 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/Aashto_102212.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/Aashto_102212.htm Ferries honored for successful fuel conservation program Mon, 22 Oct 2012 23:41:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/22_I-90constructionwrap.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/22_I-90constructionwrap.htm Drivers traveling across Interstate 90 have patiently waited to hear these words: Delays related to work zones on Snoqualmie Pass are almost finished until next year. Rock-blasting closures are done for the season, the new westbound lanes are open to traffic and roadside work zones will be cleared by November. Mon, 22 Oct 2012 23:12:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/22_Tunnel-naming-contest.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/22_Tunnel-naming-contest.htm Here’s a riddle for the kids of Washington state: What do you call the record-breaking, dirt-chomping, future-changing machine that will begin tunneling beneath downtown Seattle next summer? Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:37:28 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/22_12_I-90publichearingSEIS.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/22_12_I-90publichearingSEIS.htm For more than 60 years, the snowshed along Interstate 90 has been a familiar passageway to travelers making their way across Washington state. Now the state is considering a new look for one of its most-traveled roadways: replacing the snowshed with avalanche bridges. Sat, 20 Oct 2012 05:05:46 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/19_I90_auto_speed_enforcement_wrapsup.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/19_I90_auto_speed_enforcement_wrapsup.htm A safety project on Snoqualmie Pass comes to an end today with the removal of automated speed-enforcement cameras in the construction zone. Using the mobile camera proved effective at slowing drivers speeding through the work zone. Sat, 20 Oct 2012 02:39:32 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/19_2012_winter_coming.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/19_2012_winter_coming.htm While some may cheer and others lament, it’s inevitable – and coming sooner than you think. Forecasts call for snow late tonight and early Saturday morning at elevations above 3,000 feet, which means those traveling over mountain passes across Washington state may see flakes on the windshield. Sat, 20 Oct 2012 01:19:24 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/I5_Kent_PavementRepair_101912.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/I5_Kent_PavementRepair_101912.htm Sticking with the commitment to fix the “worst of the worst” first, the Washington State Department of Transportation begins work on Monday, Oct. 22, to repair the most badly damaged concrete panels and grind down several miles of the most rutted pavement on Interstate 5 in south King County. Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:19:25 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/18_delayedtollbills.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/18_delayedtollbills.htm Year-end accounting of the Good To Go! tolling system revealed that approximately 350,000 transactions from the State Route 520 and Tacoma Narrows bridges – mostly associated with out-of-state license plates – were not processed into Pay By Mail bills in a timely manner. Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:10:48 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/16_SR520WeekendClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/16_SR520WeekendClosure.htm Construction crews kick off another State Route 520 closure this weekend, but to avoid getting a yellow card from fans rushing to make the Seattle Sounders kickoff, crews will open the roadway to traffic by midday Sunday, Oct. 21 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 04:22:21 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/16_UpdatedTrafficRevenueHOTlanes520.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/16_UpdatedTrafficRevenueHOTlanes520.htm Traffic and revenue are meeting or exceeding expectations on the State Route 520 floating bridge while the popularity of the State Route 167 High Occupancy Toll Lanes continues to rise, according to year-end financial statements. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 02:36:49 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/15_sr542artistpointclosed.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/15_sr542artistpointclosed.htm MOUNT BAKER – With snow in the forecast for tonight and tomorrow at Mount Baker, crews plan to close the road to Artist Point for the season Tuesday morning, Oct. 16. Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:23:57 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/12US97CameronLkPjt.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/12US97CameronLkPjt.htm Intersection improvements on US 97 at Cameron Lake Rd. in Okanogan won't include a roundabout following an open house. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 03:30:26 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/10_sr9contractorhiredforSR9bridge.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/10_sr9contractorhiredforSR9bridge.htm ARLINGTON – Bids to replace the one-lane, 96-year-old Pilchuck Creek bridge on State Route 9 in northern Snohomish County came in well below construction estimates. With 12 companies submitting bids, competition for the multi-million-dollar contract was aggressive. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 01:10:37 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/9_SR7ReopensToTrafficOct10.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/9_SR7ReopensToTrafficOct10.htm SR 7 near La Grande reopens to traffic Oct. 10 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 01:53:47 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/8_PointDefianceBypass.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/8_PointDefianceBypass.htm Amtrak Cascades passengers are one step closer to more frequent and reliable rail service between Seattle and Portland. Engineers recently completed a study of proposed bypass that would reroute the service away from the congested Point Defiance train corridor along Puget Sound to a lesser-used inland route. Sat, 06 Oct 2012 04:12:43 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/05_US101SimpsonAve4weekClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/05_US101SimpsonAve4weekClosure.htm Four-week closure of US 101 Simpson Avenue Bridge begins Oct. 22 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 01:13:27 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/05_sr9roundaboutopens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/05_sr9roundaboutopens.htm Though it’s still under construction, a new roundabout is now open at the intersection of State Route 9 and State Route 531, just south of Arlington. Orange barrels are guiding drivers through the roundabout while crews finish building it. Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:22:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/6-day+lane+closure+I-90_05.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/6-day+lane+closure+I-90_05.htm Drivers could face major delays when crews reduce Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass to one lane in each direction. Crews will close one lane in each direction of the highway for six days, starting Oct. 14, as they prepare to open a brand new section of highway. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:38:16 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/05_SCIPworkshops.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/05_SCIPworkshops.htm ARLINGTON - Two down, four more to go. Washington airport managers are invited to attend any of the four remaining State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) workshops. Thu, 04 Oct 2012 04:06:53 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/03_SR3RestoredtoTwoLanes.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/03_SR3RestoredtoTwoLanes.htm Motorists should be driving on a restored section of State Route 3 just north of Shelton by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 04:29:23 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/2012ExcellenceAwards.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/2012ExcellenceAwards.htm City and county transportation projects shine as “best of the best” Wed, 03 Oct 2012 02:57:55 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/02_US101DetourBridge.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/02_US101DetourBridge.htm BAY CENTER – Construction of a new bridge on US 101 at Bone River is shifting gears – and traffic – this week. On Wednesday, Oct. 3, crews will move drivers onto a temporary one-lane bridge just west of the existing highway and make way for the construction of a wider, safer crossing. Wed, 03 Oct 2012 02:37:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/02_viaductinspection.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/02_viaductinspection.htm From SODO to Fremont, much of State Route 99 in Seattle will be closed this weekend while crews inspect and reinforce the Alaskan Way Viaduct and upgrade expansion joints on the Aurora Bridge. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 01:34:14 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/01_sr99aurorabridgework.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/01_sr99aurorabridgework.htm SEATTLE – With steel and concrete work finished and repairs to two specially designed expansion joints nearly done, the State Route 99 George Washington Memorial Bridge (Aurora Bridge) is now better prepared to withstand an earthquake than it was a year ago. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 01:15:52 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/01_workzone_speed_citations.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/01_workzone_speed_citations.htm SNOQUALMIE PASS – Citations have been mailed to 301 vehicle owners whose cars were speeding through the work zone on Interstate 90 at Snoqualmie Pass. The $137 citations will begin arriving in mailboxes soon for drivers caught speeding between Sept. 17 and 28. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:43:43 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/01_US2culvertworkdone.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/10/01_US2culvertworkdone.htm After two months of weekend closures on US 2 near Snohomish, crews this morning finished replacing the last of five failing culverts under the highway and reopened westbound US 2 at 12:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 1. The highway had been closed since 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, between State Route 9 and 20th Street Southeast/State Route 204. Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:06:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/SmallBusinessProgram.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/SmallBusinessProgram.htm New tool opens door to transportation-related jobs for small businesses Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:54:18 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/26_SR520_PontoonUpdate.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/26_SR520_PontoonUpdate.htm ABERDEEN – The next batch of pontoons for the new State Route 520 bridge are currently under construction in Aberdeen, and improved design and construction techniques will be used to eliminate concrete spalling and reduce cracking. During the first round of pontoon construction, crews encountered spalling (chipped concrete) and cracking in pontoon end walls. Crews repaired the spalling by adding reinforcing steel and replacing concrete and fixed the cracks by injecting epoxy. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 03:23:36 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/26_i-5newflyoverramps.