In 2006, major storms blasted Westren Washington with wind, rain and snow creating challenges for drivers. We kept you informed of travel conditions, weather forecasts and our efforts to help you prepare. We also kept you informed of highway improvements underway on I-5 and projects on connecting routes such as the Alaskan Way Viaduct on SR 99, the bridge replacement project on SR 520 and travel conditions on I-90.
Past e-mail updates from the year are posted here in Adobe Acrobat portable document format (.pdf) and are less than 50 kb in size each. You will need Adobe Reader to read these documents.
Edition 50, December 22, 2006 (pdf 32kb)
In this issue:
- WSDOT teams up to eliminate weekend lane closure on north I-5 in Everett
- Expected heavy snowfall on the pass this weekend could make holiday travel difficult
Edition 49, Dec. 15, 2006 (pdf 34kb)
In this issue:
- Governor Gregoire outlines a path forward to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct and 520 Bridge
- Sound Transit and WSDOT announce plans for light rail bridge crossing I-5, prepare for nighttime traffic effects
Edition 48, December 13, 2006 (pdf 32kb)
In this issue:
- WSDOT gears up for next winter storm and urges drivers to prepare
- SR 520 Evergreen Point Bridge to close for monthly maintenance tonight; strong winds may require longer-than-usual closures
Edition 47, December 7, 2006 (pdf 26 kb)
In this issue:
- WSDOT concludes that retrofitting the viaduct is not a viable option
- The big November storm – how did we do?
- WSDOT completes earthquake safety work in Seattle and Shoreline
Edition 46, December 1, 2006 (pdf 26 kb)
In this issue:
- Track the results of quieter pavement on WSDOT’s Web site
Edition 45, November 29, 2006 (pdf 36kb)
In this issue:
- WSDOT crews ready for afternoon snowfall; drivers urged to be prepared
- We’re getting ready for viaduct construction
- I-5 commuters experience longest peak period congestion in Puget Sound region
Edition 44, November 22, 2006 (pdf 34 kb)
In this issue:
- Freeway ramp closures and express lane changes for Seattle Marathon on Sunday
- State Patrol kicks off holiday DUI crackdown
- Get ready for winter driving over mountain passes
Edition 43, October 13, 2006 (pdf 28 kb)
In this issue:
- Upcoming closures that may affect your commute (UW District, SR 99 Viaduct)
Edition 42, October 5, 2006 (pdf 35 kb)
In this issue:
- WSDOT joins with city, county to prevent suicides from Aurora Bridge
- Sound Transit building light rail from Tukwila to downtown Seattle
- Upcoming closures that may affect your commute
Edition 41, September 29, 2006 (pdf 32 kb)
In this issue:
- RSVP to tour the Alaskan Viaduct Oct. 14
- Upcoming closures may affect your trips
Edition 40, August 21, 2006 (pdf 31 kb)
In this issue:
- Construction and baseball to add more nighttime traffic on
- Public meeting on your transportation future this week
Edition 39, August 18, 2006 (pdf 26kb)
In this issue:
Backups on northbound and southbound I-5 due to collision and truck fire, take I-405 to avoid delays
Edition 38, August 17, 2006 (pdf 27kb)
In this issue:
- You’re invited to help continue planning Washington’s transportation future
Edition 37, August 3, 2006 (pdf 30kb)
In this issue:
- I-90 bridge closures this week for Blue Angels, no connection from I-5 during closures
- Crews busy making safety upgrades on busy I-5 – give ‘em a brake
Edition 36, June 26, 2006 (pdf 29kb)
In this issue:
- SR 9 now open and Northbound I-405 reopened early; thank you for your help
Edition 35, June 21, 2006 (pdf 31kb)
In this issue:
- Northbound I-405 closed Friday night through Tuesday morning in Kirkland; WSDOT asks drivers to help keep traffic moving
- SR 9 closed north of Woodinville this weekend
Edition 34, June 16, 2006 (pdf 31kb)
In this issue:
- SR 520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge closed this weekend
Alaskan Way Viaduct closed for Race for the Cure June 17
Snoqualmie Pass – new design, new road, your opinion counts
Edition 33, June 15, 2006 (pdf 26 kb)
In this issue:
- Snoqualmie Pass – new design, new road, Your opinion counts
Edition 32, May 31, 2006 (pdf 27kb)
In this issue:
- Northbound I-405 closure in Kirkland postponed due to wet forecast: Heavy congestion no longer expected on I-5
Edition 31, May 26, 2006 (pdf 30kb)
In this issue:
- Heavy congestion expected for northbound I-405 closure in Kirkland: many drivers will use I-5 as an alternate route
- Memorial day weekend travel
Edition 30, May 22, 2006 (pdf 41kb)
In this issue:
- Overhead sign work closes southbound I-5 lanes, ramps through downtown Seattle
- Crews close southbound lanes on I-5 through Shoreline to stripe newly paved freeway
- Expect closures as crews upgrade seven I-5 bridges in north Seattle
- How to get around during construction
Edition 29, March 24, 2006 (pdf 28kb)
In this issue:
- A slew of highway closures around Puget Sound next week: If you’re traveling at night be prepared for delays
Edition 28, March 16, 2006 (pdf 27kb)
In this issue:
- Alaskan Way Viaduct closed this weekend for inspections
Edition 27, March 16, 2006 (pdf 28kb)
In this issue:
- WSDOT crews working to repair SR 520 Bridge
Edition 26, February 28, 2006 (pdf 29kb)
In this issue:
Traffic revisions at I-5 interchange in South Seattle for Light Rail construction
Edition 25, February 15, 2006 (pdf 32kb)
In this issue:
- WSDOT schedules weekend closure for SR 520 bridge repairs
Edition 24, January 30, 2006 (pdf 34kb)
In this issue:
- Construction continues this winter on I-5 in Shoreline; drive carefully through the work zone
- WSDOT crews busy battling Mother Nature