http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Wed, 22 May 2013 16:46:12 GMT 15 http://wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/ Thu, 02 Jun 2011 05:02:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/01_AuroraBridgeSeismic.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/01_AuroraBridgeSeismic.htm WSDOT starts seismic work on Aurora Bridge Thu, 02 Jun 2011 01:48:34 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/012StevensPassEV.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/012StevensPassEV.htm Electric vehicle charging now available in the heart of the Cascade Mountains on US 2 at the Stevens Pass Ski Area. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 01:38:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/31LittAppointedWTC.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/31LittAppointedWTC.htm Effective July 1, Jerry Litt of East Wenatchee will become a Washington State Transportation Commissioner. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:14:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/31_US12PackPatience.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/31_US12PackPatience.htm MORTON – Tent? Check. Barbecue? Check. Backpack full of patience? Probably a good idea. Fri, 27 May 2011 00:45:29 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/26_SR18RampClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/26_SR18RampClosure.htm A summer of significant freeway ramp closures begins in Federal Way the day after the Memorial Day holiday as crews work to improve safety and ease congestion at a key Interstate 5 interchange. Thu, 26 May 2011 23:34:34 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/26_SR522ContractAward.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/26_SR522ContractAward.htm Commuters on SR 522 in Monroe can look forward to fewer delays and faster, safer trips. A much-anticipated project to widen four miles of the highway between the Snohomish River and US 2 will kick off in a little more than a month. Thu, 26 May 2011 00:21:25 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/25_SR20ArnoldRD.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/25_SR20ArnoldRD.htm Crews will make safety improvements this summer on SR 20 south of Oak Harbor. WSDOT hired Interwest Construction to make the improvements. Construction is expected to begin in June and should finish by fall. Wed, 25 May 2011 05:40:02 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/05_24WABikeFriendlyState.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/05_24WABikeFriendlyState.htm Washington still 'most bicycle-friendly state' Wed, 25 May 2011 00:26:23 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/I-5LaceyNoiseWalls.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/I-5LaceyNoiseWalls.htm Residents who live near Interstate 5 in Lacey’s Thompson Place and Tanglewilde East neighborhoods will experience a storm before the quiet beginning next week when work to erect two noise barriers gets under way. Tue, 24 May 2011 06:29:27 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/23SR20SpringReopening.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/23SR20SpringReopening.htm SR 20, The North Cascades Highway will open to traffic at noon on Wednesday, May 25 Tue, 24 May 2011 00:08:32 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/SR104pilotprogram.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/SR104pilotprogram.htm SHINE – State Route 104 Hood Canal Bridge drivers are used to sporadic closures caused by everything from marine vessel openings and construction work to violent windstorms. But this summer, they’ll have to get used to something else – predictability. Sat, 21 May 2011 05:54:55 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/20_WorkContinuesSR4RockfallFence.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/20_WorkContinuesSR4RockfallFence.htm STELLA – Stopping a 10-ton boulder isn’t always as easy as it sounds. That’s what road crews discovered when they found loose soil where they expected solid rock to anchor a replacement rockfall fence that will protect motorists on State Route 4 near Stella. Fri, 20 May 2011 04:22:32 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/19_i5lakewayrampwork.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/19_i5lakewayrampwork.htm A longer Lakeway Drive on-ramp soon will make it easier for drivers to merge onto southbound I-5 in Bellingham. Fri, 20 May 2011 03:48:27 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/DBEGoalSetMeeting.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/DBEGoalSetMeeting.htm WSDOT seeks input for overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal setting Fri, 20 May 2011 03:04:03 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/19_memorialday2011.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/19_memorialday2011.htm While many people still can’t decide if they need sandals or snow boots for Memorial Day weekend, it’s always the right decision to check your route before you go. Thu, 19 May 2011 01:39:31 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/Progress_051811.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/Progress_051811.htm Progress afoot in state ferry system Thu, 19 May 2011 01:26:40 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/052411MethowAirportMtg.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/052411MethowAirportMtg.htm WSDOT Aviation invites the public to a meeting to discuss the upcoming Methow Valley State Airport 2011 Airport Improvements Project. Wed, 18 May 2011 01:24:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/17_SR520_EastsideClosureCancel.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/17_SR520_EastsideClosureCancel.htm BELLEVUE – The complete construction closure of State Route 520 is canceled the weekend of June 3-6 to allow the contractor more time to design and build a concrete stream culvert that had been scheduled for installation. Tue, 17 May 2011 00:25:47 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/16_nscrealestateopenhouse.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/16_nscrealestateopenhouse.htm Open house set to discuss real estate purchases along North Spokane Corridor project. Area residents can learn about the the next steps for real estate purchases along Interstate 90 as part of the North Spokane Corridor project at an open house set for May 25. Mon, 16 May 2011 01:33:13 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/_15_viaductreopens.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/_15_viaductreopens.htm Crews reopened the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct ahead of schedule Sunday after completing work to narrow the highway for construction between the West Seattle Bridge and Seattle’s stadiums. Sat, 14 May 2011 05:08:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/Crews_battle_snow_avalanches_in_mountains.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/Crews_battle_snow_avalanches_in_mountains.htm North Cascades Highway, Cayuse Pass may open by Memorial Day weekend; no estimate for Chinook Pass opening Sat, 14 May 2011 03:51:59 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/13_CascadePasses.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/13_CascadePasses.htm CASCADE MOUNTAINS – The calendar might say spring, but Old Man Winter hasn’t easily released his icy grip on three mountain passes cutting through the Cascades. Record amounts of snow are hampering efforts to clear and reopen the passes. Sat, 14 May 2011 01:19:41 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/13_DiamondAward.