http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:19:13 GMT 15 http://wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:42:18 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/05_US101MosquitoCreek.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/05_US101MosquitoCreek.htm US 101 Mosquito Creek fish culvert project complete Sat, 03 Oct 2009 06:27:37 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/02_SuperloadonUS101.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/02_SuperloadonUS101.htm Superload travels US 101 and I-5 this weekend Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:07:54 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/30_ARRAMonthlyWrapUp.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/30_ARRAMonthlyWrapUp.htm As the summer construction season winds down, the number of completed Recovery Act projects is beginning to climb. In September WSDOT and local governments across Washington completed an additional 30 Recovery Act highway projects, bringing the reported number of completed projects to 38. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:41:29 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/30_SeattleWeekendWork.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/30_SeattleWeekendWork.htm WSDOT crews plan a busy weekend of work on two of Puget Sound’s major roadways. Drivers heading to and from Seattle should plan ahead to minimize delays. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:29:15 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/29_US101WForkHoquiam.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/29_US101WForkHoquiam.htm US 101 bridge project complete, two-way traffic restored Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:14:29 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/Fares_093009.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/Fares_093009.htm Ferry fare changes go into effect Sunday, October 11 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:40:29 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/snoqualmiepasscameras.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/snoqualmiepasscameras.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation has expanded its ability to monitor roadway conditions and help the public plan their trips on I-90 across Snoqualmie Pass during nighttime hours. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:20:34 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/29_i90spokanetreeremoval.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/29_i90spokanetreeremoval.htm Safety improvements with landscape changes slated for I-90 in downtown Spokane Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:11:55 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/28_104_OctTesting.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/28_104_OctTesting.htm Starting Monday night Sept. 28 and continuing through the month of October, intermittent openings of the HCB will occur for testing. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:10:19 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/26_SR519LaneRampOpen.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/26_SR519LaneRampOpen.htm Crews working for WSDOT have completed temporary repairs on construction beams damaged by an overheight semi Friday near Seattle’s sports stadiums. WSDOT closed the southbound Fourth Avenue S. on-ramp to Edgar Martinez Drive S. and the southbound right lane of Fourth Avenue S. Friday afternoon after the semi damaged temporary beams that are supporting construction of a new I-90 off-ramp to Edgar Martinez Drive S. The ramp is part of WSDOT’s SR 519 Intermodal Access project. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:33:48 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/StateAirportHandbookOutreach.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/StateAirportHandbookOutreach.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation will host a series of public meetings to receive input on the State-Managed Airports Handbook. The handbook, which is currently being developed, will document policies, performance measures, and guidelines for the maintenance and operation of the 17 state-managed airports. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:05:07 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/23_TrafficFatalities.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/23_TrafficFatalities.htm Traffic fatalities in Washington have hit their lowest level since 1955, according to new data from the Washington Department of Transportation and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:12:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/Fallschedule_092309.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/Fallschedule_092309.htm WSDOT Ferries Division begins fall schedule Sunday, September 27 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:31:40 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/23_AskTheTrafficTeam.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/23_AskTheTrafficTeam.htm If you’ve ever had a burning traffic question, but didn’t know where to turn to find the answer, WSDOT has a solution for you: The new “Ask the Traffic Team” Web site. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:34:22 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/22_405NewCarpoolLane.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/22_405NewCarpoolLane.htm Crews opened a southbound HOV lane on I-405 that will allow carpoolers and buses to directly connect from SE Eighth Street to I-90. This lane, coupled with a general purpose lane that opened in April, will bring relief to Eastside commuters. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:48:51 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/21SR285SellarBridgePedXing.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/21SR285SellarBridgePedXing.htm The Senator George Sellar Bridge in South Wenatchee will open for pedestrians on Sept. 28, as Wenatchee’s pipeline bridge closes to pedestrians Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:34:15 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/2009BikePedCount.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/2009BikePedCount.htm Washington’s annual survey of bicyclists and pedestrians starts next week, Sept. 29 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/21_2009AwardsofExcellence.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/21_2009AwardsofExcellence.htm Local transportation projects recognized by FHWA and WSDOT as 2009 “Award of Excellence” winners Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:25:44 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/21_I205RampOpensOverWeekend.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/21_I205RampOpensOverWeekend.htm VANCOUVER – After watching the new I-205 on-ramp bridge at Mill Plain Blvd. go up piece by piece for a year, drivers are now able to use it. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:48:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/18_GrayNotebookUpdate.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/18_GrayNotebookUpdate.htm An analysis of highways before and after the installation of centerline rumble strips shows a 57 percent reduction in serious injury and fatal crossover collisions. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:38:37 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/18_SR522CampusAccess.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/18_SR522CampusAccess.htm Students at the UW Bothell/Cascadia Community College campus will have a new way to get to school when classes start this month. Elected officials and school administrators joined WSDOT to officially cut the ribbon on the new campus access ramp today, Friday, Sept. 18. The new south campus access ramp opens to traffic Monday, Sept. 28. Classes begin that week. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:19:40 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/17_ThirdUS12ProjectBegins.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/17_ThirdUS12ProjectBegins.htm WHITE PASS – Drivers can expect delays on US 12 near White Pass as the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) begins construction on the last of three projects on US 12 between the Cortwright Creek Bridge in Lewis County and the Lewis/Yakima county line. