Date:  Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Contact: Mike Westbay, WSDOT Communications Manager (509) 577-1617
Meagan McFadden, WSDOT Communications (509) 577-1618
Paul Gonseth, WSDOT Project Engineer (509) 577-1810

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2008

WSDOT makes lane markers more visible on I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass

HYAK – Just in time for winter driving, WSDOT and the contractor installed inset lane stripes and reflective recessed lane markers in the pavement on I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass to help drivers see where the lanes are.

“Keeping the lanes visible is a real challenge for this stretch of I-90 due to mountain weather conditions, heavy traffic, and wear from studded tires and chains,” said Don Whitehouse, WSDOT Regional Administrator. This is a pilot project to determine if insetting the stripes will help them last longer. Adding the reflectors between each stripe should also increase the visibility of the lanes.

The $700,000 project, done on time and on budget, improved lane visibility on 23 miles of I-90 between the Asahel Curtis/Denny Creek interchange (5 miles west of Snoqualmie Pass and the town of Easton (18 miles east of Snoqualmie Pass).

Visit our Web site for the complete construction update report: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Regions/SouthCentral/Construction/

For current road conditions over Snoqualmie Pass visit: wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/passes/Snoqualmie/

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Drivers can now get current traffic and weather information by dialing 5-1-1 from most phones. This traveler information system builds upon the highly successful Washington State Highway hotline that managed 4.6 million calls each year. Callers can also use 5-1-1 to get statewide construction, mountain pass condition, and state ferry system information, as well as toll free numbers for passenger rail and airlines. TTY users can call 1-800-833-6388.

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