In 2007, we completed major bridge repairs on northbound I-5 in Seattle. We gave you suggestions about how to avoid delays, detailed information about the project stages and kept you up-to-date on the construction progress. We also informed you about up coming meetings for the Alaskan Way Viaduct Program and the SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Project.
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Edition 80, Dec. 21, 2007 (pdf 25 kb)
- Extra holiday traffic expected on I-5 in Shoreline
- Participate in a University of Washington freeway traffic study
- Would you talk to us about a project if you could do it from home?
- Text messaging while driving becomes illegal Jan. 1
- 511 travel info line fields over half a million calls in winter
Edition 79, Nov. 20, 2007 (pdf 25 kb)
- Know before you go Thanksgiving weekend
- Take winter by storm
- Lanes opening at border crossing in Blaine
Edition 78, Nov. 2, 2007 (pdf 37 kb)
In this issue:
- What’s all the drilling about on South Royal Brougham Way?
- End of daylight-saving time means time for extra caution on roads
- How are we doing at clearing incidents?
- Ride in style again with return of Amtrak Cascades railcars
Edition 77, Oct. 19, 2007 (pdf 37 kb)
In this issue:
- Crews wrap up I-5 Ship Canal Bridge inspections and repairs
- Vote on your favorite display for “the best time to travel during the holidays”
- No new settlement found on Alaskan Way Viaduct
- New signal green lights transit, pedestrian improvements on SR 522
- WSDOT invites contractors to learn about upcoming construction projects
Edition 76, Sept. 28, 2007 (pdf 32 kb)
In this issue:
- I-5 Ship Canal Bridge inspection and maintenance continues
- Please join Governor Chris Gregoire for a Town Hall meeting
- Heads up: Viaduct closed for inspection Oct. 13 and 14
Edition 75, Sept. 19, 2007 (pdf 37 kb)
In this issue:
- WSDOT experts inspect the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge
- September bus service changes
- Downtown bus tunnel reopens
- Alaskan Way Viaduct column repairs start in October
- Interurban trail now complete through Shoreline
Edition 74, Sept. 10, 2007 (pdf 41 kb)
In this issue:
- We want to hear from you about the viaduct
- New pavement different than drivers expected on northbound I-5 in Seattle
- Guarding against graffiti – New Mercer sign is covered
- Back to school: Please drive safely
Edition 73, August 30, 2007 (pdf 38 kb)
In this issue:
- Thank you for helping during I-5 Seattle closure
- Please plan, check, prepare, and repeat for Labor Day weekend travel
Edition 72, August 15, 2007 (pdf 44 kb)
In this issue:
- Traffic shift on I-5 in Seattle postponed to Thursday night
Edition 71, August 8, 2007 (pdf 42 kb)
In this issue:
- I-5 Seattle closures start Friday; WSDOT launches new tools for drivers
- Weekend closures of SR 520 off-ramps in Redmond
- Mark your calendars—Viaduct team hosts open house August 22
- Ecology Youth Corps help clean local highways
Edition 70, July 31, 2007 (pdf 46 kb)
In this issue:
- Final countdown: 10 days left to make your plans for I-5 closures
- Crews close I-90 bridge while Blue Angels take to the air
- I-90 drivers are talking and we’re listening
- Summer snowplowing for WSDOT crews
Edition 69, July 24, 2007 (pdf 43 kb)
In this issue:
- Expect noisy paving this week on Sand Point Way
- Crews close lanes on southbound I-5 over Ravenna Blvd for repairs
- Test your plans for surviving the I-5 closures
- Green Lake and Licton Springs neighborhoods support proposed I-5 noise walls
- Expanded tow-away zone helps keep drivers safe
Edition 68, July 10, 2007 (pdf 42 kb)
In this issue:
- One month to go until WSDOT’s biggest construction closure ever
- Expect closures on the SR 520 and Ship Canal bridges
- Drivers get relief across the S. 178th Street overpass
- Help us fight graffiti on highways and freeways
Edition 67, June 28, 2007 (pdf 29 kb)
In this issue:
