http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Sat, 18 May 2013 09:19:34 GMT 15 http://wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:23:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/30_520tollingday2.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/30_520tollingday2.htm Evening rush hour was predictably light for the second day of tolling on the SR 520 floating bridge. As 2011 comes to a close, drivers prepare for changes to their commute on Tuesday. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:13:04 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/30_Day2tolling_am.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/30_Day2tolling_am.htm The second morning of tolling on the State Route 520 bridge Friday went much like the first – smooth sailing. Traffic was even lighter this morning than the first day of tolling and alternate routes Interstate-90 and SR 522 experienced no travel delays. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:24:59 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/30_2RiceRoadRoundabout.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/30_2RiceRoadRoundabout.htm Work begins Jan. 3 on a roundabout at the US 2/Rice Road intersection in Sultan. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:12:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/29_SR520TOLLINGFIRSTDAY.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/29_SR520TOLLINGFIRSTDAY.htm Tolling on the State Route 520 bridge began as planned at 5 a.m. today, when the first tolled car since June 1979 crossed the bridge. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:47:07 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/29_Day1520Toll.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/29_Day1520Toll.htm The State Route 520 floating bridge became a tolled bridge at 5 a.m. today. After a record-breaking day of new Good To Go! accounts Wednesday, most drivers saved money with a pass. Tolls collected will help pay for a new floating bridge scheduled to open in late 2014. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 04:19:54 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/28_BellinghamEVcharging.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/28_BellinghamEVcharging.htm The future of long-distance, zero-emissions travel begins right in Bellingham, where construction is starting on the state’s first public charging station that can recharge electric vehicles in 30 minutes. It’s the first sign of a border-to-border network of public electric-vehicle charging stations and the first stop on Washington’s segment of the West Coast Electric Highway along 276 miles of Interstate 5 between the state’s borders with Oregon and Canada. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 02:47:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/28_1daytotolling.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/28_1daytotolling.htm All drivers in the Central Puget Sound Region should prepare for the start of tolling on the State Route 520 bridge at 5 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:01:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/27_520toll2days.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/27_520toll2days.htm With State Route 520 tolling less than 48 hours away, drivers are getting prepared. While Good To Go! customer service centers were closed Sunday for the holiday, drivers went online and activated more than 650 accounts. By Tuesday, the total number of accounts activated since February rose to more than 135,000. Despite the big numbers, the Washington State Department of Transportation would still like to see more accounts activated by Dec. 29, the day tolling begins on the SR 520 bridge, whic Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:20:35 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/22_AWV-erp-update.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/22_AWV-erp-update.htm An expert review panel assessing the Washington State Department of Transportation’s finance plan for replacing the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct will release its findings and recommendations to the state Legislature in February. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:19:59 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/22_KennewickCelebration.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/22_KennewickCelebration.htm The communities of Port Townsend, Whidbey Island, and Kennewick will join Washington State Ferries and state and local officials to welcome the new ferry Kennewick to the state ferry fleet at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:46:59 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/22_TollingOneWeek.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/22_TollingOneWeek.htm Tolling on the State Route 520 floating bridge starts at 5 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29. That means drivers have T-minus seven days and counting to save $1.50 per toll by purchasing a Good To Go! pass, opening an account and activating the pass. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:56:40 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/21_chirstmastravel2011.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/21_chirstmastravel2011.htm A white Christmas? Could be – at least in the mountains. Travelers should plan to pack tire chains and a winter kit alongside presents before hitting the road. Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:03:18 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/16_520Tollsigns.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/16_520Tollsigns.htm Monday morning, Dec. 19, drivers will have another indication that State Route 520 tolling is just around corner — signs that indicate the bridge is tolled. crews will start uncovering and installing more than 40 signs along SR 520, Interstate 5 and Interstate 405, as well as city streets leading to SR 520. Tolling starts at 5 a.m. on Dec. 29. Sat, 17 Dec 2011 03:36:56 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/17_US2Ramp.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/17_US2Ramp.htm New US 2 ramp to ease congestion in Monroe Sat, 10 Dec 2011 03:50:36 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/Award_120910.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/Award_120910.htm New Washington state ferry boats win national award Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:02:26 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/08_i5hillsiderepairs.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/08_i5hillsiderepairs.htm Hillside work closes one lane of I-5 near Bellingham starting next week as crews remove loose rocks and trees from the slope above, and in particular one very large rock described as being the size of a motor home. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:15:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/07_ColumbiaRiverCrossingMajorSteps.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/07_ColumbiaRiverCrossingMajorSteps.htm Columbia River Crossing Takes Major Step Forward Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/7_sr520tollsstartdec29.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/7_sr520tollsstartdec29.htm Tolling on the State Route 520 bridge starts December 29, 2011 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:52:05 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/2011_12_06_ThirdHOTLanes.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/2011_12_06_ThirdHOTLanes.htm The HOT Lanes on State Route 167 have accelerated into the black, according to the SR 167 Third Annual HOT Lanes Performance Summary released today by the Washington State Department of Transportation. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:19:12 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/ETA_120611.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/ETA_120611.htm New tool puts ferry ETA just a click away Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:46:10 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/_05_SR520_DesignOpenHouse.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/_05_SR520_DesignOpenHouse.htm SEATTLE – A range of design refinements shaped by public input for the future State Route 520 in Seattle will be available at an open house this week, allowing commuters and residents to continue to weigh in on potential design elements. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:48:22 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/Holiday_120511.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/Holiday_120511.htm Sat, 03 Dec 2011 06:20:15 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/Draft2012STIP.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/Draft2012STIP.htm Comments sought on four-year program of transportation projects Sat, 03 Dec 2011 03:20:23 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/02_RuralandSpecialNeedsPrograms.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/02_RuralandSpecialNeedsPrograms.htm Public comments sought on rural and special needs mobility programs Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:23:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/01_TNBPhotoTollingStarts.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/12/01_TNBPhotoTollingStarts.htm Drivers who cross the Tacoma Narrows Bridge will have additional options starting this weekend. On Saturday, Dec. 3, the Washington State Department of Transportation will activate photo tolling and introduce more ways to pay for a toll. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 04:51:15 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/30_Milepost31GrandOpening.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/30_Milepost31GrandOpening.htm The world's largest-diameter tunnel boring machine won't start digging beneath Pioneer Square until 2013, but the public won’t have to wait until then to dig into the State Route 99 Tunnel Project or the historic neighborhood where the record-breaking machine will begin its journey. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 06:00:26 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/22_sr9-531roundaboutproject.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/22_sr9-531roundaboutproject.htm It’s time for an extreme makeover - highway edition - at a busy intersection in Arlington. What is now a congested traffic signal at the intersection of state routes 9 and 531 will soon be transformed into a modern, efficient roundabout. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:45:50 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/21SR20NCHcloses.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/21SR20NCHcloses.htm Last Tuesday's temporary closure becomes permanent due to increasing avalanche danger. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:30:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/21_KingStreetStationfunding.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/21_KingStreetStationfunding.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration signed agreements today, Nov. 21, securing $16.7 million in federal high-speed-rail funds to support the next phase of the King Street Station restoration project. The station is the busiest in the Pacific Northwest, serving nearly half a million Amtrak Cascades passengers in 2010. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 03:14:25 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/21_ChampionsOfInclusionAward.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/21_ChampionsOfInclusionAward.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation, the Port of Seattle and Sound Transit honored contractors on their projects – Seattle Tunnel Partners, Manson Construction Co. and Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc., respectively – for their outreach and inclusion of small and disadvantaged businesses in construction projects. The agencies presented their “Champion of Inclusion” awards at an event Nov. 16 at the Port of Seattle. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:13:53 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/18_Thanksgiving2011.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/18_Thanksgiving2011.htm As the holidays draw near and temperatures drop, the Washington State Department of Transportation has tips on how to be ready for winter weather driving and avoid Thanksgiving holiday weekend highway backups. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:52:20 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/17-Grape_Line_Anniversary.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/17-Grape_Line_Anniversary.htm On Friday, Nov. 18, the Grape Line marks its fourth anniversary as a popular choice that goes well with anything from Walla Walla to Pasco. Ridership continues to grow, from 448 passengers in 2007 to more than 8,800 passengers in 2010. To date, the Grape Line has served more than 27,700 passengers. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:11:26 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/17_KellerFerry.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/17_KellerFerry.htm Foss Maritime Co. of Seattle will build a replacement 20-car state ferry to operate on Lake Roosevelt, a remote location requiring the ferry be built in sections and transported across the state. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:31:25 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/17_PrepareForFridayIcyCommute.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/17_PrepareForFridayIcyCommute.htm The Friday morning commute could be a wintry one for Puget Sound if weather forecasts are accurate and snow showers move into the area. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:36:25 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/15SR20NCHwyTempClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/15SR20NCHwyTempClosure.htm SR 20, The North Cascades Highway is closing at 8 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 15 due to forecast heavy snowstorms. Reopening will be reassessed Monday. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:26:47 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/15_I-5+replacement.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/15_I-5+replacement.htm The nightly lane closures are over in Tukwila and drivers now have smoother sections on I-5, just in time for fall rains. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:36:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/14_AWV-expands-work-zone.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/14_AWV-expands-work-zone.htm For the past three years, construction has been confined to a work zone west of Seattle’s stadiums for the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement project. Starting this month, though, state and city projects will expand construction work into Pioneer Square and along the downtown waterfront. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:24:45 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/holiday_111411.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/holiday_111411.htm Plan ahead for ferry travel this Thanksgiving Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:44 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/Chinookandcayuseclosed2011.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/Chinookandcayuseclosed2011.htm Several feet of snowfall over the weekend sent Chinook (State Route 410) and Cayuse (State Route 123) passes into hibernation for the season. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:04:33 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/ManetteBridgeopens.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/ManetteBridgeopens.htm BREMERTON – The middle of the Port Washington Narrows became a meeting place today as residents and visitors met halfway between Manette and Bremerton to shake hands and celebrate the bridge under their feet Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:55:11 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/10_Inter5JoeLearyWinterBreak.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/10_Inter5JoeLearyWinterBreak.htm Crews working for WSDOT repaired and repaved nearly 24 lane miles of northbound I-5 this year between Burlington and Lake Samish, smoothing and preserving the highway for drivers. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:32:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/10-Federal_vets_grants.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/10-Federal_vets_grants.htm The Federal Transit Administration today announced the Washington State Department of Transportation will receive three grants totaling more than $737,000 to be distributed to selected veterans transportation projects. The grants are of the product of the Veterans Transportation and Community Living Initiative. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:29:44 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/09_StJohnsTrafficShift.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/09_StJohnsTrafficShift.htm VANCOUVER – Things will look and drive differently for the next year at the intersection of SR 500 and St. Johns Boulevard. Crews will close lanes and restrict left turns starting Monday, Nov. 14, as they work to remodel and improve safety at the busy intersection. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:19:34 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/NovDecMeetings_110911.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/NovDecMeetings_110911.htm Learn more about the ferry system at upcoming meetings Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:22:28 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/09_SCIP_SBI205Closed.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/09_SCIP_SBI205Closed.htm Crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will fully close southbound I-205 between the I-5 junction and NE 134th Street between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday nights, Nov. 14 and 15. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:55:41 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/08_KellerFerry.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/08_KellerFerry.htm Foss Maritime Co. of Seattle is the apparent low bidder to build a new 20-car Keller Ferry to serve Washington’s only ferry route east of the Cascade Mountains. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:02:40 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/08_395nscintopens.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/08_395nscintopens.htm New US 2 interchange opens on North Spokane Corridor next week. New interchange makes highway connection easier for drivers. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:27:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/07_SR520_SeattleOpenHouseNov9.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/07_SR520_SeattleOpenHouseNov9.htm SEATTLE – Commuters and residents can give feedback and comments at an open house this week to help refine the urban and sustainable design features for the future State Route 520 in Seattle. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:16:48 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/07_SR520Reopened.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/07_SR520Reopened.htm SEATTLE – Both directions of State Route 520 reopened on-time this morning after crews worked half the weekend to install massive concrete girders in Medina for a future lidded overpass and to create a wider median work zone on the Eastside. Sat, 05 Nov 2011 02:28:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/SR520PCPgate.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/SR520PCPgate.htm Huge gate installed at SR 520 pontoon construction site Sat, 05 Nov 2011 02:27:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/4_amtrak-cascades-thanksgiving.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/4_amtrak-cascades-thanksgiving.htm SEATTLE – Amtrak will add 11 trains along the Amtrak Cascades route between Portland and Seattle to accommodate the travel demand during the holiday week. Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:00:28 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/SnakeRiverAirportsOpen.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/SnakeRiverAirportsOpen.htm Washington State Department of Transportation announced earlier this week that the Lower Monumental, Lower Granite and Little Goose airports along the Snake River in Walla Walla, Whitman and Spokane counties, will remain open year-round. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:47:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/03_TIGER3.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/03_TIGER3.htm Washington’s TIGER III applications focus on mobility, environment and multimodal connections Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:26:55 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/03_NewI-5LanesOpenGrandMound.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/03_NewI-5LanesOpenGrandMound.htm CENTRALIA – A wider, faster Interstate 5 near Centralia gets rolling just in time for the morning commute on Friday, Nov. 4 when crews open a brand-new third lane of I-5 in both directions and the speed limit increases to 70 mph. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:29:50 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/01_SR520WeekendClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/01_SR520WeekendClosure.htm BELLEVUE – Construction crews install another 22 huge concrete girders this weekend for a new lidded overpass in Medina, closing the State Route 520 floating bridge and highway Saturday night through Monday morning for the work. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:40:36 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/144_110111.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/144_110111.htm Construction to start on new 144-car ferry Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:51:28 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/Improvements_at_I82_Valley_Mall_complete.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/Improvements_at_I82_Valley_Mall_complete.htm Improvements at I-82 and Valley Mall Boulevard already showing benefits; project now complete Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:08:56 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/31_KennewickDelivery.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/31_KennewickDelivery.htm Vigor Industrial and its U.S. Fab shipbuilding division delivered the third of three new Washington state ferries, the 64-car Kennewick, three months ahead of schedule. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:12:09 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/SR99ReopensForMonday.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/SR99ReopensForMonday.htm After a week of clogged and congested highways and city streets, commuters are back on the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct this morning, albeit traveling at a slower construction speed and navigating curves that will take some getting used to. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:51:44 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/29_SR99Reopens.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/29_SR99Reopens.htm The State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct reopened at 12:44 p.m. today – nearly two days early – following an intense week of demolition and construction. Sat, 29 Oct 2011 04:26:57 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/28_LCBridge_WintersOver.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/28_LCBridge_WintersOver.htm Drivers will get a treat this Monday, Oct. 31, as painting crews on the State Route 433 Lewis and Clark Bridge remove tarps from the tent-like work platforms and suspend all construction on the bridge for the winter. Sat, 29 Oct 2011 04:08:38 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/EBNVgroundbreaking.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/EBNVgroundbreaking.htm TACOMA – Work begins next week on the second of three projects to rebuild and improve the Interstate 5/State Route 16 interchange, which carries more than 131,000 vehicles per day through one of the state’s busiest crossroads. Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:29:03 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/28_SR99ReopensEarly.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/28_SR99ReopensEarly.htm Great progress by demolition and construction crews means the Alaskan Way Viaduct is expected to reopen midday Saturday between the West Seattle Bridge and the Battery Street Tunnel, a move expected to help relieve recent regional traffic congestion on Interstates 5 and 405 and local streets. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:54:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/Manetteroundabout.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/Manetteroundabout.htm BREMERTON – The newly constructed, oval-shaped “egg-about” in Manette will get a makeover next week when crews modify the shape of its concrete truck apron and interior landscaping section to provide greater mobility for larger trucks and buses. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:51:02 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/28_TalleyWay_Complete.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/28_TalleyWay_Complete.htm WSDOT and contractor Northwest Construction Inc. completed the I-5, SR 432 Talley Way Interchange project for drivers six months ahead of schedule. Next Tuesday, Nov., 1, WSDOT, its contractor and the community will gather at the interchange to celebrate the project’s early completion. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:52:37 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/Nov1aviationadvisory.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/Nov1aviationadvisory.htm SEATTLE - The advisory committee for the Aviation Economic Impact Study will meet for the fourth and final time on Tuesday, Nov. 1, in Seattle. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:59:27 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/27_sr542smithroundaboutopen.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/27_sr542smithroundaboutopen.htm Crews completed paving and opened a new roundabout today, helping make it easier and safer to turn on and off Mount Baker Highway at East Smith Road. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:03:35 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/27_snowcrewsreadyforlanina.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/27_snowcrewsreadyforlanina.htm Weather experts are predicting La Niña is back for a double dip – and that means road crews and drivers should be prepared for another challenging winter. No matter what the weather brings, highway crews are ready for whatever blows in. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:13:50 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/27_SR99DemoNearsCompletion.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/27_SR99DemoNearsCompletion.htm Demolition of the southern mile of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct is right on schedule, but drivers will need to plan ahead if they want to stick to their schedules during heavy congestion expected for this afternoon’s commute. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:21:03 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/26_SR99TrafficGridlock.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/26_SR99TrafficGridlock.htm Only a handful of days of demolition are left on the southern mile of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct before the road reopens, and traffic continues to be heavy for morning and afternoon commuters as they seek alternate routes around the closure. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:26 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/26_2011_winter_ready.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/26_2011_winter_ready.htm As the season’s fashion changes from shorts and sandals to umbrellas and scarves, don’t forget to update that other winter wardrobe – your vehicle’s. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 05:04:53 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/25_CrewsMakeProgressOn99Demo.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/25_CrewsMakeProgressOn99Demo.htm Crews continue to make great strides in the demolition of the southern mile of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct. Today, crews will break up and remove massive chunks of already fallen concrete and rebar to make room for a construction bypass and future roadway. Crews also will remove a key section of the viaduct near South Royal Brougham Way so the new construction bypass can be striped and connected to new ramps to SR 99 in coming days. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:53:39 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/24_9DayClosureFirstCommute.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/24_9DayClosureFirstCommute.htm It was the question on everyone’s mind: How would drivers react to the first morning commute during the nine-day closure on the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct? Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:00:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/24US97RumblestripProjectBegins.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/24US97RumblestripProjectBegins.htm (Project has been postponed to next spring) A project to install Centerline rumble strips on US 97 south of the Columbia River's Beebe Bridge in Douglas County begins Oct. 31. It will also test a new “quieter” shallow-groove design in this high crossover collision zone. Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:38:07 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/21SR285SellarOpenHouse.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/21SR285SellarOpenHouse.htm An open house on Tuesday Oct. 25 in Wenatchee will reveal the final design and the traffic impacts when it's built next year for this third and final improvement project on the SR 285 Senator George Sellar Bridge Sat, 22 Oct 2011 03:29:39 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/21_awv-contest-winners.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/21_awv-contest-winners.htm The Rat City Rollergirls will join the motorcycle stunt team Seattle Cossacks Saturday for the last – and most unusual – traffic “jam” on the south end of the Alaskan Way Viaduct. The two celebrated Seattle outfits beat out nearly 600 creative entries for “One Last Shot” to express themselves on the viaduct before it starts coming down. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:50:59 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/21_US2TrestleConstructionComplete.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/21_US2TrestleConstructionComplete.htm Construction to repair girders on the US 2 trestle in Everett has wrapped up on schedule. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:32:45 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/I-90eblanesopentotraffic.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/I-90eblanesopentotraffic.htm The delays drivers experienced this week on Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass are over. The new eastbound lanes opened to traffic just after 7 a.m. today. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:22:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/20_SR99ClosureBeginsOct21.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/20_SR99ClosureBeginsOct21.htm When the clock strikes 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct, as it is today, will cease to exist. With just one day remaining before crews close the viaduct and begin demolishing its southernmost mile, drivers should take a last practice run of their alternate plans to get around during the closure. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:24:14 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/18_OperationI5WinsNationalAward.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/18_OperationI5WinsNationalAward.htm I-5 congestion relief work wins national award Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:33:34 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/17MethowAirportClosures.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/17MethowAirportClosures.htm Expect temporary runway closures Oct. 17- Nov. 4 at the Methow Valley State Airport Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:59:19 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/17_SR520_Reopens.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/17_SR520_Reopens.htm SEATTLE – Crews reopened both directions of State Route 520 this morning after working through the weekend to install massive concrete girders in Medina. Eastbound drivers also will see a slight traffic shift around a new median work zone east of 84th Avenue Northeast. Sat, 15 Oct 2011 06:05:44 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/Methowrunwayclosures11_10.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/Methowrunwayclosures11_10.htm Pilots and passengers should prepare for a series of runway closures at Methow Valley State Airport as crews begin construction of several projects to improve safety at the airport. The first runway closure at Methow is scheduled from 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17, through 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4. Sat, 15 Oct 2011 05:20:28 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/14_303_manetteroundaboutrework.