2009 News Archive


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11/05/09
WSDOT moves onto SR 410 Nile Valley landslide for continued monitoring

11/05/09
Local officials and the community help dedicate the SR 529 Yellow Ribbon Highway in Everett

11/04/09
WSDOT selects Atkinson Construction for stimulus-funded I-405 braided ramps project

11/03/09
Port Townsend / Keystone ferry service restored Friday, Nov. 6

11/03/09
WSDOT latest cable median barrier performance report now online

11/03/09
WSDOT prepares for possible Green River flooding

11/02/09
Federal Aviation Administration provides information on temporary flight restrictions during Olympic Games

11/02/09
WSDOT seeks bids for second construction contract of I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project

10/30/09
WSDOT inspection crews report no new settlement of the Alaskan Way Viaduct

10/29/09
Rainy forecast changes closure plan for SR 509 in Tacoma

10/29/09
Port Townsend / Keystone ferry service restored Friday, Oct. 30

10/29/09
WSDOT wraps up busy I-90 Snoqualmie Pass construction season

10/28/09
WSDOT Ferries Division announces fall 2009 community meetings

10/28/09
WSDOT hosts meetings to discuss possible express toll lanes on I-405 and SR 167

10/27/09
WSDOT holds Contractor Meet and Greet event Oct. 30 in Seattle

10/27/09
Winter days and darker evenings mean a greater risk to pedestrians and bicyclists

10/27/09
Installing cable median barrier along SR 539 between Bellingham and Lynden

10/26/09
Keller Ferry service to be interrupted for repairs

10/26/09
WSDOT seeks firms to replace half of the Alaskan Way Viaduct

10/26/09
WSDOT celebrates a big transportation day for I-405 and SR 167 drivers

10/23/09
Repairs start on fire-damaged SR 509 in Tacoma

10/23/09
WSDOT rebuilds SR 520 West Lake Sammamish Parkway off-ramp in Redmond this weekend

10/23/09
Vashon Island ferry schedule changes for terminal construction project November 2-15

10/23/09
WSDOT begins building new SR 410 detour away from river and landslide; Yakima County continues to modify the river channel

10/22/09
WSDOT begins in-water test pile and noise study for SR 520 bridge project

10/22/09
Record-setting heat just a memory – fall and winter have arrived

10/22/09
Review plans for new roundabout at SR 9/SR 531 intersection near Arlington

10/21/09
US 97 Oroville border crossing traffic cameras come on line

10/21/09
Third Guide Meridian roundabout open near Lynden

10/21/09
WSDOT schedules I-5, SR 432 Talley Way Interchange open house, Oct. 28

10/20/09
Air search suspended for missing pilot

10/20/09
SR 17, SR 282 stimulus project ribbon cutting set for October 22 near Moses Lake

10/20/09
WSDOT lifts ‘residents only’ restrictions on emergency detour for landslide closure on SR 410

10/19/09
Air search resumes for missing pilot (Oct. 19)

10/19/09
Semiannual inspection closes Alaskan Way Viaduct this weekend

10/19/09
Keller Ferry back in service by noon Monday, October 19

10/16/09
WSDOT accelerates plans to work on a temporary roadway for the winter and continues work on emergency route around SR 410 landslide for local residents

10/16/09
WSDOT bringing Smarter Highways to I-5, SR 520 and I-90

10/13/09
Search resumes in Snohomish County for missing pilot

10/13/09
WSDOT moves closure points on SR 410 and establishes telephone hotline for up-to-date information

10/13/09
Gov. Gregoire proclaims emergency in Yakima County due to State Route 410 damage

10/13/09
WSDOT improves safety by changing stop sign location at 16th Avenue and US 12 in Yakima

10/13/09
WSDOT Ferries Division awards bid to construct additional 64-car ferries

10/12/09
Air search continues in Snohomish County for missing pilot and his Taylorcraft airplane

10/12/09
WSDOT crews working on safe, temporary route on SR 410 for locals

10/12/09
WSDOT, community cut ribbon on 112th connector today, Oct. 12

10/12/09
Federal funds bring sidewalks and jobs to Grays Harbor

10/11/09
Landslide closes section of SR 410 Chinook Pass

10/11/09
Crews reopen I-405 lane in Renton and Tukwila a day early

10/09/09
Governor Gregoire joins B.C. Premier Campbell to celebrate Amtrak Cascades second train service to Vancouver, B.C.

10/09/09
SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge east-half grinding work commences

10/08/09
Keller Ferry service across the Columbia River suspended until further notice

10/08/09
WSDOT Ferries Division opens bids for more new ferries

10/07/09
Burley Olalla interchange removes last at-grade intersection on SR 16

10/07/09
WSDOT reminds candidates to keep right-of-way clear for traffic signs

10/07/09
Sun shines on smoother, safer pavement on US 101 in north Pacific Co.

10/06/09
Major lane closure this weekend: plan for backups on I-405, SR 167

10/06/09
US 97 Beebe Bridge opens to unrestricted traffic Friday

10/06/09
Roundabout selected as preferred option for SR 531 intersection in Arlington

10/05/09
Washington applies for more than $1.3 billion in second round of ARRA High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail grants

10/05/09
WSDOT Ferries Division receives $2.3 million federal grant to improve vessel engine efficiency and air quality

10/05/09
WSDOT completes stimulus-funded paving project on US 97

10/01/09
Crews wrap up stimulus-funding paving work on US 2 between Monroe and Sultan

10/01/09
Construction closes NE Chkalov Drive Oct. 5th and 6th

10/01/09
WSDOT hosts open house Oct. 7 for three projects on SR 14

10/05/09
US 101 Mosquito Creek fish culvert project complete

10/02/09
Superload travels US 101 and I-5 this weekend

09/30/09
Number of completed Recovery Act highway projects on the rise

09/30/09
WSDOT plans busy weekend of lane closures in Seattle

09/29/09
US 101 bridge project complete, two-way traffic restored

09/29/09
Ferry fare changes go into effect Sunday, October 11

09/29/09
WSDOT upgrades cameras on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass for nighttime viewing

09/29/09
Safety improvements with landscape changes slated for I-90 in downtown Spokane

09/28/09
Extensive testing, frequent night closures ahead for SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge

09/26/09
WSDOT reopens Fourth Avenue S. on-ramp and lane in Seattle ahead of schedule

09/25/09
Comment period now underway for State-Managed Airports Handbook

09/23/09
Highway fatalities lowest since 1955

09/23/09
WSDOT Ferries Division begins fall schedule Sunday, September 27

09/23/09
WSDOT launches ‘Ask the Traffic Team’ site

09/22/09
WSDOT opens new southbound I-405 carpool lane in Bellevue

09/21/09
SR 285 Sen. Geo. Sellar Bridge to open for pedestrians as Wenatchee’s pipeline bridge closes

