http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:25:12 GMT 15 http://wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/ Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:57:18 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/LATSOctPublicMeeting.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/LATSOctPublicMeeting.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (LATS) invites you to learn about the Aviation Planning Council’s progress, as part of the Long-Term Air Transportation, at an upcoming public meeting. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:14:05 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/30_5_OlympiaFlowOnline.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/30_5_OlympiaFlowOnline.htm Olympia traffic flow map available online Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:56:54 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/29_SR+532applicantfinalists.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/29_SR+532applicantfinalists.htm Two months after starting the search for a contractor to construct improvements on SR 532 in Stanwood, the Washington State Department of Transportation has narrowed the list of applicants from seven to four teams. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:23:55 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/29-SR519construction.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/29-SR519construction.htm A $67 million project critical to the success of the Alaskan Way Viaduct program was awarded to Kiewit Pacific Co. last week to build a new SR 519 interchange near the Seattle sports stadiums. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:13:45 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/29_SR522Eastboundlanesopen.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/29_SR522Eastboundlanesopen.htm Crews worked around the clock all weekend to get newly-built eastbound SR 522 lanes ready for Monday morning commuters. At 4 a.m., Monday, Sept. 29, crews wrapped up the final striping and opened eastbound SR 522 in Bothell. Drivers are now traveling on new, straighter lanes. Sat, 27 Sep 2008 03:39:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/ProcessionClosesUS101.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/ProcessionClosesUS101.htm Procession closes US 101 in Port Angeles Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:05:45 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/I_82_eastbound_lanes_restricted_near_selah.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/I_82_eastbound_lanes_restricted_near_selah.htm WSDOT restricts I-82 eastbound traffic to inspect bridges September 29 near Selah Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:12:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/25I-5PanelReplacement.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/25I-5PanelReplacement.htm Repairing I-5 panels requires lane closures three nights Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:14:34 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/25_SR+162BridgeClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/25_SR+162BridgeClosure.htm SR 162 bridge closure this weekend in Sumner Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:15:21 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/25-AuroraBridgeFence.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/25-AuroraBridgeFence.htm Members of the public can learn more next Tuesday about design options for a fence on Seattle’s State Route 99 Aurora Bridge. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:33:26 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/25_RedmondConstruction520Delays.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/25_RedmondConstruction520Delays.htm Construction work at a major city of Redmond intersection will affect drivers on SR 520 for the next two weekends: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:22:09 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/25_SR522Closure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/25_SR522Closure.htm With the onset of autumn, crews working on SR 522 in Bothell know to take advantage good weather. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:05:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/SR520FloatBridgeMaintenanceSept24.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/SR520FloatBridgeMaintenanceSept24.htm Washington State Department of Transportation bridge crews will conduct maintenance work on the SR 520 Evergreen Point floating bridge early Wednesday morning. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:28:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/23_20PileDrivingNoise.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/23_20PileDrivingNoise.htm Crews will work Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. to pound pilings for the new I-5 southbound on- and off-ramp. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:26:11 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/WSDOT+connects+final+Hood+Canal+Bridge+pontoons.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/WSDOT+connects+final+Hood+Canal+Bridge+pontoons.htm HCB UVWX connection Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:17:45 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/23-530SaukRiverRealignment.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/23-530SaukRiverRealignment.htm Crews are building a unique wall along SR 530 south of Rockport to help shift and direct the Sauk River away from the highway. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:25:36 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/23_SR9SchlomanPaving.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/23_SR9SchlomanPaving.htm Today, crews will start final paving work on two miles of SR 9 near Arlington, bringing a $20.7 million safety improvement project nearer to a close. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:18:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/23_SouthEverettClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/23_SouthEverettClosure.htm Drivers can expect delays on southbound Interstate 5 through south Everett tonight as crews work to finish Sound Transit’s South Everett Freeway Station. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:52:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/23_bikeandpedcounts.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/23_bikeandpedcounts.htm WSDOT needs volunteers for counting Washington's bicyclist and pedestrians. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:03:40 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/23_sr542ArtistPointOpen.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/23_sr542ArtistPointOpen.htm The road to Artist Point is open again. Crews reopened the three-mile stretch of road early this morning above the ski resort at the end of Mount Baker Highway (SR 542). Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:40:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/SouthCentralRegionChipSealComplete.