May 17 to 26, 2013
County names on the map above are linked to current construction traffic impacts.
WSDOT makes it easy for smart-phone users to "know before you go." A new mobile application for iPhone and Android keeps real-time traffic conditions always at hand.
With the new application, iPhone and Android users will have access to WSDOT's Web-based travel information including:
- Ferries – schedules, travel alerts and routes
- Mountain passes
- Seattle traffic cameras
- Travel times for Puget Sound highways
- Canadian border wait times
- WSDOT Blog
- Twitter
- Flickr photos
To access these applications, just search for "WSDOT" in the Android Market or in the iTunes application store.
While on the road, drivers can tune into the Highway Advisory Radio at 1610 am and 530 am and dial 5-1-1 from their hands-free device for current conditions.
Maintenance/Utility Operations:
No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.
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Maintenance/Utility Operations:
US 395, milepost 17.5 to 19.2, over the Blue Bridge, on Wednesday, May 22 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., WSDOT crews will close the on ramp from Columbia Drive and the right lane on US 395 for overhead light replacements. Watch for signs, cones and portable message boards.
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Maintenance/Utility Operations:
No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.
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Maintenance/Utility Operations:
US 395, southbound, milepost 20 to milepost 18.5, over the Blue Bridge, on Tuesday, May 21 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., WSDOT crews will close the on ramp from West Lewis Street and the right lane on US 395 for overhead light replacements. Watch for signs, cones and portable message boards.
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Maintenance/Utility Operations:
No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.
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Maintenance/Utility Operations:
I-90, westbound, at milepost 52, near Snoqualmie pass summit. A closure for maintenance activities, is planned for early Sunday morning, May 19 at 8 A.M. This closure will affect the westbound direction only and is estimated to last 30 minutes, to 1 hour.
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I-90 Hyak to Keechelus Dam Project (mileposts 54 to 62)
Contact: Will Smith, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 577-1840
Construction Begins: March 2010
Scheduled Completion: Fall 2017
Rock blasting- related closure schedule
IMPORTANT: The rock blasting closures planned for this week will be starting at 7:30 p.m. and are estimated to last one hour. It is important to note that estimated durations may extend should unexpected amounts of material be brought down by the blasts. The pass will close in both directions from Gold Creek (milepost 56) to Price Creek (milepost 61). This work is weather dependent and will be subject to change.
• Monday, May 20, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 21, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 22, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Daytime Restrictions: Drivers should prepare for intermittent rolling slowdowns Monday through Friday in both directions.
Nighttime Restrictions: Intermittent nighttime single-lane closures are planned Monday through Friday nights in both directions.
For freight-related restrictions, please see the Commercial Vehicle Services Road Restrictions webpage:
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/commercialVehicle/Restrictions/roadlist.aspx .
Bicycle Alternate Route: I-90 is closed to bicycles in both directions between the Hyak interchange (Exit 54) and Stampede Pass interchange (exit 62) because there is no shoulder for bicycles to use. Bicyclists can use the John Wayne Pioneer Trail as an alternate route when weather conditions allow. Map boxes with maps are located at each interchanges to help cyclists navigate their way over the trail..
Project Description:
Crews are building a wider and more reliable five-mile stretch of I-90 from Hyak to Keechelus Dam by adding lanes, replacing and adding bridges, stabilizing rock slopes and replacing the snowshed with avalanche bridges.
I-90 / Easton to Ellensburg Vic. WB and EB Bridges – Deck Rehabilitation
Contact: Jeff Minnick, Project Engineer, 509-577-1810
Construction Begins: Spring 2013
Scheduled Completion: Winter 2013
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
Drivers may experience delays due to single lane closures in both directions Monday through Thursday during the day near Easton from milepost 71 to milepost 76. Westbound daytime lane closures may also be encountered Monday through Thursday during daylight hours from milepost 103 to 106.
Project Description:
Crews are repairing bridge decks along I-90 between Easton and Ellensburg by removing a thin layer of the existing bridge deck and repairing deteriorating concrete and overlaying with concrete.
For freight-related restrictions, please see the Commercial Vehicle Services Road Restrictions webpage:
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/commercialVehicle/Restrictions/roadlist.aspx
Maintenance/Utility Operations:
I-90, westbound, at milepost 52, near Snoqualmie pass summit. A closure for maintenance activities, is planned for early Sunday morning, May 19 at 8 A.M. This closure will affect the westbound direction only and is estimated to last 30 minutes, to 1 hour.
