http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:54:10 GMT 15 http://wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/ Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:46:47 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/12_US12ClosesNearRandle.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/12_US12ClosesNearRandle.htm RANDLE - WSDOT maintenance crews are in the process of closing both directions of US 12 near Randle in Lewis county (milepost 115) due to flooding. Rising water from nearby Davis Creek and Cowlitz River is flooding the roadway after steady rainfall Wednesday. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:56:19 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/103108_Rhododendronreturn.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/103108_Rhododendronreturn.htm 48-car Rhododendron to return to Point Defiance/Tahlequah route starting Saturday, Nov. 1 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:08:41 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/31_SR520drilling.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/31_SR520drilling.htm On Monday, Nov. 3, crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will begin the second stage of a geotechnical drilling program to test soil conditions for the design of the new SR 520 corridor. There will be both daytime and nighttime drilling work depending on the location. Residents and travelers are likely to see drill rigs in the SR 520 corridor through March 2009. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 03:32:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/31_winter_reminder.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/31_winter_reminder.htm OLYMPIA – WSDOT starts its 24-hour winter reports at midnight and advises drivers to be ready for winter weather. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 03:16:23 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/31_I405ThunderHillsCulvert.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/31_I405ThunderHillsCulvert.htm On Friday, Oct. 31 crews finished installing a new culvert to carry Thunder Hills Creek underneath Interstate 405 in Renton. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 23:44:02 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/31_maytown_delay.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/31_maytown_delay.htm OLYMPIA - Limited services at the Maytown Safety Rest Area on southbound I-5 south of Olympia will remain through early December. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:48:53 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/30_DaylightSavings.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/30_DaylightSavings.htm As our daylight hours grow shorter, the Washington State Department of Transportation reminds motorists and pedestrians to pay extra attention to pedestrian safety. November 2 marks the end of Daylight Savings Time and begins the most difficult time of year for drivers to see walkers and bikers. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:28:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/31_websiteoutage.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/31_websiteoutage.htm WSDOT’s traffic information will be unavailable for four hours late Saturday. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:56:07 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/30US2IronGoatCloses.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/30US2IronGoatCloses.htm The US 2 Iron Goat Interpretive site and rest area, west of Stevens Pass, closes for the winter next Monday. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:12:57 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/30_SR16toI5closure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/30_SR16toI5closure.htm SR 16 to I-5 ramp closures Saturday east of Nalley Valley viaduct Thu, 30 Oct 2008 03:09:58 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/29_UtilityWorkonSR4.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/29_UtilityWorkonSR4.htm SKAMOKAWA – Motorists traveling eastbound on SR 4 between the Naselle River and Skamokawa (mile posts 6 to 22) will encounter delays for four weekdays, beginning on Friday, October 31. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:29:01 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/29_ShipCanalBarrierWork.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/29_ShipCanalBarrierWork.htm WSDOT maintenance crews will close one left lane in both directions of the Interstate 5 Ship Canal Bridge tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 29. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:52:10 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/28_camera_out_Chehalis.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/28_camera_out_Chehalis.htm CHEHALIS – Automated traffic safety cameras (ATSC) are no longer active in a Lewis County work zone. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:48:12 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/US101SimpsonClosesTomorrow.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/US101SimpsonClosesTomorrow.htm US 101 Simpson Avenue Bridge closes tomorrow Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:51:54 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/SR16BurleyOlallalaneclosures.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/SR16BurleyOlallalaneclosures.htm Weekend lane closures planned for SR 16 in Kitsap County Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:44:35 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/28US97AppleLine.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/28US97AppleLine.htm A ribbon cutting ceremony in Omak celebrated bus service from Omak to Wenatchee and Ellensburg on Tuesday morning. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:40:38 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/27_SR302_openhouses.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/27_SR302_openhouses.htm SR 302 corridor study open houses set for Oct. 27 and Oct. 29. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:24:36 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/27_i5bridgerepairsgetmoney.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/27_i5bridgerepairsgetmoney.htm More than $1 million is now available to replace a damaged portion of the Chuckanut Drive (SR 11) overpass at the I-5 interchange in Burlington. During construction, I-5 will be closed at night and Chuckanut Drive may be closed for up to two months. Sat, 25 Oct 2008 06:54:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/24_RegionalMobilityGrant.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/24_RegionalMobilityGrant.htm SEATTLE - WSDOT is now accepting Regional Mobility Grant project proposals from cities, counties, transit systems through December 18, 2008. Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:47:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/24_SealthFerryRoute.