WSDOT Projects

In May 2006, we began sending out e-mail updates on highway improvements from Coupeville on Whidbey Island to the Cascades. We hope you will find these e-mails a useful tool for planning travel or getting involved in highway projects.

We send these e-mail updates at least once per month. We may send them more often, but only if we have important or time-sensitive news to tell you. We may send messages as frequently as once per week during the summer and fall construction season.

To join our e-mail update list, just visit our e-mail updates page and click subscribe. You'll receive an e-mail asking you to confirm your subscription. Just hit reply and send, and you'll receive another e-mail confirming that you are subscribed to our list.

Below are links to all of the past e-mail updates in Adobe Acrobat portable document format (.pdf). You can download a free copy of Adobe Reader at the Adobe Web site.

Edition 69, May 9, 2008 (30 kb)
In this issue:

• Lane closures continue next week near Deception Pass
• Fredonia project inches towards I-5
• SR 525 paving in Clinton delayed but nighttime lane closures begin

Edition 68, May 8, 2008 (22 kb)
In this issue:

• Lane closure tonight near Shrimp Shack, east of Deception Pass

Edition 67, May 2, 2008 (21 kb)
In this issue:

• Nightly lane closures next week north of Deception Pass
• North Cascades Highway opened Thursday morning

Edition 66, April 25, 2008 (32 kb)
In this issue:

• Nighttime lane closure Wednesday north of Deception Pass
• North Cascades Highway scheduled to open next week
• Crews begin improvements near Clinton ferry dock
• I-5 lanes closed this weekend in Bellingham

Edition 65, April 18, 2008 (24 kb)
In this issue:

• Lane closure Wednesday night north of Deception Pass
• Weather foils weekend work on I-5 in Bellingham
• It’s still winter in the mountain passes

Edition 64, April 15, 2008 (22 kb)
In this issue:

• Nighttime lane closures canceled Wednesday and Thursday near Deception Pass

Edition 63, April 11, 2008 (31 kb)
In this issue:

• Nighttime lane closures next week south of Deception Pass
• I-5 weekend work rescheduled in Bellingham
• WSDOT seeks comments on state’s bicycle and pedestrian plan

Edition 62, April 4, 2008 (pdf 33 kb)
In this issue:

• Lane closure Tuesday night south of Deception Pass
• Widening work resumes east of Burlington
• Crews begin clearing North Cascades passes
• I-5 weekend lane closures planned for April 11 in Bellingham

Edition 61, March 27, 2008 (pdf 16 kb)
In this issue:

• One lane closed tonight near Deception Pass

Edition 60, March 21, 2008 (pdf 25 kb)
In this issue:

• No closures next week north of Deception Pass
• Share your ideas about work zone safety

Edition 59, March 14, 2008 (pdf 30 kb)
In this issue:

• Night work continues north of Deception Pass
• Expect delays in Sedro-Woolley Monday if you’re heading east
• North Cascades Highway reopening begins March 24
• New cameras available for all four border crossings

Edition 58, March 6, 2008 (pdf 25 kb)
In this issue:

• Night work continues north of Deception Pass
• I-5 interchange improvements start this spring

Edition 57, February 29, 2008 (pdf 32 kb)
In this issue:

• Expect nighttime delays as paving begins north of Deception Pass
• WSDOT site profiles new strategies to fight congestion and improve safety
• North Cascades Visitor Center opens this weekend
• Reminder: March 4 open house in Burlington

Edition 56, February 25, 2008 (pdf 23 kb)
In this issue:

• Schedule revised for guardrail work north of Deception Pass

Edition 55, February 22, 2008 (pdf 30 kb)
In this issue:

• Nighttime delays Monday, Tuesday and Thursday north of Deception Pass
• Reminder: Oak Harbor meeting to show details of Sharpes Corner design Monday
• Crews clear last avalanches and open road to Diablo
• March 4 open house in Burlington

Edition 54, February 14, 2008 (pdf 30 kb)
In this issue:

• Nighttime delays Monday through Thursday north of Deception Pass
• Roundabout design moves forward; on display in Oak Harbor
• Crews battle biggest, baddest avalanche near Newhalem

Edition 53, February 8, 2008 (pdf 23 kb)
In this issue:

• Nighttime delays Monday through Thursday north of Deception Pass
• Newhalem gate closed again, avalanches block highway

Edition 52, February, 1, 2008 (pdf 29 kb)
In this issue:

• Nighttime delays Monday, Tuesday and Thursday north of Deception Pass
• Group concludes roundabout is best for SR 20 at Sharpes Corner
• Newhalem gate closed due to avalanche danger, cutting off Diablo

