In our south King County e-mail updates we tell you the ongoing stories of current and future highway projects, including those on Interstate 5, State Routes 18, 99, 167, and many more. We send these e-mail updates at least once per month. We may send them more often, but only if we have important or time-sensitive news to tell you. We may send messages as frequently as twice per week during the summer and fall construction season.
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Below are links to our past e-mail updates. These updates are posted in Adobe Acrobat portable document format (.pdf) and are less than 50 kb in size each. You can download a free copy of Adobe Reader at the Adobe Web site.
Edition 169, April 25, 2008 (pdf 37kb)
• Troopers now enforcing restrictions on crossing double line on SR 167
• Upcoming lane closures on I-405 and I-90 in South Bellevue
• I-5 lanes in Bellingham to be closed this weekend
• Laying down the line for driver safety; WSDOT crews kick off striping season
Edition 168, April 11, 2008 (pdf 46kb)
• Do not cross the double-white line along the soon-to-be HOT lanes
• Solo drivers on SR 167 must get Good To Go! to drive in the HOT lane
• Heavy lifting in Renton will close southbound I-405 lanes overnight
• Crews finish repair work on S. 178th Street finishes early
• Heading north? I-5 weekend work rescheduled in Bellingham
Edition 167, April 3, 2008 (pdf 46kb)
• Stuck in gridlock on SR 167? HOT lanes opening day announced
• You asked for a better Good To Go! site; Let us know if we delivered
• Remove studded tires before Sunday, April 6
• WSDOT seeks comments on state’s bicycle and pedestrian plan
• WSF lights the way for salmon
Edition 166, Feb. 29, 2008 (pdf 44kb)
• Crews to install new bridge girder in the S. 178th Street overpass
• Upcoming paving project on SR 181 (West Valley Highway)
• WSDOT announces draft recommendations to improve safety and congestion on SR 167
• WSDOT site profiles new strategies to fight congestion and improve safety
• Sound Transit seeks public sound-off about expanding transit
Edition 165, Feb. 19, 2008 (pdf 41kb)
• Crews detour southbound I-5 traffic onto SR 167 to begin repairs on the S. 178th Street overpass
• Crews to begin replacement of Thunder Hills Creek culvert under I-405 in Renton
• Stay safe, winter is not over
• Fill it up again! program helps move commuters during I-405 construction
Edition 164, Feb. 11, 2008 (pdf 37kb)
• Crews to install temporary "smart signal" on S. 178th Street overpass during repairs
• New report proposes ways to replace pavement and improve traffic on I-5
• Program cuts more than one million commute trips
Edition 163, Jan. 7, 2008 (pdf 31kb)
• Crews complete emergency pumping systems on I-405 culvert repair work in Renton
• Provide your input on future transportation improvements
Edition 162, December 20, 2007 (pdf 36kb)
• Emergency repair on I-405 through Renton is on schedule
• Ice and snow, take it slow – or just don’t go
• Text messaging while driving becomes illegal Jan. 1
• Would you be willing to talk to us about a project if you could do it from home?
• A happy and safe new year
Edition 161, December 14, 2007 (pdf 29kb)
• Emergency culvert repair under way on I-405 in Renton
Edition 160, December 11, 2007 (pdf 31kb)
• Significant I-405 congestion expected during emergency culvert repair in Renton
Edition 159, December 7, 2007 (pdf 30kb)
• I-5 through Chehalis reopens to traffic
• HOV lane closure this weekend on SR 167
Edition 158, December 5, 2007 (pdf 25kb)
• Floodwaters receding, crews cleaning up and reopening roads
Edition 157, November 19, 2007 (pdf 41kb)
• Potential rockslide may keep Cayuse Pass closed through Thanksgiving
• Know before you go this Thanksgiving weekend
• 42nd Avenue South to close this week
• New lighting almost complete on SR 167
• Taking winter by storm – be prepared
Edition 156, November 2, 2007 (pdf 48kb)
• New turn lanes open on SR 169 near Maple Valley
• Upcoming lane and ramp closures in South King County
• We’re upgrading our Seattle area traffic computer system
• Federal landlord starts Peace Arch project; Prepare for traffic delays
• End of daylight saving time means time for extra caution on the roads
• Ride in style again with the return of Amtrak Cascades railcars
Edition 155, October 12, 2007 (pdf 38kb)
• Motorcyclists: use extra caution on SR 167
• Major construction begins on SR 518 improvements
• Reminder: Alaskan Way Viaduct closed for inspection this weekend
• Metal theft is costing taxpayers
• How are we doing on delivering 2003 and 2005 gas tax projects?
Edition 154, October 5, 2007 (pdf 37kb)
• Progress scheduled for the S. 178th Street overpass
• SR 123 now open following flood damage repairs
• How are we doing at clearing traffic incidents?