09/21/09
WSDOT closer to a reopening date for the US 97 Beebe Bridge

09/21/09
Washington’s annual survey of bicyclists and pedestrians starts next week, Sept. 29

09/21/09
Local transportation projects recognized by FHWA and WSDOT as 2009 “Award of Excellence” winners

09/21/09
WSDOT opens new I-205 on-ramp to traffic over the weekend

09/18/09
WSDOT’s quarterly performance report finds progress on highway safety

09/18/09
WSDOT opens new UW Bothell/Cascadia Community College south campus entrance ahead of schedule

09/17/09
Third project on US 12 near White Pass begins Sept. 21

09/16/09
WSDOT readies for SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge marine opening Thursday

09/15/09
Washington seeks Recovery Act TIGER grants for three high priority projects

09/15/09
WSDOT asks drivers to plan ahead and expect long delays on I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass

09/15/09
State Transportation Commission approves ferry fare increase, rejects additional summer surcharge

09/15/09
WSDOT analyzes SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge mechanical error

09/15/09
WSDOT seeks firms interested in designing and building the SR 99 bored tunnel project

09/15/09
Traffic impacts for SR 501 interchange begin tomorrow night, Sept. 16

09/11/09
Lane closures, camera outages and football games: Busy weekend for Puget Sound travelers

09/11/09
W. Wiser Lake Road to close at SR 539 intersection for four weeks near Lynden

09/10/09
US 97 Beebe Bridge at Chelan Falls Pedestrian Access Modified

09/10/09
Scenic and Recreational Highways Plan meeting to be held in Wenatchee

09/09/09
Southbound US 395 closes for nine days starting Sept. 11

09/09/09
Closures on I-205 and Mill Plain Boulevard start Sept. 11

09/08/09
Spent Labor Day weekend home? You weren’t the only one

09/08/09
As summer vacation ends, long-term closures on I-90 begin

09/06/09
US 97 Beebe Bridge at Chelan Falls Pedestrian Access Restored

09/04/09
Wenatchee returns to service in time for Labor Day weekend

09/04/09
Gov. Gregoire highlights transportation workers on Labor Day

09/03/09
US 97 Beebe Bridge at Chelan Falls may be closed for weeks

09/02/09
WSDOT invites public to comment on State-Managed Airports Handbook at Copalis meeting

09/01/09
On-ramp closes, signal comes on at I-5/US 12 Grand Mound interchange

09/01/09
New Purdy Creek Bridge improves US 101 reliability, safety

09/01/09
WSDOT delivers first of four bridge replacements on SR 6

09/01/09
The travelers’ end of summer assignment: Know before you go this Labor Day Weekend

09/01/09
Two recent studies confirm that Puget Sound commute times continue to improve

08/31/09
Crews wrap up paving on SR 169 in Maple Valley

08/31/09
Two-boat service restored on Seattle/Bremerton route

08/31/09
Delivering on the Recovery Act: More highway projects under way, and construction workforce continues to grow

08/31/09
Crews reopen Renton’s I-405 carpool lane on schedule

08/30/09
Wenatchee returns to service; two-boat service restored on Seattle/Bremerton route

08/28/09
US 12 Black River Bridge goes green

08/28/09
First North Spokane Corridor segment opens to traffic

08/28/09
Watch for I-5, Mill Plain closures this weekend, Aug. 29-30

08/28/09
Slope repairs on US 12 near White Pass begin Tuesday, Sept. 1

08/27/09
Major lane closure this weekend, expect congestion on I-405 and SR 167

08/27/09
New loop ramp opens Friday at I-5 / SR 531 interchange near Arlington

08/25/09
WSDOT gears up for a major I-405 lane closure and big backups this weekend

08/25/09
Crews to repave SR 525 in Clinton a second time

08/25/09
Drivers should expect nighttime delays on SR 520 in Redmond

08/24/09
WSDOT seeks proposals from three design-build contractors for SR 520 pontoon construction

08/24/09
Washington applies for nearly $435 million in first round of ARRA High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail grants

08/24/09
WSDOT completes first SR 704 Cross Base Highway segment in Spanaway

08/21/09
Crews wrap up repaving work on SR 520 between Bellevue and Redmond

08/21/09
WSDOT selects contractor to build $19.3 million congestion relief project on I-405 in Bothell

08/21/09
WSDOT warns drivers of nighttime ramp closures on I-5 near Castle Rock

08/21/09
Construction closures and first Seahawks game will test traveler’s planning skills this weekend

08/20/09
Pavement repair on SR 507 and SR 510 means three days of delays for drivers

08/20/09
Pedestrian tunnel construction slows traffic on SR 14

08/20/09
WSDOT awards stimulus contract to replace I-5 interchange in Ridgefield

08/20/09
SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge Project anchor connections complete

08/19/09
Glacier ski cabins sold for as little as $5 each at WSDOT auction

08/19/09
I-5 reduced to one lane in Fife for HOV widening project

08/17/09
WSDOT thanks drivers for their patience during massive delays caused by weekend I-405 quieter pavement work

08/16/09
The hottest housing deal in Western Washington is in Glacier on Wednesday – $10 for a ski cabin!

08/15/09
WSDOT contractor crews make good progress on I-405 Bellevue paving

08/14/09
Roundabout to open Sunday night at SR 539/Pole Road intersection near Lynden

08/13/09
WSDOT contractor crews close lanes on northbound I-405 in Bellevue this weekend to pave

08/13/09
WSDOT contractor crews to lay down quieter pavement test sections through Bellevue

08/12/09
WSDOT picks the Aberdeen Log Yard as its preferred site for SR 520 pontoon construction

08/12/09
Second Amtrak Cascades train to Vancouver, B.C. begins service August 19

08/12/09
Annual survey needs volunteers to count bicyclists and pedestrians

08/11/09
WSDOT kicks off construction of the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East project to improve safety and reliability of vital cross-state route

08/11/09
August construction milestones on I-405 mean quicker commutes this fall

08/10/09
WSDOT adds new tools to deliver real-time traffic information

08/07/09
WSDOT seeks bids for up to three more new ferries

08/06/09
WSDOT wins national recognition for durable, long-lasting pavement

08/06/09
WSDOT on fast-track to repair 84th Avenue bridge on SR 532 next week in Stanwood

08/06/09
WSDOT closes SR 122 for culvert installation Aug. 17-21

08/05/09
Diamond debut: I-5 HOV lanes coming soon to Pierce County

08/04/09
Stimulus-funded preservation project in Long Beach wraps up

08/04/09
WSDOT awards next major NSC construction contract

08/04/09
Project means delays and speed-limit reduction on US 101

08/03/09
WSDOT wraps up US 12, White Pass paver this week

08/03/09
Lynnwood and WSDOT improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists at I-5 and 196th Street SW

