http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:06:25 GMT 15 http://wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:12:49 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/10_AnnualAviationConference.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/10_AnnualAviationConference.htm Airports and airport sponsors are invited to attend three workshops hosted by WSDOT Aviation Division at the annual Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show on Feb. 20 and 21 at the Western Washington Fairgrounds in Puyallup. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:02:39 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/30_TollingContract.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/30_TollingContract.htm WSDOT advances statewide tolling program Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:11:14 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/23_SR520_Pontoon_ApparentBestValue.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/23_SR520_Pontoon_ApparentBestValue.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation announced today that Kiewit-General Joint Venture has submitted the apparent best price and technical proposal for building new State Route 520 floating bridge concrete pontoons in Grays Harbor County. Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:50:47 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/18_WSDOTbreaksground_I-5SR432TalleyWayInterchange.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/18_WSDOTbreaksground_I-5SR432TalleyWayInterchange.htm KELSO – WSDOT and the local community joined together this afternoon to break ground on a project to improve safety and mobility on I-5, SR 432 and nearby local roads. Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:17:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/18-AWV-prequalifies4.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/18-AWV-prequalifies4.htm WSDOT identified the design-build teams that are qualified to submit proposals for the SR 99 bored tunnel project. The selected teams are: AWV Joint Venture, Seattle Tunnel Partners, Seattle Tunneling Group, and VTS Joint Venture. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:15:44 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/17_sr11chuckanutdrivereopens.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/17_sr11chuckanutdrivereopens.htm Crews will reopen Chuckanut Drive (SR 11) south of Bellingham on Friday afternoon, Dec. 18, nearly a month after two separate rockslides blocked the highway and destabilized the hillside above the road. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:26:21 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/US12closedDec17overnight.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/US12closedDec17overnight.htm WSDOT and Scarsella Bros. Construction will close US 12, from 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 17, until 6 a.m., Friday, Dec. 18, to blast a rock outcropping adjacent to the highway (15 miles west of Naches). Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:48:42 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/Recovery_Act_funds_deliver_new-Grape-Line_+buses.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/Recovery_Act_funds_deliver_new-Grape-Line_+buses.htm WALLA WALLA –Three new buses funded by federal stimulus dollars for the Grape Line have arrived and soon will begin carrying passengers between Walla Walla and Pasco. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:49:59 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/16-I90concrete.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/16-I90concrete.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation in partnership with Sound Transit today awarded Interstate Improvement a $7.6 million contract to preserve and strengthen a three mile section of Interstate 90 between Bellevue and Mercer Island. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:14:11 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/16_SevenNewARRAProjects.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/16_SevenNewARRAProjects.htm Lower construction bids have generated enough savings to allow the Washington State Department of Transportation to build seven more highway projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act than first expected. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:29:03 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/15_NewGrapeLaneBuses.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/15_NewGrapeLaneBuses.htm Three new buses funded by federal stimulus dollars for the Travel Washington's Grape Line have arrived and soon will begin carrying passengers between Walla Walla and Pasco. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:01:16 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/15_SR532ClarkBridgeChrisClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/15_SR532ClarkBridgeChrisClosure.htm Crews will intermittently close the General Mark W. Clark Memorial Bridge at night between Stanwood and Camano Island to install 7 186-foot girders for the new bridge. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:41:01 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/No_overnight_closure_on_US12_Dec._14.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/No_overnight_closure_on_US12_Dec._14.htm No overnight closure on US 12 west of Naches Dec. 14 But clearing rocks could cause up to one hour delay Drivers should prepare for one hour delay or consider alternate routes Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:24:11 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/HCBballast2010.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/HCBballast2010.htm HCBballasting2010 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 07:21:18 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/11_snowiceeastern.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/11_snowiceeastern.htm Drivers need to be ready for winter driving conditions Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:36:39 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/I-405LaneOpening.