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      <title>Ahead of schedule; contractors finish first phase of work to stabilize SR 169 near Green River</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:59:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/05_GreenRiverBridgeRepair.htm</link>
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      <description>Both lanes of SR 169 over the Green River are now open.</description>
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      <title>Aurora Bridge Fence advisory committee meets Tuesday in Seattle</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:18:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/04_AuroraBridgeFenceMeeting.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/04_AuroraBridgeFenceMeeting.htm</guid>
      <description>The State Route 99 Aurora Bridge Fence advisory committee will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 9 to review WSDOT’s latest design alternatives.</description>
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      <title>Both lanes of Boulder Creek bridge to open near Glacier</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:05:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/03_sr542BoulderCreekBridgeOpen.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/03_sr542BoulderCreekBridgeOpen.htm</guid>
      <description>Both lanes of the new Boulder Creek bridge are scheduled to open to traffic Thursday, Sept. 4. The bridge has been under construction since June of 2007.</description>
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      <title>Pile driver collapses in WSDOT work zone in Burlington</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:38:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/03_sr20piledrivercollapse.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/03_sr20piledrivercollapse.htm</guid>
      <description>No one was injured after a pile driving crane collapsed at a work site near SR 20 and I-5 in Burlington earlier today.</description>
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      <title>Two downtown Interstate 5 express lane ramps closing early</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:57:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/02_ExpressLaneOnRampEarlyClose.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/02_ExpressLaneOnRampEarlyClose.htm</guid>
      <description>Two I-5 express lane on ramps will close early tonight and tomorrow for repaving work by WSDOT maintenance crews.</description>
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      <title>Crews on the fast track; first phase of work to stabilize SR 169 near the Green River ahead of schedule</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:49:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/29_GreenRiverOpen.htm</link>
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      <description>Crews working for WSDOT made quick work of a big job stabilizing a slope at the SR 169 bridge over the Green River. They completed the most difficult work of the first phase nearly two weeks ahead of schedule.</description>
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      <title>US 101 slope-repair starts next week in Mason County</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:35:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/29_US101_holiday_begins.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/29_US101_holiday_begins.htm</guid>
      <description>Slope repair project begins on US 101 in Mason County at Holiday Hills.</description>
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      <title>SR 162 paving project complete</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:17:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/29_SR162_pavingdone.htm</link>
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      <description>SR 162 paving in Orting finishes today.</description>
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      <title>Overnight lane closures planned for I-5 through south Everett</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/29_EverettLaneClosures.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/29_EverettLaneClosures.htm</guid>
      <description>EVERETT – Late night and early morning drivers can expect delays through south Everett next week as crews close multiple lanes of southbound Interstate 5 for striping of the roadway.</description>
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      <title>Construction worker injured on I-405 in Renton</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:00:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/29_InjuredWorker.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/29_InjuredWorker.htm</guid>
      <description>Late Thursday night a construction worker was injured on southbound I-405 near SR 167 while installing electrical conduit in the median. The cause of the accident is currently being investigated.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT temporarily limits trucks to center lane of I-5 at the N. Fork Lewis River Bridge</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:02:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/29_NForkLewisRiverBridgeTruckLimit.htm</link>
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      <description>WOODLAND – Beginning Tuesday, September 2, all vehicles with trailers over 10,000 pounds traveling southbound on I-5 at the North Fork Lewis River Bridge (milepost 19.83) will be temporarily limited to the center lane, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).</description>
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      <title>Repair work nears completion at SR 169 bridge over Green River</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:56:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/28_GreenRiverRepairFridayLane.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/28_GreenRiverRepairFridayLane.htm</guid>
      <description>The first phase of repair work is nearing substantial completion on an unstable slope at the south end of the SR 169 bridge over the Green River near Black Diamond.</description>
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      <title>Wireless Internet access no longer available at rest areas</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:34:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/28_RestAreaWiFi.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/28_RestAreaWiFi.htm</guid>
      <description>Wireless Internet access will no longer be available at Washington’s wireless highway safety rest areas due to a lack of consistent subscribers.</description>