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:07:33 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/16-104-WSDOTReadyHCB.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/16-104-WSDOTReadyHCB.htm WSDOT crews are ready to open the Hood Canal Bridge to marine traffic Thursday. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:16:22 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/15_TigerGrants.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/15_TigerGrants.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation submitted applications for three high priority projects in King County, Vancouver, and Spokane to compete for the $1.5 billion available in TIGER Discretionary Grants, part of the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:37:49 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/15_I90BullfrogConcreteProject.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/15_I90BullfrogConcreteProject.htm From now until November, motorists traveling over I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass should prepare for delays and traffic backups that could add up to one additional hour of travel time to their trip. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:18:29 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/WSTC_091109.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/WSTC_091109.htm State Transportation Commission approves ferry fare increase, rejects additional summer surcharge Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:55:26 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/15_104_HCBproblems.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/15_104_HCBproblems.htm WSDOT is investigating a mechanical problem on the Hood Canal Bridge. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:40:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/15-awv-bored-tunnel-rfq.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/15-awv-bored-tunnel-rfq.htm WSDOT issued a request for qualifications today to contractors interested in building the proposed SR 99 bored tunnel to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct – the first step in the process to select a design-build contractor to deliver the tunnel project. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:39:29 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/15_SR501ImpactsBeginTomorrowNight.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/15_SR501ImpactsBeginTomorrowNight.htm RIDGEFIELD – Construction on the I-5, SR 501 Ridgefield Interchange project officially began Sept. 8, and WSDOT’s contractor, Tapani Underground Inc., spent the past week mobilizing equipment and performing preliminary work. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 06:11:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/11_BusyWeekendFootballCameras.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/11_BusyWeekendFootballCameras.htm SEATTLE – It’s going to be a busy weekend in Seattle. Three football games, daytime and nighttime lane closures on I-5 and traffic camera outages mean that drivers will need to plan ahead and get creative before they hit the highways. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:27:28 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/11_sr539WiserLakeRoadClosed.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/11_sr539WiserLakeRoadClosed.htm WSDOT crews building a new roundabout near Lynden will close access to State Route 539 from West Wiser Lake Road beginning Sept. 14. The closure is expected to last for four weeks. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:30:21 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/10WenatcheeScenicHwyMtg.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/10WenatcheeScenicHwyMtg.htm There's a Scenic and Recreational Highways Plan meeting in Wenatchee on Sept. 24. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:40:43 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/Southbound_US395_closes_nine_days.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/Southbound_US395_closes_nine_days.htm WSDOT closes southbound US 395 in Kennewick for nine days starting Sep. 11 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:43:07 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/09_I-205_112th_WeekendClosures.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/09_I-205_112th_WeekendClosures.htm VANCOUVER – Final construction activities for the I-205 – Mill Plain Exit – 112th Connector project will close lanes and ramps on I-205 and Mill Plain Blvd. over the next few weeks, starting Friday, Sept. 11. Drivers should be prepared for delays and plan to take alternate routes. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:21:59 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/8_laborday09_recap.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/8_laborday09_recap.htm It could have been the rain, wind, economy or school calendar. Whatever the reason, the result was clear. There were fewer vehicles on the road in most places for Labor Day 2009. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:03:04 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/lakeeastontobullfrogclosures.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/lakeeastontobullfrogclosures.htm Just when you thought construction was winding down for the season, crews are getting ready to kick it into high gear on I-90 after Labor Day Sat, 05 Sep 2009 03:58:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/Wenatchee_090409.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/Wenatchee_090409.htm Wenatchee returns to service in time for Labor Day weekend Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:44:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/4_GregoireLaborDay.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/4_GregoireLaborDay.htm In honor of Labor Day, Gov. Christine Gregoire signed a proclamation encouraging state residents to celebrate Washington transportation workers. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:06:33 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/StateAirportHandbookCopalisMeeting.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/StateAirportHandbookCopalisMeeting.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation is hosting a public meeting to receive input on the State-Managed Airports Handbook. The handbook, which is currently being developed, will document policies, performance measures, and guidelines for the maintenance and operation of the 17 state-managed airports. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:46:41 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/01_GrandMoundSignalRamp.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/01_GrandMoundSignalRamp.htm The I-5 and US 12 interchange at Grand Mound is in for a big change this week. After the morning commute on Thursday, Sept. 3, one of two on-ramps to southbound I-5 from US 12 closes and a traffic signal on the west side of the interchange lights up for the first time. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:40:38 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/1_101_NewPurdyBridge.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/1_101_NewPurdyBridge.htm Thursday, Sept. 3 WSDOT and local officials and the community will celebrate the new US 101 Purdy Creek bridge replacement. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:49:18 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/01_WSDOTDeliversSR6Bridge.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/01_WSDOTDeliversSR6Bridge.htm CURTIS – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and its contractor, Scarsella Bros., Inc., invite the public to celebrate completion of a wider, safer bridge on SR 6 in western Lewis County. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:38:39 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/1_LaborDay2009travel.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/1_LaborDay2009travel.htm WSDOT offers many ways to know before you go this Labor Day weekend. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:43:30 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/01_INRIX_travel_times.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/01_INRIX_travel_times.htm The recently published 2009 National Scorecard Mid-Year Update by INRIX Corporation finds that congestion and travel times nationally have “bottomed out” in the first half of 2009.