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/14_303_manetteroundaboutrework.htm Manette Bridge roundabout rework takes place this weekend. Sat, 15 Oct 2011 01:03:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/sixdayclosureonI90.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/sixdayclosureonI90.htm Drivers face delays of up to two hours or more on Snoqualmie Pass next week when crews close one lane of eastbound Interstate 90 for six days straight in preparation for opening a brand new section of highway. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:03:47 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/13_TunnelBoringcontract-signed.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/13_TunnelBoringcontract-signed.htm Hitachi Zosen Corp. of Japan cemented its role in the SR 99 Tunnel Project on Wednesday, signing a contract with Seattle Tunnel Partners to supply the machine that will tunnel beneath downtown Seattle. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:51:29 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/12_i5panelrepairtukwila.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/12_i5panelrepairtukwila.htm Ever had to check to see if your coffee spilled as you drove Interstate 5 in south King County? Those days are numbered as a project launches this week to tear out and replace the most damaged concrete in the Southcenter area. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:09:58 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/11_SR520_WeekendClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/11_SR520_WeekendClosure.htm BELLEVUE – Construction crews will close SR 520 Saturday night through Monday morning to set 24 massive concrete girders as part of a new overpass in Medina. Husky fans will still be able to get to and from the game before the road closes for construction. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:17:21 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/11_CSA_Awards.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/11_CSA_Awards.htm Two decades of saving commuters money, curbing air pollution, conserving fuel and easing traffic congestion were celebrated today at the 2011 Governor’s Commute Smart Awards. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:57:12 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/11_TenDaysUntil99Closure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/11_TenDaysUntil99Closure.htm Drivers and transit users have just 10 days to get ready for a nine-day closure of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct so crews can demolish the southern mile of the seismically vulnerable double-deck structure. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:28:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/CranetipsLewisCounty.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/CranetipsLewisCounty.htm MESKILL, Lewis County – A truck-mounted crane tipped over today while crews from the Washington State Department of Transportation and Lewis County were working to remove sections from a 180-foot bridge over the Chehalis River. Three minor injuries were reported in the accident. Sat, 08 Oct 2011 01:40:58 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/07_RedCabinCrkBridgeOpen.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/07_RedCabinCrkBridgeOpen.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation and contractor Interwest Construction Inc. of Burlington opened the new SR 20 Red Cabin Creek bridge on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 6. Sat, 08 Oct 2011 01:13:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/Yakima_100711.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/Yakima_100711.htm Repairs to the 144-car ferry Yakima were completed and the vessel returned to service on Sunday, Oct. 16. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:04:54 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/05_KennewickBuildersTrials.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/05_KennewickBuildersTrials.htm Builder Vigor Shipyards plans to start testing the newest state ferry Kennewick before delivering it to Washington State Ferries. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:29:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/5_awv-contest.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/5_awv-contest.htm What would you do if you had the Alaskan Way Viaduct all to yourself for 30 minutes, free of cars and people? Maybe celebrate a birthday, propose to your significant other or stage a flash mob? That’s what the Washington State Department of Transportation wants to know. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:41:09 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/ferrygear_100511.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/ferrygear_100511.htm Ferries gears up after 60 years Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:25:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/10_04I90flowmaps.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/10_04I90flowmaps.htm Are you heading for recreation areas in eastern Washington or to the big cities on the west side this weekend? Regardless of which side of the state you pick, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is making it easier for you to plan your trip over Snoqualmie Pass Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:43:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/10_03WalktoSchool.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/10/10_03WalktoSchool.htm Washington celebrates Walk to School month Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:03:52 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/30_WSDOTwebsitedown.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/30_WSDOTwebsitedown.htm OLYMPIA – Even websites and phone lines need to get ready for fall and winter storms. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 03:38:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/29_2AndersonCreekDelay.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/29_2AndersonCreekDelay.htm Construction on the US 2 Anderson Creek bridge near Index has been delayed until April 2012 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:50:18 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/29_SR520_DesignOpenHouse.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/29_SR520_DesignOpenHouse.htm SEATTLE – As design and construction of improvements to the State Route 520 corridor move forward, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking feedback on urban design elements for the highway in Seattle. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 03:56:23 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/28_I405NorthboundClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/28_I405NorthboundClosure.htm Major changes to the way downtown Bellevue drivers get to and from work are coming this weekend. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 03:48:07 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/26_tnbinfractionnoticestoresume.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/26_tnbinfractionnoticestoresume.htm Infraction notices to resume for tolling system Tacoma Narrows Bridge drivers who didn’t pay will receive infractions Sat, 24 Sep 2011 05:32:04 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/23_SR503FourthPlainTurnLaneOpen.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/23_SR503FourthPlainTurnLaneOpen.htm VANCOUVER – Commuters on southbound State Route 503 in Vancouver experienced a nice change of pace this morning when they encountered a brand-new right turn lane to westbound Fourth Plain Road. Sat, 24 Sep 2011 04:00:13 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/SR520Pontoonwalls.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/SR520Pontoonwalls.htm Pontoons take shape for SR 520 floating bridge ABERDEEN – Construction is shaping up from the inside out on new pontoons for State Route 520. Local officials today saw the first handful of precast concrete walls that soon will form the backbone of a new floating bridge across Lake Washington. Sat, 24 Sep 2011 01:15:44 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/23_2011CongestionReport.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/23_2011CongestionReport.htm Puget Sound drivers probably won’t be surprised to learn that the most improved commute route in 2010 was the northbound Interstate 405 morning commute between Tukwila and Bellevue. Sat, 24 Sep 2011 01:06:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/23_I-405ClosureCanceled.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/23_I-405ClosureCanceled.htm BELLEVUE – The weekend forecast has cast a shadow on plans to close northbound I-405 this weekend. A 60 percent chance of rain on Sunday has postponed the closure until next weekend. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 23:47:18 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/Tales_092311.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/Tales_092311.htm Sharing 60 years of ferry tales Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:38:59 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/22_i5_sr16EBNVaward.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/22_i5_sr16EBNVaward.htm WSDOT awarded the I-5/SR 16 Eastbound Nalley Valley construction contract to Mowat Construction Company of Woodinville for $74.7 million. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 23:39:54 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/09_23RiskMgtJLARC.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/09_23RiskMgtJLARC.htm WSDOT saves lives, money with risk management program Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:36:34 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/AdvisoryAEISSept27.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/AdvisoryAEISSept27.htm SPOKANE - The advisory committee for the Aviation Economic Impact Study will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 27 in Spokane to discuss the project’s progress and milestones. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:22:33 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/21_USDOTAnnouncesAmtrakCascadesFunding.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/21_USDOTAnnouncesAmtrakCascadesFunding.htm U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced $31.1 million for the State of Washington to improve intercity passenger and freight rail service on the Amtrak Cascades line. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:28:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/20_NineDayViaductClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/20_NineDayViaductClosure.htm In just over a month, the landscape of Seattle’s SODO neighborhood will forever change. On Friday, Oct. 21, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will close a majority of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct for nine days as crews begin to demolish the structure’s southern mile. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:34:03 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/20_I5LynnwoodWeekend.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/20_I5LynnwoodWeekend.htm Anyone planning a trip to or through Lynnwood on Interstate 5 this weekend might want to consider a backup plan – or prepare for backups. The southbound I-5 on-ramps from Interstate 405 and State Route 525 will be closed all weekend, while crews complete new on-ramps and connect them to southbound I-5. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 05:32:52 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/19_I-405WeekendClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/19_I-405WeekendClosure.htm Major changes to the way downtown Bellevue drivers get to and from work are just a week away. On Friday, Sept. 23, crews will close northbound Interstate 405 for 53 hours. When crews reopen the road Monday morning, drivers headed to Redmond, Seattle and Kirkland will use new ramps to get to I-405 and State Route 520. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:37:44 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/19_SR520ReopensAfterWeekendConstruction.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/19_SR520ReopensAfterWeekendConstruction.htm SEATTLE – Crews reopened both directions of State Route 520 this morning after working through the weekend to demolish the western half of the Bellevue Way overpass and build crucial supports for a future lid over the highway in Medina. Sat, 17 Sep 2011 05:07:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/16_steelbridgesreviewed.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/16_steelbridgesreviewed.htm A review of state bridge-inspection records shows that 10 bridges made with AASHTO M270 steel in Washington state are in safe condition for daily travelers. Sat, 17 Sep 2011 03:29:32 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/16_303_ManetteDemoDelayed.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/16_303_ManetteDemoDelayed.htm Manette bridge full demo prolonged but new bridge still opening in November. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 03:32:07 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/15_tnbequipmentreadingnewpasses.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/15_tnbequipmentreadingnewpasses.htm Narrows Bridge toll equipment reading new Good To Go! passes Thu, 15 Sep 2011 02:06:08 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/Fall_091411.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/Fall_091411.htm Autumn brings fare and schedule changes for ferry travelers Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:27:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/14_I5_CongestionReliefEarnsWSDOTKudos.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/14_I5_CongestionReliefEarnsWSDOTKudos.htm Congestion relief on I-5 earns WSDOT national kudos Solution to Lacey/DuPont morning commuter woes nets award nomination Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:04:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/12_SR520WeekendClosureSept16_19.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/12_SR520WeekendClosureSept16_19.htm BELLEVUE – It’s crunch time on State Route 520 this weekend as crews demolish the western half of the Bellevue Way Northeast overpass to make room for an improved interchange and future transit/HOV lanes on the highway. Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:28:20 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/09_I90contractorselected.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/09_I90contractorselected.htm For the last year, construction crews have been transforming a 50-year-old stretch of Interstate 90, east of Snoqualmie Pass, into a modern, wider and safer transportation corridor. And now, even more improvements are set to begin this month that will improve an additional two miles of I-90. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:15:41 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/09_I5GrandMoundtoMaytownRepave.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/09_I5GrandMoundtoMaytownRepave.htm Crews repave faulty section of I-5 in Thurston County Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:08:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/08_SR3SlopeBicycles.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/08_SR3SlopeBicycles.htm GORST – Fewer bicyclists are using State Route 3 between Gorst and Bremerton, and that means starting Tuesday there will be fewer bicycle safety guides operating on the route as part of an ongoing rock stabilization project. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:22:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/08_Seattleweekendtraffic.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/08_Seattleweekendtraffic.htm Weekend congestion expected in Seattle Sept. 9-11 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 22:33:08 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/02_TalleyWayDetours.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/02_TalleyWayDetours.htm KELSO – Six weeks of detours start on Tuesday, Sept. 6, for drivers heading to Talley Way and Coweeman Park Drive from westbound State Route 432. This is the last round of ramp closures and detours for drivers at the Longview Wye, which has been under construction since January 2010. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:36:51 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/090111_SR18rampspaving.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/090111_SR18rampspaving.htm SR18 ramp closures in Auburn begin Sept 6 for paving project Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:18:39 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/01_TIGER3grants.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/01_TIGER3grants.htm OLYMPIA – Rounds one and two provided close to 1,500 jobs and now the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is gearing up for TIGER 3. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:11:07 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/01_2001AwardsofExcellence.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/09/01_2001AwardsofExcellence.htm Local transportation projects achieved excellence in safety enhancements, construction, innovative design, environmental sustainability and community involvement, earning 2011 Awards of Excellence. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 02:38:07 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/25_FareChanges.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/25_FareChanges.htm The Washington State Transportation Commission adopted changes to ferry fares at a hearing held in Seattle on Aug. 24. The changes included a general fare increase of 2.5 percent on Oct. 1, 2011 and a 3 percent increase on May 1, 2012, a restructuring of car size fare categories, and the addition of a capital surcharge of 25 cents per fare. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:18:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/9dayViaductClosureStartsOct21.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/9dayViaductClosureStartsOct21.htm A nine-day closure of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct will mark the beginning of the end for Seattle’s double-deck highway. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:35:14 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/_29_SR520Reopened.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/_29_SR520Reopened.htm Crews have reopened both directions of State Route 520 this morning after working all weekend to install a massive fish-friendly culvert near Yarrow Point and develop a new work zone in Medina. Drivers are now navigating that work zone, where crews can safely build supports for a future lid above the highway. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:00:01 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/26_SR18RampReopens.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/26_SR18RampReopens.htm SR 18 ramp in Federal Way reopens Friday night Sat, 27 Aug 2011 02:14:55 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/26_CRC_CutsProjectCost.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/26_CRC_CutsProjectCost.htm The estimated construction cost for the Columbia River Crossing project decreased by $100 million due to recent decisions and increased certainty on the construction schedule. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 22:33:05 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/26_LaborDay_2011.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/26_LaborDay_2011.htm Labor Day is the year’s busiest travel weekend over Snoqualmie Pass on Interstate 90, and it’s not the only location in Washington that will feel the strain of additional travelers. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 05:00:35 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/25_RailPDBOpenHouse.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/25_RailPDBOpenHouse.htm Rerouting Amtrak Cascades trains from a waterfront Point Defiance route to a lesser-used inland route will improve reliability and lead to faster, more frequent service. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:15:14 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/25_Chetzemoka.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/25_Chetzemoka.htm Full service will resume Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, on the Port Townsend/Coupeville route when the 64-car Chetzemoka returns to service for the noon sailing from Port Townsend. The vessel was pulled from service Tuesday so shipyard craftsmen could install a new keel cooler. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:54:48 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/25_SR520TollingStartsDecember.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/25_SR520TollingStartsDecember.htm Tolling on State Route 520 across Lake Washington, which will help pay to replace the vulnerable, 50-year-old floating bridge, will start in December. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:56:59 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/25_website_outage.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/25_website_outage.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) website, which receives more than 100,000 visits per day in the summer months, will get a much-needed update Saturday night Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:57:23 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/FH_082311.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/FH_082311.htm Safety improvements planned for Friday Harbor ferry terminal Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:45:08 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/23_awv-rod.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/23_awv-rod.htm After 10 years of environmental review and analysis, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today signed a record of decision allowing the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to begin final design and construction of the State Route 99 tunnel beneath downtown Seattle. The tunnel will replace the double-deck Alaskan Way Viaduct along Seattle’s waterfront. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:43:04 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/22_SR520AugustWeekendClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/22_SR520AugustWeekendClosure.htm SEATTLE – Travelers heading to a video game convention, sporting events and a 10k race in Seattle this weekend, Aug. 26 through 29, can expect major traffic congestion as construction crews close State Route 520. Sat, 20 Aug 2011 01:38:55 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/Chetz_081911.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/Chetz_081911.htm Chetzemoka stays in service during busy summer weekends Fri, 19 Aug 2011 23:11:53 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/I90partnershipaward.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/I90partnershipaward.htm The Federal Highway Administration will award the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) the 2011 Environmental Excellence Award for the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project on Monday, Aug. 22. The award recognizes transportation projects, processes and people who incorporate environmental stewardship into project planning and development. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 05:57:23 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/17_3_unstableslopeworkbegins.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/17_3_unstableslopeworkbegins.htm Work to improve unstable slopes on SR 3 begins next week. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:41:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/2011BikePedCount.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/2011BikePedCount.htm Join an autumn tradition: help count bicyclist and pedestrians in Washington state Tue, 16 Aug 2011 05:22:58 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/15_405NE12BridgeOpening.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/15_405NE12BridgeOpening.htm Early next week, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will re-open the new NE 12th Street Bridge to two-way traffic Tue, 16 Aug 2011 03:06:06 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/SouthboundSR99ViaductClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/SouthboundSR99ViaductClosure.htm Drivers planning to visit downtown Seattle this weekend are encouraged to plan for extra congestion. In addition to a Seahawks home game and Hempfest, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will close all southbound lanes on State Route 99 from the Battery Street Tunnel to the West Seattle Bridge from 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, to 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22. Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:18:55 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/11_SR9WideningProjectKickoff.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/11_SR9WideningProjectKickoff.htm On Monday, Aug. 8, crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) kicked off the third and final stage of a project that will eventually widen a nearly eight-mile section of SR 9 to four lanes. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:05:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/10_SR520BridgeABV.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/10_SR520BridgeABV.htm SEATTLE – Kiewit-General-Manson, A Joint Venture, submitted the apparent best combination of bid price and technical proposal for replacing the aging and vulnerable State Route 520 floating bridge, according to tallies calculated today by the Washington State Department of Transportation. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:21:54 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/9_SR548FishCulvert.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/9_SR548FishCulvert.htm BLAINE – WSDOT crews will close all lanes of State Route 548 beginning Aug. 15, for 18 days to install a fish-friendly culvert beneath the highway. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:23:51 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/9-AWV-draft-fin-plan.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/9-AWV-draft-fin-plan.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) released the draft 2011 Initial Financial Plan for the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project today, which is under review by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Sat, 06 Aug 2011 04:33:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/05_SR18rampclosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/05_SR18rampclosure.htm Busy ramp in Federal Way closing for three weeks Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:51:55 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/04_sr542roadtoheathermeadows.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/04_sr542roadtoheathermeadows.htm Just in time for the gorgeous summer weather that has finally arrived, an additional mile of scenic Mount Baker Highway opens Friday morning, Aug. 5, giving visitors access to the Heather Meadows visitor center. The road has been closed since October because of deep snow. Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:40:38 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/04_SR520_FederalApproval.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/04_SR520_FederalApproval.htm SEATTLE – After 14 years of design and analysis, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) received federal approval for its plans to improve State Route 520 – including replacing the aging and vulnerable floating bridge – with a safer and more reliable six-lane bridge and highway. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 02:58:22 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/02_sr20arnoldroadclosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/02_sr20arnoldroadclosure.htm State Route 20 on Whidbey Island will be down to one lane for 60 hours this week while crews complete roadwork that will help realign Arnold Road to improve sight distance and ultimately driver safety. 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. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 22:38:24 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/08_SalmonCreekInterchange_Start.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/08_SalmonCreekInterchange_Start.htm VANCOUVER – A busy section of Interstate 5 will get some much-needed congestion relief and safety improvements beginning this month as crews start the third stage of construction on the Salmon Creek Interchange Project (SCIP). Fri, 01 Jul 2011 02:49:21 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/30_WSDOTtop100fleet.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/30_WSDOTtop100fleet.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) work to make its fleet of large equipment, trucks and other work vehicles more efficient and sustainable is paying it off. It’s one of North America’s top 100 public fleets, according to Government Fleet magazine. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 02:12:40 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/30_artistpointclosed.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/30_artistpointclosed.htm Snow 50 feet deep still buries the road (State Route 542) to Artist Point at Mount Baker and will keep the upper portion of the road closed all summer. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:46:23 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/Salish_062811.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/Salish_062811.htm New ferry Salish begins service July 1 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:18:40 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/28_I-5_SR432_RampDetour.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/28_I-5_SR432_RampDetour.htm KELSO – After eighteen months of construction, crews working on the Talley Way interchange are gearing up to open the new, longer on-ramp from State Route 432 to southbound Interstate 5. Tue, 28 Jun 2011 05:39:37 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/27_FerriesFourthOfJuly.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/27_FerriesFourthOfJuly.htm WSF offers ferry riders suggestions for the best times to travel and other tips for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Tue, 28 Jun 2011 04:50:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/27_independencetravel2011.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/27_independencetravel2011.htm OLYMPIA – For those traveling during the Independence Day weekend, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) offers information about routes that typically see a marked increase in traffic volumes and tools to keep holiday travel headaches to a minimum. Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:52:13 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/24_i90bridgedecks.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/24_i90bridgedecks.htm Bridge repair and resurfacing job will slow I-90 traffic in east Spokane for nearly a month Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:13:16 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/i5_24i-5opensontime.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/i5_24i-5opensontime.htm Just in time for the weekend and right on schedule, all lanes of northbound Interstate 5 reopened this morning at 10 a.m. after a week of work and closures that restricted the highway to one lane between Burlington and Bellingham. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 06:19:30 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/23_I5CloverCreekClosuressb.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/23_I5CloverCreekClosuressb.htm Motorists urged to avoid southbound I-5 in Lakewood this weekend Fri, 24 Jun 2011 02:38:27 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/23_SR142GoldendalePaver.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/23_SR142GoldendalePaver.htm GOLDENDALE – State Route 142 through Goldendale was last paved in 1994, and though the highway is holding up well, the 17-year-old pavement is starting to crack and show other signs of deterioration. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 01:41:47 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/ManetteBridge1monthaway.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/ManetteBridge1monthaway.htm BREMERTON – Rusted. Deteriorated. Obsolete. These days, the 81-year-old Manette Bridge sounds more like a junkyard jalopy than a functioning gateway between communities. But the poorly aging bridge’s days are numbered. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:31:34 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/6_23_I90traveltimesigns.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/6_23_I90traveltimesigns.htm Are we there yet? The days of wondering how long it’s going to take to reach Snoqualmie Pass are now over. Today, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) officially unveiled three electronic signs on Interstate 90 for real-time travel time between North Bend and Ellensburg. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:55:28 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/22_SR520_GrassCreekProjectKickoff.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/22_SR520_GrassCreekProjectKickoff.htm HOQUIAM – Local leaders and environmental representatives joined the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to kick off the Grass Creek Mitigation Project, an effort to restore wetlands and improve shoreline habitat. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 05:17:51 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/21_WSDOTAddressesTNBTollIssues.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/21_WSDOTAddressesTNBTollIssues.htm Tolling contractor Electronic Transaction Consultants Corp. (ETCC) has made four updates to the Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolling system, correcting issues that caused some drivers to receive infraction notices in error and not have tolls properly charged to their accounts. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:23:43 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/SR16WBNVopens.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/SR16WBNVopens.htm TACOMA – The Interstate 5/State Route 16 bottleneck breaks this weekend as the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) opens the new Westbound Nalley Valley Viaduct. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:56:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/21_SR4Rockfall_Complete.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/21_SR4Rockfall_Complete.htm STELLA – Between landslides, falling rocks and the resulting highway construction projects, drivers on State Route 4 between Cathlamet and Longview have had a long spring. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:49:50 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/21_sr9closedallweekend.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/21_sr9closedallweekend.htm At 56 years old, the Smith Creek overflow bridge along State Route 9 in Deming could use a few repairs to keep it smooth for drivers. The highway will close the weekend of June 24 while crews do the work. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:53:02 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/SR22Toppenishbegins.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/SR22Toppenishbegins.htm Drivers can look forward to better traffic flow on a safer, wider State Route 22 as crews today start work on a three-mile stretch of the highway that has seen 192 collisions in the past five years. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:05:02 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/20_SR520Reopened.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/20_SR520Reopened.htm SEATTLE – Crews reopened State Route 520 this morning after successfully completing a busy weekend of major construction projects. Another weekend closure of the highway is set for early July as part of a three-year project to widen the highway for better safety and travel reliability. Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:49:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/17_6_ChinookPassOpening.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/17_6_ChinookPassOpening.htm Crews continue to blast and plow their way through the snow-covered Cascade slopes to reopen State Route 410 over Chinook Pass next Thursday, in time for the first weekend of summer travel. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 05:57:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/North+sound+communities+welcome+new+ferry+Salish.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/North+sound+communities+welcome+new+ferry+Salish.htm North sound communities welcome new ferry Salish Fri, 17 Jun 2011 03:24:22 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/16_5_MaytownGirderSetting.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/16_5_MaytownGirderSetting.htm Crews close I-5 in Rochester to set girders next week. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 03:08:21 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/16_5_2ndCloverClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/16_5_2ndCloverClosure.htm Southbound I-5 work in Lakewood this weekend could cause delays for Father's Day and graduation celebrations. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 01:25:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/16_Burli-5DayClosures.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/16_Burli-5DayClosures.htm Northbound Interstate 5 will be down to one lane for 87 hours straight beginning June 20 while crews complete complex road and bridge repairs north of Burlington. Drivers should expect lengthy delays during the afternoon commute and should consider alternate routes or alternate commute times. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:59:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/16-noappeal.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/16-noappeal.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will not appeal King County Superior Court Judge Laura Middaugh’s decision to refer one section of a Seattle City Council ordinance to voters on the August ballot. The ordinance approved three technical agreements between WSDOT and the city of Seattle for the proposed State Route 99 bored tunnel project. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:30:52 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/NewAviationDirector.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/NewAviationDirector.htm OLYMPIA – A veteran of aviation, Tristan Atkins was named director of the Aviation Division at the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:40:12 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/14_SR529EbeySloughGirders.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/14_SR529EbeySloughGirders.htm Crews working to replace the aging State Route 529 bridge over the Ebey Slough will reach a major milestone this month when they finish setting the girders that will form the backbone of the new wider, taller bridge. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:25:16 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/flawless_061411.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/flawless_061411.htm WSDOT honors employees for ferries’ flawless service records Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:02:13 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/14_320thOffRamp.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/14_320thOffRamp.htm More lanes coming to busy I-5 interchange in Federal Way Tue, 14 Jun 2011 01:31:35 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/13_SR520WeekendClosureJune17_20.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/13_SR520WeekendClosureJune17_20.htm SEATTLE – Drivers can expect region-wide congestion Father’s Day weekend as construction completely closes the State Route 520 floating bridge and highway and the Interstate 5 ramps to and from Mercer Street. “Whether you’re headed to the Mariners’ games, the Fremont Solstice Parade and Fair or celebrating Father’s Day, we’re asking drivers to plan ahead for major traffic delays on all Puget Sound highways,” said Brian Dobbins, WSDOT construction engineer for the SR 520 Eastside Transit and HOV Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:37:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/BridgingFuturesWinners.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/BridgingFuturesWinners.htm Two Washington state students won top honors for their participation in the seventh annual Interstate 90 Bridging Futures Art and Essay Contest. Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:12:28 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/13_I5PavingITS.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/13_I5PavingITS.htm Lumpy, bumpy and rutted pavement on Interstate 5 through Marysville will soon be just a distant memory for drivers when crews begin construction Monday to repave a four-mile stretch of the southbound lanes. Sat, 11 Jun 2011 02:24:15 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/10_I5BurlSpeedDrops.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/10_I5BurlSpeedDrops.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will temporarily reduce the speed limit from 70 mph to 60 mph between Burlington and Bellingham starting Tuesday, June 14. Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:23:41 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/10_SR515PavingProject.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/10_SR515PavingProject.htm KENT – A busy stretch of State Route 515 in Kent will get a facelift this summer when crews repave the road and improve sidewalk ramps. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:18:27 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/GrayNotebook10thAnniversary.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/GrayNotebook10thAnniversary.htm Celebrating 10 years of transparency in transportation Gray Notebook highlights safety, freight, and winter weather operations Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:04:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/09_SR520_FEIS_Released.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/09_SR520_FEIS_Released.htm SEATTLE – Building a safer and more reliable six-lane State Route 520 floating bridge and highway will improve travel times and give people better options for crossing Lake Washington, according to analysis released today by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:17:52 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/crew_060911.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/crew_060911.htm State ferries celebrate 60 years of crew safety Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:12:58 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/09_I5CloverCreekClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/09_I5CloverCreekClosure.htm Good weather brings I-5 Clover Creek closures Northbound drivers should expect delays during weekend-long work Thu, 09 Jun 2011 22:58:07 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/9_303_ManetteReopens.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/9_303_ManetteReopens.htm WSDOT reopens the SR 303 Manette Bridge to drivers following a precautionary closure. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:02:49 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/8_303_ManetteBridgeCrack.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/8_303_ManetteBridgeCrack.htm WSDOT closes SR 303 Manette Bridge after crack develops. Wed, 08 Jun 2011 03:32:23 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/7_i90smarterhighwaysactivation.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/7_i90smarterhighwaysactivation.htm WSDOT activates Smarter Highways on I-90 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 23:25:16 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/060711_99.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/060711_99.htm The Alaskan Way Viaduct will close this weekend between the West Seattle Bridge and the Battery Street Tunnel. Drivers heading to Saturday’s Sounders FC match at Qwest Field should plan for delays and use alternate routes. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:08:17 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/6_US2TrestleClosures.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/6_US2TrestleClosures.htm Drivers should make plans to avoid delays as crews begin nighttime construction closures of the westbound US 2 trestle, an aging span in need of repairs connecting Lake Stevens and Everett. Sat, 04 Jun 2011 03:34:40 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/03_SR14ConstructionStarts.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/03_SR14ConstructionStarts.htm CAMAS – State Route 14 in Camas and Washougal has been two lanes wide since the highway was built in the 1960s. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has long owned enough property to widen the highway to four lanes, but the need and funding never coincided – until now. Sat, 04 Jun 2011 03:17:37 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/060311_AWV.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/060311_AWV.htm A section of the seismically-vulnerable Alaskan Way Viaduct is now scheduled for demolition this October, six months ahead of schedule. The southern mile of the viaduct is coming down early after the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and its contractor, Skanska USA Civil, found ways to streamline the project schedule and save money. Sat, 04 Jun 2011 02:24:04 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/03_i5rampworkstarts.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/03_i5rampworkstarts.htm A longer Samish Way on-ramp soon will make it easier to merge onto northbound I-5 in Bellingham. Fri, 03 Jun 2011 06:51:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/06_sr26bridgesidewalk.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/06_sr26bridgesidewalk.htm SR 26 Bridge sidewalk closed as a precaution Fri, 03 Jun 2011 04:10:37 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/2_GlitchesTNBTollCollection.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/06/2_GlitchesTNBTollCollection.htm WSDOT investigating glitches in Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll-collection operations 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. Tue, 03 May 2011 01:15:37 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/SR520PCPCastingBasin.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/SR520PCPCastingBasin.htm ABERDEEN – Today crews started excavating more than a quarter-million cubic yards of dirt for a casting basin here – a crucial step for building concrete pontoons to replace the aging and vulnerable State Route 520 floating bridge in the Seattle area. Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:25:13 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/29_SR500StJohns_Award.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/29_SR500StJohns_Award.htm VANCOUVER –A long-awaited freeway-style interchange designed to ease congestion and improve safety at State Route 500 and St. Johns Boulevard took an important step forward today. Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:10:23 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/29NewSR520TollSystemPutToTest.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/29NewSR520TollSystemPutToTest.htm Testing starts today on the all-electronic SR 520 toll system. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will spend at least the next six weeks confirming that the system can process tens of thousands of daily transactions and track revenue that will provide $1 billion in funding to replace the State Route 520 bridge. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 02:33:35 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/27SR150SpeedLimitChange.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/27SR150SpeedLimitChange.htm The speed limit at the west entrance to Chelan on SR 150 goes down to 25 mph for an extra quarter-mile on Monday Thu, 28 Apr 2011 01:14:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/27_Rumble548.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/27_Rumble548.htm Starting Monday May 2, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will install five miles of rumble strips near Ferndale on State Route 548 between Vista Drive and Kickerville Road to help keep drivers on the road. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:47:46 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/25_SR520_EastsideDemolition.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/25_SR520_EastsideDemolition.htm BELLEVUE – Demolition crews tore down a half-century-old toll administration building on State Route 520 today, removing the last relic of cash toll collections on this highway and launching three years of major construction on the Eastside. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:36:05 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/25_sr546badgerroundabouts.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/25_sr546badgerroundabouts.htm While they’re still not the norm, roundabouts are increasing in number across the state because they make travel safer. Two more roundabouts are planned for busy intersections along Badger Road (State Route 546) in Lynden. Sat, 23 Apr 2011 04:08:32 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/22_2011lakeeastondelays.