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/26_i-5newflyoverramps.htm Progress takes shape as crews open the third corner of the Federal Way triangle project. The new ramp from State Route 18 to State Route 161 opens by noon Wednesday, Sept. 26. The ramp gives drivers a new, less-congested option from the Kent valley to Federal Way. Sat, 22 Sep 2012 00:18:52 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/NoticetoContactorTaylorBridge.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/NoticetoContactorTaylorBridge.htm WSDOT holds contractor to fire-safety requirements at Taylor Bridge Fri, 21 Sep 2012 05:13:42 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/20_bridgesappearmelted.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/20_bridgesappearmelted.htm Even The New York Times today paid attention to a tweet from the Washington State Department of Transportation when the agency assured people the iconic Tacoma Narrows Bridges have not melted. Fri, 21 Sep 2012 04:07:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/i5_20busyweekend.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/i5_20busyweekend.htm It’s not quite the perfect storm, but a combination of weekend construction closures and special events could make driving into Seattle a challenge. The State Route 520 bridge and the Interstate 5 on- and off-ramps at Mercer Street will be closed all weekend as tens of thousands of fans make their way to watch the Sounders push to the playoffs and the Mariners make their last weekend homestand of the season. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 03:50:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/19_SR520WeekendClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/19_SR520WeekendClosure.htm A busy weekend around the region combined with a full closure of the State Route 520 floating bridge means that drivers need to plan ahead and expect delays on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. In the traffic and event mix this weekend are Seattle Mariners and Sounders games in SODO, a gymnastics show at Key Arena and the St. Demetrios Greek Festival in the Montlake neighborhood. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 03:06:55 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/19_StJohnsClosed.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/19_StJohnsClosed.htm VANCOUVER – Planning to use the newly opened State Route 500 interchange at St. Johns Boulevard this weekend? One last piece of construction work may change drivers’ plans. Wed, 19 Sep 2012 23:13:29 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/19_nscparksmithinterchange.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/19_nscparksmithinterchange.htm Parksmith interchange completion marks halfway point in North Spokane Corridor project. Ceremony at Parksmith on-ramp slated for Tuesday, Oct. 2 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 04:14:38 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/18_sr99-toll-committee.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/18_sr99-toll-committee.htm The State Route 99 Tunnel Project’s Advisory Committee on Tolling and Traffic Management will meet tomorrow, Sept. 19, to review preliminary toll revenue modeling results, based on toll scenarios discussed in April, and learn how toll revenue would be used. Additional toll scenarios will be tested later this year. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 03:15:51 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/17_vehicleholdsplacedforunpaidtolls.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/17_vehicleholdsplacedforunpaidtolls.htm Vehicle registration holds placed for some toll violators Tue, 18 Sep 2012 01:21:52 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/17US97OkanoganOpenHouse.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/17US97OkanoganOpenHouse.htm An open house is scheduled Wednesday to get input on intersection improvements at US 97 and the Cameron Lake Road in Okanogan. Sun, 16 Sep 2012 06:57:01 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/15_H2Kopens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/15_H2Kopens.htm From Starbucks to Safeco Field, drivers are traveling on a new State Route 99 – an entire year earlier than expected. Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:21:05 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/WildfireTFRs.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/WildfireTFRs.htm ARLINGTON – As wildfires continue to blaze in central Washington, pilots are reminded to check for temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) associated with firefighting activity. Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:14:24 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/13_publiccomment520designreport.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/13_publiccomment520designreport.htm Bicyclists, pedestrians, transit riders, drivers and neighbors of the State Route 520 corridor are invited to view and comment on a report that details bridge types, lids and community connections from Interstate 5 to the floating bridge. The comment period begins today and ends Oct. 5. The draft report is a result of the Seattle Community Design Process, a public design effort that began in August 2011 and included seven public open houses attended by a total of more than 1,100 people. The r Thu, 13 Sep 2012 23:28:47 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/13_i5crackedconcretepanels.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/13_i5crackedconcretepanels.htm BELLINGHAM – Two cracked concrete panels on Interstate 5 in Bellingham are breaking apart, and if they’re not soon replaced, they could become a headache for maintenance crews and drivers this winter. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:41:50 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/12_US101SimpsonAveBridgeReopens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/12_US101SimpsonAveBridgeReopens.htm US 101 Simpson Avenue bridge repairs done in record time Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:36:30 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/12_SR520NightClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/12_SR520NightClosure.htm Construction crews will close both directions of SR 520 from 11 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, until 5 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14, from Montlake Boulevard in Seattle to I-405 in Bellevue. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 23:18:35 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/11_H2Kclosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/11_H2Kclosure.htm This weekend the Washington State Department of Transportation will close another chapter in the replacement of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 03:50:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/10_workzone_speed_camera_I90.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/10_workzone_speed_camera_I90.htm Automated speed-enforcement cameras coming to Snoqualmie Pass Tue, 11 Sep 2012 03:43:11 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/10_SR107LoadRestrictionsLifted.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/10_SR107LoadRestrictionsLifted.htm Load restrictions lifted on 3 SR 107 bridges Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:17:19 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/SCIPworkshops.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/SCIPworkshops.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation invites the state’s airports to learn more about the new State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) at six workshops in October. The SCIP will tackle the challenge of targeting state and federal resources in a more strategic way by better identifying and prioritizing airport projects. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 22:17:43 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/10_SR500RibbonCutting.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/10_SR500RibbonCutting.htm Construction crews are three months ahead of schedule and just days from fully opening a new interchange for smoother driving and safer travels on State Route 500 and St. Johns Boulevard. Sat, 08 Sep 2012 00:27:34 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/7_statewidedurablestriping.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/7_statewidedurablestriping.htm The worn-out stripes along some of the state’s busiest highways will soon be a thing of the past as crews get ready to restripe about 40 miles of roadway, in eight counties, along six routes. Thu, 06 Sep 2012 07:07:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/newcapitalplanner.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/newcapitalplanner.htm John MacArthur joins the Washington State Department of Transportation’s aviation division as the Statewide Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) coordinator. Wed, 05 Sep 2012 02:47:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/04_SR99-ok-to-stare.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/04_SR99-ok-to-stare.htm Usually, it’s not polite to stare, but in this case it’s history in the making, so it’s encouraged. Crews are preparing right now for the world’s largest-diameter tunnel-boring machine to arrive in 2013. The Washington State Department of Transportation is inviting the public to gaze with wonder at the massive work zone for the State Route 99 tunnel project. Wed, 05 Sep 2012 01:22:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/04_SR14_MarbleRoadConstructionStart.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/04_SR14_MarbleRoadConstructionStart.htm WASHOUGAL – The curves on State Route 14 in western Skamania County can throw you for a loop, especially if you’ve never driven them before. Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:24:38 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/4_SR6_RiversideBridge_overlay.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/09/4_SR6_RiversideBridge_overlay.htm The transportation artery carrying drivers between Chehalis and Adna (and points further west) will close for three days while crews to repair and repave the State Route 6 Riverside Bridge. Sat, 01 Sep 2012 02:08:56 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/31_I90newexpresslanehours.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/31_I90newexpresslanehours.htm Smarter highways doesn’t always mean computers; in this case, it’s people. With a small adjustment to the Interstate 90 express-lane schedule, maintenance crews from the Washington State Department of Transportation will be able to focus more time and attention to high-tech systems that keep area highways moving. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:19:35 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/SR410Landslideprojectopens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/SR410Landslideprojectopens.htm Crews opened a new stretch of State Route 410 on Aug. 30, 2012, nearly three years after a landslide destroyed part of the highway and cut off direct access between Chinook Pass and the town of Naches. Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:58:47 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/28_laborday2012.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/28_laborday2012.htm OLYMPIA – Make traveling on the last long weekend of the summer a little less hectic by tapping into the Washington State Department of Transportation’s array of traffic tips and information. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 01:30:02 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/2012+Congestion+Report.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/2012+Congestion+Report.htm OLYMPIA – Washingtonians spent 16 percent more time looking at brake lights in 2011 than they did in 2009 as congestion and traffic delay increased on state highways. Despite the surge, the Washington State Department of Transportation’s 2012 Congestion Report notes that traffic increased by 3 percent from 2010 to 2011. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 23:32:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/24_InvSavesTaxpayersMillions.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/24_InvSavesTaxpayersMillions.htm Motorists seldom need to drive far on the highway to see it – a dented stretch of guardrail, a busted strand of cable barrier or chunks of concrete chipped off the underside of a bridge. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 05:21:58 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/23_SCIP_ConstructionStart.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/23_SCIP_ConstructionStart.htm Construction starts on new I-5/I-205 interchange in Salmon Creek Thu, 23 Aug 2012 04:28:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/2012AirportAidGrants.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/2012AirportAidGrants.htm ARLINGTON – Takeoffs and landings will be smoother and safer thanks to nearly $1 million in state grants recently awarded to 23 Washington airports. Wed, 22 Aug 2012 22:36:31 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/GNB46_1.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/GNB46_1.htm OLYMPIA – ­When the Gray Notebook comes off the press and hits the Internet this week, those who regularly read the Washington State Department of Transportation’s quarterly performance report on the state’s transportation system might do a double take. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 23:49:16 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/21_stateBicyclePedestrianCount.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/21_stateBicyclePedestrianCount.htm Sat, 18 Aug 2012 05:03:31 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/2012airportpavementstudy.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/2012airportpavementstudy.htm The 2012 Washington Airport Pavement Management Study will examine pavements at 95 public-use airports to determine their current condition and reduce future repair costs. Sat, 18 Aug 2012 01:56:46 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/I5_17Newrampmeters.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/I5_17Newrampmeters.htm New ramp meters will help smooth traffic flow and ease congestion along eight miles of Interstate 5 between Tukwila and Federal Way. Wed, 15 Aug 2012 06:06:42 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/14_AlternativeFloodProtectionPresentation.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/14_AlternativeFloodProtectionPresentation.htm CHEHALIS – A draft report examining alternative projects to protect Interstate 5, the Chehalis-Centralia Airport and other critical community facilities during floods will be presented Thursday, Aug. 23, by the Washington State Department of Transportation. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 04:53:51 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/13US97CameronLakeOpenHouse.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/13US97CameronLakeOpenHouse.htm WSDOT has scheduled an open house September 19 for the US 97/Cameron Lake Road intersection in Okanogan. The public is invited to give us feedback on a roundabout and other design options. Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:26:36 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/SR520_13Reopen.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/SR520_13Reopen.htm Crews reopened State Route 520 and State Route 167 on time this morning after separate weekend-long closures. All lanes of SR 520 and SR 167 opened by 4:30 a.m., just in time for the morning commute. Fri, 10 Aug 2012 22:53:19 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/Aveychangesownership.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/Aveychangesownership.htm LAURIER – Formerly a state-managed airport, Avey Field in northeast Washington will now be managed by its private owners, Howard and Elaine Slagle. Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:27:38 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/9_9WeekendConstructionClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/9_9WeekendConstructionClosure.htm Near Clearview, crews working to widen a two-mile stretch of SR 9 need to close the highway from 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, to 2 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 12. Construction crews will close the SR 9/SR 92 intersection around the clock from 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, to 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, Thu, 09 Aug 2012 23:29:15 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/9_seattle-parking.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/9_seattle-parking.htm Parking just got easier in downtown Seattle’s Pioneer Square and waterfront neighborhoods thanks to www.DowntownSeattleParking.com – a new website featuring hours, rates and directions for nearby parking spaces. Designed to help drivers locate affordable, convenient parking, the Washington State Department of Transportation launched the site this week to encourage visitors to spend time in two of Seattle’s most popular neighborhoods during State Route 99 tunnel construction and other local work. Thu, 09 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/08_520PontoonEnRoute.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/08_520PontoonEnRoute.htm SEATTLE – The first new State Route 520 bridge pontoon is on its way to Lake Washington. Crews began towing the pontoon from Grays Harbor at 9 a.m. Aug. 8 and expect to complete the journey to the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Seattle on Saturday, Aug. 11. The pontoon is expected to enter the locks late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. Wed, 08 Aug 2012 23:41:13 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/08_sr532constructionstartsnextyear.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/08_sr532constructionstartsnextyear.htm Plans are in the works to raise and widen SR 532 and replace the Davis Slough Bridge. WSDOT engineers are designing the improvements now and expect to start construction in summer 2013. Wed, 08 Aug 2012 22:37:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/08_167WeekendConstructionClosures.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/08_167WeekendConstructionClosures.htm It’s not carmageddon, but it is the biggest construction weekend Puget Sound has seen this summer. Drivers should plan and be prepared for total road closures in Renton, Seattle, Bellevue, Lake Stevens and Clearview in Snohomish County. The weekend mantra is: leave early then add an hour. Fri, 03 Aug 2012 02:52:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/02_US101BoneRiverBridge.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/02_US101BoneRiverBridge.htm BAY CENTER – The US 101 Bone River Bridge was built in 1935 and has carried coastal drivers through 77 years of American history. On Monday, Aug. 6, contractor crews will begin work on a project that replaces the aging structure with a bridge that will stand strong into the future. Thu, 02 Aug 2012 22:47:38 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/02_SR100Paving.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/02_SR100Paving.htm ILWACO – With warm temperatures and fairly dependable forecasts, the month of August provides ideal conditions for anyone planning a day at the beach… or a paving project on coastal roads. Thu, 02 Aug 2012 04:22:52 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/01_US2culvertclosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/01_US2culvertclosure.htm Construction high above and deep below US 2 in Snohomish means detours and delays for drivers this summer. Crews building a new overpass and replacing culverts under US 2 are preparing for the first of six weekend closures, starting this Friday, Aug. 3. Thu, 02 Aug 2012 01:34:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/1_Tunnel-boring-machine-replica.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/08/1_Tunnel-boring-machine-replica.htm The world’s largest-diameter, tunnel-boring machine will arrive in Seattle next year, but you don’t have to wait until then to check it out. A 10-foot-long, motorized model will be on display starting this week. Sat, 04 Aug 2012 03:50:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/2012FederalDiscretionaryGrants.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/2012FederalDiscretionaryGrants.htm Washington transportation projects awarded federal grants Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:35:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/31_I90ClosuresForSeafair2012.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/31_I90ClosuresForSeafair2012.htm As Seafair heads into full swing with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels air shows, traffic from the Interstate 90 floating bridges will have to take alternate routes daily from Thursday, Aug. 2, to Sunday, Aug. 5, while the bridges are closed. Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:20:54 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/31_sr542pavingbegins.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/31_sr542pavingbegins.htm Crews will repave three miles of Mount Baker Highway (State Route 542) east of Glacier this summer between Fossil Creek and Wells Creek Road (mileposts 38-41). The work will begin Tuesday, Aug. 7, and continue through mid-September. Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:30:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/27_SR522Blasting.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/27_SR522Blasting.htm MONROE – Crews will begin moving mountains next week in an effort to make way for two new westbound lanes on State Route 522 in Monroe. Fri, 27 Jul 2012 23:06:20 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/27_SCIP_I5Closures.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/27_SCIP_I5Closures.htm VANCOUVER – Crews are one step away from opening a new lane on southbound Interstate 5 and wrapping up widening work on the Salmon Creek Interchange Project – but that last step is going to be a hurdle for drivers. Fri, 27 Jul 2012 05:31:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/26_520Pontoons_in_Aberdeen.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/26_520Pontoons_in_Aberdeen.htm ABERDEEN – Six massive concrete pontoons – some of the largest ever built in Washington – will float out from Aberdeen next week, a major step toward assembling a replacement State Route 520 floating bridge later this summer. Fri, 27 Jul 2012 03:57:59 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/aviationseniorplanner.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/aviationseniorplanner.htm Robert Hodgman was recently named the new aviation senior planner for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Thu, 26 Jul 2012 07:15:32 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/25_FederalRulingInWSDOT_Favor.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/25_FederalRulingInWSDOT_Favor.htm SEATTLE – Just two weeks after the case was argued in court, a federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to overturn the Washington State Department of Transportation’s environmental analysis of a new State Route 520 bridge. U.S. District Court Judge Ricardo S. Martinez issued the ruling July 25, rejecting an effort by a group to force further analysis of alternative designs for improvements to the SR 520 corridor from Seattle to Medina. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 05:51:22 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/23_SR99Torchlight.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/23_SR99Torchlight.htm This weekend’s Seafair fun combined with construction closures, including the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct, could mean traffic delays and downtown reroutes for Metro buses. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 03:27:43 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/23_AutomatedExpressLanes.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/23_AutomatedExpressLanes.htm SEATTLE - If time is money, then the Washington State Department of Transportation’s newly automated Interstate 5 express lanes in Seattle are certainly a good investment. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 02:11:38 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/23_sr18i5secondflyover.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/23_sr18i5secondflyover.htm FEDERAL WAY – One week after the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) opened a new direct connection between State Route 18 and Interstate 5 in Federal Way, a second ramp opened just before noon today. The new flyover ramp carries vehicles from eastbound SR 18 to northbound I-5. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 01:20:08 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/23_sr542artistpointopens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/23_sr542artistpointopens.htm The road to Artist Point was buried under 20 to 30 feet of snow when crews began clearing Mount Baker Highway in early June. Since then, they have pushed, plowed and blown their way up the mountain to clear the scenic route and vista. The road will open Tuesday, July 24, for the first time since 2010. Sat, 21 Jul 2012 06:41:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/20SR285ThirdSellarPjtBegins.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/20SR285ThirdSellarPjtBegins.htm The last of three congestion relief projects on Wenatchee's Senator George Sellar Bridge, totalling more than $60 million that began in 2009 gets underway Monday with these west end improvements that will be complete in the fall of 2013. Sat, 21 Jul 2012 02:28:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/20_sr520CTCpontoons.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/20_sr520CTCpontoons.htm The first six concrete pontoons to support a replacement State Route 520 bridge are ready to float out of a construction facility in Tacoma starting Monday, July 23, marking a major milestone toward replacing the aging and vulnerable floating bridge. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 05:27:31 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/18_nightAWVclosures.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/18_nightAWVclosures.htm SEATTLE – Drivers traveling through downtown Seattle should prepare for nighttime closures of the southbound State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct. For the next several months, the closures will give crews the space they need to reinforce a two-block section of the viaduct that sits above the route of the future SR 99 tunnel. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:37:23 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/ADAreportingtools.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/ADAreportingtools.htm New tools ease public reporting of access, ADA accommodation matters Wed, 18 Jul 2012 22:33:05 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/18_TollVendorSettlement.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/18_TollVendorSettlement.htm Toll vendor Electronic Transaction Consultants (ETC) has agreed to a $6.4 million settlement compensating the state for the damages associated to delays in starting tolling on State Route 520 last year. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 05:04:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/17_vets_grant.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/17_vets_grant.htm Washington’s military veterans and their families will have better information about and access to reliable transportation options thanks to four federal grants totaling more than $400,000. Hopelink, Paratransit Services, Human Services Council and Pierce County Community Connections will use the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants to make existing transportation options for vets just a mouse click or a phone call away. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 02:07:32 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/17_SR3SlideRepair.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/17_SR3SlideRepair.htm SR 3 slide repairs begin Monday Tue, 17 Jul 2012 22:32:02 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/17_EarlyH2K.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/17_EarlyH2K.htm The southern half of Seattle's State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct is gone, a vanishing act performed by demolition crews last fall about six months ahead of schedule. Now comes the encore: completion this fall of the new SR 99 south of downtown. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 21:06:57 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/16_SR520_Reopened.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/16_SR520_Reopened.htm SEATTLE – The State Route 520 floating bridge reopened today, capping off a weekend of inspections, maintenance work and major construction. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 20:53:58 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/16_SR18I5FlyoverRamps.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/16_SR18I5FlyoverRamps.htm FEDERAL WAY – Sometimes the best way to avoid a traffic jam is to fly over it. That’s exactly what drivers will do in Federal Way once two new elevated ramps open between Interstate 5 and State Route 18. Sat, 14 Jul 2012 05:34:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/13US2TuesdayRockfallDelays.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/13US2TuesdayRockfallDelays.htm Next Tuesday, a rock slope stabilization project west of the US 2 Stevens Pass summit will require occasional closures of at least ten minutes while crews bring down some very large unstable boulders from the mountainside above the highway. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 07:28:01 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/12_SR520_OpenHouse.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/12_SR520_OpenHouse.htm SEATTLE – Conceptual models of future lidded overpasses above State Route 520 in Seattle will be featured at an open house Monday, July 16, as the Washington State Department of Transportation continues designing elements along the planned six-lane corridor in Seattle. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 03:28:16 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/12_LaneClosuresI-5WideningCentralia.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/12_LaneClosuresI-5WideningCentralia.htm CENTRALIA – Construction work to improve Interstate 5 in Centralia has been in progress since early June, but so far, drivers may not have noticed. Wed, 11 Jul 2012 22:18:19 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/11_us395columbiariverbridge.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/11_us395columbiariverbridge.htm Repair work starts July 23 on the US 395/SR20 Columbia River bridge at Kettle Falls Drivers can expect a full-time temporary traffic signal and up to 20 overnight closures Wed, 11 Jul 2012 06:32:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/10_I-5ExitToTacomaCityCenterOpens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/10_I-5ExitToTacomaCityCenterOpens.htm I-5 exit to Tacoma city center reopens Wed, 11 Jul 2012 05:30:54 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/10_520WeekendClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/10_520WeekendClosure.htm SEATTLE – Get ready for another weekend of traffic congestion as crews close State Route 520 between Montlake Boulevard in Seattle and Interstate 405 in Bellevue for major highway construction and annual floating bridge maintenance. The bridge and highway will be closed from 11 p.m. Friday, July 13, through 5 a.m. Monday, July 16. Traffic is expected to be heavier on alternate routes, especially I-90, as drivers head into Seattle for the Seattle-to-Portland bicycle ride, Mariners games, the m Wed, 11 Jul 2012 03:53:08 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/10_2012STPride.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/10_2012STPride.htm Pedaling more than 200 miles might sound painful, but those gearing up for the Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic this weekend look forward to it all year. Tue, 10 Jul 2012 03:44:40 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/09_AASHTOAward.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/09_AASHTOAward.htm Delivering value for transportation dollars was among attributes cited in a national award presented today to WSDOT for building three new ferries under budget. Sat, 07 Jul 2012 00:54:57 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/06_i5sr539pavinginbellingham.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/06_i5sr539pavinginbellingham.htm A number of rough and bumpy spots on Interstate 5 and Guide Meridian (State Route 539) in Bellingham will be smoother by next weekend. Maintenance crews plan to repair and repave several areas next week, and that means nightly lane and ramp closures for drivers. Fri, 06 Jul 2012 04:45:52 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/05_i5pavementrepairs.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/05_i5pavementrepairs.htm Clearer skies and warmer weather are back – and that’s good news for Granite Construction crews working to repair and repave Interstate 5 between Burlington and Lake Samish. The dry, warm weather means crews can finish the job they started last year for the Washington State Department of Transportation. Fri, 06 Jul 2012 04:09:34 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/05_SR502ConstructionBegins.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/05_SR502ConstructionBegins.htm BATTLE GROUND – Construction on several environmental sites gets under way this week to prepare State Route 502 for widening next year. Thu, 05 Jul 2012 20:26:38 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/05_SR520BridgeOpenings.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/05_SR520BridgeOpenings.htm Drawspan openings on the State Route SR 520 floating bridge should cause fewer delays for rush-hour traffic with rules revised in response to commuters and traffic. Wed, 04 Jul 2012 04:22:52 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/3_SR7SlideClosesRoad.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/3_SR7SlideClosesRoad.htm SR 7 slide continues to close roadway in Pierce County. Wed, 04 Jul 2012 01:04:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/03_SCIP_NorthI-5LaneOpens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/07/03_SCIP_NorthI-5LaneOpens.htm Crews building the Salmon Creek Interchange Project will open a brand-new lane on northbound Interstate 5 at 6 a.m. tomorrow, July 4, for smoother traffic between Salmon Creek and the Clark County fairgrounds. Sat, 30 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/29_AttemptedMetalTheft.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/29_AttemptedMetalTheft.htm VANCOUVER – Would-be metal thieves cut a fiber optic line on State Route 500 in Vancouver this morning, causing a major network outage that is affecting the Washington State Department of Transportation’s ability to provide traveler information on the Interstate 5 corridor. Sat, 30 Jun 2012 03:54:47 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/WSF+SAO+GNB+45.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/WSF+SAO+GNB+45.htm OLYMPIA – ¬Whether crossing the Puget Sound or winding their way through the San Juan Islands, ¬Washington State Ferries riders enjoy one of the most reliable ferry systems in the world. In the first part of 2012, that reliability along with on-time performance got even better. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 05:28:22 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/28_303_FinalPierDemoNextWk.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/28_303_FinalPierDemoNextWk.htm Crews begin final demo 1930s Manette Bridge piers next week. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 04:50:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/28_WSFMagazine.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/28_WSFMagazine.htm Passengers aboard Washington State Ferries will find a new, limited-edition magazine, Compass, commemorating the end of the ferry system’s 60th anniversary. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 23:07:53 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/28_SR9SR92IntersectionClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/28_SR9SR92IntersectionClosure.htm Crews will completely close the SR 9/SR 92 intersection from 10 p.m. Friday, June 29, to 4:30 a.m. Monday, July 2, to excavate along the shoulders, grade, repave and restripe the highway and install new guardrail. Wed, 27 Jun 2012 04:13:16 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/26_SR99-tolling-meeting.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/26_SR99-tolling-meeting.htm The SR 99 Tunnel Project’s Advisory Committee on Tolling and Traffic Management meets tomorrow to learn about preliminary traffic modeling results based on three potential toll scenarios that the committee discussed in April. Wed, 27 Jun 2012 04:04:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/26_i5samishrampreopens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/26_i5samishrampreopens.htm With an additional three football fields of length now added, the much longer Samish Way on-ramp to northbound Interstate 5 in Bellingham reopens this week, giving drivers significantly more room to accelerate and merge with traffic. Wed, 27 Jun 2012 03:45:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/26_sr520pontoonrepairsupdate.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/26_sr520pontoonrepairsupdate.htm Repairs have been successfully implemented on four pontoons under construction in Aberdeen for the new State Route 520 floating bridge, the Washington State Department of Transportation said today. The repairs included removing concrete, adding reinforcing steel rebar and pouring new concrete on sections where the concrete cracked and flaked after post-tensioning, a process where high-tension steel tendons are stretched through the pontoon to strengthen it. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 01:20:15 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/25_sr21kellerferryname.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/25_sr21kellerferryname.htm Newest and smallest ferry vessel named Sanpoil New Keller Ferry boat under construction Sat, 23 Jun 2012 04:56:19 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/22_SixMonths520Tolls.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/22_SixMonths520Tolls.htm For the first six months, tolling on the 520 bridge is working as planned. Weekday traffic is free flowing for the first time in decades during the peak commute times, and revenue generated by tolling is ahead of forecasts. This trajectory puts us slightly ahead of the finance plan, keeping the Washington State Department of Transportation on track with making the debt payments needed to pay for the bridge construction. Sat, 23 Jun 2012 03:55:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/22_Busy-summer-on-SR99.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/22_Busy-summer-on-SR99.htm Heading south on State Route 99 through downtown Seattle will be trickier than usual starting next week, as SR 99 tunnel crews dig into a busy week of short- and long-term closures. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:11:48 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/21_i5laneclosedforpaving.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/21_i5laneclosedforpaving.htm A half-mile of southbound I-5 with the worst cracking and crumbling, between the Cook Road (exit 232) and Chuckanut Drive (exit 231) interchanges, will be repaved June 25 through 28. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 06:22:36 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/20_US97WildlifeConnectivityConstruction.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/20_US97WildlifeConnectivityConstruction.htm GOLDENDALE – On Monday, June 25, crews begin construction on a project to improve safety for all travelers on US 97, including the furry and finned kind. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 04:34:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/19_10MillionUSDOTGrant_NSpokaneCor.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/19_10MillionUSDOTGrant_NSpokaneCor.htm WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Patty Murray (D-WA) and U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will award a $10 million competitive grant to the North Spokane Corridor (NSC)project on Friday. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 03:44:21 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/19_US12WishkahBridge.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/19_US12WishkahBridge.htm US 12 Wishkah River Bridge load restriction lifted Wed, 20 Jun 2012 02:21:26 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/19_OlympicClassFerries.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/19_OlympicClassFerries.htm The new class of 144-car Washington state ferries currently under construction will be named after a beloved Washington landmark, the Olympics. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 06:18:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/AviationAppreciationJune.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/AviationAppreciationJune.htm General aviation - from recreational to business to emergency medical flying - recently got a boost, when Gov. Chris Gregoire declared June “General Aviation Appreciation Month” in Washington. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 22:54:52 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/GrayNotebookWeighStations.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/GrayNotebookWeighStations.htm Weigh station innovations saving truckers time Fri, 15 Jun 2012 23:46:59 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/15_Freight_Congestion_Report.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/15_Freight_Congestion_Report.htm Increased congestion on Washington’s highways will result in thousands of lost jobs in freight-dependent businesses and more than a $3 billion hit to Washington’s economy, a new report concludes. Fri, 15 Jun 2012 01:03:23 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/14_SR529EbeySloughFarewell.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/14_SR529EbeySloughFarewell.htm Community bids fond farewell to old SR 529 Ebey Slough Bridge Thu, 14 Jun 2012 05:11:25 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/Aviationstaffing.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/Aviationstaffing.htm ARLINGTON – John Shambaugh, WSDOT senior aviation planner, was selected to assist WSDOT’s Northwest Region with transportation planning projects. Effective June 13, John will work from the WSDOT Mount Baker office at 1043 Goldenrod Road, Suite 101, Burlington, WA 98223. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 23:10:56 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/13_US2Bickfordculverts.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/13_US2Bickfordculverts.htm What’s the over/under on US 2? This summer, it’s $22.4 million. That’s the combined cost to build a new overcrossing at the Bickford Avenue intersection and to replace five failing culverts under the highway near Snohomish. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 01:31:30 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/12_SR520OpenHouse.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/12_SR520OpenHouse.htm SEATTLE – Public discussions continue as the Washington State Department of Transportation seeks feedback on design concepts for the future six-lane State Route 520 corridor in the Seattle area. At an open house Thursday, WSDOT staff will share updated concepts for SR 520 improvements near Interstate 5, and public feedback will help drive future design decisions. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 23:18:01 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/12_SR522overnightclosures.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/12_SR522overnightclosures.htm Drivers on State Route 522 near Monroe should plan for full closures of the highway Wednesday and Thursday night. Crews are continuing their preparations for rock-blasting work, now scheduled to begin in late June or early July. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 04:56:24 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/11_12+bridging+futures+2012.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/11_12+bridging+futures+2012.htm Gov. Chris Gregoire recognized two young artists during a surprise award ceremony today, June 11, for their outstanding creativity in the eighth annual Interstate 90 Bridging Futures Art and Essay Contest. The ceremony took place during the annual conference for the Western Governors’ Association at Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 03:40:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/11_SaveASpot.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/11_SaveASpot.htm Washington State Ferries’ new Save a Spot vehicle reservation system is expanding to the Port Townsend/Coupeville route and for business/commercial customers on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands routes on June 13. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 01:24:40 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/11WTC_meets_EWenatchee.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/11WTC_meets_EWenatchee.htm Washington Transportation Commission meets in East Wenatchee next Tuesday and will take action to name the new Keller ferry. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 01:24:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/061012_freightrail.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/061012_freightrail.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation is accepting applications to receive state funding for freight rail projects in Washington that create family-wage jobs and demonstrate the economic and environmental advantages of freight rail. Sat, 09 Jun 2012 06:15:53 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/08_12_AWVclosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/08_12_AWVclosure.htm Drivers should expect a series of closures of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct next week as crews continue to reinforce a two-block section of the structure located above the route of the future SR 99 tunnel. Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:34:48 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/08_SeattleBusyWeekend.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/08_SeattleBusyWeekend.htm Families and fans will pack Seattle sports venues this weekend for graduation ceremonies and baseball games. Fri, 08 Jun 2012 01:54:23 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/2012CitySafety.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/2012CitySafety.htm Roadway safety funding benefits 40 Washington cities Thu, 07 Jun 2012 07:24:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/US12SR124InterchangeProjectCompleted.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/US12SR124InterchangeProjectCompleted.htm New interchange, improvements to reduce collisions on US 12 near Burbank Improvements separate high-speed cross traffic, improve congestion Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:09:33 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/6_AWV-tbm-groundbreaking.