07/30/09
Work begins on US 101 Mosquito Creek Fish Passage

07/30/09
Carpools, buses, solo drivers saving time in HOT lane

07/29/09
First North Spokane Corridor segment opens to traffic August 22

07/28/09
Stimulus work on the rise for highway projects

07/28/09
Nalley Valley work worsens Tacoma’s I-5 to SR 16 bottleneck

07/28/09
Crews to close I-90 for annual Blue Angels Seafair show

07/27/09
WSDOT awards contracts for statewide cable barrier and rumble strip projects

07/27/09
Crews start work on I-5 - Marysville concrete median barrier project

07/27/09
Crews reopen Guide Meridian north of Bellingham one day early

07/24/09
WSDOT, Lacey work in tandem to bridge bike-lane gap

07/24/09
Help WSDOT signal crews get bicycles and motorcycles moving

07/23/09
WSDOT moves ahead with plans to relocate homeless encampment from Seattle property

07/23/09
Crews open new alignments of Airport Way and Springhetti Road near SR 9 south of Snohomish

07/23/09
Renton drivers move closer to congestion relief

07/23/09
Pole Road to close at SR 539 intersection for three weeks

07/23/09
Traffic shifts to new SR 16 bridges at Burley Olalla Road

07/23/09
Stimulus funds to preserve SR 14 hit the pavement July 27

07/22/09
Crews open new ramp at I-5 / SR 531 interchange near Arlington

07/22/09
New service alerts motorists to SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge openings

07/21/09
Newly paved section of Mount Baker Highway turns bumpy

07/20/09
WSDOT posts 72-hour notice for homeless encampment to vacate Seattle property

07/20/09
Community input shapes Methow Valley State Airport Layout Plan

07/20/09
I-90 floating bridge returns to normal for the Monday commute

07/20/09
Community Input Shapes Methow Valley State Airport Layout Plan

07/20/09
Stimulus-funded paving work on US 97 starts July 22

07/20/09
Four-day closure of Guide Meridian planned north of Bellingham

07/20/09
Hood Canal Bridge anchor connections pass 50 percent mark

07/17/09
Construction begins on the US 97A Wildlife fence project north of Wenatchee

07/17/09
I-90 floating bridge: Only one westbound lane into Seattle Friday overnight

07/17/09
$2 million chip-seal project begins on US 101 in Grays Harbor County

07/17/09
WSDOT and I-405 contractors report spill on South Bellevue project

07/17/09
End of demolition means return of parking near Seattle sports stadiums

07/17/09
WSDOT restores SR 508 Tilton River Bridge to two-lane traffic July 20

07/16/09
WSDOT awards a third US 97 Blewett Pass emergency flood repair contract

07/16/09
Second tier I-90 paving through Moses Lake gets awarded to a local contractor

07/16/09
Western states’ transportation directors name Hammond as association president

07/16/09
Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks completion of SR 20 improvement project in Burlington

07/15/09
Better access to businesses and a new interchange in store for Renton

07/15/09
Bellevue contractor lands stimulus-funded I-5 HOV project

07/15/09
US 12 White Pass paving project begins July 16

07/15/09
I-90 floating bridge to reopen to traffic Saturday morning

07/15/09
Bridge repair project on I-5 near Woodland starts July 19

07/14/09
Transportation Secretary Hammond leads western states in highlighting progress on stimulus project spending

07/11/09
Massive Interstate 90 floating bridge expansion joints fit snugly into place

07/10/09
Crews ramp up for stimulus-funded I-5 repair project near Stanwood

07/10/09
Artist Point opens July 14; crews mark fastest opening ever

07/10/09
Mount Baker Highway repaving begins July 13

07/09/09
WSDOT expects heavy event traffic on I-5, I-205 Friday afternoon

07/09/09
Help improve the SR 9, SR 531 intersection near Arlington

07/09/09
WSDOT takes contractor bidding system online

07/08/09
WSDOT awards SR 532 bridge deck repair project in Stanwood

07/08/09
Gas prices and the recession can’t take all the credit for reduced congestion

07/08/09
Most travel numbers up for Independence Day weekend 2009

07/07/09
WSDOT awards $900,000 in 2009 Airport Improvement grants

07/07/09
Three-month lane closure begins July 8 on SR 542 near Glacier

07/06/09
Bremerton Tunnel opens for business

07/06/09
Lighter traffic helps reduce delays on first day of I-90 floating bridge lane closures in Seattle

07/06/09
Second Amtrak Cascades train between Seattle and Vancouver, BC gets “green light” from Canadian government

07/06/09
First morning of I-90 floating bridge lane closures in Seattle go well

07/05/09
Work gets under way on the I-90 floating bridge near Seattle

07/02/09
Paving moves first SR 704 Cross-Base project into home stretch

07/02/09
Holiday travelers: Prepare for westbound I-90 delays to Seattle on Sunday

07/02/09
Washington Aviation Planning Council Releases Statewide Aviation Recommendations

07/02/09
WSDOT holds Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goals Webinar and public meeting

07/01/09
New bridge, safer SR 532 in store for Stanwood and Camano Island residents

07/01/09
Heavy holiday traffic expected on US 101 in Mason County

08/03/09
WSDOT temporarily reduces Seattle/Bremerton ferry service due to necessary vessel repairs

06/30/09
WSDOT Ferries Division finalizes long-range plan

06/30/09
WSDOT uncovers unearned overtime

06/30/09
U.S. Sen. Murray and Rep. Larsen at Colman Dock Wed., July 1: WSDOT Ferries Division to benefit from proposed increases in federal funding

06/30/09
Paving work, ADA improvements on US 101 start July 6

06/29/09
WSDOT crews continue testing soil for proposed bored tunnel replacement of Alaskan Way Viaduct

06/29/09
Transportation recovery funding making a difference for families and drivers in Washington State

06/29/09
Just one more week until WSDOT closes I-90 floating bridge

06/26/09
Mason/Grays Harbor County centerline rumble strip project begins

06/26/09
WSDOT reopens the SR 169 bridge over the Green River

06/26/09
WSDOT Ferries Division and Washington State Patrol plan for busy Fourth of July

06/25/09
Construction begins June 29 on SR 4 paving and guardrail project

06/25/09
Declare your independence from travel delay

06/24/09
Plan for construction and busy event schedule in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood

06/24/09
Construction begins this week on stimulus-funded I-5 project in Cowlitz County

06/23/09
WSDOT advertises contract to reconstruct I-5, SR 501 interchange in Ridgefield

