http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:38:20 GMT 15 http://wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/ Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:09:13 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/0302_SR112SlideRepair.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/0302_SR112SlideRepair.htm Slide-damaged SR 112 gets temporary fix, one-way traffic Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:54:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/2_I5NorthgateOpen.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/2_I5NorthgateOpen.htm SEATTLE – WSDOT contractor crews reopened all lanes of southbound I-5 in north Seattle at 4:15 a.m. today after replacing 18 full concrete panels and four half-panels this weekend. Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:51:52 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/PtD_022709.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/PtD_022709.htm Rhododendron's return to Point Defiance/Tahlequah ferry route delayed Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/27_SR520paving.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/27_SR520paving.htm BELLEVUE – Crews working for WSDOT will begin work next week on a project to repave nearly four miles of SR 520 between I-405 in Bellevue and West Lake Sammamish Parkway in Redmond. Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:39:57 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/27_I5EverettRampMeters.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/27_I5EverettRampMeters.htm EVERETT – WSDOT will light up nine new ramp meters on I-5 in Everett on Monday, March 2. Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:27:38 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/SR+104+HCB+Blog.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/SR+104+HCB+Blog.htm SR 104 HCB Blog Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:34:24 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/26SR20AssessmentTrip.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/26SR20AssessmentTrip.htm Reopening the North Cascades Highway could begin as soon as late March. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:43:41 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/26-vslsigns.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/26-vslsigns.htm The latest traffic technology aimed at increasing safety and reducing collisions is coming soon to I-90. Beginning Monday, March 2, drivers will see activity on new electronic speed signs installed last fall on westbound shoulders of I-90 between I-405 and I-5. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:36:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/26_I5PavementRepair.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/26_I5PavementRepair.htm Round-the-clock Interstate 5 weekend closures are over for south Seattle. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:16:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/26_EmployeeSuggestion.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/26_EmployeeSuggestion.htm Much like the movie “Slumdog Millionaire” at the Academy Awards, WSDOT swept this year’s Innovations in State Government Awards, taking home awards in almost every category, including Agency of the Year and two Top Money Saving awards. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:38:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/26_SenateOvation.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/26_SenateOvation.htm WSDOT Maintenance staff and Troopers from the Washington State Patrol were recognized by the Washington State Senate during a formal Senate session Friday, Feb. 20, with the reading and adoption of Senate Resolution 8634. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:49:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/25_commute_snow.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/25_commute_snow.htm Don’t put those tire chains and snow tires away just yet. Forecasts indicate snow could hit many areas of Washington later today, with the evening commute prime time for snow and ice. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:28:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/25_I5LynnwoodAward.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/25_I5LynnwoodAward.htm WSDOT this week awarded Granite Northwest a contract to repave more than nine miles of northbound I-5 between 52nd Avenue West in Lynnwood and SR 526 in south Everett, along with one mile of SR 525 north of Lynnwood. As part of the $7.7 million project, crews will also repave the on- and off-ramps at 44th Avenue West, SR 525, I-405 and SR 526. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:14:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/24_GreenhouseGasAnalysis.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/24_GreenhouseGasAnalysis.htm The Columbia River Crossing is the recipient of a National Association of Environmental Professionals 2009 Environmental Excellence Award in the category of NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) Excellence. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:48:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/24_SafetyGrants.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/24_SafetyGrants.htm Cities and counties will be able to move forward with 43 safety improvement projects, thanks to funding from the Highway Safety Improvement Program, a federal aid program administered through the Washington State Department of Transportation. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:44:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/I82readiesForNewLook.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/I82readiesForNewLook.htm I-82 through Yakima readies for improved median look Weeds are out, crushed rock is in Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:30:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/23_I-5inSeattleOpen.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/23_I-5inSeattleOpen.htm SEATTLE – WSDOT contractor crews reopened all lanes of northbound Interstate 5 through south Seattle at 2:10 a.m. Monday after successfully replacing 49 broken concrete panels this weekend. Crews removed the panels and re poured replacement panels. A process that will be repeated , along with grinding uneven pavement, throughout this project to replace the worst sections of roadway on both directions of I-5 from south Seattle to Shoreline. Sun, 22 Feb 2009 02:19:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/_21_constructionupdate.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/_21_constructionupdate.htm WSDOT contractor crews are working to replace 49 concrete panels on northbound I-5 just south of Downtown Seattle. So far crews have removed more than half of the concrete panels, and hope to begin pouring new concrete this afternoon. Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:36:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/awvtunnelopenhouses.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/awvtunnelopenhouses.htm WSDOT, King County, and the City of Seattle will share information about the plan to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall at two open houses next week. Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:48:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/20_I405Laneclosures.