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Maintenance/Utility Operations:
No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.
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US 730 Oregon State Line to US 12 Spur
Contact: Moe Davari, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 222-2402
Construction Begins: April 2013
Scheduled Completion: July 2013
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
US 730: MP 0 to MP 6: Saturday May 18 and Monday, May 20, through Thursday, May 23, during daylight hours there will be intermittent lane closures with traffic piloted through the construction zone. Drivers can expect delays.
Project Description:
The project will grinding out the existing driving lanes and replace with new asphalt along with updating the signs, guardrail and extend some culverts.
Maintenance/Utility Operations :
No significant traffic impacts anticipated this week.
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I-82 / US 12 to Valley Mall Blvd. vic. - Paving
Contact: Jeff Minnick, Project Engineer, 509-577-1810
Construction Begins: Summer 2013
Scheduled Completion: Fall 2013
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
No Impacts until June 2013.
Project Description:
This project will pave I-82 from the US 12 / I-82 Interchange area to the Valley Mall Interchange both east and westbound. Work will also include striping and other minor safety work.
US 97 / W. Wapato Rd. To Lateral A – Paving & Replace Single Strand Cable
Contact: Moe Davari, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 222-2402
Construction Begins: Spring 2013
Scheduled Completion: Summer 2013
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
US 97 milepost 62, W. 1st Ave to milepost 63, Becker Rd, Monday, May 20 through Thursday, May 23, during daylight hours there will be intermittent single lane closures through the work zone.
US 97 milepost 70, W. Wapato Road to milepost 75, Lateral A Road, Monday, May 20 through Thursday, May 23, during daylight hours there will be intermittent single lane closures through the work zone.
Project Description:
This project will repave sections of US 97 between Yakima and Wapato, repair 3 bridge decks, and replace sections of single strand cable barrier with median barrier, preserving route continuity and improve safety. The project will also restore signing, striping and other safety features.
US 97 / Satus Creek Vicinity – Replace Bridge 97/106 and Paving
Contact: Moe Davari, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 222-2402
Construction Begins: Spring 2012
Scheduled Completion: Summer 2013
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
US 97 MP 46: Starting Saturday, May 4, going until mid-June, traffic will be reduced to single-lane alternating traffic on a gravel roadway. Pilot car will escort drivers through the work zone. Drivers can expect delays up to 20 minutes as crews work seven days a week, both day and night.
Project Description:
The US 97 / Satus Creek Vicinity – Replace Bridge 97/106 and Paving project will construct a new bridge to current standards, preserving route continuity and improve safety. The project will also realign and widen this section of highway and restore signing, striping and other safety features. Traffic will be driving on a temporary bridge while the new structure is constructed.
US 12 / Clear Creek Falls and Rimrock Tunnel Vic. Stabilize Slopes
Contact: Jeff Minnick, Project Engineer, 509-577-1810
Construction Begins: Spring 2012
Scheduled Completion: Summer 2013
Current Week Traffic Advisory:
US 12 Stabilize Slopes, milepost 154 and milepost 165, Drivers can expect lane closures Sunday through Thursday during day light hours. Delays up to 30 minutes may be encountered at either location.
Project Description:
This project will stabilize the slopes in two areas by removing loose rock, anchoring remaining rock and placing a wire mesh to control future falling rocks. The project is located on US 12 at mileposts 154.3 and 165.0.
Maintenance/Utility Operations:
I-82, milepost 23.5 to 24.7, over the Fred Redmond Bridge, on Tuesday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 22, there will left lane closures for bridge inspection work. On Tuesday the left lane Eastbound will be closed and on Wednesday the Westbound left lane will be closed. Hours of operations are 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Watch for signs, cones and portable message boards.
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Neighboring Counties:
Klickitat County
US 97, North of Goldendale - Wildlife Habitat Connectivity (mileposts 21.05 to 21.72)
Traffic Impacts:
Monday to Friday, Daytime single lane and shoulder closures. Construction vehicles will be entering and exiting the workzone during daylight hours. Motorists are advised to use caution.
Project Engineer: Chris Tams, Phone: (866) 279-0730
For more information, visit the project Web page .