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/22_2011lakeeastondelays.htm For the next five weeks drivers traveling over I-90 between Easton and Cle Elum will experience delays associated with traffic restrictions. Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:54:20 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/22_studdedtiresoffApril25.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/22_studdedtiresoffApril25.htm Drivers should remove studded tires by the end of the day Monday, April 25, or risk a fine from law enforcement. Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:46:33 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/22_SR516RumblestripsInstallation.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/22_SR516RumblestripsInstallation.htm KENT – Have you ever seen a car or truck drift off the highway then suddenly and dangerously correct itself? It’s a serious hazard that soon should become less common on State Route 516. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 06:19:08 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/AviationEmergencyServices.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/AviationEmergencyServices.htm The goal is to provide a seamless, coordinated emergency response. To do that, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) combined its Aviation Emergency Services with its Office of Emergency Management. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:06:02 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/19_2011ConstructionKickoff.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/19_2011ConstructionKickoff.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) officially kicked off the 2011 construction season in Lynnwood today at the site of the $33 million Interstate 5 braided-ramp project. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 22:12:53 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/19_SR14OpenHouse.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/19_SR14OpenHouse.htm CAMAS – Construction begins this summer on a Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) project to widen State Route 14 and eliminate two of the three remaining highway traffic signals between Vancouver and Bingen. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:34:26 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/18_I-5BJGMTrafficShift.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/18_I-5BJGMTrafficShift.htm CENTRALIA – New lanes and a wider Interstate 5 are just ahead for people traveling or commuting between Centralia and Grand Mound. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:54:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/18_us195collisionanalysis.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/18_us195collisionanalysis.htm There's still time to share your comments about the US 195 corridor between Spangle and Idaho Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:15:27 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/18_2011StripingSeasonBegins.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/18_2011StripingSeasonBegins.htm Did the wet winter fade the stripes along your favorite commute? It might be time for a makeover to brighten those yellows and whites and make your trips safer. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:25:04 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/18_i90spokaneopenhouse.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/18_i90spokaneopenhouse.htm Valley residents to discuss options for a wider, more efficient I-90 at open house on April 28 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 04:23:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/15_sr20pavingprojectinjune.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/15_sr20pavingprojectinjune.htm The busiest stretch of State Route 20 on Whidbey Island will get a much needed makeover this summer when crews repave through downtown Oak Harbor. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:02:44 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/13_2neweastsidetraveltimesigns.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/13_2neweastsidetraveltimesigns.htm Two new travel time signs will turn on Thursday afternoon, April 14 on westbound SR 520 in Bellevue and westbound SR 522 in Woodinville. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:38:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/13_KellerFerryrestart.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/13_KellerFerryrestart.htm The Keller Ferry on SR 21 is back on schedule and sailing again after crews repaired the north-shore loading ramp. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:20:01 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/Salish_041311.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/Salish_041311.htm New ferry Salish begins sea trials April 13 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:30:41 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/11_studdedtire_extend3.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/11_studdedtire_extend3.htm Drivers have through April 25 to remove their studded tires. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:26:17 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/12_520TollingDateRequirements.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/12_520TollingDateRequirements.htm At least six weeks of rigorous testing of equipment and systems for tolling of the SR 520 bridge are planned to begin next week, and if successful, a toll start date will be set, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) said today. Sat, 09 Apr 2011 21:38:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/09_WSDOTReopensSR4.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/09_WSDOTReopensSR4.htm STELLA – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will reopen State Route 4 near Germany Creek Road (milepost 50) at 7 p.m. today, a few days earlier than expected. Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:55:58 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/08_sr21kellerferryout.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/08_sr21kellerferryout.htm The Keller Ferry on SR 21 is currently out of service due to problems with the north shore vehicle loading ramp and dock. The ferry itself is operational, but without a loading ramp, vehicles can’t board the vessel. Fri, 08 Apr 2011 23:50:12 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/8_WASecuresOHWIRailFunding.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/8_WASecuresOHWIRailFunding.htm Federal and state officials signed documents today that guarantee Washington state will get $145 million in high-speed-rail funding originally intended for Ohio and Wisconsin. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:55:46 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/07_us195openhouse.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/07_us195openhouse.htm Open house set for US 195/Cheney-Spokane Road Interchange project A congested Spokane-area intersection will get a major safety overhaul beginning next spring. Area residents and business owners can find out more about the design and construction of the new US 195/Cheney-Spokane Road Interchange at an open house Thursday, April 14. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:08:04 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/06_SR4CleanupBeginsApril7.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/06_SR4CleanupBeginsApril7.htm STELLA – Work will begin Thursday to reopen a stretch of State Route 4 near Stella closed by a landslide that covered the highway Tuesday, April 5. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:01:14 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/6_SR9Pilchuckopenhouse.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/6_SR9Pilchuckopenhouse.htm WSDOT has completed the preliminary design for the new State Route 9 Pilchuck Creek bridge and invites local drivers and residents to an open house Wednesday, April 13, 2011. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:47:40 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/5_5_38thRampCloses.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/5_5_38thRampCloses.htm WBNV work closes 38th street ramp to I-6 and SR 16. Tue, 05 Apr 2011 06:11:55 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/NE12BridgeRemovalPerformance.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/NE12BridgeRemovalPerformance.htm During a 49-hour complete closure of Interstate 405 in Bellevue over the weekend, the public responded to help minimize traffic congestion and crews completed a long list of work. Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:00:13 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/StudTireDeadlineApril14.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/StudTireDeadlineApril14.htm Studded tire deadline extended another week Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:05:57 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/04_HSRFLApplication.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/04_HSRFLApplication.htm Washington state applied today for approximately $120 million in federal high-speed-rail stimulus money, part of $2.4 billion returned by Florida. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will use the money to continue improving and expanding Amtrak Cascades service between Portland, Ore., and Vancouver, B.C. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:30:32 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/03_I405SBReopensEarly.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/03_I405SBReopensEarly.htm Southbound I-405 in Bellevue opened just after 9 p.m. - several hours ahead of schedule after crews removed the old N.E. 12th St. bridge. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 04:23:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/03_12thStreetBridgeReopensMonday.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/03_12thStreetBridgeReopensMonday.htm Engineers have inspected the damage to the new NE 12th Street bridge in Bellevue and determined it can be opened to traffic on Sunday, April 3 at 6 p.m. but traffic will be limited to one westbound lane only. Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:44:14 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/405_12thBridgeRemoval.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/405_12thBridgeRemoval.htm Interstate 405 will close tonight at 11 p.m. for 53 hours between N.E. Eighth Street and State Route SR 520 in Bellevue until 4 a.m., Monday, April 4. Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:28:19 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/UnionGaptoGrangerstarts.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/UnionGaptoGrangerstarts.htm Drivers can say goodbye to the bumpy ride they experience daily on Interstate 82 between Union Gap and Granger. Starting Monday, April 4, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and contractor, Interstate Improvement Inc. (Minnesota), will improve 19 miles of eastbound and westbound I-82. Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:04:07 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/clearingeffortsonCayuseandChinookpasses.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/clearingeffortsonCayuseandChinookpasses.htm Spring has officially arrived and maintenance crews are getting Chinook and Cayuse passes ready for summer travel. Fri, 01 Apr 2011 23:01:52 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/01_i5rampworkresumes.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/01_i5rampworkresumes.htm Drivers should plan for nightly lane and ramp closures next week in downtown Bellingham as crews resume Interstate 5 ramp improvements. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 06:33:39 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/05_SR4RemainsClosed.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/05_SR4RemainsClosed.htm STELLA – State Route 4 will remain closed just west of Germany Creek Road (milepost 50) until early next week while crews stabilize a slope threatening to slide onto the highway. Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:29:33 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/04_01_SR112LyreRiverClosures.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/04_01_SR112LyreRiverClosures.htm Closures set for SR 112 Lyre River Bridge Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:35:50 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/NextRoundAirportGrants.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/NextRoundAirportGrants.htm ARLINGTON – Airport sponsors interested in receiving state funding for airport improvements can now apply for the first round of WSDOT Airport Aid Grants for the 2011-2013 biennium. Applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 pm on May 6, 2011. Applicants are encouraged to submit application packets before the deadline. Eligible projects must begin after July 1, 2011. Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:07:23 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/31_workzonesafety2011.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/31_workzonesafety2011.htm In recognition of the men and women who work mere feet from traffic, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) along with state and national groups will go orange for work zone safety April 4 through 9 to celebrate National Work Zone Awareness Week. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:40:18 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/WSDOTReportsonRecoveryActInvestment.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/WSDOTReportsonRecoveryActInvestment.htm New report highlights Washington’s Recovery Act transportation investments Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:49:40 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/30_SR411CleanupStartsApril4.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/30_SR411CleanupStartsApril4.htm KELSO – Drivers on State Route 411 near Hazel Dell Road should expect daytime delays starting Monday, April 4, while crews clear landslide debris from the slope above the highway. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:24:05 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/30_I405inBelleuveToCloseThisWeekend.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/30_I405inBelleuveToCloseThisWeekend.htm Busy I-405 between N.E. Eight Street and SR 520 in Bellevue will close for 53 hours this weekend while crews remove the old N.E. 12th Street Bridge. The full closure will begin at 11 p.m., Friday, April 1 and end by 4 a.m., Monday, April 4. To help prevent region-wide gridlock, drivers should delay discretionary trips, take alternate routes, and plan for delays throughout the Puget Sound area. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:02:06 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/30SR20ReopeningStarts411.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/30SR20ReopeningStarts411.htm WSDOT plans to begin clearing State Route 20, The North Cascades Highway, on Monday, April 11. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:03:23 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/30_2010bridgereport.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/30_2010bridgereport.htm Washington state’s bridge maintenance and preservation program ranked high in a report released today by Transportation for America, a broad coalition of organizations promoting national transportation reform. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:59:36 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/30_i90ritztokiopaver.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/30_i90ritztokiopaver.htm Crews begin paving on I-90 between Ritzville and Tokio in Adams County on April 11 to smooth the roadway for drivers and increase its lifespan. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:45:04 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/tools_032911.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/tools_032911.htm New tool highlights best times to catch a ferry Tue, 29 Mar 2011 06:16:36 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/28SR28US2_97IntImprovements.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/28SR28US2_97IntImprovements.htm A new intersection allowing commuters direct access to residential East Wenatchee at the end of the Odabashian Bridge north of town will be completed over the next two months. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 04:05:33 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/28_I90constructionsnoqulmiepasseast.