Edition 51, January 25, 2008 (pdf 23 kb)
In this issue:

• Expect delays two nights next week north of Deception Pass

Edition 50, January 17, 2008 (pdf 27 kb)
In this issue:

• No construction delays next week
• Complaints of aggressive driving spark additional WSP patrols near SR 536

Edition 49, January 11, 2008 (pdf 34 kb)
In this issue:

• Nighttime delays Monday, Tuesday and Thursday north of Deception Pass
• Public prefers roundabout over other options to improve Sharpes Corner
• Program cuts more than one million commute trips

Edition 48, January 9, 2008 (pdf 22 kb)
In this issue:

• Highway reopened; expect minor delays this morning east of Concrete

Edition 47, January 8, 2008 (pdf 22 kb)
In this issue:

• Highway closed east of Concrete due to mudslide

Edition 46, January 4, 2008 (pdf 25 kb)
In this issue:

• Nighttime delays Monday through Wednesday north of Deception Pass
• Ice and snow, take it slow – or just don’t go

Edition 45, December 28, 2007 (pdf 23 kb)
In this issue:

• Expect nighttime delays Wednesday and Thursday north of Deception Pass
• Text messaging while driving becomes illegal Jan. 1

Edition 44, December 19, 2007 (pdf 26 kb)
In this issue:

• Expect delays the next two nights near Deception Pass
• Crews take a break for the holiday
• Would you be willing to talk to us about a project if you could do it from home?

Edition 43, December 14, 2007 (pdf 24 kb)
In this issue:

• Expect nighttime delays Monday and Thursday near Deception Pass
• 511 travel info line fields over half a million calls in winter

Edition 42, December 7, 2007 (pdf 30 kb)
In this issue:

• Expect nighttime delays Monday night near Deception Pass
• Floodwaters receding, crews cleaning up and opening roads

Edition 41, December 4, 2007 (pdf 23 kb)
In this issue:

• North Cascades Pass closed for the season

Edition 40, November 30, 2007 (pdf 31 kb)
In this Issue:

• Expect more nighttime delays Monday through Friday near Deception Pass
• North Cascade Pass temporarily closing tonight
• More paving east of Memorial Highway on Higgins Airport Way
• Sharpes Corner open house draws crowds, comments

Edition 39, November 21, 2007 (pdf 32 kb)
In this issue:

• Expect a smoother ride after work next week in south Oak Harbor
• Expect nighttime delays Monday through Friday near Deception Pass
• We’re paving east of Memorial Highway on Higgins Airport Way
• Know before you go Thanksgiving weekend

Edition 38, November 16, 2007 (pdf 30.6 kb)
In this issue:

• Lanes get stripes south of Oak Harbor on Monday and Tuesday 
• Expect delays Monday and Tuesday night near Deception Pass 
• North Cascades Pass open – for now

Edition 37, November 14, 2007 (pdf 15 kb)
In this issue:

• One lane closed this morning near Deception Pass

Edition 36, November 9, 2007 (pdf 32 kb)
In this issue:

• One lane closed Tuesday night near Deception Pass
• Higgins Airport Way closed at SR 20 next week near Burlington
• View Sharpes Corner designs online before Thursday’s open house
• Rumble strips increase highway safety

Edition 35, November 2, 2007  (pdf 25 kb)
In this issue:

• One lane closed at night next week near Deception Pass
• Lane striping crews return near Lyman Wednesday and Thursday

Edition 34, October 26, 2007 (pdf 34 kb)
In this issue:

• Crews switch traffic, begin working on old lanes near Fredonia
• Single lane closed Tuesday at Thompson Road
• The case of the missing SR 20 e-mail update on Whidbey Island
• Crews working during the day between Sidney and Scenic Heights
• One-lane closure at night continues in Oak Harbor

Edition 33, October 19, 2007 (pdf 45 kb)
In this issue:

• Fredonia detour ends Tuesday morning
• New Thompson Road signal turn-on Tuesday afternoon
• Expect minor delays Monday night east of Cornet Bay Road
• Crews cleaning up between Sidney and Scenic Heights near Oak Harbor
• One lane closed at night in Oak Harbor
• Catch the colors on the North Cascades Pass
• WSDOT invites contractors to learn about upcoming construction projects
• Vote on your favorite display for “the best time to travel on the holidays”

Edition 32, October 18, 2007 (pdf 16.5 kb)
In this issue:

