http://wsdot.wa.gov/Northwest/Baker/News/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:11:01 GMT 15 http://wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://wsdot.wa.gov/Northwest/Baker/News/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:30:11 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/24_sr11closedthroughthanksgiving.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/24_sr11closedthroughthanksgiving.htm Both directions of Chuckanut Drive (SR 11) just south of the Whatcom/Skagit county line will remain closed for up to a week as crews work to remove loose rock and stabilize the steep hillside above the highway. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:36:07 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/23_ChuckanutRocksideClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/23_ChuckanutRocksideClosure.htm Crews closed the Chuckanut Drive (SR 11) after a rockslide on Nov. 23, 2009. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:58:54 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/20_2009_Thanksgiving_travel.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/20_2009_Thanksgiving_travel.htm Forecasts call for a calmer weather pattern, which could mean more drivers brave Washington’s highways for a busy Thanksgiving weekend. Drivers should travel smart, know before they go, prepare for typical late-November weather and carry cold weather supplies, including tire chains. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:43:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/WSDOTORFatality.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/WSDOTORFatality.htm WSDOTORfatality Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:42:30 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/US12_closed_overnight_for_blasting_westofNaches_Nov.19.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/US12_closed_overnight_for_blasting_westofNaches_Nov.19.htm WSDOT closes US 12 overnight for blasting west of Naches Nov. 19 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:57:21 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/13_i5replacingcablebarrier.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/13_i5replacingcablebarrier.htm Crews will remove two miles of cable median barrier along I-5 in Bellingham and install a new median barrier to help reduce serious and fatal injury collisions. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:20:36 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/chinookpass_cayusepass_closed_until_spring.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/chinookpass_cayusepass_closed_until_spring.htm SR 410 (Chinook Pass) and SR 123 (Cayuse Pass) closed until spring Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:06:07 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/2009cablebarrierreport.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/2009cablebarrierreport.htm WSDOT's latest cable median barrier performance report now online Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:15:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/02_WSDOTseeksbidsforI90IProject.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/02_WSDOTseeksbidsforI90IProject.htm WSDOT is gearing up to tackle the second construction contract of an interstate improvement project on I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass, and is requesting bids from contractors to re-construct the corridor. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:51:48 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/WSDOTwrapsupbusyI-90constructionseason.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/WSDOTwrapsupbusyI-90constructionseason.htm Motorists driving on I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass will experience a smoother, safer ride as WSDOT and contractor crews wrap up construction on the first phase of the Lake Easton to Bullfrog project this week. The $18.4 million concrete rehabilitation project is one of five American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)-funded projects on I-90 this year. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:48:16 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/27_2009meetandgreet.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/27_2009meetandgreet.htm WSDOT holds Contractor Meet and Greet event Oct. 30 in Seattle Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:44:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/27_bikeandpedestriansafety.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/27_bikeandpedestriansafety.htm Winter days and darker evenings mean a greater risk to pedestrians and bicyclists Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:38:15 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/27_sr539cablemedianbarrier.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/27_sr539cablemedianbarrier.htm Crews will install cable median barrier along Guide Meridian (SR 539) in a continued effort to improve safety and relieve congestion between Bellingham and Lynden. The barrier will help prevent dangerous crossover and t-bone collisions. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:33:14 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/I405Construction.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/I405Construction.htm On Monday, WSDOT celebrated with morning and afternoon commuters as work on I-405 and SR 167 reached major milestones. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:45:28 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/22_winter_driving_chains.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/22_winter_driving_chains.htm When the 80, 90 and 100-degree days are replaced with wind and record-setting rain, it’s clear fall has arrived and winter is just around the corner. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:45:51 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/22_SR531roundaboutopenhouse.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/22_SR531roundaboutopenhouse.htm The public is invited to review the Washington State Department of Transportation’s plans for a new roundabout at the intersection of State Route 9 and 172nd Street (SR 531) near Arlington at an open house next week. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:30:14 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/21_sr539RoundaboutOpen.