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/28_I90constructionsnoqulmiepasseast.htm Major highway improvements on Interstate 90 east of Snoqualmie pass are kicking off again now that winter weather has calmed down. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:19:16 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/Muk_032811.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/Muk_032811.htm Mukilteo terminal work completed ahead of schedule Mon, 28 Mar 2011 22:12:07 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/28_us395leerd.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/28_us395leerd.htm Crews begin repaving 22 miles of US 395 between Lee Road and Ritzville in Adams County on April 4 to help smooth the road for drivers and increase the lifespan of the roadway. Sat, 26 Mar 2011 03:02:35 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/25_studded_tires_extend.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/25_studded_tires_extend.htm The studded tire deadline has been extended one week. Drivers must now remove their studded tires by the end of the day Thursday, April 7. Sat, 26 Mar 2011 02:42:55 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/25_awvinspectionresults.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/25_awvinspectionresults.htm New survey data reveals no new settlement or structural damage on the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 04:51:02 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/24_SmootherRampsClarkCounty.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/24_SmootherRampsClarkCounty.htm VANCOUVER – Say goodbye to the bumps and hello to smoother on- and off-ramps in Clark County. Starting next week, crews will repave ramps at seven interchanges along Interstate 205 (I-205) and Interstate 5 (I-5). Fri, 25 Mar 2011 02:24:12 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/24_BusyWeekend.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/24_BusyWeekend.htm SHORELINE – A slew of closures and construction work are planned throughout the Puget Sound region this weekend. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:22:13 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/24_us2divstreetpaver.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/24_us2divstreetpaver.htm Warmer weather has crews from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Inland Asphalt Company returning to work to finish repaving Spokane’s busiest north-south arterial — Division Street. Work will restart on Monday, April 4. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:38:30 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/22_SpringSchedule.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/22_SpringSchedule.htm The spring sailing schedule for WSF begins Sunday, March 27. More sailings will be added to popular routes and the international route between Anacortes and Sidney, B.C., starts again. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:21:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/Construction_starts_on_safety_project_in_Burbank.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/Construction_starts_on_safety_project_in_Burbank.htm Construction starts on US 12 safety project in Burbank Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:55:59 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/New_PT_Director.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/New_PT_Director.htm A veteran of bringing transportation choices to Washington, Brian Lagerberg was named director of the Public Transportation Division at WSDOT. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:10:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/NewNE12thStreetBridgeOpens.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/NewNE12thStreetBridgeOpens.htm Crews opened the first half of the new N.E. 12th Street Bridge to traffic early this morning, marking a construction milestone that will allow them to tear down the old bridge the first weekend in April. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 23:32:36 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/i90sunsethill.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/i90sunsethill.htm Crews to smooth I-90 west of downtown Spokane. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:08:22 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/DBEcontractingGoals.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/DBEcontractingGoals.htm WSDOT seeks comments on DBE contracting goals Tue, 22 Mar 2011 02:55:01 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/21_sr548installnewculvert.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/21_sr548installnewculvert.htm When Terrell Creek is flowing swiftly, the undersized culvert beneath State Route 548 pumps water like a fire hose. And when the creek is calm, the culvert sits several feet out of the water. Either way, it blocks fish trying to reach spawning grounds. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 23:04:53 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/18_5_wkendclosurescoming.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/18_5_wkendclosurescoming.htm Mid-April WSDOT crews begin preservation work on the I-5 Clover Creek Bridge in Lakewood. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 03:21:11 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/17_SR520EastsideConstructionOpenHouse.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/17_SR520EastsideConstructionOpenHouse.htm BELLEVUE – Construction starts next month on major State Route 520 highway improvements on the Eastside, and an open house is planned March 23 so commuters and neighbors can learn what to expect during the work. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 02:21:59 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/AEISCommPlan.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/AEISCommPlan.htm The public is invited to provide feedback on the draft communication plan for the statewide Aviation Economic Impact Study. The 15 day public comment period extends from March 18 to April 7. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 23:13:30 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/17_SR433PaintingCrewsReturn.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/17_SR433PaintingCrewsReturn.htm LONGVIEW – Work on a weather-dependent painting project to preserve the Lewis and Clark Bridge on State Route 433 resumes Monday, March 21, after winter weather shut down work activities for nearly four months. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:04:36 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/i90sullivanbarkerwiden.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/i90sullivanbarkerwiden.htm Interstate 90 widening between Sullivan and Barker in the Spokane Valley. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:15:53 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/15_101_EAOpenHouse.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/15_101_EAOpenHouse.htm WSDOT hosts open house for US 101 Kitchen-Dick project Thursday, Mar. 17. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:44:27 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/15_viaductinspection.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/15_viaductinspection.htm Crews will close the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct this weekend for its semiannual inspection and to test a new system that automatically closes the viaduct when sensors detect an earthquake. Sat, 12 Mar 2011 04:20:02 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/11_Northbound-99-ramp.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/11_Northbound-99-ramp.htm Construction crews will open the northbound SR 99 on-ramp from S. Royal Brougham Way at 7 tonight, just days before the Sounders FC regular season home opener. Crews demolished the SR 99 on-ramp from First Avenue S. on Feb. 18. They spent three weeks rebuilding the ramp to connect it to S. Royal Brougham Way between First Avenue S. and Alaskan Way S. Sat, 12 Mar 2011 04:19:28 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/11_sr9improvementsdelayed.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/11_sr9improvementsdelayed.htm A roundabout scheduled for construction this summer east of Arlington at the intersection of State Route 9 and State Route 531 has been delayed until next year. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:41:06 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/09_sr20deceptionpassinspections.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/09_sr20deceptionpassinspections.htm Though the Deception Pass bridges boast some of the most majestic views in the state, crews won’t be admiring the views next week when they’re hanging off the sides of the 180-foot-tall bridges. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:16:52 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/08_sr9safetyworkresumes.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/08_sr9safetyworkresumes.htm Commuters and residents near Lake Stevens will see crews back at work making SR 9 safer and reducing congestion between Lundeen Parkway and SR 92. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:15:25 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/08_sr542roundaboutsbuiltthisyear.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/08_sr542roundaboutsbuiltthisyear.htm Smoother traffic along Mount Baker Highway is just around the bend. Two new roundabouts will ease the flow at intersections near Deming. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:01:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/08_INRIX_report_WSDOT_traffic.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/08_INRIX_report_WSDOT_traffic.htm The 2010 National Traffic Scorecard, an annual congestion report published today by INRIX Corporation, shows Seattle as the country’s only major urban area that did not see congestion get worse last year. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:37:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/030811_AmtrakCascadesLottery.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/030811_AmtrakCascadesLottery.htm Amtrak Cascades partners with Washington's Lottery to launch new Cash Train Scratch ticket. Sat, 05 Mar 2011 05:45:24 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/03_04_I5CapitolBridgeProjectbegins.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/03_04_I5CapitolBridgeProjectbegins.htm Bridge fence project narrows the gaps over I-5 in Olympia Sat, 05 Mar 2011 01:08:51 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/4_US2TrestleRepairs.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/4_US2TrestleRepairs.htm This spring, crews will begin a project to repair and reinforce more than 844 of the girders that support the westbound lanes. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 07:21:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/0397AConstructionSeasonBegins.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/0397AConstructionSeasonBegins.htm The highway construction season in North Central Washington gets under way with road closures and detours. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 04:50:52 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/3_gtgCustomerServiceImprovements.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/3_gtgCustomerServiceImprovements.htm WSDOT is working to improve the Good To Go! customer experience. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 03:05:42 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/03_SR14TunnelConstruction.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/03_SR14TunnelConstruction.htm WASHOUGAL – Drivers on State Route 14 between Cape Horn and Salmon Falls Road should prepare for around-the-clock lane closures and delays beginning Monday, March 7, as crews begin construction on new pedestrian tunnels beneath the highway. Thu, 03 Mar 2011 06:46:32 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/2-pioneersquare.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/03/2-pioneersquare.htm Historic preservation groups were notified today about a proposal to preserve the 619 Western Building in Pioneer Square during construction of the proposed SR 99 bored tunnel. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) developed the proposal to stabilize and shore the building sufficiently to minimize potential damage during construction. The Western Building is in poor structural condition and sits on unconsolidated fill that without protective measures could settle during tunne Tue, 01 Mar 2011 07:23:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/28_cascades_heavy_snow.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/28_cascades_heavy_snow.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) advises drivers to carry chains, allow extra time for trips and prepare for challenging travel conditions and closures on all Cascade Range mountain passes. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 06:23:28 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/SR+520PCP+Pile+driving.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/SR+520PCP+Pile+driving.htm The sounds of progress start echoing through the State Route 520 Pontoon Construction project site this week as crews begin to drive hundreds of support pilings to form the foundation of a pontoon casting facility. Sun, 27 Feb 2011 05:24:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/26_HighSpeedRailAgreements.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/26_HighSpeedRailAgreements.htm Agreements have been signed that guarantee Washington state will get $590 million in federal stimulus money to improve the Amtrak Cascades rail corridor from Portland to Seattle, Gov. Chris Gregoire said today. Sat, 26 Feb 2011 07:45:25 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/25_ColumbiaRiverCrossing.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/25_ColumbiaRiverCrossing.htm States recommend path forward for Columbia River Crossing Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:13:25 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/I-5+Trosper+Interchange.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/I-5+Trosper+Interchange.htm I-5 Trosper interchange Fri, 25 Feb 2011 02:42:04 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/24_FreezingTempsExpected.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/24_FreezingTempsExpected.htm As freezing temperatures take hold on wet roadways today and tonight, more than 200 Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) trucks are plowing and treating Western Washington roadways. Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:42:10 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/23_SnowPM_Commute.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/23_SnowPM_Commute.htm With forecasts calling for more snow and even colder temperatures moving through Washington, drivers should prepare for snow and ice on the road tonight and into Thursday. Reports indicate the heaviest accumulations should be from the South Puget Sound area down to Vancouver. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:29:23 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/22_snow_commute.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/22_snow_commute.htm Drivers across the state can plan for weather and road conditions by keeping “plugged in” to Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Web and mobile tools and local media reports. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:06:39 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/22_firstaveopen.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/22_firstaveopen.htm With a piece of the Alaskan Way Viaduct now gone forever, the race is on to build a new on-ramp to northbound SR 99 from S. Royal Brougham Way. Sun, 20 Feb 2011 04:43:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/19_SR99_rampdemolished.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/19_SR99_rampdemolished.htm The first piece of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct has been demolished in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood, marking a milestone toward replacing the seismically vulnerable structure. Crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) fired up the demolition equipment at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, and spent the night crunching and breaking the nearly 60-year-old First Avenue S. northbound on-ramp into bits. Sat, 19 Feb 2011 07:07:46 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/POF_021811.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/POF_021811.htm Washington ferries destined for Tanzania Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:33:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/17_SR99rampdemo.