http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Sun, 26 May 2013 07:52:10 GMT 15 http://wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/ Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:50:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/Take_scenic_route_avoid_delays_on_US12.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/Take_scenic_route_avoid_delays_on_US12.htm Rock blasting operations have been completed on US 12 near White Pass The roadway is open in both directions Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:26:55 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/19_I-5_DowntownPavingComplete.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/19_I-5_DowntownPavingComplete.htm VANCOUVER – Six weeks of work, 14,000 tons of fresh asphalt and two miles of new lane lines add up to a smoother and safer drive on Interstate 5 through downtown Vancouver. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 05:51:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/15US97AEntiatOpenHouse.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/15US97AEntiatOpenHouse.htm An August 24 Open House in Entiat will help US 97A South of Rocky Reach Slope Stabilization Project Team members find out which traffic control plan will work best. Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:06:17 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/04_I5WoodlandPavingStarts.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/04_I5WoodlandPavingStarts.htm WOODLAND – Drivers in Cowlitz County will see orange construction barrels on Interstate 5 next week as work begins on a Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) project to improve safety and preserve the heavily traveled freight corridor between Woodland and Kalama. Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:02:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/03_I90ClosuresForBlueAngels.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/03_I90ClosuresForBlueAngels.htm When the U.S. Navy Blue Angels jets begin zipping over Lake Washington this week, drivers won’t be cruising across the Interstate 90 floating bridge at the same time. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:40:57 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/SR823ribboncutting.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/SR823ribboncutting.htm State Route 823 through Selah is rerouted and open for smoother traffic. Traffic engineers estimate the new route will reduce traffic congestion on First Street by one-third. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:11:22 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/01_airportgrants.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/01_airportgrants.htm ARLINGTON– Twenty-six Washington airports will receive a share of nearly $12 million in federal, state and local funds to maintain airport pavements, improve safety and enhance security. Of that amount the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) contributed $1.1 million through its Airport Aid Program, and used $433,290 in state funds to leverage more than $9 million in federal grants. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:09:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/29_I5secnd87HourOver.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/29_I5secnd87HourOver.htm During the 87-hour I-5 lane closure, WSDOT replaced two bridge approaches, repaired several bridge decks and reinforced 2.5 miles of aging concrete panels by tying them together with 6,000 steel dowel bars. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:32:21 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/28_BNSFAgreement.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/28_BNSFAgreement.htm An agreement signed today by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and BNSF Railway clears the way for work to begin on rail improvements that ultimately will generate hundreds of jobs and improve Amtrak Cascades service between Seattle and Portland. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:10:44 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/EnvironmentalAward_28.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/EnvironmentalAward_28.htm It’s not always just about building roads and bridges. Often, transportation projects also help rebuild communities and improve the surrounding environment. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) was recently recognized for its successes in sustainable transportation and environmental protection. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 06:43:19 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/07262011_AmtrakCascadesLotteryresults.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/07262011_AmtrakCascadesLotteryresults.htm Amtrak Cascades Cash Train Scratch ticket promotion with Lottery a success. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:36:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/26_I5_SR432_SBOnRampOpens.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/26_I5_SR432_SBOnRampOpens.htm KELSO – After 18 months of closures, detours and delays, drivers will get to use the latest piece of the Longview Wye interchange overhaul tomorrow, July 27. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 04:47:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/25_SR99weekendclosures.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/25_SR99weekendclosures.htm A full slate of weekend activities, including closures in both directions of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct, could mean delays for drivers heading into downtown Seattle. 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 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 03:14:14 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/21_2ndI5Closure87Hour.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/21_2ndI5Closure87Hour.htm Twelve miles of Interstate 5 will be reduced to one lane from Burlington to Bellingham for a week starting Monday, July 25. And it could take an hour or more to drive through the construction. Thu, 21 Jul 2011 03:24:13 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/07202011AmtrakCascadesRidership.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/07202011AmtrakCascadesRidership.htm Amtrak Cascades second quarter ridership for 2011. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:13:04 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/19_SR6BridgeReplacementsOpenHouse.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/19_SR6BridgeReplacementsOpenHouse.htm PE ELL – In 1924, many people traveled our nation’s highways and byways by horse and wagon or Model-T. It’s also the same year the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) built two bridges to carry SR 6 over Rock Creek, just west of Pe Ell. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:29:15 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/TransCommission_071511.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/TransCommission_071511.htm Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:24:07 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/18_MinorTNBTollGlitch.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/18_MinorTNBTollGlitch.htm Toll vendor Electronic Transaction Consultants Corp. (ETCC), the Texas firm now handling the Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolling, has nearly caught up on a backlog of toll transactions but encountered a new problem involving Good To Go! customers who manually replenish their accounts and often carry low balances. Some accounts in good standing were charged an incorrect rate. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:22:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/18_WSDOTsInnovativeMngtonI5wins.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/18_WSDOTsInnovativeMngtonI5wins.htm WSDOT’s innovative management on I-5 wins award Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:52:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/18_tbm-contractor.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/18_tbm-contractor.htm Seattle Tunnel Partners, the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) design-build contractor for the proposed SR 99 bored tunnel, has selected Hitachi Zosen Corporation to supply the machine that will construct the tunnel. Hitachi Zosen will be responsible for designing, manufacturing, assembling, testing and commissioning the machine as well as training Seattle Tunnel Partners’ personnel. Sat, 16 Jul 2011 04:41:03 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/15_303_ManetteClosingSoon.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/15_303_ManetteClosingSoon.htm Manette Bridge closes July 24. Sat, 16 Jul 2011 04:37:42 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/15_DBEgoalsAug2011.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/15_DBEgoalsAug2011.htm Contractors, trade and labor organizations, small and disadvantaged businesses, and others who are interested in doing business with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are invited to comment on the agency’s proposed interim Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals. Sat, 16 Jul 2011 04:15:09 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/SR520Dirt2Hoquiam.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/SR520Dirt2Hoquiam.htm ABERDEEN – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Kiewit-General (K-G) have the dirt on the city of Hoquiam. And Hoquiam couldn’t be happier about it. Sat, 16 Jul 2011 01:09:03 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/Fauntleroy_071511.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/Fauntleroy_071511.htm Traffic changes at Fauntleroy ferry terminal start Sunday, July 17 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:04:24 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/13_ElectricHighways.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/13_ElectricHighways.htm The Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announces that within six months, drivers will have the ability to charge their electric cars (like the Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt) at charge stations along Washington’s “electric highways” (I-5 and US 2). Now it’s easy to plug in your electric car while you’re on the go in Washington! Wed, 13 Jul 2011 01:23:47 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/12_sr542roundabout.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/12_sr542roundabout.htm Construction began this week on a new roundabout that will soon make it easier and safer to turn on and off State Route 542, Mount Baker Highway, at the busy Smith Road intersection near Deming. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:06:26 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/11_SR520_Reopened.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/11_SR520_Reopened.htm SEATTLE – Crews reopened State Route 520 this morning after successfully completing a busy weekend of inspections and repairs on the floating bridge in preparation for the next storm season. Sat, 09 Jul 2011 04:21:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/08_first_pour_520_pontoons.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/08_first_pour_520_pontoons.htm First pour complete in SR 520 pontoon casting basin Fri, 08 Jul 2011 22:48:11 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/smooth_sailing_on_SR24.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/smooth_sailing_on_SR24.htm Smooth sailing on SR 24 east of Yakima is just a few weeks away Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:09:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/7_AWVfeis.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/7_AWVfeis.htm The culmination of 10 years of technical analysis and public, agency and tribal review came to fruition today when the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and city of Seattle released the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement project’s final environmental impact statement (EIS). Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:47:26 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/07_I5CloverCreeknorthbound+Closure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/07_I5CloverCreeknorthbound+Closure.htm Last round of I-5 closures in Lakewood this weekend Drivers should plan for big delays during construction Thu, 07 Jul 2011 03:56:55 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/6_3_SlopeWorkBegins.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/6_3_SlopeWorkBegins.htm Slope stablization work begins on SR 3 this summer. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 02:51:47 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/05_SeattletoPortland_2011ride.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/05_SeattletoPortland_2011ride.htm Drivers should leave themselves extra time July 9 and 10 as 10,000 cyclists use Washington’s state and local roads for the 2011 Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (STP). Wed, 06 Jul 2011 02:07:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/05_SR520JulyWeekendClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/05_SR520JulyWeekendClosure.htm SEATTLE – Expect region-wide congestion this weekend as workers close State Route 520 between Montlake Boulevard in Seattle and Interstate 405 in Bellevue. Crews plan to install a fish-passable culvert beneath all lanes of the highway and conduct annual maintenance of the floating bridge. Also, the city of Seattle will close the Interstate 5 ramps to and from Mercer Street.