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      <title>SR 123 in Mount Rainier National Park to close for roadway and safety repairs</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/27_123MtRainierSafetyRepairs.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/27_123MtRainierSafetyRepairs.htm</guid>
      <description>Beginning Tuesday, September 2, drivers can expect a total closure of nearly eleven miles of SR 123 from Cayuse Pass to Stevens Canyon Road Monday through Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for roadway repair and safety improvements</description>
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      <title>Crews to switch traffic signals at I-5/SR 20 interchange in Burlington</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:31:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/27_20offrampsignalswitch.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/27_20offrampsignalswitch.htm</guid>
      <description>Drivers can expect delays Thursday morning at the northbound I-5/State Route 20 interchange in Burlington.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT seeks public input on SR 19 – SR 20 corridor plan</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/26_SR19_SR20_corridorplan.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/26_SR19_SR20_corridorplan.htm</guid>
      <description>Open house for SR 19, SR 20 Corridor Plan.</description>
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      <title>Rolling slow downs on I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass August 27 and 28</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/I-90_slowdowns_for_tree_removal.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/I-90_slowdowns_for_tree_removal.htm</guid>
      <description>WSDOT conducts rolling slow downs on I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass Aug. 27 and 28 for tree removal. Drivers should plan for delays.</description>
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      <title>Learn how WSDOT will connect communities across Interstate 90</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:11:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/I90OpenHouses.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/I90OpenHouses.htm</guid>
      <description>WSDOT’s I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project team released the Final Environmental Impact Statement.</description>
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      <title>Northbound I-5 Gee Creek Safety Rest Area in Clark Co. closing Wednesday</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:04:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/26_GeeCreekClosureSR502IC.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/26_GeeCreekClosureSR502IC.htm</guid>
      <description>RIDGEFIELD – The northbound Gee Creek Safety Rest Area in Clark County will be closed starting at noon on Wednesday, August 27, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).</description>
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      <title>US 97, Biggs Rapids – Sam Hill Bridge closes Sep. 8 for final stage of construction</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:57:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/25_US97BiggsClosedSep8.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/25_US97BiggsClosedSep8.htm</guid>
      <description>The final stage of a project that is replacing the US 97, Biggs Rapids – Sam Hill Memorial Bridge concrete deck will begin a week after Labor Day, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Starting Monday, September 8, 2008, the bridge will be closed to all traffic until work is completed in early 2009.</description>
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      <title>Swanson Lake fire destroys trestle and ties along a four-mile section of a state-owned rail line</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/20080825firedestroystrestle.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/20080825firedestroystrestle.htm</guid>
      <description>Swanson Lake fire destroys a trestle and ties along a four-mile section of a state-owned rail line</description>
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      <title>Best times to travel for Labor Day Weekend</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/25_labor_day_best_travel_times.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/25_labor_day_best_travel_times.htm</guid>
      <description>WSDOT has tools available to help drivers who do plan to head out on the road for the last official weekend of summer.</description>
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      <title>Rain delays work at I-5 South Thurston County Safety Rest Areas</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/25_rest_area_work_extended.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/25_rest_area_work_extended.htm</guid>
      <description>OLYMPIA – The late August deluge has delayed work at the Safety Rest Areas on I-5 south of Olympia.</description>
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      <title>Reminder:  Submit your comments on the draft Aviation Stormwater Manual</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:12:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/DraftStormwaterManual.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/DraftStormwaterManual.htm</guid>
      <description>The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation reminds the public to submit comments on the draft Aviation Stormwater Facility Design Manual during the 30-day public comment period, which began on August 12. Written comments on the draft manual must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2008.</description>
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      <title>I-90 westbound restricted to one lane east of Snoqualmie Pass Aug. 26</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/I90WestboundTrafficRestricted.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/I90WestboundTrafficRestricted.htm</guid>
      <description>WSDOT restricts traffic to one lane westbound on I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass 

Drivers should plan for delays</description>
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      <title>WSDOT restricts lanes on US 395 Aug. 25-28 in Kennewick</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/US395LanesRestrictedInKennewick.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/US395LanesRestrictedInKennewick.htm</guid>