- Know before you go: traffic backups expected on both ends of July 4 holiday
Edition 66, June 25, 2007 (pdf 31 kb)
In this issue:
- Crews get ready to install quieter pavement on SR 520
- Stay safe in work zones
Edition 65, June 19, 2007 (pdf 33 kb)
In this issue:
- Crews inspect the Alaskan Way Viaduct
- WSDOT holds public meetings for bicyclists and pedestrians
- Dump the Pump Day – Thursday, June 21
- Get the scoop on the SR 520 project at open houses
Edition 64, June 12, 2007 (pdf 49 kb)
In this issue:
- WSDOT polls Green Lake and Licton Springs property owners about proposed I-5 noise walls
- Two months left to make your plans for major I-5 construction in downtown Seattle
- We want to hear what you think about I-90
- Moving forward to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct
Edition 63, June 1, 2007 (pdf 36 kb)
In this issue:
- WSDOT helps band baby falcons on the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge
- Meet the SR 520 Project team at summer fairs and festivals
- Sound Transit completes structural work on I-5 light rail bridge
- Frequent I-90 driver? Check out our new e-mail update
- Bus service changes this weekend
Edition 62, May 9, 2007 (pdf 35 kb)
In this issue:
- Three months to go before major I-5 repairs south of downtown Seattle
- Get ready for a busy weekend in downtown Seattle
- Monthly maintenance tests close Evergreen Point Bridge this Thursday
- The viaduct project is coming to your neighborhood this summer
Edition 61, April 13, 2007 (pdf 39 kb)
In this issue:
- Sound Transit and WSDOT break ground for new HOV lane on I-90 between Bellevue and Mercer Island
- Safer steps and traffic shifts on SR 522 in Lake Forest Park
- Watch new catastrophic windstorm and earthquake videos of SR 520 bridge
- Looking ahead to major I-5 construction this summer
- Reminder about posting campaign signs
Edition 60, March 27, 2007 (pdf 42 kb)
In this issue:
- WSDOT launches biggest construction season ever
- Striping season begins – watch for wet paint
- The dangers of highway litter
Edition 59, March 14, 2007 (pdf 43 kb)
In this issue:
- Early actions to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct
- WSDOT launches blog to spark conversation about August I-5 closures
- Plan ahead – Alaskan Way Viaduct closed for inspection March 24-25
- Get paid for your ideas to reduce drive-alone commuting
Edition 58, February 16, 2007 (pdf 35 kb)
In this issue:
- Total closures of northbound I-5 in south Seattle next week for light rail construction
- Survey crews begin daytime closures of I-90 Express Lanes
- Construction crews or metal thieves
Edition 57, February 12, 2007 (pdf 35 kb)
In this issue:
- Update on I-5 lane and ramp closures at Boeing Access Road for light rail construction
- New online tool encourages citizens to look out for and report metal theft
- WSDOT hosts open house for contractors interested in upcoming construction projects
Edition 56, February 6, 2007 (pdf 34kb)
In this issue:
- Plan ahead for I-5 lane closures and street backups this summer: WSDOT begins major I-5 rehab project in August
- Get ready for lane closures and noisy repairs on Ship Canal bridge Feb. 10 weekend
- I-5 lane and ramp closures at Boeing Access Road continue this week for light rail construction
Edition 55, January 31, 2007 (pdf 34 kb)
In this issue:
- Emergency road repair tonight (Wednesday) on north I-5 in downtown Seattle
- 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 54, January 19, 2007 (pdf 27kb)
In this issue:
- Major I-5 lane closures in South Seattle for light rail construction
Edition 53, January 12, 2007 (pdf 29kb)
In this issue:
- Overnight total closures of southbound I-5 in south Seattle to begin next week for light rail construction across I-5
Edition 52, January 10, 2007 (pdf 29kb)
In this issue:
- Snow in north Puget Sound; Moves into Seattle during evening commute
Edition 51, January 9, 2007 (pdf 33kb)
In this issue:
- 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