06/23/09
Multiple safety projects advertised to bidders

06/22/09
SR 304 Bremerton Tunnel opens July 6

06/22/09
I-90 floating bridge gets updated schedule for repairs

06/22/09
WSDOT Ferries Division sells Steel Electric class vessels to California recycler

06/19/09
WSDOT paves the way for early reopening of SR 103 in Long Beach

06/19/09
Wildlife returns to 130 acres of WSDOT wetlands near Renton

06/19/09
WSDOT opens US 395 Columbia Drive to SR 240 interchange one day ahead of schedule in Kennewick

06/19/09
Ferry capacity restored in the San Juan Islands

06/18/09
Getting home from Sea-Tac Airport just got a whole lot easier

06/18/09
One down, two to go: WSDOT wraps up paving I-5 in Arlington, starts new work in Lynnwood and Everett

06/18/09
Three projects bring alternating traffic to Mason County

06/17/09
Aviation Planning Council to Finalize Recommendations on June 24 in Seattle

06/17/09
Open house scheduled June 24 for I-5, SR 501 Interchange project

06/17/09
Taxpayers off the hook for SR 11 bridge damage, repairs in Burlington

06/17/09
WSDOT seeks comments on DBE contracting goals

06/17/09
Weekend closures on I-205 and Mill Plain Boulevard start June 19

06/16/09
New Olympia online traffic cameras go live - Thurston County Traffic News e-mail alerts now available

06/16/09
Annual inspection closes SR 520 Evergreen Point floating bridge this weekend

06/16/09
Tacoma Narrows Bridge median-barrier installation complete

06/16/09
WSDOT awards Marysville concrete median barrier project to Tri-State Construction, Inc.

06/16/09
WSDOT celebrates start of stimulus-funded US 2 project in Monroe

06/15/09
North Spokane Corridor open houses coming up

06/12/09
I-90 Bridging Futures Art and Essay Contest winners honored

06/12/09
WSDOT awards a contract for the US 97A Wildlife fence project north of Wenatchee

06/12/09
Seattle’s Fourth Avenue S. closes for several nights of pile driving

06/11/09
Paving closes SR 103 for up to five days, starting June 15

06/11/09
I-90 closures in July: WSDOT offers new tools to help commuters plan for upcoming construction

06/11/09
Construction on stimulus-funded I-5 paver starts June 15

06/11/09
WSDOT Ferries Division begins summer schedule June 21

06/10/09
Sound Transit crews to close reversible ramp from Pike and Pine streets to the I-5 express lanes in Seattle for up to a year

06/10/09
I-5 widening in Thurston County reaches halfway point

06/09/09
WSDOT advertises largest North Spokane Corridor project for construction bids

06/08/09
WSDOT hosts June 23 SR 502 Widening open house and environmental hearing

06/08/09
112th Connector project on I-205 marks major milestone this week

06/08/09
WSDOT awards contract for SR 4 paving and guardrail project

06/08/09
New I-5 on-ramp opens in Burlington at SR 20 interchange

06/05/09
Gov. Gregoire, Secretary Hammond announce that lower construction bids result in more transportation projects in the state

06/05/09
Crews to repave SR 538 in Mount Vernon

06/05/09
Good weather paves the way for work on SR 109 in Hoquiam

06/05/09
Community invited to public meetings on the bored tunnel plan to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct

06/05/09
Repair work begins on SR 508 Tilton River Bridge, June 11

06/05/09
WSDOT posts its quarterly performance report

06/05/09
WSDOT launches new stimulus newsletter

06/04/09
Peninsula communities reconnect at Hood Canal Bridge celebrations

06/04/09
Stimulus funds extend I-5 HOV lanes south of King County

06/04/09
SR 538/Riverside Drive intersection work wraps up early in Mount Vernon

06/03/09
SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge open again - eight days early

06/03/09
SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge draw span testing under way

06/02/09
SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge draw span testing moved to Wednesday

06/01/09
Preservation and safety upgrades around the corner for I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass this summer

06/01/09
WSDOT awards stimulus-funded I-5 repair project near Stanwood

06/01/09
Crews check lists twice prior to Hood Canal Bridge draw span testing

06/01/09
One month until next round of major closures on the I-90 floating bridge; two more weeks to save big on vanpooling

05/31/09
SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge draw span testing starts Tuesday morning

05/30/09
Draw span holds the key to opening new SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge

05/29/09
SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge still on track to open first week of June

05/29/09
WSDOT secures vision for competing for federal high speed passenger rail stimulus funds

05/29/09
Weeklong SR 538/Riverside Drive intersection closure begins May 31 in Mount Vernon

05/29/09
Avoiding travel delays: WSDOT reminds international travelers of changing border-crossing requirements

05/29/09
WSDOT plans US 2 route development plan open house next week

05/27/09
WSDOT reminds pilots to 'Fly Clear of Wildfires'

05/27/09
New signs remind drivers to stay safe on US 2

05/27/09
Gov. Gregoire, Sec. Hammond announce federal recovery awards for transportation paving projects

05/27/09
SR 532 open house will prepare drivers for summer construction

05/27/09
WSDOT Ferries Division holds community meetings

05/27/09
WSDOT schedules SR 500, St. Johns Interchange open house, June 3

05/27/09
Weekend work brings Hood Canal Bridge reopening closer

05/26/09
Washington remains the nation’s “Most Bicycling Friendly State"

05/26/09
WSDOT completes I-5 widening and interchange project ahead of schedule

05/26/09
More drivers come out for Memorial Day 2009

05/26/09
WSDOT closes Seattle’s Fourth Avenue S. in SODO at night this week

05/26/09
WSDOT awards I-82 Grandview to Granger pavement repair contract to Granite Northwest, Inc., of Yakima

05/26/09
I-5, SR 520 quieter pavement test sections are not so quiet; Final section on I-405 set to test in August

05/22/09
WSDOT announces it will open the SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge early

05/22/09
New I-5 off-ramp to open Tuesday in Burlington

05/21/09
WSDOT responds to sink hole on state-owned property along Seattle’s waterfront

05/21/09
WSDOT Ferries Division adds vehicle holding spaces at Mukilteo ferry terminal

05/21/09
Chinook Pass opens on May 22 at noon

05/21/09
SR 16 on-ramp in Tacoma closes June 1 for two years

05/19/09
Gov. Gregoire announces federal recovery transportation contract award

05/19/09
Be safe and avoid the headache with a check of WSDOT’s Memorial Day Weekend travel trends

05/19/09
WSDOT to send e-mail updates for SR 532 projects

05/19/09
WSDOT places last major components on SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge