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/I-405LaneOpening.htm The drive between Renton and Tukwila is less congested now that WSDOT contractor crews have opened a new lane in each direction on I-405, several months ahead of schedule. The new lanes opened this morning at 4 a.m. and stretch from I-5 to SR 167. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:13:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/Winter_121109.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/Winter_121109.htm Winter ferry schedule begins Sunday, Jan. 3 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:20:06 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/10_SR9MarshComplete.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/10_SR9MarshComplete.htm A major project to reduce congestion on busy SR 9 south of Snohomish reached its last major milestone today as crews turned on a new traffic signal at 164th Street SE. The new signal is part of a $53.4 million widening project funded by the 2003 and 2005 gas taxes. In late November, crews opened two new SR 9 lanes to traffic between SR 96 and Marsh Road. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:33:07 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/US12_closed+overnight_Dec._10_west_of_Naches_.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/US12_closed+overnight_Dec._10_west_of_Naches_.htm WSDOT closes US 12 overnight Dec. 10 west of Naches Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:43:50 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/airportdatabase.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/airportdatabase.htm WSDOT Aviation would like to thank the airports who reviewed and updated their data in the Washington State Airport Information System database by the November 30 deadline. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:10:55 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/08_US12SpeedReduction.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/08_US12SpeedReduction.htm RANDLE – A request by concerned citizens and a subsequent traffic study has prompted WSDOT to reduce the speed limit of a two-mile section of US 12 east of Randle. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:19:45 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/08_SR4SkamokawatoCoalCreekproject_Complete.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/08_SR4SkamokawatoCoalCreekproject_Complete.htm SKAMOKAWA – Drivers traveling SR 4 through Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties will experience fewer delays and a smoother ride as WSDOT’s contractor, Lakeside Industries, Inc. of Longview, completes the SR 4 – Skamokawa to Coal Creek Road Paving and Guardrail project. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:19:14 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/7_I5TravelTimeSigns.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/7_I5TravelTimeSigns.htm Drivers have a new tool to help them avoid traffic backups on I-5. Three new electronic travel-time signs are up and running on northbound I-5 south of the I-405 interchange and on southbound I-5 in Mill Creek. The signs provide real-time travel time information that helps drivers choose the fastest route to the Eastside. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:13:32 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/US12_closes_overnight_Dec._7_west_of_Naches.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/US12_closes_overnight_Dec._7_west_of_Naches.htm WSDOT closes US 12 overnight for blasting Dec. 7 west of Naches Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:28:44 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/04_sr539riverroadroundabout.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/04_sr539riverroadroundabout.htm Crews are ready to open the fourth and final roundabout at the Guide Meridian (SR 539)/River Road intersection Monday morning, Dec. 7, despite nearly a month of wind, rain and cold temperatures. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:33:06 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/03_I5ClosedOvernightSeattle.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/03_I5ClosedOvernightSeattle.htm Crews will close six miles of northbound I-5 in Seattle overnight. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:18:20 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/03_SR7Signal.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/03_SR7Signal.htm New signal shines at SR 7 and Kapowsin Highway in Pierce County Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:17:42 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/03ARRA_Payroll.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/03ARRA_Payroll.htm Washington Transportation Secretary attends Pres. Obama’s jobs summit, participates in infrastructure investment breakout session Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:57:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/US_12_closed_overnight_Dec._3_west_of_Naches.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/US_12_closed_overnight_Dec._3_west_of_Naches.htm WSDOT closes US 12 overnight Dec. 3 west of Naches Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:28:12 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/03_SR520EastsideEA.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/03_SR520EastsideEA.htm Carpools and bus riders would benefit by completing the HOV system and making other improvements on State Route 520 from Medina to Redmond, according to an environmental assessment released today by the Washington State Department of Transportation. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:47:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/03_ertmcoutage.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/03_ertmcoutage.htm SRTMC Camera feed and website outage scheduled for December 6 and 7 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:13:07 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/02_GNB35.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/12/02_GNB35.htm 35th edition of Gray Notebook includes annual Congestion Report, air and noise quality reports, and other performance reporting