Press Room

If you're a member of the media looking for background information, our about page is a great place to start. We also have an extensive collection of brochures, photos, videos and reports in our project library. 

Media requests

If you'd like to schedule an interview with a member of our team, please contact:

Laura Newborn

Media relations, Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program 

206-805-2871

newborl@wsdot.wa.gov

Recent press releases

• More opportunities, stronger partnerships: WSDOT, FHWA, Seattle Tunnel Partners announce agreements on DBE Program, March 20, 2014
• WSDOT bridge engineers schedule a second March inspection of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, March 10, 2014
• State Route 99 to close this weekend through Seattle, Feb. 25, 2014
• SR 99 tunnel tolling committee meets Feb. 19, Feb. 18, 2014 2014
• Relief in sight for drivers near the Port of Seattle's busiest freight terminal, Jan. 22, 2014 
• SR 99 tunnel north access contract awarded, Jan. 15, 2014
• WSDOT gives tunnel contractor mandatory steps to meet DBE goal, Jan. 13, 2014
• Progress made on SR 99 tunnel blockage, Jan. 3, 2014
• Tunnel crews lowering groundwater to get a closer look at what's blocking Bertha, Dec. 13, 2013
• WSDOT Statement on SR 99 Tunneling Machine, Dec. 10, 2013
• Still Seattle’s most boring exhibit: SR 99 tunnel information center marks two-year anniversary, Dec. 4, 2013
• State Route 99 to close this weekend through Seattle, Nov. 5, 2013
• WSDOT statement on FHWA report, Nov. 1, 2013
• Semiannual Alaskan Way Viaduct inspection, utility work to close SR 99 through Seattle this weekend, Sept. 30, 2013
• SR 99 tunnel tolling committee meeting Sept. 25, Sept. 24, 2013
• Port of Seattle Commission approves funding for Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program, Aug. 6, 2013
• Bertha starts digging: tunneling underway in Seattle, July 30, 2013
• SR 99 tolling committee meets July 24, July 23, 2013
• Bon voyage party for Bertha draws 5,000 to SR 99 tunnel site, July 20, 2013
• Say bon voyage to Bertha: SR 99 tunneling machine starts digging in late July, July 9, 2013
• Face time with Bertha: last day above ground for massive tunneling cutterhead, May 31, 2013
• Ready for Bertha: SR 99 tunnel’s launch pit complete, May 14, 2013
• Statement by WSDOT on SR 99 tunneling machine, April 5, 2013
• World's largest tunneling machine to arrive by ship in Seattle tomorrow, April 1, 2013

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