05/18/09
Bridge deck work on I-90 near Spokane begins May 18

05/18/09
WSDOT weekend wrap up: I-90 express lanes open for the Monday morning commute

05/17/09
WSDOT reopens the Tukwila Parkway on-ramp to northbound I-405 one day early

05/15/09
Exit from northbound I-5 to Olive Way in Seattle to close for up to one year as crews prepare the ground under I-5 for Sound Transit light rail

05/15/09
WSDOT begins construction on stimulus contract to preserve US 101, SR 103 on Long Beach peninsula

05/15/09
WSDOT reopens Cayuse Pass at noon

05/15/09
WSDOT sets SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge west truss

05/15/09
WSDOT Ferries Division notes kick-off of busy summer season

05/15/09
More nighttime lane closures for I-5 in Seattle; I-90 express lanes work wraps up; downtown events mean more people will be on the road

05/15/09
WSDOT leverages federal stimulus funds to improve 28 miles of SR 4 in Southwest Washington

05/15/09
New roundabout set to open Saturday on SR 539 near Bellingham

05/14/09
WSDOT installs first new SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge pontoon section

05/14/09
Rainstorm washes away new lane stripes on SR 503 near Amboy

05/14/09
Gov. Gregoire announces contracts for resurfacing projects in the Columbia Basin and Okanogan

05/14/09
WSDOT’s advice to sports fans: Have a game plan to get to Seattle stadiums on time

05/14/09
Construction begins on SR 4, SR 401 safety enhancement project

05/14/09
Gov. Gregoire signs historic transportation budget

05/14/09
Gov. Gregoire signs bill to fund and build SR 520 floating bridge replacement

05/14/09
WSDOT begins construction on West 39th St. bridge in Vancouver this week

05/14/09
I-90 express lanes to reopen May 16 after major construction

05/13/09
SR 504 – Spirit Lake Memorial Highway opens May 14

05/13/09
Work scheduled for I-5 in Seattle and I-90 express lanes this weekend; downtown events mean more people will be on the road

05/12/09
WSDOT closes lanes and ramp this week on I-5 and I-90 for Seattle earthquake safety project

05/12/09
Mother Nature throws Cayuse Pass a curve ball

05/12/09
Falling boulder closes eastbound I-90 at North Bend for five hours

05/11/09
Hood Canal Bridge focus shifts from removal to reassembly

05/08/09
Island and Skagit county news for week of May 11

05/08/09
Whatcom County news for the week of May 11

05/08/09
WSDOT awards stimulus-funded US 2 paving project to Lakeside Industries, Inc.

05/08/09
SR 538/Riverside Drive intersection closure delayed two weeks

05/08/09
Ferry system's customer service lines overwhelmed with calls

05/07/09
Tugs move out old Hood Canal Bridge draw span assembly

05/07/09
WSDOT thanks drivers for their help and patience; Smooth sailing for I-90 floating bridge commute this morning

05/06/09
Eastside drivers traveling to Seattle on I-90 can continue to avoid backups by shifting their commute times

05/06/09
Next Aviation Planning Council Meeting: May 26 in Seattle

05/06/09
Hood Canal water shuttle could face storm delays again today

05/06/09
I-90 paving in Spokane starts on May 18

05/05/09
Wind, baseball delay Seattle-area commuters determined to cross I-90 bridge minus express lanes

05/05/09
Stormy commute, I-90 express lane closures lead to earlier commute times and better traffic flow

05/04/09
Wind, rain and I-90 express lane closure equal tough Tuesday morning commute to Seattle

05/04/09
WSDOT continues delivering jobs: Two more Eastern Region paving projects are advertised for contractor bids

05/04/09
WSDOT awards stimulus funds for paving project between Moses Lake and Ephrata

05/04/09
I-90 express lane closures begin with Monday morning back ups

05/04/09
WSDOT successfully removes SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge east truss

05/04/09
Weekend single-lane closures on I-5 in Bellingham start May 8

05/04/09
Crews wrap up busy weekend in Seattle; I-90 express lanes closed for three weeks

05/01/09
WSDOT removes SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge draw span pontoon

05/01/09
Busy weekend of lane closures and events in Seattle area

05/01/09
I-5 construction starts next week near Stanwood

05/04/09
Capacity restored on Point Defiance/Tahlequah route

04/30/09
SR 538/Riverside Drive intersection closure delayed one week

04/30/09
Gov. Gregoire, WSDOT Secretary Hammond announce first ground breaking with Recovery Act funding

04/30/09
Manette Bridge replacement focus of May 5 open house

04/30/09
Crews to close Tukwila Parkway on-ramp to northbound I-405 for two weeks

04/30/09
Busy weekend of lane closures and events in Seattle area

04/29/09
WSDOT Hosts Public Meeting to Discuss Methow State Airport’s Draft Alternative Strategies

04/28/09
WSDOT Ferries Division urges customers to use Port Townsend / Keystone vehicle reservation system

04/28/09
Noise, lane closures planned this week in Tacoma

04/28/09
WSDOT advertises I-5 stimulus preservation project

04/27/09
WSDOT continues to pave the way for better highways and more jobs

04/27/09
Building demolition clears path for Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement projects

04/27/09
WSDOT advertises contract for Marysville concrete median barrier project

04/27/09
WSDOT continues delivering stimulus projects, supporting local jobs

04/27/09
WSDOT Ferries Division peak season begins May 1

04/27/09
WSDOT advertises stimulus-funded I-5 project to contractors

04/27/09
Weekend work finished on SR 520; home stretch for I-5 weekend closures in Seattle

04/27/09
Whatcom County news for the week of April 27

04/24/09
Are you ready? One week until Hood Canal Bridge closure

04/24/09
Island and Skagit county news for week of April 27

04/24/09
Public invited to take part in environmental assessment hearings for SR 520 tolling

04/24/09
WSDOT revises Royal Brougham Way closure near Seattle stadiums to improve safety at railroad crossing

04/23/09
SR 20 - North Cascades Highway Opens Friday at 8 p.m.