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/21_sr539RoundaboutOpen.htm For the third time in less than six months, WSDOT opened another new roundabout on the Guide Meridian (SR 539) between Bellingham and Lynden. Crews opened the roundabout at the intersection of Wiser Lake Road on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, helping improve safety. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:32:56 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/20_SR410update.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/20_SR410update.htm WSDOT and contractor crews today opened the emergency route around the landslide closure on SR 410 to all drivers. Previously only local residents with identification could use the emergency route on Nile Loop Road. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:15:08 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/410telephonehotlineandclosureinfo.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/410telephonehotlineandclosureinfo.htm Hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts will be happy to know WSDOT has shortened the SR 410 closure from 47 miles to four miles after a massive landslide on October 11, 2009. Currently, SR 410 is closed from milepost 104, the west intersection of the Nile Loop Road, and at milepost 108, the east intersection of the Nile Loop Road. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:22:40 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/13_SR410Proclamation.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/13_SR410Proclamation.htm Gov. Chris Gregoire today proclaimed an emergency in Yakima County because of damage to State Route 410 west of Naches. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:24:05 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/12_SR410_eve_update.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/12_SR410_eve_update.htm WSDOT crews are working to re-establish a temporary route around the damaged section of SR 410 west of Naches, with the goal of safe access to Yakima for the 600 homes and businesses along SR 410. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:19:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/LandslideclosesSR410Chinook+Pass.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/LandslideclosesSR410Chinook+Pass.htm Landslide closes section of SR 410 Chinook Pass Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:00:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/09_AmtrakSecondTrainEvent.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/09_AmtrakSecondTrainEvent.htm In an effort to promote cross border travel and a long standing partnership, Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire and British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell joined together to celebrate the start of the long awaited second Amtrak Cascades train service to Vancouver, B.C. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:31:20 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/07_no_signs_in_rightofway.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/07_no_signs_in_rightofway.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation reminds candidates and supporters to watch where they post political campaign signs: only traffic control signs are allowed in the right-of-way. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:04:45 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/06_SR531roundaboutselected.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/06_SR531roundaboutselected.htm WSDOT engineers believe that a roundabout is the best solution for improving safety and relieving congestion at the State Route 9/State Route 531 intersection in Arlington. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:05:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/05_ARRAPassengerRailTrack2.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/05_ARRAPassengerRailTrack2.htm Washington applies for more than $1.3 billion in second round of ARRA High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail grants Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:07:54 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/30_ARRAMonthlyWrapUp.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/30_ARRAMonthlyWrapUp.htm As the summer construction season winds down, the number of completed Recovery Act projects is beginning to climb. In September WSDOT and local governments across Washington completed an additional 30 Recovery Act highway projects, bringing the reported number of completed projects to 38. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:40:29 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/snoqualmiepasscameras.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/snoqualmiepasscameras.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation has expanded its ability to monitor roadway conditions and help the public plan their trips on I-90 across Snoqualmie Pass during nighttime hours. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:05:07 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/23_TrafficFatalities.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/23_TrafficFatalities.htm Traffic fatalities in Washington have hit their lowest level since 1955, according to new data from the Washington Department of Transportation and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:31:40 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/23_AskTheTrafficTeam.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/23_AskTheTrafficTeam.htm If you’ve ever had a burning traffic question, but didn’t know where to turn to find the answer, WSDOT has a solution for you: The new “Ask the Traffic Team” Web site. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:34:15 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/2009BikePedCount.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/2009BikePedCount.htm Washington’s annual survey of bicyclists and pedestrians starts next week, Sept. 29 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/21_2009AwardsofExcellence.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/21_2009AwardsofExcellence.htm Local transportation projects recognized by FHWA and WSDOT as 2009 “Award of Excellence” winners Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:48:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/18_GrayNotebookUpdate.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/18_GrayNotebookUpdate.htm An analysis of highways before and after the installation of centerline rumble strips shows a 57 percent reduction in serious injury and fatal crossover collisions. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:19:40 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/17_ThirdUS12ProjectBegins.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/17_ThirdUS12ProjectBegins.htm WHITE PASS – Drivers can expect delays on US 12 near White Pass as the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) begins construction on the last of three projects on US 12 between the Cortwright Creek Bridge in Lewis County and the Lewis/Yakima county line. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:16:22 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/15_TigerGrants.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/15_TigerGrants.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation submitted applications for three high priority projects in King County, Vancouver, and Spokane to compete for the $1.5 billion available in TIGER Discretionary Grants, part of the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:37:49 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/15_I90BullfrogConcreteProject.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/15_I90BullfrogConcreteProject.htm From now until November, motorists traveling over I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass should prepare for delays and traffic backups that could add up to one additional hour of travel time to their trip. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 06:11:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/11_BusyWeekendFootballCameras.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/11_BusyWeekendFootballCameras.htm SEATTLE – It’s going to be a busy weekend in Seattle. Three football games, daytime and nighttime lane closures on I-5 and traffic camera outages mean that drivers will need to plan ahead and get creative before they hit the highways. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:27:28 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/11_sr539WiserLakeRoadClosed.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/11_sr539WiserLakeRoadClosed.htm WSDOT crews building a new roundabout near Lynden will close access to State Route 539 from West Wiser Lake Road beginning Sept. 14. The closure is expected to last for four weeks. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:30:21 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/10WenatcheeScenicHwyMtg.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/10WenatcheeScenicHwyMtg.htm There's a Scenic and Recreational Highways Plan meeting in Wenatchee on Sept. 24. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:21:59 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/8_laborday09_recap.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/8_laborday09_recap.htm It could have been the rain, wind, economy or school calendar. Whatever the reason, the result was clear. There were fewer vehicles on the road in most places for Labor Day 2009. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:03:04 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/lakeeastontobullfrogclosures.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/lakeeastontobullfrogclosures.htm Just when you thought construction was winding down for the season, crews are getting ready to kick it into high gear on I-90 after Labor Day Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:44:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/4_GregoireLaborDay.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/4_GregoireLaborDay.htm In honor of Labor Day, Gov. Christine Gregoire signed a proclamation encouraging state residents to celebrate Washington transportation workers. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:38:39 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/1_LaborDay2009travel.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/1_LaborDay2009travel.htm WSDOT offers many ways to know before you go this Labor Day weekend. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:43:30 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/01_INRIX_travel_times.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/01_INRIX_travel_times.htm The recently published 2009 National Scorecard Mid-Year Update by INRIX Corporation finds that congestion and travel times nationally have “bottomed out” in the first half of 2009. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:57:41 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/31_AugustRecoveryActReport.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/31_AugustRecoveryActReport.htm Delivering on the Recovery Act: More highway projects under way, and construction workforce continues to grow More than 135 highway projects awarded or under way in Washington state. Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:34:15 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/28_us395nscsegmentopens.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/28_us395nscsegmentopens.htm First US 395 North Spokane Corridor segment opens to traffic Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:03:52 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/25_sr525repavinghighway.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/25_sr525repavinghighway.htm Crews will return the first week of September to repave portions of State Route 525 in Clinton for a second time. The highway was first repaved in June, but the pavement failed to meet compaction standards and now has to be removed and replaced. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:40:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/24_ARRAHighSpeedRailTrack1application.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/24_ARRAHighSpeedRailTrack1application.htm Washington applies for nearly $435 million in first round of ARRA High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail grants Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:09:25 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/19_GlacierCabinAuction.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/19_GlacierCabinAuction.htm It was an exciting morning near Glacier when WSDOT auctioned off 14 cabins, one storage shed, one manufactured home and one large lodge. Some cabins were multi-units. Only one storage shed did not receive a bid. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:37:33 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/16_SR542Cabins.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/08/16_SR542Cabins.htm The hottest housing deal in Western Washington is in Glacier on Wednesday – $10 for a ski cabin!