http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:06:07 GMT 15 http://wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/ Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:26:38 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/063008_noisewall.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/063008_noisewall.htm Starting this week, construction crews working for WSDOT will take the first steps toward building new noise walls along southbound Interstate 5 in the Green Lake and Licton Springs neighborhoods of Seattle. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:59:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/30-awv_ea.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/30-awv_ea.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) took another step toward replacing the Alaskan Way Viaduct. WSDOT and FHWA have released the environmental assessment for the South Holgate Street to South King Street Viaduct Replacement Project. This project is adjacent to and south of the stadiums and will replace one mile, or approximately 40 percent, of the vulnerable Alaskan Way Viaduct. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:48:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/30_last-2005-gas-tax-phase.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/30_last-2005-gas-tax-phase.htm OLYMPIA - The final 1.5-cent gas tax increase from the 2005 transportation revenue package takes effect July 1. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:37:42 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/30_sr542roadtoartistpoint.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/30_sr542roadtoartistpoint.htm Experience the trek through the snow to Artist Point like never before. Follow crews virtually on the WSDOT Web site as they work their way to one of the highest lookouts in the state. Artist Point sits more than 5,000 feet above sea level at the end of Mount Baker Highway and spends most of the year buried beneath snow. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:04:59 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/I-5_4thofJuly.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/I-5_4thofJuly.htm In a cooperative effort by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the Washington State Patrol (WSP) and the City of Vancouver, several on-and off-ramps on I-5 and State Route 14 will be closed between 6 p.m. and 12 midnight on the Fourth of July to help control traffic flow around the fireworks display area. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:50:21 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/30_tolls-tacoma-narrows-bridge.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/30_tolls-tacoma-narrows-bridge.htm GIG HARBOR – Toll rates on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge increase to $4.00 for cash toll payers and $2.75 for electronic toll payers, effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:39:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/US12_westbound_onramp_closed.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/US12_westbound_onramp_closed.htm WSDOT closes westbound on-ramp to US 12 from 16th Avenue in Yakima June 30 - July 3 Drivers should allow a little extra time to reach westbound US 12. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:28:47 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/HCBFinalPourCTC.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/HCBFinalPourCTC.htm HCBTeamfinalpourCTC Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:40:53 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/27_16_closuresneartoll.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/27_16_closuresneartoll.htm SR 16 eastbound lane closures Tuesday near toll booths. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:42:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/27_SR169Repair.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/27_SR169Repair.htm WSDOT contractors will begin emergency repair work on State Route 169 a day earlier than planned in an effort to get in, get the work done, and get out before the July Fourth holiday weekend. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:19:05 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/SR105JohnsRiverBridgepaint.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/SR105JohnsRiverBridgepaint.htm SR 105 Johns River Bridge gets new paint Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:50:57 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/27_I90TemporaryExpressLaneSchedule.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/27_I90TemporaryExpressLaneSchedule.htm Beginning Monday, June 30 drivers will notice big barrels and attenuator trucks on the I-90 express lanes on Mercer Island, along with temporary changes to the express lane schedule. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:51:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/26_SR9Schloman.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/26_SR9Schloman.htm Crews are getting ready to open a new segment of State Route 9 near Arlington next week. Starting Friday night, drivers should plan to take an alternate route as crews close SR 9 for the weekend in order to connect the new roadway with the existing highway. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:49:21 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/26-viaductsolutions.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/26-viaductsolutions.htm The State of Washington, King County, and the City of Seattle released draft solution packages today that will be evaluated as ways to keep people and goods moving when the central section of the Alaskan Way Viaduct is taken down in 2012. The packages consist of SR 99 options, coupled with improvements to transit, I-5, the downtown street grid, and transportation management strategies. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:10:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/26_fourth_july_travel.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/26_fourth_july_travel.htm OLYMPIA – Fourth of July is a Friday for 2008 and WSDOT’s Web site offers new tools for drivers hitting the road. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:50:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/626_520SeafairClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/626_520SeafairClosure.htm Drivers should expect closures of eastbound SR 520 and the floating bridge from 6:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 29 for this year’s VM Team Medicine Seafair Marathon. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:31:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/26_539WiserLakeBridge.