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Say “ferry-well” to summer with Washington State Ferries at upcoming online meetings
SEATTLE – As the leaves begin to turn, Washington State Ferries’ next round of virtual public meetings will help turn the page on its busiest season. The pair of meetings will feature a question-and-answer session with WSF directors and decision-makers, who will also provide the latest information on summer travel,…
Full weekend closure of southbound I-405 in Renton begins late Friday, Sept. 13
RENTON – Travelers should plan for a full closure of southbound Interstate 405 in Renton from Sept. 13-16 and an overnight closure of northbound I-405 in Renton on Sept. 15. Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will switch traffic to the new bridge and conduct paving work on…
Noise wall construction on I-5 in central Seattle begins Monday, Sept. 9
Construction on a new noise wall that will block sound from the Interstate 5 express lanes through Seattle’s Eastlake neighborhood will get underway Monday, Sept. 9.
Airplane crash near Stevenson results in one rescue and one fatality following afternoon search
One person was rescued and one person was found deceased after an airplane crashed in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest this evening.
Washington State Ferries cancels sale of retired boats
SEATTLE – The Elwha and Klahowya are back on the market. Recent developments have prompted Washington State Ferries to terminate purchase and sales agreements with Nelson Armas for the decommissioned vessels.
Public can learn about construction coming to SR 509 in south King County
SEATAC – People interested in learning more about the State Route 509 expressway construction work planned in SeaTac, Burien, Kent and Des Moines can visit an online open house through Friday, Oct. 25.
Four-day closure of SR 20 at Olson Creek begins Sept. 9 in Marblemount to modify fish passage
MARBLEMOUNT – People traveling along State Route 20 in Marblemount the week of Monday, Sept. 9, will encounter a detour while crews perform work as part of the Olson Creek fish passage project.
Full closure of southbound I-405 in Bothell for paving Sept. 6-9
BOTHELL– Travelers should plan for a full closure of southbound Interstate 405 in Bothell from 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, to 4 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9 as contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation pave the roadway.
Narrow lanes and major delays start Sept. 5 on I-90 across Vantage Bridge to replace bridge deck
Around-the-clock lane reductions are about to begin across the Interstate 90 Vantage Bridge as the next Starting Thursday, Sept. 5, both the eastbound and westbound lanes will be reduced from two lanes to one narrow lane in each direction. Oversized loads will be prohibited with no exceptions. Washington State Patrol…
Contract for the next stage of the SR 167 Completion Project in Pierce County awarded
PIERCE COUNTY – The future 6-mile State Route 167 Expressway in north Pierce County is one step closer to completion with the Washington State Department of Transportation awarding the third of four contracts to build the tolled express way. The contract was awarded to Guy F. Atkinson, Inc., on Aug. 29, 2024 for $177.…
166,800 electric vehicle
registrations in Washington in 2023, up from 114,600 in 2022.
87 wetland compensation sites
actively monitored on 918 acres in 2023.
25,000 safe animal crossings
in the Snoqualmie Pass East Project area since 2014.