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/6_AWV-tbm-groundbreaking.htm It won’t float, but it will be as big as a ferry boat. So it’s only fitting that crews building the State Route 99 Tunnel Project have started digging a Puget Sound-sized pit where the world’s largest diameter tunnel boring machine will begin its historic journey beneath downtown Seattle. Wed, 06 Jun 2012 03:41:40 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/05_SR500_BridgeOpen.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/05_SR500_BridgeOpen.htm VANCOUVER – After a year of construction at State Route 500 and St. Johns Boulevard, crews are getting ready to shift traffic onto the new St. Johns Boulevard Bridge and open the highway to free-flowing traffic. Tue, 05 Jun 2012 06:51:56 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/0604_quarterlyperformance.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/0604_quarterlyperformance.htm OLYMPIA – Timely response to highway collisions by Washington State Department of Transportation crews, State Patrol and emergency personnel translated into an estimated $10.7 million in savings for highway travelers so far this year. This is just one of the topics covered in the latest edition of the Gray Notebook – WSDOT’s quarterly performance repor Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:27:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/04_SR520_Reopened.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/04_SR520_Reopened.htm SEATTLE – Another old overpass is history and State Route 520 has reopened after a busy weekend of demolition and construction to improve the corridor from Medina to Bellevue. Crews crunched down and recycled the old 92nd Avenue Northeast overpass to make room for a future lidded overpass, and installed the last 34 huge concrete girders needed for a similar lidded overpass at Evergreen Point Road. Sat, 02 Jun 2012 05:55:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/saveaspot_06012012.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/06/saveaspot_06012012.htm Save A Spot ferry reservation system coming soon for summer sailing schedule 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 Tue, 01 May 2012 06:02:46 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/30_waterfrontchanges.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/30_waterfrontchanges.htm It’s not yet time for the downtown waterfront’s big makeover, but it is make-room time for the State Route 99 Tunnel project. Crews clearing space for tunnel construction are preparing to reroute six blocks of waterfront traffic from Alaskan Way to a newly improved road beneath the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Tue, 01 May 2012 05:26:44 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/30_I-5MellenToBlakesleeAward.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/30_I-5MellenToBlakesleeAward.htm CENTRALIA – Interstate 5 drivers are one step closer to faster, safer trips through north Lewis County. Tue, 01 May 2012 04:59:31 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/30_NewI90ATMSigns.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/30_NewI90ATMSigns.htm BELLEVUE – Interstate 90 drivers heading eastbound near Bellevue will have more real-time information available on Tuesday, May 1, when 36 new electronic highway signs go live in time for the morning commute. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:26:55 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/30_SR520_ReopenedAfterWeekendConstruction.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/30_SR520_ReopenedAfterWeekendConstruction.htm SEATTLE – Another batch of girders is in place over State Route 520 and the highway has reopened after a busy weekend of construction. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 03:13:20 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/27_SR9SR531RoundaboutConstruction.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/27_SR9SR531RoundaboutConstruction.htm Crews kick off construction next week on a new roundabout at the intersection of State Route 9 and SR 531 near Arlington. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:33:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/26_AviationEconomicBenefits.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/26_AviationEconomicBenefits.htm Washington’s 135 public airports are continuing to help local economies take flight, generating thousands of jobs and millions of dollars for cities and counties throughout the state. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/25_sr9twonewlanes.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/25_sr9twonewlanes.htm Cross-border travelers will soon find shorter lines at the State Route 9 border crossing in Sumas thanks to a little lane adjustment and some new striping. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:37:51 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/25_NewSR520DrawspanOperations.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/25_NewSR520DrawspanOperations.htm SEATTLE – Under new rules published today, the State Route 520 floating bridge drawspan will not open to boats from 6-9 a.m. or 4-7 p.m. on weekdays – a move that keeps peak commute traffic flowing between Seattle and the Eastside. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:35:57 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/24_SR520_WeekendClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/24_SR520_WeekendClosure.htm Cranes will hoist 42 huge concrete girders into position over State Route 520 this weekend, part of a project to build lidded overpasses and widen the highway to six laneson the Eastside. To do the latest round of work, crews will close the highway and floating bridge between Seattle and Bellevue at 11 p.m. Friday, April 27. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:03:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/144_042412.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/144_042412.htm Second new 144-car ferry in progress Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:30:10 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/23_SR522closures.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/23_SR522closures.htm Drivers on State Route 522 near Monroe should plan for full closures of the highway Wednesday and Thursday morning. Crews widening SR 522 between the Snohomish River Bridge and US 2 are removing trees in preparation for rock blasting in May. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:30:31 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/20_SR92RoundaboutMeeting.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/20_SR92RoundaboutMeeting.htm WSDOT will host an open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, to discuss roundabouts being built on SR 92 in Lake Stevens. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:56:45 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/20_I-5+Exit+to+Tacoma+Changing.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/20_I-5+Exit+to+Tacoma+Changing.htm TACOMA - The northbound I-5 exit to the Tacoma City Center will change for three months starting Saturday, April 28, 2012. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:08:26 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/18_2012_workzone_safety.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/18_2012_workzone_safety.htm OLYMPIA – It’s simple really: See orange, slow down. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:23:44 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/17_SR505Repairs.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/17_SR505Repairs.htm WINLOCK – Contractor crews installed a concrete box culvert beneath State Route 505 this weekend, shaving a week off the timeline for emergency repairs on the undermined highway in Winlock. The Washington State Department of Transportation plans to reopen SR 505 by Saturday, April 21. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:38:29 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/17_SR99-tolling-committee.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/17_SR99-tolling-committee.htm The SR 99 Tunnel Project’s Advisory Committee on Tolling and Traffic Management meets today to discuss ways to minimize diversion from the SR 99 tunnel and to review potential toll scenarios that will be analyzed this year. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:26:17 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/13_pugnettiparkreopens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/13_pugnettiparkreopens.htm A parcel of land at the corner of Pacific Avenue and South 21st Street in downtown Tacoma, known as Pugnetti Park, reopens for public use today, April 13. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:44:48 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/041212_US2_RiceRoadRoundabout.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/041212_US2_RiceRoadRoundabout.htm New roundabout opens ahead of schedule on US 2 at Rice Road. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 05:13:01 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/12_studsoff2012.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/12_studsoff2012.htm After extending the studded tire deadline to Monday, April 16, the Washington State Department of Transportation reminds drivers to remove their studded tires. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:00:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/12_SR529trafficshift.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/12_SR529trafficshift.htm Commuters on State Route 529 should bid their farewells to the Ebey Slough Bridge when they cross it on Friday, before the 87-year-old bridge is retired from service and crews ready the adjacent new bridge to carry Monday morning traffic. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:47:25 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/12_BroadStreet.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/12_BroadStreet.htm One lane opens, but the Broad Street exit ramp closes. That's what State Route 99 drivers can expect tonight, April 12, when crews reopen the far right lane of southbound Aurora Avenue North between Republican and John streets. The lane has been closed since early March for utility relocation related to the SR 99 tunnel project. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:27:23 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/11-SR104HoodCanalBridgeWestHalfRepairs.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/11-SR104HoodCanalBridgeWestHalfRepairs.htm West-half repairs mean nighttime closures for Hood Canal Bridge in May Wed, 11 Apr 2012 05:43:25 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/10_CulvertReplacement.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/10_CulvertReplacement.htm WINLOCK – A brand-new box culvert will replace the crumbling, century-old concrete pipe that opened a sinkhole in the middle of State Route 505 two weeks ago. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:17:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/10_SR520_SeattleDesignOpenHouse.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/10_SR520_SeattleDesignOpenHouse.htm SEATTLE – The Washington State Department of Transportation is leading public discussions to refine designs for the future six-lane State Route 520 corridor in the Seattle area. WSDOT staff will share updated design options at an interactive open house from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at the Museum of History & Industry, 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:05:53 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/10_WSDOTbeginsnewtollenforcementprogram.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/10_WSDOTbeginsnewtollenforcementprogram.htm WSDOT begins new toll enforcement program Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:20:20 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/09_NewRoundaboutsRidgefieldJunction.