http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Regions/Olympic/News/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. Washington State Department of Transportation news for the counties of Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason, Pierce and Thurston. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:36:02 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Regions/Olympic/News/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:58:54 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/20_2009_Thanksgiving_travel.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/20_2009_Thanksgiving_travel.htm Forecasts call for a calmer weather pattern, which could mean more drivers brave Washington’s highways for a busy Thanksgiving weekend. Drivers should travel smart, know before they go, prepare for typical late-November weather and carry cold weather supplies, including tire chains. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:43:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/WSDOTORFatality.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/WSDOTORFatality.htm WSDOTORfatality Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:48:21 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/19_509_ClosesSaturday11_20.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/19_509_ClosesSaturday11_20.htm WSDOT closes SR 509 Saturday to remove fire-damaged girders. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:42:30 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/US12_closed_overnight_for_blasting_westofNaches_Nov.19.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/US12_closed_overnight_for_blasting_westofNaches_Nov.19.htm WSDOT closes US 12 overnight for blasting west of Naches Nov. 19 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:02:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/SR+16+WBNV+shift1.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/SR+16+WBNV+shift1.htm SR 16 WBNV shift1 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:48:20 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/12_SR8CableBarrier.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/12_SR8CableBarrier.htm ARRA brings cable barrier safety improvements to SR 8 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:08:25 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/11132009_StanwoodStationOpening.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/11132009_StanwoodStationOpening.htm WSDOT completes Stanwood Station project bringing passenger rail service back to community Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:57:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/SR19-SR20+Open+House.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/SR19-SR20+Open+House.htm SR 19, SR 20 Open house Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:22:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/I-5+Nisqually+Stim+Cable.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/I-5+Nisqually+Stim+Cable.htm Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:20:36 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/chinookpass_cayusepass_closed_until_spring.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/chinookpass_cayusepass_closed_until_spring.htm SR 410 (Chinook Pass) and SR 123 (Cayuse Pass) closed until spring Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:06:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/2009cablebarrierreport.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/2009cablebarrierreport.htm WSDOT's latest cable median barrier performance report now online Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:15:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/02_WSDOTseeksbidsforI90IProject.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/02_WSDOTseeksbidsforI90IProject.htm WSDOT is gearing up to tackle the second construction contract of an interstate improvement project on I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass, and is requesting bids from contractors to re-construct the corridor. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:52:34 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/29_509WeekendPlanChanges.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/29_509WeekendPlanChanges.htm Rain in the forecast prompted WSDOT engineers to change plans for a weekend closure of State Route (SR) 509 in Tacoma. The new plan is for a shorter duration closure, from 11 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31 to 4 a.m., Monday, Nov. 2. Previously, the plan was to begin the closure Friday night. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:51:48 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/WSDOTwrapsupbusyI-90constructionseason.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/WSDOTwrapsupbusyI-90constructionseason.htm Motorists driving on I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass will experience a smoother, safer ride as WSDOT and contractor crews wrap up construction on the first phase of the Lake Easton to Bullfrog project this week. The $18.4 million concrete rehabilitation project is one of five American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)-funded projects on I-90 this year. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:48:16 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/27_2009meetandgreet.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/27_2009meetandgreet.htm WSDOT holds Contractor Meet and Greet event Oct. 30 in Seattle Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:44:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/27_bikeandpedestriansafety.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/27_bikeandpedestriansafety.htm Winter days and darker evenings mean a greater risk to pedestrians and bicyclists Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:29:42 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/23_509FireRepairsStart.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/23_509FireRepairsStart.htm Tacoma, Fife and Federal Way drivers should expect delays and increased congestion on State Route 509 near the Port of Tacoma as an eight-month project to repair damage from a December 2002 rail-car fire gets under way. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:45:28 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/22_winter_driving_chains.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/22_winter_driving_chains.htm When the 80, 90 and 100-degree days are replaced with wind and record-setting rain, it’s clear fall has arrived and winter is just around the corner. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:32:56 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/20_SR410update.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/20_SR410update.htm WSDOT and contractor crews today opened the emergency route around the landslide closure on SR 410 to all drivers. Previously only local residents with identification could use the emergency route on Nile Loop Road. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:15:08 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/410telephonehotlineandclosureinfo.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/410telephonehotlineandclosureinfo.htm Hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts will be happy to know WSDOT has shortened the SR 410 closure from 47 miles to four miles after a massive landslide on October 11, 2009. Currently, SR 410 is closed from milepost 104, the west intersection of the Nile Loop Road, and at milepost 108, the east intersection of the Nile Loop Road. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:22:40 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/13_SR410Proclamation.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/13_SR410Proclamation.htm Gov. Chris Gregoire today proclaimed an emergency in Yakima County because of damage to State Route 410 west of Naches. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:24:05 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/12_SR410_eve_update.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/12_SR410_eve_update.htm WSDOT crews are working to re-establish a temporary route around the damaged section of SR 410 west of Naches, with the goal of safe access to Yakima for the 600 homes and businesses along SR 410. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:01:45 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/12_101_ARRAbegins.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/12_101_ARRAbegins.htm WSDOT begins an ARRA project in Hoquiam Oct. 12. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:19:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/LandslideclosesSR410Chinook+Pass.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/LandslideclosesSR410Chinook+Pass.htm Landslide closes section of SR 410 Chinook Pass Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/09_AmtrakSecondTrainEvent.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/09_AmtrakSecondTrainEvent.htm In an effort to promote cross border travel and a long standing partnership, Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire and British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell joined together to celebrate the start of the long awaited second Amtrak Cascades train service to Vancouver, B.C. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:14:50 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/09_SR104GrindingCommences.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/09_SR104GrindingCommences.htm Motorists who use the SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge can look forward to a smoother ride next week as WSDOT and crews from contractor Kiewit-General of Poulsbo begin grinding operations on the east half concrete bridge deck. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:32:26 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/07_16_BOopens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/07_16_BOopens.htm WSDOT is opening the new SR 16 Burley Olalla interchange today under budget and ahead of schedule. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:31:20 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/07_no_signs_in_rightofway.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/07_no_signs_in_rightofway.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation reminds candidates and supporters to watch where they post political campaign signs: only traffic control signs are allowed in the right-of-way. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:05:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/05_ARRAPassengerRailTrack2.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/05_ARRAPassengerRailTrack2.htm Washington applies for more than $1.3 billion in second round of ARRA High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail grants Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:42:18 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/05_US101MosquitoCreek.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/05_US101MosquitoCreek.htm US 101 Mosquito Creek fish culvert project complete Sat, 03 Oct 2009 06:27:37 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/02_SuperloadonUS101.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/02_SuperloadonUS101.htm Superload travels US 101 and I-5 this weekend Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:07:54 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/30_ARRAMonthlyWrapUp.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/30_ARRAMonthlyWrapUp.htm As the summer construction season winds down, the number of completed Recovery Act projects is beginning to climb. In September WSDOT and local governments across Washington completed an additional 30 Recovery Act highway projects, bringing the reported number of completed projects to 38. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:29:15 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/29_US101WForkHoquiam.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/29_US101WForkHoquiam.htm US 101 bridge project complete, two-way traffic restored Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:40:29 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/snoqualmiepasscameras.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/snoqualmiepasscameras.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation has expanded its ability to monitor roadway conditions and help the public plan their trips on I-90 across Snoqualmie Pass during nighttime hours. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:11:55 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/28_104_OctTesting.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/28_104_OctTesting.htm Starting Monday night Sept. 28 and continuing through the month of October, intermittent openings of the HCB will occur for testing. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:05:07 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/23_TrafficFatalities.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/23_TrafficFatalities.htm Traffic fatalities in Washington have hit their lowest level since 1955, according to new data from the Washington Department of Transportation and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:34:15 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/2009BikePedCount.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/2009BikePedCount.htm Washington’s annual survey of bicyclists and pedestrians starts next week, Sept. 29 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/21_2009AwardsofExcellence.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/21_2009AwardsofExcellence.htm Local transportation projects recognized by FHWA and WSDOT as 2009 “Award of Excellence” winners Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:48:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/18_GrayNotebookUpdate.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/18_GrayNotebookUpdate.htm An analysis of highways before and after the installation of centerline rumble strips shows a 57 percent reduction in serious injury and fatal crossover collisions. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:19:40 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/17_ThirdUS12ProjectBegins.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/17_ThirdUS12ProjectBegins.htm WHITE PASS – Drivers can expect delays on US 12 near White Pass as the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) begins construction on the last of three projects on US 12 between the Cortwright Creek Bridge in Lewis County and the Lewis/Yakima county line. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:07:33 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/16-104-WSDOTReadyHCB.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/16-104-WSDOTReadyHCB.htm WSDOT crews are ready to open the Hood Canal Bridge to marine traffic Thursday. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:16:22 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/15_TigerGrants.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/15_TigerGrants.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation submitted applications for three high priority projects in King County, Vancouver, and Spokane to compete for the $1.5 billion available in TIGER Discretionary Grants, part of the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:37:49 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/15_I90BullfrogConcreteProject.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/15_I90BullfrogConcreteProject.htm From now until November, motorists traveling over I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass should prepare for delays and traffic backups that could add up to one additional hour of travel time to their trip. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:55:26 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/15_104_HCBproblems.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/15_104_HCBproblems.htm WSDOT is investigating a mechanical problem on the Hood Canal Bridge. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:40:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/15-awv-bored-tunnel-rfq.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/15-awv-bored-tunnel-rfq.htm WSDOT issued a request for qualifications today to contractors interested in building the proposed SR 99 bored tunnel to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct – the first step in the process to select a design-build contractor to deliver the tunnel project. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:30:21 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/10WenatcheeScenicHwyMtg.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/10WenatcheeScenicHwyMtg.htm There's a Scenic and Recreational Highways Plan meeting in Wenatchee on Sept. 24. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:21:59 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/8_laborday09_recap.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/8_laborday09_recap.htm It could have been the rain, wind, economy or school calendar. Whatever the reason, the result was clear. There were fewer vehicles on the road in most places for Labor Day 2009. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:03:04 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/lakeeastontobullfrogclosures.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/lakeeastontobullfrogclosures.htm Just when you thought construction was winding down for the season, crews are getting ready to kick it into high gear on I-90 after Labor Day Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:44:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/4_GregoireLaborDay.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/4_GregoireLaborDay.htm In honor of Labor Day, Gov. Christine Gregoire signed a proclamation encouraging state residents to celebrate Washington transportation workers. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:46:41 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/01_GrandMoundSignalRamp.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/01_GrandMoundSignalRamp.htm The I-5 and US 12 interchange at Grand Mound is in for a big change this week. After the morning commute on Thursday, Sept. 3, one of two on-ramps to southbound I-5 from US 12 closes and a traffic signal on the west side of the interchange lights up for the first time.