      <description>WSDOT restricts lanes on US 395 August 25-28 in Kennewick 
Drivers should plan for delays</description>
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      <title>Striping changes for I-5 in Burlington</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 01:56:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/22_i5temporarystripingchange.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/22_i5temporarystripingchange.htm</guid>
      <description>Crews will temporarily change the striping on I-5 in Burlington next week, shifting drivers in both directions a little closer to the median.</description>
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      <title>Utility work causes lane closure on SR 512 tonight</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:21:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/SR512laneclosure.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/SR512laneclosure.htm</guid>
      <description>Utility work causes lane closure on SR 512 tonight</description>
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      <title>Repair work to begin on SR 169 bridge over Green River</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:57:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/21_LongTermGreenRiverRepair.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/21_LongTermGreenRiverRepair.htm</guid>
      <description>Work on a long-term repair of an unstable slope under the south end of the SR 169 bridge over the Green River near Black Diamond will begin Monday, Aug. 25.</description>
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      <title>Closures and construction to affect I-5 and I-90 express lanes schedule this weekend</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:25:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/21_ExpressLaneSchedules.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/21_ExpressLaneSchedules.htm</guid>
      <description>Construction, maintenance and a training exercise will affect the operation of the Interstate 5 and Interstate 90 express lanes this weekend and early next week.</description>
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      <title>Paving, signal work for SR 502 Interchange project to impact traffic this weekend</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:32:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/20_FinalPavingWorkImpacts.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/20_FinalPavingWorkImpacts.htm</guid>
      <description>BATTLE GROUND – Final paving for the I-5, SR 502 Interchange Project will close portions of NE 10th Avenue and NE 219th Street this weekend, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).</description>
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      <title>Lift, shift, dig: SR 522 crews heat up work in Bothell</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:39:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/20_SR522Girder.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/20_SR522Girder.htm</guid>
      <description>Drivers headed westbound on SR 522 in Bothell on Friday, Aug. 22 will see big equipment, busy crews and heavy construction near Woodinville Drive.</description>
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      <title>Hood Canal Bridge closes three times Thursday</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:24:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/20_104_HCBClosures.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/20_104_HCBClosures.htm</guid>
      <description>Tomorrow the Hood Canal Bridge will close three times for upgrades.</description>
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      <title>Construction on South Fork Chehalis River Bridge Replacement to begin Aug. 25</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:20:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/19_ConstructionBeginsSForkChehalisBridge.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/19_ConstructionBeginsSForkChehalisBridge.htm</guid>
      <description>CHEHALIS – A project to build a new bridge over the South Fork of the Chehalis River on State Route 6 will begin August 25, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).</description>
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      <title>Eastbound lane restriction on I-82 Umatilla Bridge</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:36:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/I82Bridge_Eastbound_LaneRestriction.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/I82Bridge_Eastbound_LaneRestriction.htm</guid>
      <description>WSDOT closes left lane on eastbound I-82 Columbia River Bridge near Umatilla</description>
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      <title>Rain drops in the forecast delay SR 506 closure, bridge repairs</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:54:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/18_SR506Closure.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/18_SR506Closure.htm</guid>
      <description>VADER – Spotty weather and rainy conditions are forcing the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to delay closing State Route 506 this week in order to repair the bridge over Lacamas Creek. The work has been postponed until the forecast predicts a stretch of dry weather.</description>
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      <title>Noise walls coming to eastbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/14_TNBNoiseWalls.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/14_TNBNoiseWalls.htm</guid>
      <description>Noise walls coming to eastbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge</description>
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      <title>Wilburton Tunnel demolition complete; WSDOT crews in Bellevue open southbound I-405 to traffic</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:36:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/18_WilburtonComplete.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/18_WilburtonComplete.htm</guid>
      <description>Wilburton Tunnel demolition complete; WSDOT crews in Bellevue open southbound I-405 to traffic</description>
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      <title>Drivers on I-405 in Bellevue see the light at the end of the Wilburton tunnel one week early</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:57:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/_17_nothirdweekend.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/_17_nothirdweekend.htm</guid>