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/09_NewRoundaboutsRidgefieldJunction.htm RIDGEFIELD – Construction begins this spring on two roundabouts flanking Interstate 5 near its junction with State Route 501, three miles east of Ridgefield. Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:29:37 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/09_NewAviationCapitalImprovProjPlanner.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/09_NewAviationCapitalImprovProjPlanner.htm Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:22:57 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/06_WinlockRepairsBegin.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/06_WinlockRepairsBegin.htm WINLOCK – Emergency work begins, Friday, April 6, to repair a damaged culvert undermining State Route 505 in Winlock. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:19:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/05_SR520_Construction_Drawspan.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/05_SR520_Construction_Drawspan.htm SEATTLE – Construction crews are removing trees in Medina and prepping to install anchors in Lake Washington for a new State Route 520 floating bridge. With more work in the water, drivers on SR 520 could see occasional intermittent closures of the highway for boat traffic. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 03:30:17 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/04_US2RiceAndersonConstruction.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/04_US2RiceAndersonConstruction.htm Major construction is expected to cause traffic delays on US 2 starting Sunday evening, April 8. Drivers headed east or west between Sultan and Index should plan extra travel time once crews funnel all traffic on the two-lane highway into one lane. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:33:13 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/aging_040412.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/aging_040412.htm Aging vessels moving slower as they make their way toward retirement Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:30:22 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/4_wa_or_integratedcorridor.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/4_wa_or_integratedcorridor.htm Washington and Oregon are creating a new partnership and will develop a plan for managing passenger-rail service between Eugene, Ore., and Vancouver, B.C., as one continuous rail corridor rather than two separate state operations. Transportation officials for each state signed an agreement today as another step toward offering faster, more frequent Amtrak Cascades service. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 05:50:38 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/3_viaductweekend.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/3_viaductweekend.htm Crews will close the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct this weekend to reinforce a two-block section of the structure located above the path of the future SR 99 tunnel. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 03:19:49 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/fares_040312.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/fares_040312.htm Ferry fares to increase in May Tue, 03 Apr 2012 02:03:46 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/2_ConstructionresumesonI-90.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/2_ConstructionresumesonI-90.htm After a long winter break, construction is getting ready to resume on two major Interstate 90 projects east of Snoqualmie Pass. And that means drivers who cross the pass should prepare for construction related closures and delays. 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. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:24:36 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/SR410constructionstarts.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/SR410constructionstarts.htm Ever since a massive landslide took out a quarter-mile stretch of State Route 410 in 2009, drivers have relied on a swiftly built emergency route that won the Washington State Department of Transportation national recognition. This month marks the start of preliminary construction on a permanent fix that will reroute the highway away from the rural community and begin carrying traffic by this fall. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 08:47:24 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/29_sr21kellerferryname.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/29_sr21kellerferryname.htm Replacement Keller Ferry vessel needs a name WSDOT accepting suggestions online Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:37:37 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/29_SR99_lane_closure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/29_SR99_lane_closure.htm Drivers face increased congestion for the next six weeks on southbound State Route 99/Aurora Avenue North approaching downtown Seattle. Anticipated backups begin March 6 when crews building the SR 99 tunnel narrow southbound Aurora from three lanes to two between Republican and John streets, just north of the Battery Street Tunnel. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:26:22 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/SR3_FuneralProcession.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/SR3_FuneralProcession.htm Procession honoring fallen WSP Trooper Thursday Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:25:59 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/29_SR500Girder_Closure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/29_SR500Girder_Closure.htm Drivers on State Route 500 and St. Johns Boulevard will see closures next week as crews burn the midnight oil placing bridge girders that will help open the heavily traveled highway corridor to free-flowing traffic in 2013. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:53:26 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/28_SR99_toll_committee.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/28_SR99_toll_committee.htm The SR 99 Tunnel Project’s Advisory Committee on Tolling and Traffic Management meets Wednesday to continue exploring ways to reduce traffic diversion due to tunnel tolls and meet the project’s funding goals. Committee members will review current freight and transit traffic movements and downtown and waterfront planning efforts. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:42:30 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/27_SR520ConstructionReopened.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/27_SR520ConstructionReopened.htm SEATTLE – The cranes are gone and traffic is back on State Route 520 this morning after a busy weekend of construction. Crews installed concrete girders and deck panels for lidded overpasses that will reconnect communities as part of an improved six-lane highway. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 03:28:13 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/24_I5SR18closure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/24_I5SR18closure.htm Nighttime closures on I-5 in Federal Way wrap up this weekend Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:30:10 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/_21_SR520WeekendClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/_21_SR520WeekendClosure.htm SEATTLE – Crews will install 40 massive concrete girders this weekend to support future lids and overpasses above State Route 520 on the Eastside, a challenging amount of work that requires closing the floating bridge and highway between Seattle and Bellevue. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:52:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/21_ViaductReplacement.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/21_ViaductReplacement.htm Expert panel confirms viaduct replacement on schedule, on budget Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:52:37 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/20_remainingtnbinfractionsdismissed.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/20_remainingtnbinfractionsdismissed.htm Pierce County District Court has notified the Washington State Department of Transportation it will dismiss 14,000 Tacoma Narrows Bridge infractions. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:17:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/12_TriangleGirders.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/12_TriangleGirders.htm New bridge girders installed over I-5 in Federal Way Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:51:17 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/10_I5ClosureFedWayWeekend.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/10_I5ClosureFedWayWeekend.htm FEDERAL WAY– Drivers should plan for a complete closure of southbound Interstate 5 at SR 18 in Federal Way this Friday and Saturday night. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:58:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/08_I5NewCamerasOnline.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/08_I5NewCamerasOnline.htm New cameras on I-5 show 16 miles of traffic and road condition information to drivers. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:56:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/1_CACmeeting2.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/1_CACmeeting2.htm Members of a citizen advisory group will discuss new toll rates for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge at a second meeting Feb. 8 at the Gig Harbor Civic Center. An informational open house hosted by the Washington State Department of Transportation will precede the meeting. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:50:43 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/16US97AOhmeGardenRAB.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/16US97AOhmeGardenRAB.htm Review the plans at an open house on Feb. 29 for the Ohme Garden Road / Stemilt Warehouse Road intersection north of Wenatchee on US 97A. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:03:31 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/EqualOpportunityDisparityStudy.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/EqualOpportunityDisparityStudy.htm Statewide meetings kick off disparity study Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:43:05 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/27_520billing.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/27_520billing.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation is investigating State Route 520 pass reader errors that may have caused incorrect charges on Good To Go! customer accounts. Toll system engineers installed a fix and the issue does not affect drivers who are billed through Pay By Mail. The toll equipment is still processing transactions and collecting tolls while engineers continue to investigate. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:10:52 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/Muk_012712.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/Muk_012712.htm Improvements needed at Mukilteo ferry terminal Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:09:44 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/2012SafeRoutesToSchool.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/2012SafeRoutesToSchool.htm WSDOT seeking projects for the Safe Routes to School Program Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:17:56 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/24_SR105_NorrisComplete.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/24_SR105_NorrisComplete.htm RAYMOND – Drivers and fish alike can plan for easier passage on State Route 105 near Raymond as work wraps up on a new bridge designed for a smoother ride for drivers and easier passage for spawning fish. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:03:10 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/24_sr99-tolling-committee.