http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Regions/SouthCentral/news/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:48:01 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Regions/SouthCentral/news/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:00:03 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/05_SR410monitorlandslide.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/05_SR410monitorlandslide.htm Today, WSDOT and contractor crews started building rough access trails to access the landslide that covered SR 410 with millions of cubic yards of debris three weeks ago. These trails will allow geotechnical experts to bring in off-road drill rigs. 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 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 00:00:08 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/23-WSDOT+begins+building+SR+410+detour.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/23-WSDOT+begins+building+SR+410+detour.htm WSDOT and contractor crews started construction on the SR 410 temporary winter-durable detour around a section of SR 410 that was damaged by a massive landslide on Oct. 11. The new route will replace the emergency detour on Nile Loop Road. 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. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:45:38 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/landslideupdate.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/landslideupdate.htm Five days after a massive landslide blocked SR 410 with millions of cubic yards of debris, WSDOT and contractor crews continue work to build a temporary emergency access road for local residents of the Nile Valley and have accelerated plans for a new, more durable detour route around the SR 410 landslide. 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. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:13:24 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/16thAvenuestopsignlocation.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/16thAvenuestopsignlocation.htm On Wednesday, Oct. 14, WSDOT traffic engineers, in agreement with the City of Yakima and the Washington State Patrol, will remove the stop sign at the end of the westbound off-ramp from US 12 to 16th Avenue, and install a new stop sign on 16th Avenue where it intersects with the US 12 off and on-ramps. 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 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:40:43 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/Southbound_US395_closes_nine_days.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/Southbound_US395_closes_nine_days.htm WSDOT closes southbound US 395 in Kennewick for nine days starting Sep. 11 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. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:46:14 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/03US97BeebeBridgeClosure.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/03US97BeebeBridgeClosure.htm The US 97 Beebe Bridge at Chelan Falls remains closed to vehicles and pedestrians until repairs can be made as a result damage from a truck collision on Monday. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:38:39 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/1_LaborDay2009travel.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/1_LaborDay2009travel.htm WSDOT offers many ways to know before you go this Labor Day weekend. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:57:41 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/31_AugustRecoveryActReport.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/31_AugustRecoveryActReport.htm Delivering on the Recovery Act: More highway projects under way, and construction workforce continues to grow More than 135 highway projects awarded or under way in Washington state. Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:34:15 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/28_us395nscsegmentopens.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/28_us395nscsegmentopens.htm First US 395 North Spokane Corridor segment opens to traffic Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:40:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/24_ARRAHighSpeedRailTrack1application.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/24_ARRAHighSpeedRailTrack1application.htm Washington applies for nearly $435 million in first round of ARRA High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail grants Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:55:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/08122009_AmtrakCascadessecondtrain.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/08122009_AmtrakCascadessecondtrain.htm Second Amtrak Cascades train to Vancouver, B.C. begins service August 19 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:16:05 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/volunteersBike-PedCount.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/volunteersBike-PedCount.htm Annual survey needs volunteers throughout WA to count bicyclists and pedestrians Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:30:14 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/I90Kickoffevent.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/I90Kickoffevent.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation today began construction on the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East project (I-90 Project), a project that will build five miles of wider, safer and more reliable highway for east-west travelers. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:26:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/10_trafficinfo.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/10_trafficinfo.htm OLYMPIA – Now it is even easier to know before you go. The Washington State Department of Transportation has added new tools to deliver real-time traffic and incident information to Northwest motorists. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:06:38 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/06_PavementAward.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/06_PavementAward.htm To the motoring public, smoothness is chief among the factors of what makes a good roadway pavement. To the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), it is smooth pavement that lasts. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:31:12 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/US12_WhitePassPaverComplete.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/US12_WhitePassPaverComplete.htm WHITE PASS – Drivers on US 12 will enjoy a smoother, safer drive over White Pass as the Washington State Department of Transportation wraps up a paving project on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:57:44 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/07/29_us395nscopening.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/07/29_us395nscopening.htm First North Spokane Corridor segment opens to traffic August 22 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:15:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/07/28_JulyStimulusreport.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/07/28_JulyStimulusreport.htm New employment data from state and local highway contractors showed Recovery Act work in Washington state doubled from May to June as more projects get awarded and underway. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:19:49 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/07/27_ARRACableRumbleContracts.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/07/27_ARRACableRumbleContracts.htm WSDOT is moving forward with projects to improve safety on 33 highways across Washington. The 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) provided $12 million in funding for installing centerline rumble strips on 662 miles of state highways and for retrofitting nearly 30 miles of cable median barrier. Together, these projects will help support approximately 120 jobs during construction. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:50:48 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/07/24_bike_motorcyle_signals.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/07/24_bike_motorcyle_signals.htm WSDOT is looking for comments from bicyclists and motorcycle drivers who notice when traffic detection systems at state-operated traffic signals do not “detect” them. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:27:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/07/16_WASHTOPresident.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/07/16_WASHTOPresident.htm Washington Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond was unanimously elected by transportation directors from 18 states to serve as president of the Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (WASHTO) during the organization's annual meeting this week in Seattle. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:10:24 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/07/15_US12WhitePassPavingBegins.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/07/15_US12WhitePassPavingBegins.htm WHITE PASS – Construction begins Thursday, July 16 on a Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) project to provide drivers a smoother, safer ride over US 12 White Pass. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:35:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/07/14_SecLeadsStates.htm http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/07/14_SecLeadsStates.htm Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond and state department of transportation directors from 17 states hosted a news conference today highlighting the rapid pace of delivering federal Recovery Act jobs and highway projects bolstering the nation’s economic recovery.