      <description>Crews finished demolishing the Wilburton Tunnel over southbound I-405 in Bellevue this weekend, one week ahead of schedule. All that remains of the tunnel is the debris, and it should be removed so southbound lanes can open by 5 a.m., Monday. The third weekend closure is no longer needed.</description>
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      <title>I-405 Wilburton tunnel demolition milestone reached</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:48:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/16_TunnelRoofGone.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/16_TunnelRoofGone.htm</guid>
      <description>Demolition crews made a major breakthrough today when they brought down the roof of the Wilburton Tunnel on southbound I-405.</description>
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      <title>Traffic Advisory: Sunday morning closure of Interstate 90 reversible center roadway</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:49:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/15_I90ReversibleLanesAdvisory.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/15_I90ReversibleLanesAdvisory.htm</guid>
      <description>The Interstate 90 reversible center roadway will be closed Sunday, Aug. 17 from 5 a.m. to noon.</description>
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      <title>Overnight and daytime lane closures planned for I-5 through south Everett</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:21:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/15_EverettLane.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/15_EverettLane.htm</guid>
      <description>Drivers can expect delays through south Everett next week as crews close multiple lanes in both directions of Interstate 5 for striping and paving.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT completes US 12 rumble strip project in Lewis County</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:57:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/14_US12RumbleStripComplete.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/14_US12RumbleStripComplete.htm</guid>
      <description>CHEHALIS – Drivers on US 12 between I-5 and Randle may notice new rumble strips down the center of the roadway, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).</description>
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      <title>Crews continue crunching away on the Wilburton tunnel on I-405 in Bellevue</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/14_I405SecondWeekend.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/14_I405SecondWeekend.htm</guid>
      <description>The crunchers, breakers and dump trucks return to Bellevue this weekend as crews continue the demolition of the Wilburton Tunnel.</description>
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      <title>Pavement repairs to close several ramps in Vancouver</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/14_PavementRepairsCloseRamps.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/14_PavementRepairsCloseRamps.htm</guid>
      <description>VANCOUVER – Pavement repairs will close several ramps on I-5, I-205 and SR 500 starting this weekend, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).</description>
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      <title>Bridge preservation on US 101 requires openings</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:10:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/US101RiversideBridgePreservation.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/US101RiversideBridgePreservation.htm</guid>
      <description>Bridge preservation on US 101 requires openings</description>
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      <title>Lane closures announced for bridge maintenance and repair work on four Spokane bridges</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:19:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/14_SpokaneBridgeMaintenance.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/14_SpokaneBridgeMaintenance.htm</guid>
      <description>Spokane drivers should be aware of a series of nighttime lane closures beginning next week.  Crews will need work space to perform bridge maintenance and minor repairs on four bridges – three on I 90 and one on Trent Avenue (SR 290).</description>
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      <title>Tacoma Narrows Bridge Project needs your vote for national People's Choice Award</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/13_PeoplesChoiceAward.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/13_PeoplesChoiceAward.htm</guid>
      <description>The Tacoma Narrows Bridge project is one of 10 signature transportation projects named today as finalists for the prestigious “America’s Transportation Award,” reflecting the best in management and innovation by the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO).</description>
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      <title>Night time lane closures begin next week for US 97, Biggs Bridge project, complete closure begins September 3</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/13_BiggsNightSingleLaneClosuresBegin.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/13_BiggsNightSingleLaneClosuresBegin.htm</guid>
      <description>GOLDENDALE – Night time single lane closures for the US 97, Biggs Rapids-Sam Hill Bridge Deck Replacement Project begin August 18, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).</description>
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      <title>Weekend paving for SR 502 Interchange to close portions of NE 10th Avenue near Duluth</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:06:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/13_SR502PavingClosesNE10thAve.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/13_SR502PavingClosesNE10thAve.htm</guid>
      <description>BATTLE GROUND – Paving work for the I-5, SR 502 Interchange Project will close portions of NE 10th Avenue this weekend, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).</description>
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      <title>Travel delays possible: crews to conduct monthly maintenance tests of SR 520 Evergreen Point floating bridge</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:12:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/12_520Maintenance.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/12_520Maintenance.htm</guid>