• Backups this morning surprise crews and drivers east of Deception Pass

Edition 31, October 12, 2007 (pdf 32 kb)
In this issue:

• Fredonia detour continues
• Three strikes, we're out: Weather wins paving challenge near Oak Harbor
• Expect nighttime delays near Cornet Bay Road Monday night
• Expect nighttime delays Monday though Thursday near Quiet Cove

Edition 30, October 5, 2007 (pdf 38 kb)
In this issue:

• Fredonia detour underway
• Paving crews strike out near Oak Harbor
• Expect delays Wednesday near Deception Pass for tree removal
• Please use caution near Quiet Cove
• Open house for Sharpes Corner project: You’re invited

Edition 29, September 28, 2007 (pdf 32 kb)
In this issue:

• Crews on SR 20 at Fredonia begin 22 day detour Monday
• Paving progress slowed by wet weather near Oak Harbor
• Expect shoulder closures east of Lyman next week
• Centerline rumble strips increase highway safety

Edition 28, September 21, 2007 (pdf 33 kb)
In this issue:

• Paving continues between Sidney Street and Scenic Heights
• Motorcycle rally will draw thousands to Anacortes Sunday
• Fredonia project begins 22 day detour on Oct. 1
• Expect delays Tuesday night on Deception Pass guardrail project
• Watch for bicycles from Oak Harbor south on SR 20 and SR 525

Edition 27, September 14, 2007 (pdf 32 kb)
In this issue:

• Crews ready to finish paving in south Oak Harbor
• Slow down – temporary speed limit change through Quiet Cove project east of Deception Pass
• Work gets started on Deception Pass guardrail project
• Paving complete east of Lyman
• Watch for heavy bicycle traffic this weekend
• Washington continues to top the nation in seatbelt use

Edition 26, September 7, 2007 (pdf 30 kb)
In this issue:

• Crews aim for early finish in south Oak Harbor
• Deception Pass gets guardrail makeover
• Work on new Oak Harbor business center will close lane next week
• Crews plan to finish next week east of Lyman
• Back to school: Please drive safely

Edition 25, August 31, 2007 (pdf 33 kb)
In this issue:

• Construction crews take a break
• Plan ahead for Labor Day travel: Record breaking traffic expected on I-90
• Crews return next week to install striping from Spur to SR 536
• Work continues on paving and guardrail east of Lyman
• Nighttime waterline work will cause minor delays near Quiet Cove

Edition 24, August 17, 2007 (pdf 25 kb)
In this issue:

• Flatter hills to improve visibility for drivers south of Oak Harbor
• New guardrail and smoother lanes coming to Lyman area

Edition 23, August 10, 2007 (pdf 36 kb)
In this issue:

• Fredonia project gets first layers of asphalt
• Work continues near Monroe Landing south Oak Harbor 
• Clean up north of Oak Harbor at Troxell Road next week 
• Paving continues near Lyman 
• Crews building temporary road at Quiet Cove 
• Do you have questions? We have answers

Edition 22, August 3, 2007 (pdf 37 kb)
In this issue:

• Paving completed between Anacortes and Burlington
• Second hill-cut postponed for two weeks in south Oak Harbor
• Lane striping north of Oak Harbor at Troxell Road next week
• Paving begins Monday near Lyman
• Crews continue work along shoulders at Quiet Cove
• Watch for bicyclists along SR 20 and SR 525 Friday through Sunday
• Seven days to go until WSDOT’s biggest construction closure

Edition 21, July 31, 2007 (pdf 23 kb)
In this issue:

• Crews will start and finish SR 20 paving east of Anacortes early Wednesday

Edition 20, July 27, 2007 (pdf 34 kb)
In this issue:

• Hour-long delays possible eastbound between Anacortes and Burlington next week
• Expect delays in south Oak Harbor Sunday night
• Relay race will weave its way from Blaine to Clinton
• Crews working along the shoulders at Quiet Cove
• No lane closures next week east of Sedro-Woolley at Helmick Road
• Emergency repair finished east of Rockport

Edition 19, July 20, 2007 (pdf 36 kb)
In this issue:

• Hill lowering on south end of Oak Harbor begins July 29
• Quiet Cove safety improvements project begin east of Deception Pass
• Paving from the Spur to Memorial Highway postponed until July 30
• Helmick Road work continues east of Burlington
• Washout prompts emergency repair east of Rockport

Edition 18, July 13, 2007 (pdf 19 kb)
In this issue:

• Paving postponed for one week between the Spur and Memorial Highway
• Crews will lay more rock from Troxell Road to Cornet Bay Road
• Work between Sidney Street and Scenic Heights Road continues
• Helmick Road work continues east of Burlington

