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New rules for SR 167 toll lanes begin Oct. 20
RENTON – New tolling rules for the State Route 167 express toll lanes between Renton and Puyallup will take effect at 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20.
New connections for Marysville: Northbound I-5 off-ramp to SR 529 now open, southbound I-5 on-ramp debuts soon
MARYSVILLE – At about 4 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, the Washington State Department of Transportation opened the new northbound I-5 off-ramp to SR 529. The SR 529 on-ramp to southbound I-5 and a new roundabout are scheduled to open later in the day.
WSDOT outlines repair plan and next steps for SR 167 bridge damaged in Sept. 23 strike
PACIFIC – The Washington State Department of Transportation will move forward with repairs to the damaged bridge on State Route 167 over Third Avenue Southwest, which was struck by an over-height vehicle Monday, Sept. 23. The Governor’s office issued an emergency proclamation on Tuesday, Sept. 30, in response to this…
Tolling on SR 509 Expressway in SeaTac now in effect
SEATAC – Motor vehicles using the new State Route 509 Expressway in SeaTac will now be charged a toll.
Repairs for SR 153 Methow River Bridge south of Carlton begin Sept. 29
CARLTON – Repair work is scheduled to begin Monday for Methow River Bridge reduced to a single lane since August.
WSDOT grants aim to build transportation workforce
OLYMPIA – Nine organizations will receive grants from the Washington State Department of Transportation to help grow the state’s transportation workforce.
Building a better connection on SR 14 in Bingen
BINGEN – Planes, trains, and automobiles? In this case, just trains and automobiles. Soon, travelers on State Route 14 in Bingen won’t have to wait for passing trains.
Starting Monday, Sept. 29, Washington State Department of Transportation contractor crews will begin building a new road under the…
Make a game plan: Southbound I-5 and sections of SR 18 and I-90 close Sept. 26-29
KING COUNTY - The University of Washington Huskies will be facing off against the Ohio State University Buckeyes on Saturday, Sept. 27, but crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will also be putting on their game faces for region-wide closures beginning Friday, Sept. 26 and continuing…
WSDOT announces six weekends of lane reductions on southbound I-5 Ship Canal Bridge beginning this fall
SEATTLE – The next phase of the Revive I-5: Ship Canal Bridge preservation project begins this fall. Starting Oct. 10, the Washington State Department of Transportation will begin a series of six weekend-long lane reductions on southbound Interstate 5 across the Ship Canal Bridge.
Washington State Ferries seeks community input on peak service season at online meetings
SEATTLE – One day, two chances to share feedback and ask questions. Washington State Ferries is wrapping up its busiest season of service in years and wants to hear from the public.
Slow down – lives are on the line.
Excessive speed was a top cause of work zone collisions in 2024.
Phone down, eyes up.
Work zones need our undivided attention.
It's in EVERYONE’S best interest.
96% of people hurt in work zones are drivers, their passengers or passing pedestrians, not just our road crews.