http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Regions/Olympic/News/ Copyright WSDOT 2006. All rights reserved. Washington State Department of Transportation news for the counties of Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason, Pierce and Thurston. Washington State Department of Transportation Tue, 13 May 2008 18:28:19 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Regions/Olympic/News/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:21:47 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/US395LaneRestrictedonWednesdayMay14.htm US 395: Right lane restricted Wednesday, May 14 between 7th Street and Kennewick Ave. in Kennewick Tue, 13 May 2008 06:28:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/12AmtrakCascadesNewbusservice.htm Amtrak Cascades offers new connecting bus service for Everett, Mt. Vernon, and Bellingham communities Tue, 13 May 2008 00:03:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/I90_oneLaneRestrictedEastboundatCleElum.htm I-90: WSDOT restricts one lane eastbound near Cle Elum Fri, 09 May 2008 23:24:32 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/050908US12ClemonsRoadclosure.htm Clemons Road to US 12 closes next week Fri, 09 May 2008 04:23:01 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/050808Flowmapextension.htm More to “know before you go” in Tacoma Thu, 08 May 2008 05:22:35 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/07_I5_GM2MT_speedreduction.htm Speed reduction to 60 mph and groundbreaking event kickoff two and a half year widening project in south Thurston County. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:16:24 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/I_5+Tacomaflowmaps.htm TACOMA – The flow maps showing traffic volumes on I-5 through Tacoma will be out intermittently today due to a technical glitch. Wed, 07 May 2008 05:59:46 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/05062008US101SR3newonramp.htm Construction of new US 101 on-ramp from SR 3 begins Tue, 06 May 2008 21:28:45 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/Exploratorywork+beginsonI-90.htm Sun, 04 May 2008 04:18:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/HOTLanesOpening.htm SR 167 HOT Lanes Pilot Project begins tolling operations with Transportatioh Secretary Paula Hammond proclaiming all systems are Good To Go! Sat, 03 May 2008 02:01:24 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/02_TruckParkingSurvey.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) surveyed more than 450 truck drivers and nearly 100 trucking companies to get feedback on truck parking in Washington. Fri, 02 May 2008 01:14:31 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/01_SR104_HCBCountdown.htm One year countdown to HCB closure starts today, May 1. Fri, 02 May 2008 00:29:47 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/01_campaign_sign_remind.htm As local and national elections heat up across the state and country, more and more political signs start appearing along Washington roadsides. WSDOT reminds campaigners that it’s illegal to post campaign signs on the state highway right-of-way. Signs (other than those used for traffic control) within the right-of-way are prohibited. Thu, 01 May 2008 02:34:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/US101SimpsonBridgereopens.htm US 101 Simpson Ave. Bridge re-opens to traffic Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:25:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/28_16_TNBPedLane.htm Bike/ped lane will narrow on eastbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:05:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/25_SnoqualmiePassControlWork.htm It seems spring has finally arrived on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass, and with the warm temperatures forecasted for the weekend, WSDOT Avalanche Specialists will need to conduct avalanche control work on Saturday afternoon. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:39:52 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/25_I5_GM2MT_slowdown.htm Rolling slowdown on I-5 near Maytown, mp 95. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:10:05 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/First+new+Hood+Canal+Bridge+transition+span+complete.htm First new Hood Canal Bridge transition span complete Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:40:45 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/21_112_NewSignsUnveiled.htm WSDOT and others unveiled new signs for the SR 112 National Scenic Byway. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:53:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/042108Hoquiampavementsampling.htm WSDOT collects pavement samples along Hoquiam streets Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:11:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/WeatherChangesOnMountainPasses.htm Weather forecasters are still predicting heavy snowfall in the mountain passes this weekend, which could make driving a challenge. Lowland drivers could also face freezing temperatures. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:49:50 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/18_SR305_AgateSlopeRepair.htm Slope repair on SR 305 at Agate Pass. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:28:46 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/Aberdeenbridgemaintenance.htm Two-weeks of bridge maintenance in Aberdeen Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:12:13 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/SR16rampshedsHOVdesignation.htm SR 16 on-ramp in Tacoma sheds HOV designation Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:24:13 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/16_TowAwayZoneExtends.htm Move it or lose it: I-5 tow zone stretches south Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:27:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/16_Wiretheftassault.htm Wire thieves continue assault on Tacoma Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:56:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/I90_SpringSnowStorms.htm Spring snow storms continue on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass; Drivers should prepare for delays Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:47:35 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/15_Fiber+optic+work+I5.htm Fiber-optic work darkens I-5 Tacoma Cams Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:36:49 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/Hood+Canal+Bridge+Project+water+shuttle+dock+location+changes.htm Hood Canal Bridge Project water shuttle dock location changes Sat, 12 Apr 2008 01:13:27 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/US101SR8trafficdelays.htm Traffic delays at US 101/SR 8 interchange Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:12:02 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/10_SR8_ElmaRestArea.htm Elma rest area closes for maintenance. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:10:59 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/09_SR16MoreWireTheft.htm Wire theft in Tacoma knocks out VMS. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:17:30 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/SR305sliderepairwork.htm Slide repair work along SR 305 next week Fri, 04 Apr 2008 06:42:56 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/3_SR522UWBothellCascadia.htm More than 200 people packed the UW Bothell Events Center this afternoon to celebrate years of hard work and effort to find funding and then break ground on the UW Bothell/Cascadia College Campus Access project. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:03:53 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/02_stud_tire_remind.htm OLYMPIA – With short and long-term weather forecasts indicating more typical April weather, WSDOT reminds drivers it’s time to remove studded tires. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:35:31 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/01_TacomaCamOutage.htm Outage planned tomorrow for I-5 traffic cams in Tacoma Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:33:49 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/01_WashingtonStateBicycleFacilities.htm OLYMPIA – What do Washington’s communities need when it comes to bicycle and pedestrian transportation? How can the state help to meet those needs? What would encourage people to walk or bicycle more often? Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:38:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/0328US101ChehalisRiverlaneclosures.htm US 101 Chehalis River Bridge lane closures Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:23:27 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/0327SR305Bainbridgeweeds.htm Crews target noxious weeds on Bainbridge Island Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:20:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/27_stud_tire_extension.htm OLYMPIA – The studded tire deadline is extended through April 5. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:48:30 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/Hood+Canal+Bridge+shoulder+work+continues+through+April.htm Hood Canal Bridge shoulder work continues through April Sun, 23 Mar 2008 05:35:48 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/22avalanchecontrolwork.htm Drivers heading westbound over I-90 Snoqualmie Pass should expect delays. Sat, 22 Mar 2008 05:18:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/ScatterCreeklaneclosures.htm I-5 lane closures south of Olympia Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:08:01 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/21_SR303_Manette_restriction.htm The Manette Bridge, which spans the Port Washington Narrows in Bremerton, will be on “light duty” starting next week when a heavy-load restriction goes into effect. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:05:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/031908EasterTNBtraffic.htm Easter backups expected at Tacoma Narrows Bridge Toll Plaza Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:34:20 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/48th-Pacificoverpass.htm Transportation secretary, 140 students cut ribbon on I-5 construction Sat, 15 Mar 2008 06:26:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/14-viaductinspections.htm WSDOT maintenance crews will close the Alaskan Way Viaduct for its semiannual inspection on March 22 and March 23. Crews will close both viaduct decks between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 22 and from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 23 between Spokane Street through the Battery Street Tunnel. The Battery Street Tunnel will remain closed overnight on Saturday. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:11:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/14_HoodCanalBridge.htm Drivers traveling across the Hood Canal Bridge this month may notice WSDOT activity along the bridge’s northwest shoulder. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:20:13 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/12_3_WaagaBlkOut.htm WSDOT crews will black out the Waaga Way intersection for signal work Thursday, March 13. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:45:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/10_wheelopitionsparis.htm "Ohh la la!" That’s what a commuter could be saying if they win the trip for two to Paris, France during this spring’s Wheel Options campaign. When commuters participate in Wheel Options at least twice from March 9 - 22, they will be eligible to win a trip to Paris for two, including airfare, lodging and a Rick Steves' Best of Paris Tour. Anyone who shares the commute to work in the state of Washington may participate. Share your commute by carpool, vanpool, bus or train or do anything other tha