      <description>Washington State Department of Transportation bridge crews will conduct monthly maintenance work on the SR 520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge early Thursday morning.</description>
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      <title>I-5 Maytown Safety Rest Area closed to all traffic Aug. 18 - 24</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/12_maytown_closed_week.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/12_maytown_closed_week.htm</guid>
      <description>OLYMPIA – No traffic will be allowed at the I-5 southbound Maytown Safety Rest Area south of Olympia for six days, starting at 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18. The Safety Rest Area is scheduled to reopen at noon, Aug. 24.</description>
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      <title>Drivers take alternate routes to avoid backups on southbound I-405 near the Wilburton Tunnel in Bellevue</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/11_I405TrafficWilburton.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/11_I405TrafficWilburton.htm</guid>
      <description>WSDOT thanks drivers for using alternate routes to help avoid backups this weekend on I-405 in Bellevue while crews removed a portion of the Wilburton Tunnel.</description>
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      <title>Public comments welcome on draft Aviation Stormwater Manual</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:28:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/AviationStormwaterDraftReview.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/AviationStormwaterDraftReview.htm</guid>
      <description>The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation is inviting the public to comment on the draft Aviation Stormwater Facility Design Manual during a 30-day public comment period. Written comments on the draft manual must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2008. Comments can be submitted by standard mail, fax or email to:</description>
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      <title>WSDOT Crews in Bellevue open southbound I-405 to traffic</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:10:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/11_SB405Opens.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/11_SB405Opens.htm</guid>
      <description>Southbound I-405 between SE 8th Street and the I-405/I-90 interchange opened to traffic at 4 a.m. this morning after highway crews worked around the clock over the weekend to remove a section of the Wilburton Tunnel.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT crews in Renton reopen all southbound I-405 lanes to traffic</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/I405_RentonOpen.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/I405_RentonOpen.htm</guid>
      <description>Crews in Renton successfully shifted southbound I-405 traffic onto the new I-405 bridge over Oakesdale Ave. SW at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.  All southbound lanes in Renton are now open.</description>
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      <title>Pack your patience for your drive on I-405 this weekend</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:27:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/09_PackYourPatience.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/09_PackYourPatience.htm</guid>
      <description>You’ve planned two extra hours for your trip, called 511, checked the WSDOT Web site and made sure you have a full tank of gas.</description>
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      <title>US 2/97 - School Street intersection safety project to start</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 03:58:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/08US2_97SchoolStreetContract.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/08US2_97SchoolStreetContract.htm</guid>
      <description>A safety project that limits left turns across US 2/97 at School Street, north of Wenatchee, is starting.</description>
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      <title>SR 155 bridge in Omak will close for two days later this month</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 03:54:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/08SR155OmakBridgeClosure.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/08SR155OmakBridgeClosure.htm</guid>
      <description>A bridge in downtown Omak will be closed for two days to reinforce bridge piers undermined by last winter's high waters in the Okanogan River.</description>
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      <title>SR 16 project to build new interchange kicks off</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 03:42:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/SR16Burleygroundbreaking.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/SR16Burleygroundbreaking.htm</guid>
      <description>SR 16 project to build new interchange kicks off</description>
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      <title>Overnight lane closures planned for both directions of I-5 through south Everett</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 03:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/08_EverettLaneClosure.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/08_EverettLaneClosure.htm</guid>
      <description>Late night and early morning drivers can expect delays through south Everett this week as crews close multiple lanes in both directions of Interstate 5 for striping and sign installation.</description>
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      <title>Disruption of WSDOT's traffic map and cameras this weekend</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:08:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/08_TrafficMapDisruptions.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/08_TrafficMapDisruptions.htm</guid>
      <description>Internet users trying to find traffic information on the Washington State Department of Transportation Web site will notice disruptions this weekend.</description>
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      <title>Public invited to upcoming SR 99 Aurora Bridge fence meetings in Seattle</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:31:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/06_SR99AuroraFenceMeetings.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/06_SR99AuroraFenceMeetings.htm</guid>
      <description>WSDOT invites the public to four upcoming meetings of the State Route 99 Aurora Bridge Fence advisory committee.  