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/24_sr99-tolling-committee.htm The SR 99 Tunnel Project’s Advisory Committee on Tolling and Traffic Management meets Wednesday to continue exploring ways to reduce traffic diversion due to tunnel tolls and meet the project’s funding goals. Committee members will review guiding principles for evaluating and prioritizing future recommendations and discuss the basics of finance and traffic modeling. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:59:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/AirportGrants_0112.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/AirportGrants_0112.htm ARLINGTON – Airport sponsors interested in receiving state funding for airport improvements can now submit applications for the last round of state Airport Aid grants this biennium. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:20:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/21_PugetSoundHighwaysOpening.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/21_PugetSoundHighwaysOpening.htm Washington State highway crews continue to get roads back in good shape after seven straight days of snow, ice, sleet, wind and rain. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:05:11 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/19_SnowResponse9pm.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/19_SnowResponse9pm.htm The snow and ice are moving out of the Puget Sound and the debris left behind is the story now. Maintenance crews for the Washington State Department of Transportation are busy clearing roads of slush and snow tonight. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:19:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/19_WSDOTWorkerInjuries.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/19_WSDOTWorkerInjuries.htm Two Washington State Department of Transportation workers injured today while helping keep state roadways open during the winter storm are expected to make full recoveries, WSDOT said today. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:13:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/19_icestorm_update2.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/19_icestorm_update2.htm OLYMPIA – Commutes will remain difficult through the night and into Friday as this winter storm continues to pack a punch. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:35:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/19_icestorm_update.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/19_icestorm_update.htm OLYMPIA - Collisions and tree limbs are piling up on state highways, the Washington State Department of Transportation said today. Drivers may face long delays from icy conditions and road and lane closures throughout the state. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:24:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/19_commute_icestorm.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/19_commute_icestorm.htm OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Transportation today urged drivers to use extreme caution because of ice on roadways from freezing rain. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:40:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/18_snowslideoni90.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/18_snowslideoni90.htm Avalanche crews are monitoring the slopes above Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass tonight after a natural snowslide covered part of the eastbound right lane and shoulder one mile west of the summit (milepost 51), just after 3:30 p.m. this afternoon. Shortly after the slide, a black Honda Accord drove up onto the debris, which was about a foot deep. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:25:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/18_IceWarning.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/18_IceWarning.htm Today’s western Washington snowfall, as much as 14 inches in some spots in Pierce and Thurston counties, now gives way to a bigger concern on the roads: ice you can’t see.Forecasts call for dropping temperatures overnight and wet roadways turning to ice. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:58:59 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/18_80thRampClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/18_80thRampClosure.htm The Interstate 90 Express Lanes access ramp at 80th Avenue Southeast will close for up to four weeks beginning Monday, Jan. 23, before reopening to the outer roadway of eastbound I-90. Closing the ramp on Mercer Island will affect bus riders, carpoolers and vanpoolers. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:37:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/17_winter_storm_pm_report.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/17_winter_storm_pm_report.htm Weather conditions tonight, tomorrow and into Thursday are shaping up to make roadway conditions potentially treacherous, the Washington State Department of Transportation said today. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:17:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/01_17520Electricfix.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/01_17520Electricfix.htm The State Route 520 toll-collection system is operating again and collecting tolls just after 11 a.m. The system was off-line for about four-and-a-half hours Tuesday morning after crews had to shut it down for unplanned electrical system repairs. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:46:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/01_17SR520electricshutdown.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/01_17SR520electricshutdown.htm After a night working to address power issues, crews shut down the toll-collection system on the SR 520 Bridge about 6:30 a.m. today, Jan. 17. Repair crews hope to get the system operating within a couple of hours. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/16_SR520WorkCompleteSnowRemovalContinues.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/16_SR520WorkCompleteSnowRemovalContinues.htm SEATTLE – Construction is complete for the weekend on State Route 520, however the highway and floating bridge remain closed from Montlake Boulevard in Seattle to I-405 in Bellevue while maintenance crews continue snow and ice removal. Mainline lanes and ramps on SR 520 are estimated to reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, once snow and ice removal is complete. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:15:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/13_mlkjrweekendsnow.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/13_mlkjrweekendsnow.htm Road crews statewide are gearing up for what could be the biggest snowstorm of winter 2011-2012, with snow expected from the Hood Canal north to Bellingham, south to Vancouver and east to Spokane. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:50:32 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/12_First520TollBills.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/12_First520TollBills.htm Within the next week, 19,000 State Route 520 toll bills will arrive in mailboxes across the Puget Sound region. That might seem like a lot, but it’s far fewer bills than the Washington State Department of Transportation expected to send. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:09:05 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/10_SR520WeekendClosureJan13_16.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/10_SR520WeekendClosureJan13_16.htm SEATTLE – Major construction will kick into high gear this weekend (Jan. 13-16, 2012) on State Route 520 east of Lake Washington, and all lanes of the highway will close so crews can move in more than two million pounds of massive concrete girders for new lidded overpasses above the highway. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:35:16 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/06_520TollingWeekLater.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/06_520TollingWeekLater.htm More drivers are returning to the State Route 520 floating bridge, a week after tolls began. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 06:49:08 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/405bellvuetolynnwood.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/405bellvuetolynnwood.htm WSDOT selects Flatiron Constructors Inc. for $155.5 million I-405 Bellevue to Lynnwood improvement project Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:04:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/05_SR520_Driverstweakcommute.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/05_SR520_Driverstweakcommute.htm Drivers are navigating toward a new normal as they tweak their commute times and routes and get used to tolling on State Route 520. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/01_05_TNB+Rates.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/01_05_TNB+Rates.htm The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Citizen Advisory Committee will meet next week to begin discussing new toll rates for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/05_I5_MTB_OpenHouse.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/05_I5_MTB_OpenHouse.htm CENTRALIA – During the past two years, drivers on Interstate 5 in Lewis and Thurston counties have seen new lanes, interchanges and highway improvements take shape on 18 miles of the heavily traveled corridor. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/04_TollingCommutePressRelease.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/04_TollingCommutePressRelease.htm SEATTLE – Traffic patterns are shifting as drivers continue to adjust to tolls on the State Route 520 bridge, which consistently has faster speeds. Meanwhile, the morning commute on Interstate 90 started sooner, nearly 30 minutes earlier. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:24:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/04_AlaskanWaySouthDetour.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/04_AlaskanWaySouthDetour.htm Drivers who use Alaskan Way South along Seattle’s waterfront can expect major changes beginning this week as crews make way for the SR 99 tunnel construction zone. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:34:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/03_SR520FasterCommute.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/03_SR520FasterCommute.htm Drivers found a faster evening commute across the newly-tolled State Route 520 bridge on Tuesday, Jan. 3. While more drivers chose alternate routes like Interstate 90 and SR 522, congestion was still fairly typical. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:28:08 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/03_sr520newyearnewcommute.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/03_sr520newyearnewcommute.htm The holidays are over and the commuters are back. Many returned to work or school in the Central Puget Sound region to find their primary route across Lake Washington, the State Route 520 floating bridge, now requires an electronic toll. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:21 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/03_SR14_SR500_Girders.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/03_SR14_SR500_Girders.htm County drivers can expect to see large cranes, high-flying girders and minor delays as crews move forward with traffic improvements on two different state highways this week. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:27:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/02_Day5tolling.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/02_Day5tolling.htm As the holiday season closes, people head back to work and school tomorrow in full force. Commuters in Central Puget Sound can expect changes to their drive, as they continue to make adjustments triggered by the start of tolling on State Route 520 last Thursday.