04/21/09
WSDOT highlights work zone safety with memorial and techniques being developed to increase safety

04/20/09
WSDOT continues delivering jobs: Two more paving projects are advertised for contractor bids

04/20/09
Contracts to preserve I-5, SR 14 advertised to contractors today

04/20/09
I-82 Grandview to Granger stimulus project advertised to bidders

04/20/09
US 395-NSC project in Spokane resumes

04/20/09
SR 538/Riverside Drive intersection closure begins May 3 in Mount Vernon

04/17/09
WSDOT Ferries Division anticipates record traffic on Port Townsend/Keystone route this spring

04/17/09
Crews repair flood damage to SR 9 south of Snohomish

04/17/09
WSDOT offers trip-planning resources during SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge closure

04/16/09
Gov. Gregoire, Gov. Kulongoski applaud Obama administration on high speed rail federal funding

04/15/09
Construction season commences in Clallam County

04/15/09
WSDOT awards SR 7 safety project in Pierce County

04/14/09
SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge Project releases final transit schedules

04/14/09
Final paving starts April 15 on southern stretch of SR 539 north of Bellingham

04/14/09
Learn about I-5 interchange improvement project in Blaine at open house and access hearing

04/14/09
I-5 Gee Creek rest areas close for annual maintenance starting Apr. 15

04/13/09
WSDOT advertises contract for stimulus-funded US 2 paving project between Monroe and Sultan

04/13/09
WSDOT reminds public about Apr. 15 access hearing for SR 14 project

04/10/09
Spring snow forecast for Snoqualmie Pass this weekend; check WSDOT information tools for current conditions or delays

04/10/09
WSDOT awards US 97 Blewett Pass emergency flood repair contract

04/10/09
WSDOT forecast: Weekend clear for work on I-5; SR 520 work cancelled due to predicted heavy rain; heavy snow on I-90 Sunday; road changes ahead for Tuesday’s M’s home opener

04/10/09
WSDOT extends public comment period for Methow State Airport’s draft alternatives

04/09/09
SR 508 Tilton River Bridge restricted to single-lane traffic, no overweight loads

04/09/09
WSDOT asks sports fans to plan for construction this year near Seattle stadiums

04/08/09
WSDOT focuses weekend work on I-5 express lanes and SR 520 in Bellevue

04/08/09
144-auto ferry Elwha returns to service in San Juan Islands

04/08/09
Drawing a straight line; drivers are reminded to watch for WSDOT striping crews

04/06/09
Gov. Gregoire, Sec. Hammond announce recovery funds contract to preserve US 101, SR 103

04/06/09
Six Washington Airports to Receive Federal Stimulus Dollars

04/06/09
Spring spruce up: WSDOT awards bridge painting contract

04/06/09
Drivers should expect closures and lane restrictions for SR 519 construction in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood

04/06/09
WSDOT opens new southbound I-405 lane at old Wilburton tunnel site in Bellevue

04/06/09
WSDOT closes westbound I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass for avalanche control work

04/06/09
WSDOT awards I-90 paving projects to Columbia Asphalt & Gravel

04/04/09
Road work and sunny weather combine for delays on I-5 in Seattle and SR 520 in Bellevue

04/03/09
WSDOT continues delivering jobs: Three more paving projects are advertised for contractor bids

04/03/09
WSDOT piles on the work this weekend in Puget Sound

04/03/09
Construction begins Apr. 7 on Lewis and Clark Bridge painting project

04/02/09
I-5 Nisqually River Bridge gets special treatment

04/02/09
SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge Project transit plan ‘Star struck’

04/02/09
WSDOT agrees to continue EWG operating lease for CW Branch of Palouse River and Coulee City Rail System

04/02/09
Weekend lane closures pave the way for US 2 trestle congestion relief

04/02/09
SR 16 gets crossover barriers on both ends of Narrows

04/01/09
WSDOT plans more work this weekend in Puget Sound

04/01/09
SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge pontoon UVWX arrives in Port Gamble Bay

04/01/09
Get ready: SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge closure one month away

03/31/09
WSDOT awards first I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East project contract

03/31/09
Gov. Gregoire, Sen. Patty Murray announce stimulus funding, jobs at Eastside briefing

03/30/09
Survey work closes I-5 lanes in Tacoma

03/30/09
SR 21-Speed limit back to normal on State Route 21 in Ferry County

03/30/09
WSDOT closes ramps on US 395 and SR 240 for safety project; drivers need to use alternate routes

03/27/09
North Central Washington's state highway construction season begins April 6

03/27/09
Reduced capacity on San Juan inter-island sailings will continue

03/27/09
WSDOT starts closures next week for bridge and ramp construction near Seattle's sports stadiums

03/27/09
UPDATED: SR 11 Chuckanut Drive overpass to reopen March 30 in Burlington

03/27/09
WSDOT cancels SR 520 weekend work; overnight I-5 work in north Seattle and SR 16 work in Tacoma still on

03/27/09
Small amount of settlement found on the Alaskan Way Viaduct; Battery Street Tunnel fire safety systems pass inspection

03/27/09
SR 8 slope stabilization wraps up, speed limit returns to 60 mph

03/26/09
Max J. Kuney of Spokane earns contract for SR 285 Sellar Bridge additional lane project

03/26/09
Reopening of SR 20, the North Cascades Highway begins Monday

03/26/09
Striping work continues on I-5 next week

03/26/09
Drivers take note: studded tires need to be off April 1

03/25/09
SR 16 restricted in Tacoma for street-light installation

03/25/09
SR 14 widening and interchange project gets access hearing Apr. 15

03/24/09
Governor Gregoire joins WSDOT and Ports Association to announce 2009 Marine Cargo Forecast

03/23/09
Biggs Rapids-Sam Hill deck replacement project wraps up early

03/23/09
WSDOT continues delivering jobs: Moses Lake to Ephrata stimulus paving projects are advertised for contractor bids

03/23/09
Crews wrap up busy weekend of construction in Puget Sound

03/22/09
Alaskan Way Viaduct and Battery Street Tunnel reopened after semiannual inspections

03/20/09
Working together to control litter in southwest Washington

03/20/09
WSDOT starts work to strengthen I-90 bridges in Seattle against earthquakes

03/20/09
It’s a go: WSDOT lane closures on I-5 in Shoreline, SR 520 in Bellevue, the Viaduct and the Battery Street Tunnel this weekend

03/20/09
WSDOT will repair northbound I-5 near Stanwood this year

03/19/09
SR 26-Palouse River Bridge deck project in whitman County ready to start

03/18/09
SR 16 bridge work pushes Burley Olalla past halfway mark

03/18/09
Crews will close SR 20 lanes to inspect Deception Pass bridges

03/17/09
Alaskan Way Viaduct construction contract marks progress, sustains local jobs

03/17/09
Paving begins on I-5 widening project south of Olympia

03/17/09
New roads, traffic signals will greet SR 20 drivers in Burlington next week

03/17/09
WSDOT restructures State Rail and Marine Office

03/16/09
WSDOT Announces New Location for Public Open House on Draft Aviation Alternative Strategies

03/13/09
WSDOT narrows northbound First Avenue S. to one lane near Safeco Field

03/13/09
Bridge inspections cause lane closures in Clark and Lewis counties next week

03/13/09
Semi-annual inspection closes Alaskan Way Viaduct next weekend

03/13/09
Drivers could face hour-long delays on I-5, SR 520 this weekend in Seattle, Bellevue