Edition 17, July 6, 2007 (pdf 30.5 kb)
In this issue:

• Paving starts between the Spur and Memorial Highway – expect delays
• Paving complete; Crews lay rock from Troxell to Cornet Bay Road
• Crews back to work between Sidney Street and Scenic Heights Road
• Helmick Road work continues east of Burlington

Edition 16, June 29, 2007 (pdf 36 kb)
In this issue:

• Crews break for Independence Day along SR 20
• Majority of paving completed from Troxell Road to Cornet Bay Road
• First of four bridge decks poured at Fredonia to I-5 project
• Helmick Road gets safety improvements east of Burlington
• Stay safe in work zones
• Know before you go: Heavy traffic expected across the state for July 4 holiday

Edition 15, June 21, 2007 (pdf 31 kb)
In this issue:

• Weather delays paving again between Troxell and Cornet Bay roads
• Crews close SR 20 lanes to stripe highway Tuesday night near Fredonia
• Work on hold at Thompson Road until after July 4th weekend
• Watch for narrow lanes south of Oak Harbor

Edition 14, June 19, 2007 (pdf 23 kb)
In this issue:

• Crews paving tonight from Troxell Road to Cornet Bay Road
• WSDOT’s Incident Response Team is helping more drivers more often

Edition 13, June 8, 2007  (pdf 30.3 kb)
In this issue:

• Narrowed lanes and lane closures south of Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island
• Paving postponed from Troxell Road to Cornet Bay Road
• Bradshaw Road permanently closed

Edition 12, June 1, 2007 (pdf 24 kb)
In this issue:

• Paving work begins from Troxell Road to Cornet Bay Road
• Work continues at SR 20 and Thompson Road
• Crews working on shoulders south of Oak Harbor

Edition 11, May 24, 2007 (pdf 24 kb)
In this issue:

• No work planned over Memorial Day weekend
• Prepare for work and lane closures on SR 20 near Thompson Road
• Crews working on shoulders south of Oak Harbor
• Paving work begins next week from Troxell Road to Cornet Bay Road
• Construction continues on the Fredonia to I-5 project

Edition 10, May 8, 2007 (pdf 24 kb)
In this issue:

• SR 20 lane closed tonight four miles east of Burlington
• SR 20 closed Sunday morning between I-5 and SR 536

Edition 9, April 25, 2007 (pdf 15 kb)
In this issue:

• North Cascades Highway Opens Thursday

Edition 8, March 23, 2007 (pdf 31 kb)
In this issue:

• Lanes on Deception Pass bridges closed next week
• Marathon will cross Deception Pass bridges on Sunday, April 15

Edition 7, February 21, 2007 (pdf 20 kb)
In this issue:

• 2007 marks the beginning of five new safety projects
• Stay informed during construction
• New online tool encourages citizens to look out for and report metal theft

Edition 6, October 5, 2006 (pdf 70 kb)
In this issue:

• Crews paving between Troxell Road and Cornet Bay Road
• Utility work continues between Sidney Street and Scenic Heights Road
• Drivers and residents overwhelmingly vote to close highway on weekends
• Scenic Highways grant funding includes Highway 20

Edition 5, September 6, 2006 (pdf 30 kb)
In this issue:

• Expect delays as crews move utility poles south of Oak Harbor
• We need your help – when should we temporarily close Highway 20?
• Reducing collisions - Sidney Street to Scenic Heights Road safety project
• Crews continue work between Troxell Road and Cornet Bay Road

Edition 4, August 17, 2006 (pdf 17 kb)
In this issue:

• One lane closed tonight night as crews shift traffic near Ducken Road
• Utility crews begin working between Sidney Street and Scenic Heights

Edition 3, July 31, 2006 (pdf 14 kb)
In this issue:

• Crews ready to pave near Ducken Road
• Maintenance crews working from Whidbey to Newhalem - Give 'em a brake

Edition 2, May 26, 2006 (pdf 23 kb)
In this issue:

• Deception Pass Bridge down to one lane next week, expect delay
• Work between Troxell Road and Cornet Bay Road on schedule

Edition 1, May 16, 2006 (pdf 42 kb)
In this issue:

• Welcome
• How will construction affect Highway 20 traffic this summer?
• Watch for construction on Whidbey Island this summer
• Crews wrap up Monkey Hill Road to Troxell Road construction
• Safety work begins between Troxell Road and Cornet Bay Road
• New rock catching ditch protects drivers on the Cascades Pass