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Paving work on SR 9, SR 547 in Whatcom County begins Monday, June 15
SUMAS – A paving project in Whatcom County that will create a smoother ride for travelers on three sections of State Route 9 and one section of SR 547 begins Monday, June 15. People traveling through those areas may encounter some delays until the project wraps later this summer.
Roundabout project at SR 546/Benson Road intersection begins June 18 in Lynden
LYNDEN – A project that continues recent efforts to improve safety along State Route 546/East Badger Road north of Lynden begins Thursday, June 18, as construction of a compact roundabout at the Benson Road Intersection gets underway.
SR 702 closed near Eatonville on June 13 for culvert replacement
EATONVILLE – The work requires two hours of one-way alternating traffic Thursday, June 11, followed by a full daytime closure of a section of the highway on Saturday, June 13. Travelers in the area may want to plan ahead for additional travel time.
Faster border crossings for US-bound Amtrak Cascades passengers
OLYMPIA – Just in time for international soccer matches, traveling into the United States from Canada on Amtrak Cascades trains will be a little easier – and quicker.
Free Good To Go! sticker passes available to celebrate the new SR 167 Expressway
FIFE - A Good To Go! pass saves drivers money on every toll road in Washington and Good To Go! will be giving them out for free starting in June to help everyone prepare for the state’s newest toll road – the State Route 167 Expressway – opening later this year.
SR 542 Road to Artist Point at Mount Baker reopens for season Wednesday, June 10
GLACIER – In time for weekend recreating, the final 2.7 miles of State Route 542/Mount Baker Highway—also known as the Road to Artist Point—reopened for the season at 7 a.m. Wednesday, June 10.
Permanent speed limit reduction coming to SR 20 between Sharpes Corner and Deception Pass
ANACORTES – Travelers will soon see a permanent speed limit reduction along a 4-mile stretch of eastbound and westbound State Route 20 in Skagit County from Sharpes Corner to Pass Lake north of Deception Pass.
Speed cameras bring another layer of safety to eastern Washington work zones
SPOKANE – An important safety tool designed to protect road workers is expanding to the Spokane area.
Full closure of SR 18 near Snoqualmie postponed for I-90/SR 18 interchange project
SNOQUALMIE – After nearly four years of construction, the Interstate 90/State Route 18 new interchange project is nearly complete – but one final extended weekend paving closure is needed starting Thursday, June 4.
WSDOT and Washington State Patrol partner to boost SR 520 HOV 3 + compliance
SEATTLE – The Washington State Department of Transportation and the Washington State Patrol are working together to improve compliance with the high occupancy vehicle 3+ requirement on State Route 520.
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