All meetings will be held from 6 pm. to 8 p.m. in Room 109 at Otto Miller Hall at Seattle Pacific University, located at 3469 Third Avenue W. (between W. Nickerson Street and W. Ewing Street).</description>
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      <title>It's Crunch Time: Heavy equipment in place to remove the Wilburton Tunnel</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/01_I405Wilburton.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/01_I405Wilburton.htm</guid>
      <description>Major I-405 closures in South Bellevue are just one day away, total closure begins Friday night at 11 p.m. WSDOT traffic engineers predict major traffic congestion.</description>
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      <title>On ramp to westbound US 12 closed Aug. 7-9 in Yakima</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/US12_OnRampClosed_Aug7thru9.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/US12_OnRampClosed_Aug7thru9.htm</guid>
      <description>On-ramp closed from 16th Avenue to westbound US 12 August 7-9 in Yakima 

Fruitvale Blvd. is recommended detour</description>
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      <title>Plan for a little extra time if you are traveling on I-405 to Renton or Tukwila this weekend</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:28:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/Aug05_RentonPlanExtraTime.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/Aug05_RentonPlanExtraTime.htm</guid>
      <description>It’s going to be a busy weekend for construction on I-405.</description>
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      <title>Portion of SR 506 to close for bridge repairs</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:20:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/05_BridgeRepairsSR506Closing.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/05_BridgeRepairsSR506Closing.htm</guid>
      <description>VADER – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will close the west end of State Route 506 starting at Telegraph Road (milepost 8) for one week in August.</description>
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      <title>Aviation Planning Council to Meet August 7 in Vancouver</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:54:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/APCMeetingAugust7.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/APCMeetingAugust7.htm</guid>
      <description>On August 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., members of the Governor-appointed Aviation Planning Council will meet for the seventh time to continue work on the final phase of the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS).</description>
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      <title>Overnight lane closures planned for I-5 through south Everett</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:13:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/04_EverettLaneClosures.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/04_EverettLaneClosures.htm</guid>
      <description>Crews working for WSDOT on Interstate 5 in south Everett are giving striping another chance after last week’s rain delayed their plans.</description>
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      <title>Guide Meridian to close at night for bridge construction north of Bellingham</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:44:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/04_539Tenmilegirderplacement.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/04_539Tenmilegirderplacement.htm</guid>
      <description>Crews building a new bridge over Ten Mile Creek will intermittently close both lanes of the Guide Meridian (SR 539) on Wednesday night, August 6, as they lift 10 large girders into place.</description>
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      <title>Hood Canal Bridge Project floats past 80 percent mark</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/1_hcbfloatspast80percentmark.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/1_hcbfloatspast80percentmark.htm</guid>
      <description>HCB Final pontoon float-out</description>
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      <title>Intermittent disruption of WSDOT’s south Bellevue area traffic cameras</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 06:44:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/01_I405TrafficCamerasDisconnected.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/01_I405TrafficCamerasDisconnected.htm</guid>
      <description>Internet users trying to find traffic information on the Washington State Department of Transportation Web site may notice intermittent disruptions on Sunday, Aug. 3.</description>
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      <title>WSDOT reaches milestone SR 532 project, begins search for design-build contractor</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/532_1RFQ.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/532_1RFQ.htm</guid>
      <description>The Washington State Department of Transportation is moving forward with improvements to the SR 532 corridor between Camano Island and I-5. The department this week issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to contractors interested in designing and building the project.</description>
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      <title>Britton Road intersection closed for paving</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:10:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/01_542BrittonIntesectionClosed.htm</link>
      <guid>http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/01_542BrittonIntesectionClosed.htm</guid>
      <description>Crews will need to close the Britton Road intersection Monday, Aug. 4, to finish paving and striping at SR 542 (Mount Baker Highway).</description>
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