03/13/09
WSDOT awards contract to stabilize riverbank along SR 542 near Glacier

03/12/09
WSDOT celebrates 10 years of Amtrak Cascades service in the Pacific Northwest

03/12/09
Pilot Reminder: No Aircraft Operations at Cypress Island

03/12/09
Cold weather delays start of I-5 work in Bellingham

03/12/09
SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge Project hosts on-line webinar

03/11/09
One-way traffic moving again on slide-damaged SR 112

03/11/09
WSDOT schedules Mar. 18 I-5, Mellen Street to Blakeslee Junction open house

03/11/09
WSDOT celebrates start of US 395 safety project near Blue Bridge in Kennewick

03/10/09
WSDOT seeks public comments on Grays Harbor pontoon construction sites

03/10/09
WSDOT Ferries Division increases service with spring sailing schedule

03/10/09
WSDOT awards SR 520 widening project in Redmond

03/09/09
Gov. Gregoire and WSDOT announce first advertisements for transportation contracts in Kittitas, Pacific counties

03/09/09
SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge truss arrives early in Port Gamble Bay

03/09/09
SR 20 to close nightly for blasting north of Deception Pass

03/09/09
WSDOT terminates operating lease for CW Branch of Palouse River and Coulee City Rail System

03/09/09
Crews wrap up SR 520 weekend work in Bellevue

03/06/09
WSDOT seals the deal on $1 million project in Mason County

03/06/09
WSDOT awards Port Orchard safety corridor project on SR 160

03/06/09
Snow forecast changes WSDOT construction plans this weekend

03/06/09
US 101 Closures and delays in Grays Harbor

03/06/09
Crews getting a jump-start on I-5 panel replacement work in Bellingham

03/05/09
Speed restrictions to affect traffic on State Route 21 in Ferry County

03/05/09
Here we go again: snow, ice, breathe, repeat

03/05/09
Weeknight closures on I-5 in Bellingham start Monday

03/04/09
WSDOT contractor crews begin work Thursday on phase two of SR 169 Green River Bridge repair project

03/04/09
WSDOT Updates Methow Airport Layout Plan

03/03/09
WSDOT awards paving project on northbound I-5 in Everett

03/03/09
Crews finish placing girders on new SR 6 bridge Thursday, Mar. 5

03/02/09
Public Invited to Comment on Draft Aviation Alternative Strategies

03/02/09
WSDOT builds I-5 HOV lanes in Fife without noise walls

03/02/09
SR 16 closures in Tacoma expedite demolition process

03/02/09
Slide-damaged SR 112 gets temporary fix, one-way traffic

03/02/09
Crews wrap up weekend work on southbound I-5 in Seattle on schedule; 3 weekends down, 11 more to go

02/27/09
Rhododendron's return to Point Defiance/Tahlequah ferry route delayed

02/27/09
Crews start work to smooth the ride on SR 520 in Bellevue

02/27/09
WSDOT green lights ramp meters in Everett on Monday

02/27/09
Hood Canal Bridge Project blog goes on-line

02/26/09
Reopening of SR 20, the North Cascades Highway could begin next month

02/26/09
Traffic engineers begin testing new westbound I-90 electronic speed limit signs on Monday

02/26/09
WSDOT’s I-5 road repair work moves to Northgate for round-the-clock closures this weekend

02/26/09
WSDOT wins Agency of the Year for the second year in a row by State Productivity Board

02/26/09
WSDOT Receives Standing Ovation from State Senate

02/25/09
Drivers should be ready for winter driving conditions throughout Washington

02/25/09
WSDOT awards paving project on northbound I-5 through Lynnwood

02/24/09
Columbia River Crossing Wins National Award For Greenhouse Gas Analysis

02/24/09
WSDOT awards $15 million in grants to improve safety and support jobs

02/23/09
I-82 through Yakima readies for improved median look

02/23/09
Crews complete northbound I-5 work ahead of schedule; two weekends down, 12 more to go

02/21/09
Crews continue to make progress on concrete repair work on northbound I-5 near downtown Seattle

02/20/09
Take the first look at the bored tunnel hybrid plan to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct; open houses on Feb. 23 and 24

02/20/09
Drivers can expect nighttime lane and ramp closures on I-405 in Bellevue Friday night

02/20/09
Weekend lane closures on SR 522 in Kenmore might cause delays

02/20/09
Flammable cargo restriction lifted on I-5 under Convention Center

02/20/09
Flammable cargo restricted on I-5 under Convention Center

02/20/09
WSDOT prepares for weekend closures on northbound I-5

02/19/09
WSDOT Now Accepting Applications for New Round of Local Airport Aid Grants

02/19/09
Crews will close SR 20 lanes to trim trees near Deception Pass

02/18/09
Ridership on Amtrak Cascades hits all-time record in 2008

02/17/09
Nighttime lane closures on I-5 in Bellingham start in March

02/17/09
Equipment problems delay US 12 repairs near Naches

02/16/09
That’s a wrap: I-5 crews finish first weekend of work in downtown Seattle

02/15/09
I-5 Seattle crews make good progress during first weekend of panel replacement work

02/15/09
Nothing smells better than fresh concrete in the morning; Lane closures on I-5 in downtown Seattle continue

02/14/09
So far, so good in the first weekend of concrete repair on I-5 in downtown Seattle

02/14/09
Work and traffic flows smoothly during first day of I-5 work in downtown Seattle

02/14/09
WSDOT contractor crews make progress on I-5 work in downtown Seattle

02/13/09
WSDOT hires contractor to repave Mount Baker Highway in Whatcom County

02/12/09
Major work tonight, major changes tomorrow in Tacoma

02/12/09
WSDOT’s I-5 work bring jobs and better pavement to Puget Sound

02/12/09
IA Refresher Clinic Offered at Upcoming Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show

02/11/09
I-5 work on north and southbound lanes begins tonight in Seattle

02/11/09
Monthly maintenance closure of SR 520 floating bridge Thursday morning

02/10/09
Tuesday's I-5 grinding work in south Seattle cancelled due to snow

02/10/09
Tacoma traffic nightmare starts Friday ... the 13th

02/10/09
Striping work continues on interstates, SR 14 for next two weeks

02/09/09
Culvert repair to close part of SR 548 near Blaine

02/06/09
WSDOT performs maintenance work on Montlake Bridge Sunday

02/06/09
I-405 construction in Bellevue, Renton and Tukwila – Feb. 6-13

02/06/09
I-5 pavement repairs kick off Puget Sound construction season next week

02/05/09
WSDOT taps I-405 Corridor Design-Builders for the next phase of I-405

02/05/09
I-5 closed at night in Burlington to set bridge support beams

02/05/09
Safety sign vandals risk public safety, criminal prosecution

02/05/09
WSDOT pouring concrete this weekend to repair I-5 retaining wall

02/04/09
WSDOT travel times are a changin’: travel times to and from Everett to be updated