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/24_SealthFerryRoute.htm ANACORTES – The 90-car ferry Sealth is scheduled to begin service on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route on Sunday, Oct. 26. This means a slight reduction in vehicle capacity for the route. Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:48:37 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/24-awvsettlement.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/24-awvsettlement.htm WSDOT bridge inspection crews reported that they found no new settlement or structural damage from last week's inspection of the Alaskan Way Viaduct. In April, WSDOT completed work to strengthen four column foundations between Columbia Street and Yesler Way that had settled approximately 5.5 inches since the 2001 Nisqually Earthquake. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:57:38 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/24_SR531EmergencyRepairComplete.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/24_SR531EmergencyRepairComplete.htm Crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation have reopened both lanes of SR 531 over Cougar Creek on Lakewood Road. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:04:36 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/23-sr519.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/23-sr519.htm WSDOT broke ground Thursday on a $67 million project to improve traffic, freight mobility and pedestrian safety on SR 519 near the sports stadiums in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood. This project will help keep drivers moving as construction gets underway to replace the south end of the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:01:06 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/23_I5SR502SignsandRumbleStrips.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/23_I5SR502SignsandRumbleStrips.htm BATTLE GROUND – Final sign work and rumble strip installation will cause day time single lane closures and night time double lane closures on I-5 near the new SR 502 Interchange next week, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:22:48 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/23_SR522westboundclosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/23_SR522westboundclosure.htm All roads may lead to delays for drivers traveling on I-405 or SR 522 in Bothell this weekend. Crews working for WSDOT contractor Mowat Construction will close all lanes of westbound SR 522 between I-405 and Kaysner Way from 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 through 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27. During the closure, crews will connect the westbound lanes to a newly built and lower roadway. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:46:13 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/US101SimpsonBridgeClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/US101SimpsonBridgeClosure.htm US 101 Simpson Avenue Bridge closes next week Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:54:49 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/17_SR99FinalAuroraMeeting.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/17_SR99FinalAuroraMeeting.htm SEATTLE –The Aurora Bridge Fence Project advisory committee will meet for the sixth and last time on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The meeting will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Room 109 at Seattle Pacific University's Otto Miller Hall, located at 3469 Third Ave. W. in Seattle. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:14:51 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/21_SR502SignWorkClosures.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/21_SR502SignWorkClosures.htm BATTLE GROUND – The new interchange at I-5 and SR 502 is open to traffic, but WSDOT crews will need to temporarily close the off-ramp from northbound I-5 to the interchange and the adjacent Gee Creek Rest Area entrance to install overhead directional signs. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:40:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/RoadSensorRepairsOn_Eastbound_I90.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/RoadSensorRepairsOn_Eastbound_I90.htm WSDOT repairs road sensors on eastbound I-90, Cabin Creek, Oct. 22 Drivers can expect to slow down through the work zone Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:15:42 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/21_108_Cls24Hrs.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/21_108_Cls24Hrs.htm WSDOT and PSP Railroad are closing SR 108 for 24 hours this Friday. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:52:20 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/RoadSensorRepairsOnUS12_SR410.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/RoadSensorRepairsOnUS12_SR410.htm WSDOT repairs road sensors on US 12 and SR 410 west of Naches, Oct. 21 Drivers can expect delays of up to 15 minutes Tue, 21 Oct 2008 03:42:30 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/20_AWVGuardrailDamaged.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/20_AWVGuardrailDamaged.htm A vehicle hit a 30-foot section of guardrail on the Seneca Street off-ramp from the Alaskan Way Viaduct today at 10:45 a.m. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:14:49 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/20_AWVReopened.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/20_AWVReopened.htm WSDOT maintenance crews re-opened both northbound and southbound lanes on the Alaskan Way Viaduct around 12:30 p.m., more than five hours ahead of schedule. Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:00:24 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/17_SR502SpeedLimitRevision.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/17_SR502SpeedLimitRevision.htm BATTLE GROUND – Starting Monday, October 20, motorists traveling on I-5 in the vicinity of Battle Ground will notice the speed limit return to 70 MPH, after a reduction to 60 MPH through the SR 502 Interchange work zone. Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:46:07 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/17_SR531Closure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/17_SR531Closure.htm Washington State Department of Transportation crews will close SR 531 over Cougar Creek on Lakewood Road beginning Tuesday to make emergency repairs to a collapsed culvert. Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:35:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/LanesRestricted_on_I182andSR240.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/LanesRestricted_on_I182andSR240.htm WSDOT restricts lanes on I-182 and SR 240 for sign inspections Oct. 20, 21 in the Tri-Cities Drivers should plan for delays and consider alternate routes. Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:58:51 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/Wallawallareturn_101708.