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WSDOT seeks feedback on SR 7 safety project in Pierce County
SPANAWAY – People are invited to weigh in on improvements to a future safety project on State Route 7 near Spanaway.
Community invited to learn about East Wenatchee Corridor Project at public meetings Nov. 20, 21
WENATCHEE – The Washington State Department of Transportation is inviting people who travel on or live near State Route 28 in East Wenatchee to learn more about the SR 28 East Wenatchee Corridor Project.
State ferries to honor veterans with whistle tribute, flying of US military service flags
SEATTLE – On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, all operating Washington State Ferries vessels will sound their whistles at 11:11 a.m. in tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the people who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Busy 2024 construction season wraps for I-90 between Easton and Vantage
SNOQUALMIE PASS – From Easton to Vantage, crews made significant progress on Interstate 90 construction in 2024. Here is and update on the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project, the South Cle Elum Bridge Project, and the I-90 Vantage Bridge Project.
US 101 Chehalis River Bridge preservation work starts mid-November in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN – People who use the Chehalis River Bridge in Aberdeen will see four nights of ramp closures during preservation work.
SR 410 Chinook Pass and SR 123 Cayuse Pass to remain closed for the season due to heavy snowfall, avalanche danger
State Routes 410 and 123, including Chinook Pass and Cayuse Pass within Mount Rainier National Park, will remain closed for the season due to heavy snowfall and avalanche danger.
PCC short-line railroad receives $37.7 million federal grant to improve eastern Washington track
OLYMPIA – A project to improve 34 miles of railroad track between Davenport and Wilbur recently received a $37.7 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration.
Public invited to open house to learn about future improvements on SR 500 in Vancouver, Oct. 29
VANCOUVER – The public is invited to learn more about an upcoming paving and safety improvements project located on State Route 500, between Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard and Northeast 76th Street in Vancouver. An online survey also is available to share additional thoughts.
On Tuesday, Oct. 29, the…
Public invited to celebrate SR 26 passing lanes project ribbon cutting in Whitman County, Wednesday, Oct. 30
A celebratory ribbon cutting is taking place on Wednesday, Oct. 30, to mark the completion and grand opening of four new passing lanes on State Route 26 between Dusty and Colfax.
First part-time shoulder lane in Vancouver/Portland metro area now open to SR 14 travelers
VANCOUVER – Travelers along State Route 14 now have another option that’s the first of its kind in the Vancouver-Portland metro area: a part-time shoulder lane that can be used during peak congestion.
With more people using SR 14 than ever before, the Washington State Department of Transportation…
166,800 electric vehicle
registrations in Washington in 2023, up from 114,600 in 2022.
87 wetland compensation sites
actively monitored on 918 acres in 2023.
25,000 safe animal crossings
in the Snoqualmie Pass East Project area since 2014.