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Third community conversation on North Spokane Corridor scheduled Thursday, Jan. 22
SPOKANE – Public and active transportation users are invited to take part in the third session of community conversations surrounding the North Spokane Corridor’s final connection project.
SR 530 reopens south of Rockport after repairs to section damaged by December’s floodwaters
ROCKPORT – Both directions of State Route 530 reopened Tuesday, Jan. 20, about 8 miles south of Rockport after emergency repairs to a section damaged by floods in December.
Repairs to SR 542 sections damaged by floods expected to begin Monday, Jan. 19, east of Glacier
GLACIER – Emergency repairs to two sections of State Route 542 damaged by recent floods east of Glacier in northeast Whatcom County are expected to begin Monday, Jan. 19. Though eastbound and westbound traffic on the Mount Baker Highway will continue to alternate through most of construction, one section of repairs…
Bridge deterioration forces closure of Hansen Road over I-90 in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – A scheduled inspection on Wednesday, Jan. 14 of the I-90 Hansen Road overpass (Exit 174) in Moses Lake has detected deterioration that requires emergency closure of the overpass. The closure is effective Saturday, Jan. 17 at 6 a.m. More investigation needed before repairs, reopening can be determined
Emergency repairs complete, I-90 overpass near Cle Elum open to traffic ahead of schedule
CLE ELUM – The Bullfrog Road overpass above westbound Interstate 90 near Cle Elum is open to traffic following emergency repairs, ahead of schedule. The bridge was damaged by an over-height load in late October 2025.
SR 542 emergency repairs scheduled to begin Saturday on Bruce Creek culvert east of Maple Falls
MAPLE FALLS – Emergency repairs are scheduled to begin Saturday, Jan. 17, on a culvert that usually allows Bruce Creek to flow beneath State Route 542 about 2 miles east of Maple Falls in Whatcom County.
State ferry ridership rises by nearly 1 million in 2025 as full domestic service returns, cancellations plunge
SEATTLE – A wave of close to 1 million more passengers pushed Washington State Ferries’ 2025 ridership to 20.1 million. That’s a jump of 5% from 19.1 million the previous year.
Next steps for addressing the SR 165 Carbon River Bridge closure
In April 2025, we closed the 104-year-old State Route 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge. At the time, our most recent inspections revealed one of the bridge's support columns was bent and buckling. We also saw advanced deterioration in the gusset plates at numerous locations across the bridge. These plates connect…
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.
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.