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/Wallawallareturn_101708.htm 188-car ferry Walla Walla returns to service after necessary repairs Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:48:23 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/16_CowPacWahkBridgeInspections.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/16_CowPacWahkBridgeInspections.htm VANCOUVER – Motorists traveling through Cowlitz, Pacific and Wahkiakum counties early next week should expect single lane closures on I-5, SR 4, SR 6, SR 505 and US 101 as bridge maintenance crews conduct routine inspections on seven of the region’s bridges. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:04:32 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/SR7SpanawayLoopRoadclosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/SR7SpanawayLoopRoadclosure.htm Spanaway Loop Road at SR 7 closes again Fri, 17 Oct 2008 01:12:28 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/I405_WeekendClosures%29101608.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/I405_WeekendClosures%29101608.htm Construction crews will close several lanes of Interstate 405 in Renton this weekend. During the closures, crews will retrofit the NE 44th Street overpass to meet current seismic standards and to better withstand earthquakes. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:11:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/16US2_97PeshastinEIchgOpens.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/16US2_97PeshastinEIchgOpens.htm Traffic will be using the new US 2/97 Peshastin East Interchange when the new ramps and overpass are opened in stages, this weekend. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:43:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/16_freighteconomicimpactreport.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/16_freighteconomicimpactreport.htm WSDOT Releases Freight Transportation Economic Report on I-5 and I-90 Closures Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:03:26 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/15_SR502InterchangeOpens.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/15_SR502InterchangeOpens.htm At noon today, WSDOT, Kerr Contractors and the local community joined together to officially open the new SR 502 Interchange. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:00:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/15-Repairs.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/15-Repairs.htm Repairs will begin next fall for the aging Battery Street Tunnel connecting the north end of the Alaskan Way Viaduct to Aurora Avenue N. As part of the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Program, this work will improve driver safety in the Battery Street Tunnel by installing a new fire alarm system, a new sprinkler system, tunnel closure signs and signals, new ventilation fan controls, and new lighting. Crews will also reinforce the roof beam connections and add an emergency exit stairw Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:59:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/15_winter_driving_prepare.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/15_winter_driving_prepare.htm OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Washington State Patrol (WSP) advise drivers to plan now for winter driving. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:53:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/528_workcomplete.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/528_workcomplete.htm Today, WSDOT and contractor Granite Northwest crews finished a $1.4 million project to repave half a mile of State Route 528 (4th Street) in Marysville and replace a water main beneath the roadway. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:51:20 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/15_FlammableCargo.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/15_FlammableCargo.htm WSDOT crews have lifted the flammable cargo restriction in both directions of Interstate 90 from the Mount Baker Tunnel through the Mercer Island Lid. The restriction began at 7 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 6. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:07:36 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/15_I-5LaneClosures.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/15_I-5LaneClosures.htm Drivers can expect delays on Interstate 5 through Lynnwood and south Everett on Thursday night for roadwork. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:58:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/LanesMoreVisibleOn_I90.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/LanesMoreVisibleOn_I90.htm WSDOT makes lane markers more visible on I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:46:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/Lanes_more_visible_0n_I90_Snoqualmie_Pass.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/Lanes_more_visible_0n_I90_Snoqualmie_Pass.htm FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2008 WSDOT makes lane markers more visible on I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:18:42 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/ToppenishOpenHouse101508.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/ToppenishOpenHouse101508.htm and the city of Toppenish will be hosting an open house to share information regarding the SR 22 – I-82 Toppenish Safety Improvements project on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at the Toppenish Middle School. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:33:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/14_SR520MaintenanceClosures.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/14_SR520MaintenanceClosures.htm Washington State Department of Transportation bridge crews will conduct maintenance work on the SR 520 Evergreen Point floating bridge Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:05:34 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/I405_closure_Oct14.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/I405_closure_Oct14.htm Drivers can expect delays on the ramp from southbound I-405 to eastbound I-90 tomorrow while crews pour concrete for the deck of the new southbound I-405 bridge over I-90. Drivers should expect delays while crews use a pilot car to guide concrete trucks safely into and out of the work zone on the ramp from southbound I-405 to eastbound I-90 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:45:10 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/13-Viaductclosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/13-Viaductclosure.htm WSDOT maintenance crews will close the Alaskan Way Viaduct for its semiannual inspection on Oct. 18 and 19 to ensure the structure remains safe for drivers. Crews will close both decks of the viaduct from 6 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19. The viaduct will be closed between Spokane Street through the Battery Street Tunnel. The closure is extended overnight on Saturday to provide extra time for crews to repair damaged concrete roadway panels near Spokane Street. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:31:22 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/13_I405MaintenanceClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/13_I405MaintenanceClosure.htm Drivers can expect delays on Interstate 405 near Bothell on Tuesday and Wednesday nights for maintenance of the freeway. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:54:04 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/Vashontrafficcamera_101308.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/Vashontrafficcamera_101308.htm Know before you go: WSDOT installs traffic cameras on north end of Vashon Island Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:07:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/9_5_WkendWork.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/9_5_WkendWork.htm Northbound I-5 work expected to cause delays this weekend. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:52:38 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/10NCRAdministratorRetires.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/10NCRAdministratorRetires.htm After 42 years, North Central Region Administrator Don Senn is retiring Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:19:16 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/10_SR169GreenRiver.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/10_SR169GreenRiver.htm The second phase of repair work to stabilize a landslide near the SR 169 bridge over the Green River will begin on Monday, Oct. 13 when contractor Tri-State Construction shuts down one lane of the bridge as early as 6 a.m. to begin moving equipment onto the site. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:05:27 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/10_CulvertCollapse.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/10_CulvertCollapse.htm Drivers can expect short delays on SR 531 north of Smokey Point on Monday, Oct. 13, when WSDOT engineers begin boring exploratory holes into a collapsed culvert. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:48:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/I90ROD.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/I90ROD.htm The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has signed an Environmental Impact Statement Record of Decision (ROD) giving the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) long-awaited I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project (I-90 Project) the green light to move forward with construction in the spring. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:52:49 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/10_PoliticalSignReminder.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/10_PoliticalSignReminder.htm OLYMPIA – As local and national elections heat up across the state and country, more and more political signs start appearing along Washington roadsides. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:22:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/10_I90405Delays.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/10_I90405Delays.htm Drivers can expect delays on the ramp from southbound I-405 to eastbound I-90 on Friday, Oct. 10 while crews pour concrete for the deck of the new southbound I-405 bridge over I-90. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:01:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/10_BusyTravelWeekend.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/10_BusyTravelWeekend.htm Drivers will want to prepare for possible delays and some big changes on area highways beginning today: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:37:52 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/9-520testdrilling.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/9-520testdrilling.htm On Monday, Oct. 13, crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will begin a geotechnical drilling program to test soil conditions for the design of the new SR 520 corridor. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:33:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/9-newhovI90.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/9-newhovI90.htm The first stage of a three-stage project to add new high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes in both directions of Interstate 90 between Bellevue and Seattle is complete, with the new westbound HOV lane opening overnight and welcoming commuters Friday morning. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:00:58 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/9_US2TrestleRestripe.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/9_US2TrestleRestripe.htm Weather permitting, crews will completely close eastbound US 2 between I-5 and SR 204 overnight on Friday, Oct. 10 while they restripe the eastbound trestle. During the closure, crews will remove more than two miles of striping and restripe the trestle to create two lanes of traffic and a wider, 14-foot right shoulder. Drivers should prepare for a long detour and add extra time for their trips. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:12:11 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/09_RedmondConstructionAffectsSR520.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/09_RedmondConstructionAffectsSR520.htm Construction work at a major city of Redmond intersection will affect drivers on SR 520 this weekend. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:28:23 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/08_NorthboundI-5Closure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/08_NorthboundI-5Closure.htm Drivers can expect travel disruptions on Interstate 5 near Marysville tonight as crews perform maintenance on the Union Slough Bridge Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:08:13 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/08_SR16WBNV_award.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/08_SR16WBNV_award.htm WSDOT awards contract for Westbound Nalley Valley. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:09:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/SR520_MonthlyMaintOpening100808.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/SR520_MonthlyMaintOpening100808.htm Washington State Department of Transportation bridge crews will conduct monthly maintenance work on the State Route 520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge early Thursday morning. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 23:07:43 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/SpanawayLoopRoadatSR7closes.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/SpanawayLoopRoadatSR7closes.htm Spanaway Loop Road at SR 7 closes next two weekends Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:38:15 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/8_Hart_Retires.