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/26_539WiserLakeBridge.htm Crews will begin building a widened causeway across the lake Monday, June 30, to support the two additional Guide Meridian lanes. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:31:49 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/23_2BicyclistsAndSummerConstruction.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/23_2BicyclistsAndSummerConstruction.htm US 2 brimming with summertime activity – bicyclists, construction crews and motorists will share the road Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:10:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/24_529BridgeInspectionClosures.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/24_529BridgeInspectionClosures.htm Drivers should expect delays on SR 529 between Everett and Marysville Wednesday WSDOT crews will inspect two bridges Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:02:44 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/HCBLiftSpansArriveJune26.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/HCBLiftSpansArriveJune26.htm HCBLiftSpansArrive Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:28:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/US97_SR22_Signal_+Replacement.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/US97_SR22_Signal_+Replacement.htm WSDOT will flag traffic through US 97/SR 22 intersection in Toppenish on Thursday, June 26 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:20:56 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/24_SR169Slide.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/24_SR169Slide.htm WSDOT crews have completed the emergency drill work on the unstable slope south of the Dan Evans Bridge over the Green River on State Route 169. WSDOT geotechnical experts have concluded the slope is too unstable to allow traffic on the northbound lane. The bridge will reopen to one lane of alternating traffic on the southbound lane by 7 p.m. Tuesday. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:40:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/23_SR169GreenRiver.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/23_SR169GreenRiver.htm Unstable slope under SR 169 bridge near Enumclaw forces WSDOT to perform emergency inspections and repairs Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:58:27 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/HCBclosureJune26.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/HCBclosureJune26.htm HCBclosureJune26 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:45:56 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/23_i5borderwaittimes.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/23_i5borderwaittimes.htm Drivers can choose the border crossing with the shortest lines by taking advantage of new border wait times provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:34:27 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/23_101_Flaggerkilled.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/23_101_Flaggerkilled.htm A flagger working for Lakeside Industries was killed in a work zone today. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:28:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/I+82_LanesRestricted+on+I82Monday_Thursday_Pasco.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/I+82_LanesRestricted+on+I82Monday_Thursday_Pasco.htm WSDOT closes left and center lanes on eastbound I-182 June 23-26 between Road 100 and Road 68 in Pasco Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:05:38 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/23_i5masterplanopenhouse.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/23_i5masterplanopenhouse.htm WSDOT recently finished researching and analyzing I-5 through Bellingham and found problems that need funding and improvements. The community is invited to learn more about the problems and discuss improvements at an open house this week. Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:11:28 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/20_I5_Pierceclosures.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/20_I5_Pierceclosures.htm I-5 lane and ramp closures in south Pierce County. Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:50:23 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/20-viaductinspectionresults.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/20-viaductinspectionresults.htm Results from last week's inspection of the Alaskan Way Viaduct showed no structural damage or additional settlement of the columns between Columbia Street and Yesler Way. WSDOT completed work in April to strengthen the column foundations in that area. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:26:28 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/20_spanloop_704.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/20_spanloop_704.htm Spanaway Loop to SR 7 project starts next month (July 2008). Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:33:06 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/19_SR4RockScalingtoBegin.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/19_SR4RockScalingtoBegin.htm KELSO – A project that will make SR 4 near the Cowlitz/Wahkiakum county line safer from falling rocks is set to begin on Monday, July 7, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:21:05 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/19_SR500WeekendRampClosures.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/19_SR500WeekendRampClosures.htm VANCOUVER – Two loop ramps connecting I-205 and SR 500 will be completely closed Saturday and Sunday for construction, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:26:26 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/SR303ManetteBridgerepairs.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/SR303ManetteBridgerepairs.htm Bridge repair work closes Manette Bridge next week Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:26:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/SR302PurdyCreekdelays.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/SR302PurdyCreekdelays.htm Delays expected on SR 302 at Purdy Spit. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:31:51 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/18-sr520openhouses.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/18-sr520openhouses.htm WSDOT will share the latest plans for the SR 520 bridge replacement with the public at open houses next week in Seattle and Bellevue. The new plans are a result of the mediation process on the west side of Lake Washington and collaboration with the Eastside communities. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:53:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/Hood+Canal+Shuttle+Survey+June+2008.