http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2013/05/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:09:45 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2013/05/ Fri, 31 May 2013 06:46:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2013/05/31_NewAmtrakCascadesTrainsSeattleToBellingham.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2013/05/31_NewAmtrakCascadesTrainsSeattleToBellingham.htm New Amtrak Cascades trains to roll between Seattle and Bellingham beginning Friday, May 31.WSDOT, Amtrak, Sound Transit and BNSF Railway team up to quickly help people travel through the I-5 corridor where the Skagit River Bridge collapsed. To help travelers pass the collapsed Skagit River Bridge severing Interstate 5, the Washington state-sponsored Amtrak Cascades train service will roll out two extra train trips daily between Seattle and Bellingham. Mon, 27 May 2013 05:01:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2013/05/26_skagit-bridge-replacement-plan.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2013/05/26_skagit-bridge-replacement-plan.htm MOUNT VERNON – Gov. Inslee today announced a plan to replace the collapsed portion of the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River near Mt. Vernon. "We will install a temporary span on the bridge that will restore traffic while we build a safe and durable permanent span adjacent to it," said Governor Inslee. "This plan ensures the economic vitality of Washington state and the communities along this important corridor." Fri, 24 May 2013 00:43:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2013/05/23_SR18PanelReplacementBegins.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2013/05/23_SR18PanelReplacementBegins.htm TUKWILA – Travel delays at the airport can be frustrating. This summer, drivers who use State Route 518 to reach Seattle-Tacoma International Airport should be aware of potential delays on the way to the airport. Sat, 18 May 2013 06:20:41 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2013/05/17_DBEStudyOnline.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2013/05/17_DBEStudyOnline.htm OLYMPIA – A study to determine whether the Washington State Department of Transportation’s contracting activities are fair and equitable for all is now available for review. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program disparity study analyzed information about local marketplace conditions for minority-owned and women-owned businesses and the degree to which WSDOT utilizes these businesses. Sat, 18 May 2013 05:09:32 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2013/05/14_Chinook_pass_open_2013.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2013/05/14_Chinook_pass_open_2013.htm CHINOOK PASS – Crews opened Chinook Pass at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 17. It’s safe to say drivers can make travel plans over State Route 410 this weekend. Fri, 17 May 2013 21:36:55 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2013/05/17_Memorial_Day_Travel_2013.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2013/05/17_Memorial_Day_Travel_2013.htm OLYMPIA – If you’re taking to the road for Memorial Day weekend, don’t forget to plan ahead with travel tools from the Washington State Department of Transportation. Fri, 03 May 2013 22:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2013/05/BiketoSchool_0503.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2013/05/BiketoSchool_0503.htm Students celebrate national Bike to School Day May 8 Wed, 01 May 2013 23:25:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2013/05/2013WAnamedBikeFriendlyState_0501.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2013/05/2013WAnamedBikeFriendlyState_0501.htm 6-time champ Washington leads pack again as ‘Bicycle-Friendly State’