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/20_I405Laneclosures.htm Crews may close up to two lanes on northbound I-405 between 112th Avenue SE and SE Eighth Street, during the night and early morning hours on Feb. 20 for construction work. Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:26:32 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/20_SR522Kenmore.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/20_SR522Kenmore.htm Weekend lane closures on SR 522 in Kenmore might cause delays Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:15:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/20_I5flammableRestrictionLifted.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/20_I5flammableRestrictionLifted.htm WSDOT crews have lifted the flammable cargo restriction on Interstate 5 under the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle. Sat, 21 Feb 2009 01:45:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/20_FlammableCargoRestriction.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/20_FlammableCargoRestriction.htm WSDOT crews have placed a flammable cargo restriction in both directions of Interstate 5 under the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle until further notice for maintenance work. Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:55:30 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/20_I-5Weekendclosures.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/20_I-5Weekendclosures.htm SEATTLE - Drivers headed into Seattle should plan for another weekend of around the clock lane closures. Washington State contractor crews will close four out of six lanes on northbound I-5 between the Boeing Access Road and Spokane Street from Friday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. through Monday, Feb. 23 at 5 a.m. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 06:36:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/NewRoundGrants.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/NewRoundGrants.htm Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation is now accepting applications from airport sponsors for a new round of Local Airport Aid grants. This will be WSDOT's first round of airport grants offered during the 2009-2011 biennium. Airport sponsors must submit applications no later than May 15, 2009. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:36:45 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/19_SR20trimmingtrees.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/19_SR20trimmingtrees.htm Crews will trim trees along SR 20 between Rosario Road and Quiet Cove Road, north of Deception Pass. To ensure the safety of crews and drivers, the work will be done during the day. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:07:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/021809_AmtrakCascades2008Performance.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/021809_AmtrakCascades2008Performance.htm Ridership on Amtrak Cascades hits all-time record in 2008 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:05:56 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/17_5NightLaneClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/17_5NightLaneClosure.htm Crews will close one lane of southbound I-5 in Bellingham to remove and replace bridge approach panels near the Northwest Avenue exit. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:46:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/US12RepairsDelayedNearNaches.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/US12RepairsDelayedNearNaches.htm Equipment problems cause WSDOT crews to delay US 12 repairs near Naches Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:14:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/16_I5Reopen.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/16_I5Reopen.htm WSDOT contractor crews reopened all lanes of southbound I-5 through downtown Seattle ahead of schedule at 1 a.m. Monday after successfully replacing 41 broken concrete panels this weekend. Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:59:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/15_I-5PMUpdate.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/15_I-5PMUpdate.htm Lane closures continue on southbound Interstate 5 through downtown Seattle tonight but crews are on track to open all southbound lanes to traffic by 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16. Crews are also getting ready for grinding work on northbound I-5 and will start closing lanes between South Boeing Access Road and Corson Avenue at 7 p.m. tonight. Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:39:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/15_I5SeattleProgress.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/15_I5SeattleProgress.htm SEATTLE – It’s day two of the weekend long lane closures on southbound Interstate 5 through downtown Seattle, and WSDOT contractor crews continue to make progress replacing 41 broken concrete panels. Sun, 15 Feb 2009 10:59:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/I-5_Feb14_7pm.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/I-5_Feb14_7pm.htm So far, so good in the first weekend of concrete repair on I-5 in downtown Seattle Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:11:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/I-5_Feb14_3pm.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/I-5_Feb14_3pm.htm With the exception of the major police activity in the middle of the day on southbound I-5 in downtown Seattle, everything ran smoothly on the first full weekend day of work under the Convention Center and near I-90. Sun, 15 Feb 2009 01:30:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/14_I5ReplacementUpdate.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/14_I5ReplacementUpdate.htm SEATTLE – Traffic is running smoothly and crews are making great progress on the I-5 pavement repair work on southbound I-5 in downtown Seattle this weekend. Crews are cutting apart 41 broken and cracked concrete panels and installing new stabilizing steel and concrete. Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:00:03 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/13_sr542pavingprojectawarded.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/13_sr542pavingprojectawarded.htm Crews will repave nearly 17 miles of Mount Baker Highway (SR 542) between Bellingham and Kendall this summer. Work will start in July and finish by fall. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:53:53 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/12_SR16_shift_rampclosures.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/12_SR16_shift_rampclosures.htm Work activities tonight prepare roadway for demolition. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:44:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/12_I-5workBringsJobs.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/12_I-5workBringsJobs.htm SEATTLE – WSDOT contractor crews begin the first full weekend of southbound closures on I-5 tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. in downtown Seattle. Crews will close three out of five lanes of I-5 between Stewart Street and I-90. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:14:48 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/TradeShowIA.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/TradeShowIA.htm Message from Rachel Hansen, Washington Aviation Association | 866-922-7469: Attention All IA's The Washington Aviation Association is pleased to once again offer a FAA approved IA refresher clinic to be held at the 2008 Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show. The program is FREE with paid admission to the event ($5 for two days). Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:50:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/11_I5StartAgain.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/11_I5StartAgain.htm Crews begin working tonight, Wednesday, Feb. 11 on the north and southbound lanes of I-5 as WSDOT’s pavement repair project finally gets underway. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:25:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/SR520MaintOpening021109.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/SR520MaintOpening021109.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, 11 Feb 2009 08:53:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/021009_I5_postponed.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/021009_I5_postponed.htm Tuesday's I-5 grinding work in south Seattle cancelled due to snow SEATTLE - Grinding work scheduled to start tonight, Tuesday, Feb.10, on northbound I-5 in Seattle has been postponed for a second day in a row due to snow and freezing temperatures expected overnight. The work will now begin Wednesday, Feb. 11 barring freezing temperatures. Long weekend closures begin Friday, Feb. 13. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:37:23 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/10_SR16NV_nightmare.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/10_SR16NV_nightmare.htm Ramp closures implemented, ramp meters activated on SR 16 in Tacoma Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:55:31 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/10_ContinuedStripingTwoWeeks.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/10_ContinuedStripingTwoWeeks.htm VANCOUVER – Motorists traveling both directions on I-5, I-205 and SR 14 can expect delays the next two weeks as crews work to replace damaged pavement markings. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:42:13 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/09_548EmergencyCulvertRepair.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/09_548EmergencyCulvertRepair.htm Crews will close part of SR 548 (Blaine Road) Feb. 11 and 12 to repair a damaged culvert. Sat, 07 Feb 2009 09:08:35 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/SR513MontlakeBridge020609.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/SR513MontlakeBridge020609.htm Drivers should plan for lane closures on the Montlake Bridge in Seattle this weekend. Crews will close the inside lane both north and southbound across the bridge while they perform maintenance work. Sat, 07 Feb 2009 09:04:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/I405Construction020609.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/I405Construction020609.htm Drivers should plan for nighttime detours and delays as crews continue progress on I-405 construction projects between Bellevue and Tukwila. Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:32:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/06_2009ConstructioKickOff.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/06_2009ConstructioKickOff.htm SEATTLE – The Washington State Department of Transportation kicks off the 2009 construction season nearly two months earlier than usual in order to pack in dozens of major road repair projects. Drivers will see major closures on I-5 in Seattle and Tacoma, I-405, SR 520 in Redmond and on I-90 across Lake Washington between February and October. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:19:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/I-405NextPhase020509.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/I-405NextPhase020509.htm I-405 Corridor Design-Builders, a CH2M Hill/ Gary Merlino Joint Venture, has submitted the apparent best value proposal of $83.6 million for the Washington State Department of Transportation’s $100 million project, to ease congestion in the Renton area. Work on the I-405, I-5 to SR 169 Stage 2 - Widening and SR 515 Interchange Project (Renton Stage 2) will begin this summer. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:07:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/05_i5closedatnightforgirders.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/05_i5closedatnightforgirders.htm Crews will close northbound I-5 in Burlington overnight next week to set four new bridge support beams over the interstate. The steel-reinforced concrete girders will support the roadway for the rebuilt SR 11/Chuckanut Drive overpass. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 03:39:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/05_SIgnVandalism.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/05_SIgnVandalism.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation and the Washington State Patrol are warning would-be vandals that tampering with a roadway safety sign is a crime. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 03:08:10 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/05_I5RetainingWallRepair.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/05_I5RetainingWallRepair.htm Drivers should plan for a closure of the Olive Way on-ramp to northbound I-5 on Saturday, Feb. 7. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:07:49 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/EverettTravelTimesFeb309.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/EverettTravelTimesFeb309.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation is changing the locations used to measure travel times between Everett and Seattle, and Everett and Bellevue to provide drivers with more accurate travel times. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:09:07 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/I82LaneClosure_Feb4_Yakima.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/I82LaneClosure_Feb4_Yakima.htm WSDOT closes left lane of eastbound I-82 near North First St. in Yakima, Feb. 4 The right lane of eastbound I-82 is available. Delays should be minimal. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:11:33 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/3_SR169Repairs.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/3_SR169Repairs.htm Drivers will once again be able to use the right lane of northbound SR 169 near the Maplewood Golf Course in Renton by March. Crews today began emergency repairs to a retaining wall that supports the highway. The right lane has been closed since Jan. 8 when heavy rains caused the Cedar River to flood and undermine the wall. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 06:03:01 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/2_I90ExpressLaneMaintenanceClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/2_I90ExpressLaneMaintenanceClosure.htm Interstate 90 travelers should plan for the express lanes to be closed Tuesday, February 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:09:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/2_SR18Slope.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/02/2_SR18Slope.htm A mud slide that began during recent heavy rains will force traveler delays on SR 18 starting tonight, when crews begin work to stabilize a slope under the westbound lane just east of the Holder Creek Bridge. Recent storms caused Holder Creek to flood and erode the hillside supporting the roadway.