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underway to repair a damaged section of US 12 in Naches
Posted 12/13/2025
Work to repair a section of US 12 in Naches damaged by the Naches River is underway.
Apollo, Inc. has been selected to perform the emergency work. Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will create a buttress to block the river, rebuild the embankment, backfill…
Mukilteo/Clinton ferry service to be suspended midday for nine days for construction in early 2026
Posted 12/11/2025
MUKILTEO – Washington State Ferries will begin in-water work at the Mukilteo ferry terminal in January 2026 to repair and reposition a key ferry landing structure. The work requires shutting down ferry service during midday for four hours over nine days. It will also affect overnight schedules in January and February.
US 12 closed at Naches due to a washout; a repair plan is underway
Posted 12/11/2025
NACHES – A section of US 12 at the east entrance of Naches is closed due to a washout. A detour is available via local roads.
Get a preview of planned fish barrier removal work in Gorst, Port Orchard
Posted 12/09/2025
PORT ORCHARD - An online open house is now available for people who want to learn more about upcoming fish passage construction in the Gorst area.
Tacoma Narrows Bridge repair requires daytime westbound lane closures Saturday, Dec. 13
Posted 12/04/2025
TACOMA - From 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close the two left westbound lanes across the bridge for pothole repiars.
SR 20 North Cascades Highway closes for season Thursday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m.
Posted 12/03/2025
WINTHROP – State Route 20 North Cascades Highway will close for the winter season at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4.
Day-long closure on US 97 near Blewett Pass scheduled Dec. 4 for burn scar clean-up
Posted 12/01/2025
WENATCHEE – The Washington State Department of Transportation will close US 97 Blewett Pass between the junction of SR 970 at Lauderdale (milepost 149) and Ingalls Creek Road (milepost 177) to remove trees and debris in the Labor Mountain Fire burn scar area.
Commercial Aviation Work Group meeting Dec. 9 at Boeing Field: Attendees also may join meeting online
Posted 11/26/2025
OLYMPIA – The state Commercial Aviation Work Group evaluating future commercial aviation and transportation needs will host its fifth public hybrid meeting of 2025 at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Boeing Field in Seattle.
Draft 2026-29 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program list of projects available for public comment
Posted 11/21/2025
OLYMPIA – An annual compilation of prioritized transportation improvement projects is now ready for public review and comment through Friday, Dec. 19. The statewide list of projects is a required step to authorize federal funds for the work.
More room at the table: Washington State Ferries dishing out more sailings this Thanksgiving
Posted 11/20/2025
SEATTLE – This Thanksgiving, there’s a lot to be thankful for at Washington State Ferries. After years of work to restore service, WSF is sailing into the holiday weekend with more than 10% additional daily departures than in recent years.
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.