• WSDOT invites contractors to learn about upcoming construction projects
Edition 153, September 21, 2007 (pdf 36kb)
• Learn more about the I-405 Renton widening project
• Lane closures next week in South King County
• September transit service changes
• Centerline rumble strips increase highway safety
Edition 152, September 11, 2007 (pdf 34kb)
• New carpool lanes now open on SR 99 in Federal Way
• Crews close lanes on SR 167 this week
• New pavement different than drivers expected on I-5 in Seattle
• Back to school: please drive safely
Edition 151, August 31, 2007 (pdf 32kb)
• Thank you for helping during I-5 Seattle closure
• Please plan, check, prepare, and repeat for Labor Day weekend travel
Edition 150, August 3, 2007 (pdf 33kb)
• One week left to make your plans for I-5 Seattle closures
• New turn lane on SR 516
• Ecology Youth Corps help clean local highways
Edition 149, July 27, 2007 (pdf 36kb)
• Major southbound SR 167 on-ramp closure this weekend in Renton
• A new, safer off-ramp from northbound SR 167 to Ellingson Road
• US 12 near White Pass will stay closed this weekend
• Summer snowplowing for WSDOT crews
• Two weeks until major I-5 project; deadline to start a vanpool extended
Edition 148, July 22, 2007 (pdf 32kb)
• New HOV lanes open on I-5 through Federal Way
• New HOV lane on northbound SR 167 in Auburn
• Lanes on southbound I-5 in downtown Seattle to close
• New Tacoma Narrows Bridge opens
• Expanded tow-away zone helps keep drivers safe
Edition 147, July 13, 2007 (pdf 30kb)
• Drivers get relief across the S. 178th Street overpass
• Lane closures begin next week on I-5 in Seattle
• Make a plan to get around the I-5 road work this August
Edition 146, July 6, 2007 (pdf 34kb)
• Total closures of SR 518 nightly next week near Sea-Tac Airport
• Annual closure of the 520 Bridge
• Five weeks to go to major I-5 construction in downtown Seattle
• Your chance to weigh in on I-405 projects
• More lanes coming to South King County
Edition 145, June 29, 2007 (pdf 32kb)
• Know before you go: traffic backups expected on both ends of July 4 holiday
• Upcoming total closure of southbound I-5 in Federal Way
• Six weeks left to make your plans for major construction in August
Edition 144, June 22, 2007 (pdf 32kb)
• Weekend I-405 closures in Kirkland canceled after fatal collision
• Westbound SR 518 closed nightly next week near Sea-Tac Airport
• Additional eastbound lane coming to SR 518
• HOV project on I-5 through Federal Way nearing completion
• Extended HOV lane on SR 167 in Kent
Edition 143, June 13, 2007 (pdf 36kb)
• Nighttime closures on SR 518 near Sea-Tac Airport for Sound Transit light rail construction
• Two months left to make your plans for major I-5 construction in downtown Seattle
• HOT lanes coming to south King County
• More new traffic cameras on SR 18
Edition 142, May 24, 2007 (pdf 37kb)
• Memorial Day weekend travel
• Chinook Pass reopened today
• Sound Transit completes structural work on I-5 light rail bridge this week
• Frequent I-90 driver? Check out our new e-mail update
Edition 141, May 14, 2007 (pdf 30kb)
• SR 99 in Federal Way reduced to two lanes for a week starting Wednesday
• Nightly southbound I-5 lane closures continue this week in Federal Way
Edition 140, May 10, 2007 (pdf 34kb)
• Expect nightly delays on southbound I-5 through Federal Way as crews pave bridges
• Get ready: three months to go before major I-5 repairs south of downtown Seattle
• New traffic camera at Tiger Mountain summit
Edition 139, April 20, 2007 (pdf 34kb)
• I-90 exit closure at SR 18 rescheduled for this weekend
• Free bus rides this Sunday for Earth Day
• You’re invited to a “roundabout rodeo” and open house in Enumclaw next week
• Reminder about posting campaign signs
Edition 138, April 13, 2007 (pdf 27kb)
• Rainy forecast postpones I-90/SR 18 exit closure near Snoqualmie
• Learn more about WSDOT’s effort to preserve State Route 410
Edition 137, April 11, 2007 (pdf 25kb)
• Eastbound I-90 exit to SR 18 closed this weekend
Edition 136, March 27, 2007 (pdf 40kb)
• Signal timing revised at damaged S. 178th overpass; repairs expected this summer
• Good fences make good neighbors: crews building new noise wall in Federal Way
• WSDOT launches biggest construction season ever
• The dangers of highway litter
Edition 135, Feb. 16, 2007 (pdf 35kb)
• Total closures of northbound I-5 in south Seattle next week for light rail construction
• I-5 widening in Federal Way progresses toward summer completion
• We need your help to stop metal theft
Edition 134, Feb. 9, 2007 (pdf 35kb)
• Update on I-5 lane and ramp closures at Boeing Access Road for light rail construction
• I-5 HOV ramps in Federal Way quickly gain fans in first year of service
• Bus service changes this weekend
• Contractors invited to our informational open house for upcoming construction projects
Edition 133, Jan. 26, 2007 (pdf 32kb)
• Latest on I-5 lane and ramp closures at Boeing Access Road for light rail construction
• WSDOT updates average travel times on the Web with new Puget Sound numbers
Edition 132, Jan. 19, 2007 (pdf 33kb)
• Major I-5 lane closures in south Seattle for light rail construction
• More closures on I-5 and SR 167 next week
Edition 131, Jan. 12, 2007 (pdf 28kb)
• Overnight total closures of southbound I-5 in south Seattle to begin next week for light rail construction across I-5
Edition 130, Jan. 10, 2007 (pdf 30kb)
• Snow in north Puget Sound; moves into Seattle during evening commute
Edition 129, Jan. 9, 2007 (pdf 31kb)
• More winter weather on the way – are you ready?
• Weather postpones I-5 lane closures in south Seattle for Sound Transit’s light rail project
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