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/SouthCentralRegionChipSealComplete.htm FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WSDOT and contractor finish region-wide pavement restoration (chip seal) project Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:14:50 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/22_542SnowArtistPoint.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/22_542SnowArtistPoint.htm WSDOT crews temporarily closed the road to Artist Point on Monday morning because of snow in the area. Sat, 20 Sep 2008 03:46:53 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/SteilacoomII_0919085.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/SteilacoomII_0919085.htm Pierce County allows WSDOT Ferries Division to keep Steilacoom II ferry for Port Townsend/Keystone ferry route Sat, 20 Sep 2008 03:10:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/09_19EB167RampClosed.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/09_19EB167RampClosed.htm Four nights of SR 167 ramp closures in Puyallup Sat, 20 Sep 2008 01:45:10 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/LanesandRampsRestrictedonUS395.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/LanesandRampsRestrictedonUS395.htm WSDOT restricts lanes and ramps on the US 395 Blue Bridge between Pasco and Kennewick September 22-25 Drivers should plan for delays and consider alternate routes. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:20:42 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/19_W39thStRailCrossingCloses.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/19_W39thStRailCrossingCloses.htm VANCOUVER – Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF) will close the rail crossing at W. 39th Street starting Monday, September 29 to commence construction on a rail bypass line. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:28:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/18-SR520openhouse.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/18-SR520openhouse.htm WSDOT is seeking community comments as we move forward with environmental review and design for the Eastside Transit and HOV Project. We are hosting a meeting next week for the public to provide scoping comments for the project’s upcoming environmental analysis. We are also seeking public comments on our design concepts, including how the new transit stops and community lids will look and function. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:24:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/18_I5COnventionCenterClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/18_I5COnventionCenterClosure.htm WSDOT maintenance crews will close all lanes of southbound Interstate 5 under the Washington State Convention and Trade Center overnight on Saturday to test the fire suppression system. The I-5 express lanes will run in the southbound direction during the closure to help drivers around the area. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:40:11 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/18_SR202opening.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/18_SR202opening.htm Today, more than thirty people, including workers, local leaders and very satisfied commuters, joined Gov. Christine Gregoire and Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond to celebrate the opening of the SR 202 widening project east of Redmond. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:13:59 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/I5TacomaLaneClosures.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/I5TacomaLaneClosures.htm Lane closure on I-5 in Tacoma overnight Saturday Fri, 19 Sep 2008 03:57:03 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/18KingstonSidewalkImprovements.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/18KingstonSidewalkImprovements.htm Kingston Terminal sidewalk improvement project begins Monday Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:14:08 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/17_us395nscopenhouse.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/17_us395nscopenhouse.htm An informational Open House meeting for the North Spokane Corridor is scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2008 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:06:53 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/09_17NewDungenessLine.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/09_17NewDungenessLine.htm WSDOT holds ribbon cutting for Travel Washington Dungeness Line Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/09_SouthEverettClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/09_SouthEverettClosure.htm Drivers can expect delays on northbound Interstate 5 through south Everett on Thursday night as crews work to finish Sound Transit’s South Everett park and ride lot. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:21:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/17_I405WideningAt112thSE.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/17_I405WideningAt112thSE.htm Crews paving this weekend means drivers heading northbound on I-405 in Bellevue should plan extra time for their trips and expect delays. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:04:01 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/17_CableBarrierUpdate.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/17_CableBarrierUpdate.htm Today WSDOT released the 2008 annual report on cable median barrier in Washington State. The report is a follow up to the June 2007 report requested by Governor Chris Gregoire. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:06:37 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/16_539CulvertReplacementDelays.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/16_539CulvertReplacementDelays.htm Drivers should expect delays on the Guide Meridian (SR 539) and detour routes this weekend during a four-day closure of the highway to replace a culvert at Deer Creek. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 06:05:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/15_workzone_camera_launch.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/15_workzone_camera_launch.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation launched a pilot project today utilizing automated speed enforcement cameras to cite motorists driving too fast through construction work zones. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 06:04:15 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/15_104_HCBWorkshpSoon.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/15_104_HCBWorkshpSoon.htm WSDOT works with the community to host a workshop about living through the closure of the Hood Canal Bridge. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:54:38 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/15_FACPublicMeetings.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/15_FACPublicMeetings.htm WSDOT Ferries Division invites the public to the third series of 2008 public meetings focusing on the development of the ferry system’s long-range plan. Public comments received at the meetings will help inform the ferry system’s draft long-range plan due out mid-November. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:03:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/SR397_lanesRestrictedForBridgeRepair.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/SR397_lanesRestrictedForBridgeRepair.htm WSDOT Travel Advisory WSDOT restricts lanes on SR 397 bridge between Pasco and Kennewick Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:35:02 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/15_SR20RoundaboutOpenHouse.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/15_SR20RoundaboutOpenHouse.htm The public is invited to an open house to discuss updated plans to build a roundabout at Sharpes Corner on State Route 20. Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:27:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/12_US2IndexSlide.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/12_US2IndexSlide.htm Starting Monday, Sept. 15 and continuing through November, drivers can expect single-lane weekday closures on US 2 east of Index as crews start permanent repairs to the highway. Sat, 13 Sep 2008 03:07:16 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/12_539PavingLaneSwitch.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/12_539PavingLaneSwitch.htm It’s been a bumpy ride for drivers on the Guide Meridian (SR 539) lately, but that will soon be a thing of the past. Starting Tuesday morning, Sept. 16, crews will switch drivers to new pavement between Horton and Axton roads. Sat, 13 Sep 2008 02:31:44 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/NorthboundI5toUS101closes.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/NorthboundI5toUS101closes.htm Northbound I-5 ramp to US 101 closes Saturday Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:23:50 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/12_sr542openhouses.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/12_sr542openhouses.htm A new bridge, two roundabouts, realigned sections of road, paving and riverbank protection are just a few of the safety projects planned for Mount Baker Highway (SR 542) in the coming years. People interested in learning more about these projects can attend open houses in Glacier and Deming hosted by the Washington State Department of Transportation. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:44:58 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/12-AWVnext.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/12-AWVnext.htm WSDOT, King County and the City of Seattle broke ground today on a project to relocate nearly one mile of electrical lines that are attached to the Alaskan Way Viaduct in preparation for removing the southern mile of the viaduct starting in 2009. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:59:59 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/PeninsulaSafetyWrapsUp.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/PeninsulaSafetyWrapsUp.htm Drivers on the Olympic Peninsula get safer roads Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:57:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/11_EmergencyResponderConference.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/11_EmergencyResponderConference.htm Collisions, stalls and other traffic incidents cause more than half of urban congestion. Emergency responders are coming together to get traffic incidents off the roadways faster and keep traffic moving. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 06:15:48 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/10_I5EverettThursday.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/10_I5EverettThursday.htm Drivers can expect lane closures on southbound and northbound Interstate 5 through south Everett on Thursday night while crews upgrade signs. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 06:11:33 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/10_SR520MonthlyOpening.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/10_SR520MonthlyOpening.htm Washington State Department of Transportation bridge crews will conduct monthly maintenance work on the SR 520 Evergreen Point floating bridge early Thursday morning. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:32:35 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/08_ConventionCenterClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/08_ConventionCenterClosure.htm For the next two weekends, WSDOT crews will close multiple lanes of Interstate 5 under the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle to test the fire suppression system. This is a new system that requires a yearly test and several lane closures. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 03:20:35 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/10_CommuteSmartAwards.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/10_CommuteSmartAwards.htm Washington employers with exceptional employee transportation programs were honored with the “Governor’s Commute Smart Award” during Wednesday’s closing luncheon of WSDOT's Public Transportation Conference and Expo in Kennewick. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:46:20 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/SR16BurleyOlallaSpeedReduction.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/SR16BurleyOlallaSpeedReduction.htm Speed limit drops on eastbound SR 16 at Burley Olalla Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:39:13 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/09US2_97PeshastinEshift.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/09US2_97PeshastinEshift.htm Motorists will be using the new interchange at Peshastin six months earlier than originally planned. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:29:49 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/09-awvopenhouses.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/09-awvopenhouses.htm Transportation departments for the State, King County, and City of Seattle are hosting three public scoping open houses over the next two weeks to share information about the eight draft scenarios for the central waterfront replacement of the Alaskan Way Viaduct. These scenarios were first released to the public in June. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:25:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/09_hood-canal-bridge-closures.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/09_hood-canal-bridge-closures.htm HoodCanalBridgeBallasting Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:04:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/06_PublicTransportationConference.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/06_PublicTransportationConference.htm OLYMPIA - The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is pleased to present the 32nd Annual Public Transportation Conference and Expo on September 7-10 in Kennewick. More than 350 attendees Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:21:43 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/05_work_zone_camera_kickoff.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/05_work_zone_camera_kickoff.htm CHEHALIS – Drivers on I-5 through Southwest Washington will see a new tool to keep drivers, passengers and roadway workers safe. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:05:09 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/Sep05_Speed_drop_US101Purdy.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/Sep05_Speed_drop_US101Purdy.htm Speed limit drops on US 101 near Shelton Sat, 06 Sep 2008 03:50:33 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/05_542RazorhoneEmergencyRepair.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/05_542RazorhoneEmergencyRepair.htm A retaining wall that supports a bridge over Mount Baker Highway (SR 542) is sloughing away from the road, creating a gap under the road shoulder. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 02:36:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/05_NewOlympiaCamera.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/05_NewOlympiaCamera.htm New camera in Olympia helps motorists see traffic from the comfort of their computers. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:26:09 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/05_539DeercreekFullClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/05_539DeercreekFullClosure.htm Crews will completely close the Guide Meridian (SR 539) north of Bellingham between Smith and Axton roads for four days in September to replace the Deer Creek culvert. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:06:26 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/05_bicycling-friendly-state.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/05_bicycling-friendly-state.htm Citing our state's bicycle policies, facilities and programs, the League of American Bicyclists has named Washington as the nation’s number one "Bicycle Friendly State." Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:58:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/05_snoqualmie-point-view-park.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/05_snoqualmie-point-view-park.htm The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and WSDOT awarded the City of Snoqualmie and the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust with the 2008 Award of Excellence for "Best Special Project" Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:54:32 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/5_512_FairTrafficToday.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/5_512_FairTrafficToday.htm If you're trotting or galloping, you should prepare yourself for Puyallup Fair traffic. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:00:25 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/04_I5LaneClosuresSensorRepairs.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/04_I5LaneClosuresSensorRepairs.htm KELSO – Motorists traveling on I-5 southbound near Kelso (mile post 44) will encounter left and center lane closures between 8 p.m. tonight and 5 a.m. Friday morning, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/slowdownsthroughoctober.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/slowdownsthroughoctober.htm Beginning September 8 through the first significant snowfall, drivers can expect up to 20-minute delays and rolling slowdowns on I-90 just east of Snoqualmie Pass near Keechelus Lake. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:53:54 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/04_539HortonFinalPaving.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/04_539HortonFinalPaving.htm Starting Sept. 8, crews will put down the final layer of asphalt between Horton and Ten Mile roads. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:20:31 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/09042008_AmtrakCascadesridership.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/09042008_AmtrakCascadesridership.htm Amtrak Cascades ridership seeing record growth in 2008 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:18:17 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/09042008_raillinerestored.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/09042008_raillinerestored.htm Section of a state-owned rail line destroyed in Swanson Lake fire restored to service Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:05:34 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/04_SR302_restripe_ramp.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/04_SR302_restripe_ramp.htm SR 302 ramp in Purdy restriped for shoulder lane. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:57:06 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/04_SR104ferryrestripe.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/04_SR104ferryrestripe.htm As summer winds to a close, WSDOT and city of Edmonds engineers are starting work to improve safety for both ferry riders and local drivers on SR 104 (Edmonds Way) in Edmonds. Starting next week, crews will make two key changes to reduce collisions and congestion on this busy route. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:39:01 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/04_I5EmergencyDoubleLaneClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/04_I5EmergencyDoubleLaneClosure.htm KELSO – Motorists traveling on I-5 northbound near Kelso (milepost 44) will encounter right and center lane closures through 6 p.m. tonight, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:58:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/SR240_opens_ahead_of_schedule.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/SR240_opens_ahead_of_schedule.htm WSDOT finishes ahead of schedule, all lanes open on SR 240 in Richland Wed, 03 Sep 2008 06:05:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/02_BiggsClosureReminder.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/02_BiggsClosureReminder.htm GOLDENDALE – Starting Monday, September 8, 2008, the Biggs Rapids – Sam Hill Bridge will be closed to all traffic until construction is completed in early 2009. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 06:02:23 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/02_laborday08_recap.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/02_laborday08_recap.htm OLYMPIA – Predictions were just about right as travel numbers show just a slight dip in most locations from Labor Day 2007. Volumes on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass, I-5 north of Seattle and south of Olympia dropped slightly from 2007. However, it was US 2 over Stevens Pass (9 percent) that saw the largest decline. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:04:29 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/AviationPlanningCouncilOct2.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/AviationPlanningCouncilOct2.htm On October 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., members of the Governor-appointed Aviation Planning Council will meet for the eighth time to continue work on the final phase of the Long-Term Air Transportation Study (LATS). Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:43:16 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/02_SR506ClosesDeckResurfacing.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/02_SR506ClosesDeckResurfacing.htm 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 September.