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/17_SR99rampdemo.htm Regardless of the weather, crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will demolish the first piece of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct starting 7 p.m. Friday. Crews will tear down the nearly 60-year-old northbound SR 99 on-ramp from First Avenue S. The work will take all weekend to complete, including Monday, Presidents Day. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:33:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/17_SR520PontoonProjectConstructionBegins.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/17_SR520PontoonProjectConstructionBegins.htm ABERDEEN – A revival is under way at the former Aberdeen Log Yard– not in timber, but in concrete pontoons that will support the State Route 520 floating bridge for decades to come. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:18:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/TFRs.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/TFRs.htm Pilots are reminded to check Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) over the Portland area on Friday, February 18. Pilots are advised to call the Flight Service Station at 1-800-WX-BRIEF. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 03:36:59 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/17_GoodToGoWebsiteUpgrade.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/17_GoodToGoWebsiteUpgrade.htm WSDOT updating and improving new Good To Go! website in response to customer feedback. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 03:19:29 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/16_AddlHSRFunds.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/16_AddlHSRFunds.htm Federal high-speed-rail stimulus funds rejected by Florida could be well spent in Washington on the vital Amtrak Cascades corridor stretching from Oregon to British Columbia, Washington Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond said today. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 01:10:40 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/405bellevuetolynnwoodopenhouse.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/405bellevuetolynnwoodopenhouse.htm Learn more about the possibility of express toll lanes from Bellevue to Lynnwood at an open house in Kirkland this week. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:52:52 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/15_SR167lanerestrictionbegins.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/15_SR167lanerestrictionbegins.htm Lane restrictions begin next week on Puyallup River Bridge Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:10:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/15_99SafetyFenceComplete.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/15_99SafetyFenceComplete.htm Crews completed major construction on the Aurora Avenue safety fence this week. Contractor Massana Construction began work on the safety fence that runs the length of the Aurora Avenue bridge, known formally as the SR 99 George Washington Memorial Bridge, in fall 2010. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:17:30 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/15_goodtogo520passsales.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/15_goodtogo520passsales.htm WSDOT launches new Good To Go! passes and account sign-ups for SR 520 tolling Tue, 15 Feb 2011 07:49:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/14_SR401Reopens.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/14_SR401Reopens.htm MEGLER – Crews will reopen State Route 401 (SR 401) between the Astoria-Megler Bridge and Naselle at 6 p.m. today, two weeks earlier than expected. Tue, 15 Feb 2011 02:01:41 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/14_measuringEconValueAirports.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/14_measuringEconValueAirports.htm Measuring the economic value of airports in Washington state Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:50:30 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/14_1stAveDemoWorkBegins.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/14_1stAveDemoWorkBegins.htm One new ramp open, one about to be demolished. This morning, drivers taking the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct to Seattle’s SODO neighborhood began exiting to S. Royal Brougham Way instead of First Avenue S. Sun, 13 Feb 2011 06:34:57 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/12_520PontoonGroundbreaking.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/12_520PontoonGroundbreaking.htm ABERDEEN – A crowd of more than 200 cheered in Grays Harbor today as Gov. Chris Gregoire and other officials celebrated the start of a construction project that will bring jobs to the community and help replace the vulnerable State Route 520 floating bridge. Sat, 12 Feb 2011 03:12:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/021111_AmtrakCascadespromotions.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/021111_AmtrakCascadespromotions.htm OLYMPIA - Thinking about taking your valentine to Vancouver, B.C.? Heading into the spring travel season, Amtrak Cascades is offering ticket promotions, free food vouchers on some routes and upgraded amenities in a push to improve service throughout the Pacific Northwest. Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:33:24 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/09_AlaskanWayViaductRampChanges.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/09_AlaskanWayViaductRampChanges.htm Two weekends of big changes are in store for drivers heading between the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seattle’s SODO neighborhood as crews relocate a ramp and gear up to demolish another. Wed, 09 Feb 2011 02:23:22 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/HammondApplaudsFedInitiative.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/HammondApplaudsFedInitiative.htm Secretary of Transportation Hammond applauds federal transportation initiatives Tue, 08 Feb 2011 02:23:59 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/04_sr542emergencyrepairs.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/04_sr542emergencyrepairs.htm The Nooksack River is eroding a portion of riverbank along Mount Baker Highway (State Route 542) and threatening the stability of the highway. Crews will start emergency repairs this week to protect the road and keep it open to drivers. Sun, 06 Feb 2011 03:18:48 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/5_GTGtransition.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/5_GTGtransition.htm Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 15, customers will notice a new look and feel to the Good To Go! website. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is upgrading the website as part of its transition to a new statewide customer service center for tolls. Sat, 05 Feb 2011 01:55:56 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/04_NewSR14Cameras.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/04_NewSR14Cameras.htm VANCOUVER – Drivers can now check out some new angles on State Route 14 in Vancouver thanks to four new Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) traffic cameras. Sat, 05 Feb 2011 01:40:05 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/04_SR401RemainsClosed.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/04_SR401RemainsClosed.htm MEGLER – State Route 401 will remain closed just north of the Astoria-Megler Bridge (milepost 0.5) for up to one month while crews stabilize a slope threatening to slide onto the highway. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 01:43:56 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/03_PuyallupRiverBridgelanerestriction.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/03_PuyallupRiverBridgelanerestriction.htm WSDOT this week took a load off the minds of commercial truckers who rely on the SR 167 Puyallup River Bridge, lifting a previously announced weight limit on the northbound lanes. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:38:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/03_NE116thStImprovements.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/02/03_NE116thStImprovements.htm Gary Merlino Construction Company of Seattle has submitted the apparent winning bid of $10.7 million for the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) I-405, NE 116th St Interchange and Street Improvement Project. WSDOT selected Merlino over ten firms that qualified to bid for the job. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 06:57:33 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/Updatedlanduseguidelines.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/Updatedlanduseguidelines.htm Airports, local jurisdictions and decision-makers now have access to an updated tool to aid in land-use-compatibility planning near airports. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 05:29:53 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/ConstructionstartsonSR823.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/ConstructionstartsonSR823.htm Work begins Monday, Feb. 7, on a $9.3 million project that will reduce congestion and increase safety in downtown Selah by rerouting the highway. The project will give drivers the option to bypass congested intersections on S. First Street and E. Naches Avenue. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 01:28:12 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/013111_AmtrakCascadesWifi.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/013111_AmtrakCascadesWifi.htm Amtrak Cascades free Wi-Fi launched on all trains. Sat, 29 Jan 2011 07:38:56 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/28-AWV-tunnel-agreements.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/28-AWV-tunnel-agreements.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) transmitted to the Seattle City Council today three agreements that will continue the 10-year partnership to replace the seismically vulnerable Alaskan Way Viaduct. The technical agreements describe how the City of Seattle will review and approve the state’s plans related to the proposed bored tunnel under downtown Seattle. Sat, 29 Jan 2011 07:33:47 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/28_WaterDispensers.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/28_WaterDispensers.htm A toxicology assessment of water dispensers at WSF's headquarters building in Seattle is complete. Sat, 29 Jan 2011 07:03:46 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/28_PontoonGroundbreaking.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/28_PontoonGroundbreaking.htm ABERDEEN – Gov. Chris Gregoire and Washington Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond will visit Grays Harbor in two weeks to join the community in a groundbreaking celebration for the SR 520 pontoon construction project. Sat, 29 Jan 2011 06:27:30 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/28_5_GMinterchgBegins.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/28_5_GMinterchgBegins.htm Work is underway to improve the I-5/US 12 Grand Mound interchange south of Tumwater. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:55:03 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/NewActingAviationDirector.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/NewActingAviationDirector.htm John Shambaugh will serve as the new Acting Director for WSDOT Aviation, beginning Feb. 4, 2010. Shambaugh steps into the position vacated by John Sibold, who has spent the past eight years as the Aviation Director. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 01:59:50 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/Mukilteo_012711.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/Mukilteo_012711.htm Mukilteo ferry terminal will close for three weekends this spring Fri, 21 Jan 2011 02:50:06 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/20_TTIreport.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/20_TTIreport.htm Seattle’s urban-area drivers spend less time stuck in traffic than drivers in similar-size areas around the country, according to a report today from the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI). Thu, 20 Jan 2011 01:01:41 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/011911_AmtrakCascades2010ridership.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/011911_AmtrakCascades2010ridership.htm 2010 Amtrak Cascades ridership report Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:07:45 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/SR+112+Landslide.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/SR+112+Landslide.htm SR 112 Landslide Tue, 18 Jan 2011 03:22:16 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/17_WSDOTWorkerKilled.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/17_WSDOTWorkerKilled.htm PRESTON – The Washington State Department of Transportation’s thoughts today are with the family of Billy Rhynalds, a 12-year veteran of the WSDOT maintenance team out of Preston. Sat, 15 Jan 2011 05:11:58 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/14_I5JoeLearyBestValue.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/14_I5JoeLearyBestValue.htm Crews will rebuild and repave a 12-mile stretch of northbound I-5 between Burlington and Bellingham in 2011. Contractor Granite Construction Inc. submitted the apparent best-value proposal to design and build the project. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/firstElectricVehicleHighway.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/firstElectricVehicleHighway.htm Washington to create nation’s first electric vehicle-friendly scenic byway along U.S. 2 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:57:55 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/SR+520+Open+House+Jan.+19.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/SR+520+Open+House+Jan.+19.htm The countdown to construction is under way in Grays Harbor and a Jan. 19 open house gives the community a chance to learn more about upcoming work to build concrete pontoons for a replacement State Route 520 floating bridge. Wed, 12 Jan 2011 01:26:17 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/_11_SR520PontoonFedApproval.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/_11_SR520PontoonFedApproval.htm SEATTLE – Construction starts as soon as mid-February on a facility in Aberdeen to produce massive concrete pontoons for the State Route 520 floating bridge – a project expected to employ hundreds of workers in the Grays Harbor area. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 06:42:13 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/10_snow_tuesday_commute.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/10_snow_tuesday_commute.htm Weather forecasters may not agree on how much snow will fall or where it will stick, but most are pretty certain about the when: just in time for the Tuesday evening commute. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 01:44:49 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/10_SR410projectwrapsup.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/10_SR410projectwrapsup.htm SR 410 widening project wraps up for winter Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:38:12 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/9_101_SimpsonBridgeReopens.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/9_101_SimpsonBridgeReopens.htm WSDOT is reopening the US 101 Simpson Ave. Bridge. Mon, 10 Jan 2011 02:42:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/9_SR520overnightclosures.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/9_SR520overnightclosures.htm Late-night closures of the State Route 520 floating bridge are planned during the next five weeks as crews install equipment above the lanes for electronic tolling. Fri, 07 Jan 2011 07:59:39 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/6_SR99_contract.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/6_SR99_contract.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) today signed a contract with Seattle Tunnel Partners to design and build the SR 99 bored tunnel – the preferred alternative for replacing the seismically unsafe Alaskan Way Viaduct along Seattle’s downtown waterfront. Wed, 05 Jan 2011 06:56:26 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/ERPReport.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/01/ERPReport.htm A proposed express toll lane system is a viable and appropriate strategy for improving mobility in the Interstate 405 and State Route 167 corridor, according to a report by national tolling experts sent today to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).