02/03/09
I-82 eastbound lane closure Feb. 4 in Yakima

02/03/09
Crews begin emergency repairs to SR 169 and pedestrian trail in Renton

02/02/09
Daytime closure of I-90 express lanes tomorrow

02/02/09
Crews begin emergency repairs to SR 18 near Tiger Mountain summit

01/31/09
WSDOT Ferries Division releases revised draft Long-Range Plan

01/30/09
WSDOT seeks contractors for the first of three Senator George Sellar Bridge projects

01/30/09
34-car Hiyu to continue serving Point Defiance/Tahlequah ferry route until end of February

01/30/09
I-405 construction in Bellevue, Renton and Tukwila – Jan. 30 – Feb. 6

01/30/09
WSDOT crews close Seattle ramp to northbound I-5 this weekend

01/30/09
WSDOT responds quickly to small Kingston quake

01/29/09
WSDOT to reopen SR 508 at Bear Canyon late today

01/29/09
I-90 flammable cargo restriction Feb. 2 through Feb. 11

01/29/09
WSDOT selects design-builder to construct new bridge, safer roadway on SR 532 in Stanwood

01/29/09
WSDOT prepares to build bridge pontoons in Grays Harbor

01/29/09
Expect delays on I-5, other local highways for striping work next week

01/28/09
Construction to close northbound I-205 on-ramp at Mill Plain, Saturday, Jan. 31

01/28/09
I-5 will reopen on time in Burlington

01/27/09
SR 261 restricted to one lane Jan. 28 near Delaney

01/26/09
WSDOT Ferries Division announces improvements to fare collection policy

01/23/09
WSDOT drives pile for Hood Canal Bridge water shuttle docks

01/23/09
Crews to set 36 girders for new I-405 bridge over Oakesdale Avenue SW

01/23/09
Storm repairs progress quickly, WSDOT to reopen SR 503

01/23/09
US 395 northbound lane and ramp restrictions Jan. 27

01/23/09
US 395 northbound lane and ramp restrictions Jan. 27

01/22/09
WSDOT releases Amtrak Cascades Mid-Range Plan for next eight years

01/22/09
Maintenance work closes Seattle area roads this weekend

01/22/09
WSDOT Ferries Division extends public comment period on draft long-range plan through January 26

01/22/09
Passenger-only service on Port Townsend/Keystone route to continue through mid-February

01/22/09
WSDOT expands e-mail updates to include Skagit and Island counties

01/22/09
I-5 in Burlington to close for two nights during bridge demolition

01/22/09
WSDOT awards SR 536, SR 538 paving project in Mount Vernon

01/22/09
Hood Canal Bridge parts arriving in Port Gamble Bay

01/21/09
New traffic camera installed on SR 539 near Lynden

01/21/09
WSDOT Ferries Division sells two passenger-only ferries

01/21/09
WSDOT to ride Victoria Express wave for Hood Canal Bridge Project

01/20/09
WSDOT moves forward with repaving work on SR 520 in Bellevue and Redmond

01/19/09
SR 11 Chuckanut Drive overpass in Burlington closing in one week

01/16/09
US 97 Blewett Pass reopens

01/16/09
WSDOT opens new lane on northbound I-405 in Bellevue

01/16/09
SR 202 in Fall City reopened after emergency repairs

01/15/09
Storm recovery continues in Southwest Washington

01/14/09
Crews reopen one lane of SR 20 east of Concrete

01/14/09
I-5 Safety Rest Areas south of Olympia open

01/14/09
Crews reopen SR 542 to two lanes east of Deming

01/14/09
WSDOT repairs of washed-out section of SR 202 near Fall City are nearly complete

01/13/09
SR 261 restricted to one lane Jan. 14 near Delany

01/13/09
US 97 Blewett Pass is scheduled to reopen Friday

01/13/09
US 395 lane and ramp restriction Jan. 14 near Pasco

01/13/09
Landslide closes SR 112 for several weeks

01/13/09
WSDOT awards project to improve I-5 interchange near Arlington

01/12/09
Alaskan Way Viaduct proposal announcement

01/12/09
Crews make progress on SR 20 mudslides in Skagit County

01/12/09
Repairs to close section of SR 542 east of Bellingham

01/12/09
Public invited to SR 302 scoping open house

01/09/09
Interstate 5 and I-90 open to traffic - recovery work continues

01/09/09
WSDOT Reopens I-5 through Lewis county

01/09/09
WSDOT Updates media on plans to reopen i-5

01/09/09
WSDOT to reopen I-90 Snoqualmie Pass Friday morning

01/09/09
WSDOT crews clearing roads as floodwaters receding; I-90 Snoqualmie Pass and I-5 in Lewis County remain closed

01/08/09
Local traffic may travel US 12 between Packwood and Naches; westbound commercial vehicles held at Naches

01/08/09
WSDOT Making progress on opening state highways, efforts continue on I-5 detour

01/08/09
Flooding response in high gear, WSDOT opens US 2 east to Wenatchee

01/08/09
US 2 reopens over Stevens Pass after two day closure

01/08/09
Next Aviation Planning Council Meeting: Feb 5 in Richland

01/08/09
I-90 and I-5 remain closed - focus on establishing detour routes

01/08/09
Rain may stop but rivers still rising

01/07/09
Road closures as of 1/07/2009

01/07/09
State highway closures top 60

01/07/09
WSDOT reminds pilots to check for temporary flight restrictions

01/07/09
Rivers rapidly rising; Increasing risk to Interstate 5

01/07/09
Know Before you go; Road closures in mountains and across state

01/06/09
Avalanche danger and flooding concerns increase with temperatures

01/05/09
Snoqualmie Pass open; crews still fighting through Eastern Washington drifts

01/05/09
I-90 Snoqualmie Pass closed for avalanche danger

01/02/09
WSDOT approves $30 million for city and county bridges

01/02/09
Mountain pass highways open; WSDOT gearing up for next storm

01/02/09
US 12 White Pass reopens to traffic

01/02/09
9 a.m. update: Stevens and Snoqualmie now open - avalanche crews working at White

01/02/09
Damaged I-5 overpass in Burlington to be repaired starting in January

01/02/09
Stevens and Snoqualmie now open - avalanche crews working at White

01/01/09
Break in storm allows WSDOT crews to reopen I-90 Snoqualmie Pass; Stevens/White still closed

01/01/09
Avalanche danger continues for passes, WSDOT readies for overnight storm

01/01/09
WSDOT responding to mountain pass closures