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/13_DiamondAward.htm Washington State Ferries has won a Commuter Challenge Diamond Award for a rideshare program that sends vanpoolers and carpoolers to the head of the line with fare discounts, cutting their travel time. Fri, 13 May 2011 23:42:45 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/MethowMay24.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/MethowMay24.htm Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation invites the public to a meeting to discuss the upcoming Methow Valley State Airport 2011 Airport Improvements Project. Fri, 13 May 2011 03:13:15 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/12_I90conservationaward.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/12_I90conservationaward.htm The Cascade Land Conservancy presented its Innovative Conservation Project award to the Washington State Department of Transportation’s I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project (I-90 project) during its annual Conservation Awards Breakfast today in Seattle. Fri, 13 May 2011 02:39:55 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/12_SalishDelivery.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/12_SalishDelivery.htm The 64-car ferry, Salish, was delivered by builder Todd Pacific Shipyards to WSDOT and will restore two-boat service to the Port Townsend/Coupeville route this summer. Fri, 13 May 2011 01:34:35 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/12_ReopenSR504.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/12_ReopenSR504.htm TOUTLE – Drivers heading to the annual reopening of the Johnston Ridge Observatory this weekend can look forward to smooth sailing on SR 504. Fri, 13 May 2011 00:49:39 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/12_i5HOVclosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/12_i5HOVclosure.htm Southbound I-5 HOV lane in Federal Way closing for 10 days Thu, 12 May 2011 04:41:39 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/11_SR4RockfallClosures.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/11_SR4RockfallClosures.htm CATHLAMET – Drivers should plan ahead to avoid long delays on State Route 4 as crews begin work to improve safety with a pre-planned rockfall prevention project four miles east of Cathlamet. Thu, 12 May 2011 01:12:17 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/11_WelcomeToWashingtonSignPlanting.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/11_WelcomeToWashingtonSignPlanting.htm VANCOUVER – Even if the weather isn’t sunny this weekend, Interstate 5 drivers headed north from Oregon will still get a bright greeting thanks to local volunteers planting the “Welcome to Washington” sign near Fourth Plain Boulevard. Thu, 12 May 2011 00:38:22 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/11_PerformanceMeasures.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/11_PerformanceMeasures.htm Washington commended for showing taxpayers where their transportation dollars go Wed, 11 May 2011 21:43:31 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/11_I90rockblastingisback.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/11_I90rockblastingisback.htm Crews will get the green light to resume rock blasting operations this week after a snowy spring on Interstate 90. Tue, 10 May 2011 02:13:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/06_15mFromFLtoWA.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/06_15mFromFLtoWA.htm Washington state will receive $15 million in additional federal high-speed-rail funding for improvements resulting in more frequent and reliable Amtrak Cascades passenger rail service between Portland and Vancouver, B.C. Mon, 09 May 2011 21:54:14 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/09_viaductclosurereminder.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/09_viaductclosurereminder.htm Commuters have just one week to get ready for long-term lane reductions on the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct corridor through Seattle’s SODO neighborhood – but drivers will have options for avoiding construction congestion thanks to a special collaboration with Metro Transit and the city of Seattle. Sat, 07 May 2011 00:56:39 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/6_I5Burl2BellinghamPaver.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/6_I5Burl2BellinghamPaver.htm Beginning in May 2011,crews will repair and pave 12 miles of northbound I-5 from north of the SR 11 Chuckanut Drive interchange in Burlington to south of Lake Samish near Bellingham. Sat, 07 May 2011 00:50:07 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/06_SR520_FloatingBridgeIncentivesSchedule.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/06_SR520_FloatingBridgeIncentivesSchedule.htm SEATTLE – While the goal for replacing the aging State Route 520 floating bridge remains December 2014, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is providing more flexibility to open the new bridge to traffic by July 2015 – a move that could reduce risk and make for better bids on the project. Fri, 06 May 2011 23:52:45 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/06_BusyTravelWeekend.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/06_BusyTravelWeekend.htm Drivers whose Mother’s Day plans include a trip to grandma’s house should plan for a full weekend of closures and sporting events in the Puget Sound area – as well delays crossing Snoqualmie Pass. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) urges drivers to map out routes in advance, allow extra time and prepare for more congestion than usual. Thu, 05 May 2011 23:51:53 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/Salish_050511.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/Salish_050511.htm Final testing needed on 64-car Salish ferry Thu, 05 May 2011 04:29:14 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/04_NBI5towb16shiftthissunday.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/04_NBI5towb16shiftthissunday.htm Plan for delays: Northbound I-5 to SR 16 shift begins Sunday in Tacoma Wed, 04 May 2011 07:10:49 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/03_I90SR18GirdersDamaged.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/03_I90SR18GirdersDamaged.htm Bridge crews are assessing damage to Interstate 90 after a tow truck removing a vehicle from an earlier collision on State Route 18 hit and damaged the girders that support the eastbound lanes of I-90 Tue, 03 May 2011 00:40:38 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/02_SR105TrafficShiftMay3.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/02_SR105TrafficShiftMay3.htm RAYMOND – Drivers on State Route 105 will encounter a detour this spring and summer as the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) builds a new bridge to improve driver safety and fish passage at Norris Slough. Mon, 02 May 2011 21:41:02 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/_1_SR99lanereduction.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/05/_1_SR99lanereduction.htm In two weeks, the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct corridor will be reduced from three to two lanes in both directions between the West Seattle Bridge and Seattle’s sports stadiums.