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/Hood+Canal+Shuttle+Survey+June+2008.htm HCBsurveyresultsJune2008 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:05:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/18_CRCTaskForce.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/18_CRCTaskForce.htm VANCOUVER - The 39-member panel advising the Columbia River Crossing project will meet for the last time Tuesday, June 24, to recommend which of five alternatives best meets the community's needs and helps address congestion, mobility and safety problems on I-5 between Vancouver and Portland. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:12:43 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/18_i5interstatemasterplan.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/18_i5interstatemasterplan.htm WSDOT recently finished researching and analyzing I-5 through Skagit County and found problems that need funding and improvements. The community is invited to learn more about the problems and discuss improvements at an open house next week. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:19:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/eastboundI_90SlowsForHolicopter.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/eastboundI_90SlowsForHolicopter.htm WSDOT slows eastbound I-90 traffic near Snoqualmie Pass while helicopters place nets onto stabilized slope Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:19:50 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/18_dumpthepump.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/18_dumpthepump.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) wants commuters to know about the many ways to save money at the gas pump. The state invests in and promotes a variety of commute options as alternatives to driving alone, including the use of carpools, vanpools, buses, bicycling, walking, compressed work hours, and working from home. To find your local transit system or about commute options in your area, visit the WSDOT Web site. http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/choices/statewide Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:26:46 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/18US2EasyStWarningBeacons.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/18US2EasyStWarningBeacons.htm "Prepare to Stop When Flashing" signs and beacons are going up on US 2/97 north of Wenatchee. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:21:49 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/18US97OmakWarningBeacons.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/18US97OmakWarningBeacons.htm "Prepare to Stop When Flashing" signs with beacons are being installed on US 97 at Omak's busiest intersection. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:48:15 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/06_ColumbiaParkTrailPR.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/06_ColumbiaParkTrailPR.htm Ben Franklin Transit officials and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will hold a project dedication ceremony on Friday, June 20 at 11 a.m. The media, local officials, business leaders, and citizens are invited to help celebrate the newly expanded Columbia Park Trail Park and Ride. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:51:10 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/17_SR539WestWideningComplete.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/17_SR539WestWideningComplete.htm Drivers who regularly travel the Guide Meridian between Horton and Ten Mile roads will notice a smoother trip – and fewer delays – starting Wednesday morning. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:50:01 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/17_WSDOT_Brief_web_down.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/17_WSDOT_Brief_web_down.htm The Internet and telephone travel information provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will not be available from 9:15 p.m. until 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:04:35 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/17_I5VernonBridgeInspect.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/17_I5VernonBridgeInspect.htm WSDOT bridge maintenance crews will close lanes on the I-5 Skagit River Bridge in Mount Vernon June 21-22. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:23:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/16-viaduct-inspection.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/16-viaduct-inspection.htm A quarterly inspection of the Alaskan Way Viaduct will take place tomorrow, June 17. No lane closures will be required. Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:11:40 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/13_I405Culvert.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/13_I405Culvert.htm Starting Monday, June 16, crews will begin installing the new culvert that will carry Thunder Hills Creek underneath Interstate 405 near Benson Road in Renton. Last December’s rain storm created a torrent of water that resulted in a sinkhole along the I-405 and the collapse of the old Thunder Hills Creek culvert. New culvert installation will occur between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays, and should continue for four to six weeks. Replacing the culvert will protect I-405 against flood damag Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:40:13 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/13_I5RampandSeal.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/13_I5RampandSeal.htm Crews will close several I-5 on- and off-ramps in Bellingham next week to pave them, and close lanes of I-5 to seal cracks. Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:24:01 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/061308_SR526_repave.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/061308_SR526_repave.htm On Monday, June 16, WSDOT and contractor Granite Northwest Inc. will begin work to repave three miles of highway and complete safety improvements to State Route 526 in Mukilteo. Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:18:39 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/I182_lanesRestrictedMondayThruThursdayInPasco.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/I182_lanesRestrictedMondayThruThursdayInPasco.htm I-182: Left and center lanes restricted Monday –Thursday between Road 100 and Road 68 in Pasco Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:11:28 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/13_SR528MarysvillePaving.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/13_SR528MarysvillePaving.htm Beginning this Sunday, June 15, nighttime drivers through Marysville will notice construction crews at work on State Route 528 (4th Street). Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:52:04 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/12_US101LaneWidth.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/12_US101LaneWidth.htm US 101 bridge project prompts lane and width restrictions Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:27:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/12_CommuterOptions.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/12_CommuterOptions.htm WSDOT is helping to keep Washington moving by providing commuters with options for getting to work. WSDOT invests in and promotes a variety of commute options as alternatives to driving alone, including the use of carpools, vanpools, buses, bicycling, walking, compressed work hours, and working from home. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:22:20 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/12_I5LaneClosedPanelReplacement.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/12_I5LaneClosedPanelReplacement.htm OSTRANDER – Motorists traveling I-5 southbound near Ostrander Creek (milepost 45) will encounter another right lane closure starting Monday morning through Thursday afternoon, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:52:56 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/11_US97BiggsBridgeInspection.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/11_US97BiggsBridgeInspection.htm GOLDENDALE – Bridge inspection of the Sam Hill-Biggs Rapid Bridge will result in single-lane day-time closures, June 17-18, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). In the event of high winds, lane closures may extend to Thursday, June 19. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:35:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/11_hoodcanalbridgework.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/11_hoodcanalbridgework.htm Night work to close lane on Hood Canal Bridge Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:02:33 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/2008AirportAidProjects200806.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/2008AirportAidProjects200806.htm WSDOT Awards $1.1 Million towards 2008 Airport Improvement Projects Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:18:49 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/11TransCommMosesLake.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/11TransCommMosesLake.htm The State Transportation Commission meets in Moses Lake next Tuesday. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:16:49 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/10_LaneClosuresThroughSEverett.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/10_LaneClosuresThroughSEverett.htm SEATTLE - WSDOT crews will close the three left lanes of northbound I-5 through south Everett Tuesday, June 10 through Thursday, June 12 to install electrical wiring as part of Sound Transit’s south Everett freeway station. All southbound lanes will remain open. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:26:19 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/10_I5PanelReplacement.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/10_I5PanelReplacement.htm CASTLE ROCK – Motorists traveling I-5 northbound near Castle Rock (milepost 51) will encounter a right lane closure starting Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:18:49 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/09_NewTravelTimes.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/09_NewTravelTimes.htm SEATTLE – Starting today WSDOT delivers four new popular travel times signs from Federal Way to Bellevue along Interstate 5 and State Route 167. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:09:44 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/0609HCBliftspaninseattle.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/0609HCBliftspaninseattle.htm First Hood Canal Bridge lift span arrives in Seattle Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:35:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/09_sr542openhouse.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/09_sr542openhouse.htm WSDOT would like to hear from residents and drivers about safety problems on Mount Baker Highway (State Route 542) between Everson-Goshen Road and Nugents Corner (SR 9). Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:03:49 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/09_spring_snowfall_mountains.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/09_spring_snowfall_mountains.htm It’s not summer yet. A winter storm warning has WSDOT crews quickly switching from mowers to snowplows in the mountain passes. Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:29:51 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/06SR162_pavingbegins.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/06SR162_pavingbegins.htm SR 162 paving project in Orting begins Monday, June 9. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:02:23 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/04_I5barrier_tacoma.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/04_I5barrier_tacoma.htm I-5 barrier project starts in Lakewood/Tacoma. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:30:49 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/0603US101speedreduction.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/0603US101speedreduction.htm Speed limit drops on US 101 for bridge replacement Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:03:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/BridgingFutures.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/BridgingFutures.htm Two young artists were honored for their participation in the fourth annual Bridging Futures Art and Essay Contest. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:50:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/load-restrictions-on-all-ferry-routes-low+tides.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/load-restrictions-on-all-ferry-routes-low+tides.htm SEATTLE—Puget Sound will be experiencing extreme low tides beginning today through Saturday, July 5, 2008. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:25:11 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/2-hotlanes.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/2-hotlanes.htm More than 6,500 Good To Go! customers used the SR 167 HOT (high occupancy toll) lanes during their first month of operation. Solo drivers who chose to pay to use the HOT lanes saved an average of 10 minutes in travel time on trips between Auburn and Renton and paid an average toll of $1.50. The highest toll paid was $5.75 during the evening commute on May 21. That toll bought approximately 27 minutes in saved travel time.