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04/01/13
World’s largest tunneling machine arrives by ship in Seattle April 2

04/01/13
Fixing up the joints on northbound I-5, part 2

03/29/13
Automated speed-enforcement cameras coming to I-5 in Lewis County

03/26/13
Spring cleaning under way on North Cascades Highway

03/25/13
Studded tire deadline approaches as spring arrives

03/14/13
Transportation Secretary Peterson calls for mega project review

03/13/13
New bridges get green light to replace snowshed east of Snoqualmie Pass

03/04/13
Amtrak Cascades one step closer to faster, more frequent service

03/04/13
WSDOT works to wake Cayuse Pass from its winter snooze

02/26/13
Advisory group to discuss carpool policy for I-405/SR 167 express toll lanes

02/22/13
State’s first highway LED lights making Olympia brighter

02/22/13
Seattle's Highway 99 timber bridge replacement starts now

02/14/13
Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll rate discussion set for Feb. 19

02/06/13
New scholarship asks students to design first wildlife crossing east of Snoqualmie Pass

01/29/13
WSDOT moving public trail during SR 20 bridge work

01/25/13
30-day comment period on proposed I-90 tolling open through Feb. 22

01/24/13
Rail partners explore mudslide causes, solutions

01/23/13
I-405, SR 167 express toll lanes focus of advisory group

01/17/13
Demo work resumes on old Nalley Valley viaduct

01/13/13
South Tacoma Way expected to reopen for Monday morning's commute

01/11/13
South Tacoma Way to remain closed through Monday morning while demolition plans reviewed

12/27/12
A year of growth: One year of SR 520 tolling in the books

12/25/12
US 2 reopened between Stevens Pass & Leavenworth

12/21/12
Testing time for State Route 99 tunneling machine

12/20/12
Safety Rest Area upgraded at Snoqualmie summit

12/17/12
I-5 drivers could see first flakes overnight

12/16/12
Crews fight snow in the passes and prep for next round of wind in Puget Sound

12/11/12
Eastbound SR 16 traffic about to move onto temporary bridge

12/07/12
Parking on highway to ski is illegal

12/05/12
New I-5 traffic cameras go online tomorrow

12/03/12
WSDOT performance report takes to land, sea, air

12/03/12
State, business groups work to keep supplies moving during emergencies

11/28/12
70 aging bridges receive money for improvements

11/21/12
Washington’s 4-year program of transportation projects ready for review

11/20/12
SR 20/North Cascades Highway closed for winter

11/20/12
Train-disruption information available to travelers

11/19/12
Heavy rains, wind could snarl evening commute for Western Washington drivers

11/16/12
Leave more time for Thanksgiving table catch-up; know before you go

11/15/12
I-5 lane closures tonight in Tacoma

11/15/12
New lane stripes brighten highways across the state

11/13/12
Interest exceeds capacity at state rail planning workshops

11/13/12
Avalanche risk and snow slides close Chinook and Cayuse passes for the year

11/09/12
Citizen advisory committee to discuss new toll rates for Tacoma Narrows Bridge

11/09/12
US 101 Simpson Avenue Bridge reopens to traffic

11/09/12
Political signs near highways must be removed by Friday

11/09/12
SR 520 bridge pontoon videos, interviews and correspondence posted online

11/05/12
Commute-smart champs take a bow

11/01/12
New cameras about to make appearance along I-5 near Grand Mound, Maytown

10/31/12
Winter travel laws take effect Nov. 1

10/25/12
Estimate for SR 520 bridge program lowered by $522 million; $300 million federal loan finalized for next phase of construction


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