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Next steps for SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge
CARBONADO – The Washington State Department of Transportation has published the final planning study report that addresses access across the Carbon River Canyon.
Tolling on Northbound SR 167 HOV lane in Sumner begins Jan. 12
SUMNER – Drivers who use the northbound HOV lane on State Route 167 between Sumner and Pacific should prepare for new toll rules beginning Monday, Jan. 12.
Washington State Ferries to chart course for 2026 service in Jan. 21 online community meetings
SEATTLE – Washington State Ferries leadership will look back on 2025 and what’s to come in 2026 at two online community meetings at noon and 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21.
WSDOT, SDOT, Sound Transit, King County Metro prep for major Seattle Revive I-5 construction starting Jan. 9, weather permitting
SEATTLE – The largest active highway preservation effort in Washington state will enter its second year of construction beginning beginning the weekend of Jan. 9-12, weather permitting. This temporary full closure of northbound Interstate 5 in Seattle will allow crews to establish a work zone to perform important work…
Out with the old: New Steilacoom-Dupont Road overpass set to open in DuPont early 2026
DUPONT – If the weather cooperates, a portion of the new Interstate 5 interchange in DuPont will open by mid-January. Workers will also fully open the new roundabout in DuPont.
US 2 travel to reopen east of Skykomish by Sunday, Jan. 4
SKYKOMISH – Another section of US 2 is reopening for limited travel following historic storms and damage. The new section – providing west-side Stevens Pass access between Skykomish and the Stevens Pass Resort – will reopen by Sunday, Jan. 4.
Access to US 2 Stevens Pass to reopen with daytime pilot car operations starting Dec. 29
STEVENS PASS – Work to repair one of several damaged locations on US 2, a stretch near Stevens Pass between Scenic (milepost 58) and Mill Creek Road (milepost 71), began Dec. 18. Enough progress has been made clearing debris and stabilizing the roadway that this portion of the road is scheduled to reopen to daytime…
Repairs to section of SR 530 damaged by floodwaters south of Rockport expected to begin Monday, Dec. 29
ROCKPORT – Emergency repairs to a section of State Route 530 about 8 miles south of Rockport damaged by recent floods are scheduled to begin Monday, Dec. 29.
UPDATE: Emergency repairs close SR 162 around the clock between Orting and South Prairie
ORTING - State Route 162 has reopened between Orting and South Prairie following emergency repair work.
SR 410 reopens after emergency repairs completed Tuesday, Dec. 23, in Enumclaw
ENUMCLAW – Construction crews working under an emergency contract completed permanent repairs to State Route 410 Tuesday, Dec. 23, after floodwaters damaged a section of the highway near Boise Creek in Enumclaw.
Slow down on ice and snow.
It's easier to skid or lose control traveling at higher speeds. Give yourself more time to stop.
Carry chains, practice installing them.
Winter conditions could mean chains are required on your route. Practice putting them on your vehicle ahead of time.
Pack your winter car kit.
Carry extra supplies like warm clothing, ice scraper and brush, jumper cables and other emergency items.