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/8_Hart_Retires.htm Aberdeen PE retires after 50+ years of state service. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:16:26 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/7-NewHOV-I90.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/7-NewHOV-I90.htm `Beginning Friday, Oct. 10, westbound I-90 carpoolers, vanpoolers and transit will be traveling in a new HOV lane between Bellevue and Mercer Island. With the new lane comes a number of changes for drivers. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:26:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/US12_Delays_October_8_9_Near_Naches.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/US12_Delays_October_8_9_Near_Naches.htm TRAFFIC ADVISORY October 7, 2008 WSDOT installs traffic recorders on US 12 west of Naches, Oct. 8-9 Drivers can expect delays of up to 15 minutes Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:46:32 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/06_539NugentsOpenHouse.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/06_539NugentsOpenHouse.htm People interested in learning more about several safety projects planned for Mount Baker Highway (SR 542) are invited to attend an open house hosted by WSDOT on Thursday, Oct. 9. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:45:57 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/06_542ArtistPointClosed.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/06_542ArtistPointClosed.htm WSDOT crews will close the road to Artist Point (SR 542) for the season at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:43:45 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/06_InternetPageOutage.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/06_InternetPageOutage.htm Internet users trying to use the Seattle area traffic page on the Washington Department of Transportation Web site may notice a disruption on Wednesday, Oct. 8. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:22:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/WalktoSchoolDay.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/WalktoSchoolDay.htm Washington State schools to celebrate International Walk to School Day on October 8. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:08:55 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/AsotinCountyProjectsWinAwards.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/AsotinCountyProjectsWinAwards.htm FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 6, 2008 Asotin County Safety Project Wins Federal and State Recognition Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:15:26 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/03_CableCrossover.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/03_CableCrossover.htm WSDOT to review I-5 crash near Thurston/Lewis County line Sat, 04 Oct 2008 03:20:09 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/03_539SmithSignalLanes.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/03_539SmithSignalLanes.htm After more than a year of construction, WSDOT will start to open nearly two miles of additional lanes on the Guide Meridian (SR 539) north of Bellingham. Sat, 04 Oct 2008 03:12:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/I82TrafficRestrictedForRecorderInstallation.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/I82TrafficRestrictedForRecorderInstallation.htm WSDOT restricts I-82 traffic to install traffic recorders Oct. 6-9 near Selah Sat, 04 Oct 2008 01:23:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/Nighttime+closure+for+Hood+Canal+Bridge+scheduled+Oct.+7.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/Nighttime+closure+for+Hood+Canal+Bridge+scheduled+Oct.+7.htm HCB closes 90minutes Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:05:44 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/03_HoodCanalBridge.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/03_HoodCanalBridge.htm The SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge will close for 90 minutes next week as WSDOT and contractor Kiewit-General continue ballasting measurements on the west half. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:07:43 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/03_I90FlammableRestriction.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/03_I90FlammableRestriction.htm WSDOT will restrict flammable cargo in both directions of I-90 from the Mount Baker Tunnel through the Mercer Island Lid beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 6. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:47:06 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/02_502RibbonCuttingFirstRelease.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/02_502RibbonCuttingFirstRelease.htm BATTLE GROUND – Drivers in central and northern Clark County will have safer and more convenient access to I-5 when WSDOT opens a new freeway interchange at SR 502 later this month. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:31:34 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/02_RedmondIntersectionDelayed.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/02_RedmondIntersectionDelayed.htm City of Redmond crews have postponed weekend lane closures at the intersection of SR 520, Avondale and Union Hill roads due to unfavorable weather conditions. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:29:04 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/02_weatherkiboshI_5.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/02_weatherkiboshI_5.htm Weather puts kibosh on weekend work along I-5 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:30:10 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/02_ShorelineAward.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/02_ShorelineAward.htm City of Shoreline chosen for award by WSDOT and FHWA Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:53:20 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/01_542RazorhoneEmergencyRepair.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/01_542RazorhoneEmergencyRepair.htm Crews will start work Monday, Oct. 6, to repair a damaged retaining wall at the Razor Hone Creek bridge on Mount Baker Highway (SR 542) near the Mount Baker ski area. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:19:03 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/01_closuresonI_5_SR16.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/01_closuresonI_5_SR16.htm Closures planned this weekend along SR 16 and I-5 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:22:59 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/01_CowlitzAwardLexingtonBridge.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/10/01_CowlitzAwardLexingtonBridge.htm VANCOUVER – The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) awarded Cowlitz County with the 2008 Award of Excellence for “Best County Project” for the Lexington Bridge project connecting SR 411 to I-5 over the Cowlitz River.