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All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:03:16 GMT 15 http://wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://wsdot.wa.gov/Northwest/Baker/News/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:03:31 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/EqualOpportunityDisparityStudy.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/EqualOpportunityDisparityStudy.htm Statewide meetings kick off disparity study Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:09:44 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/2012SafeRoutesToSchool.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/2012SafeRoutesToSchool.htm WSDOT seeking projects for the Safe Routes to School Program Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:19:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/19_WSDOTWorkerInjuries.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/19_WSDOTWorkerInjuries.htm Two Washington State Department of Transportation workers injured today while helping keep state roadways open during the winter storm are expected to make full recoveries, WSDOT said today. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:13:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/19_icestorm_update2.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/19_icestorm_update2.htm OLYMPIA – Commutes will remain difficult through the night and into Friday as this winter storm continues to pack a punch. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:35:39 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/19_icestorm_update.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/19_icestorm_update.htm OLYMPIA - Collisions and tree limbs are piling up on state highways, the Washington State Department of Transportation said today. Drivers may face long delays from icy conditions and road and lane closures throughout the state. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:24:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/19_commute_icestorm.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/19_commute_icestorm.htm OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Transportation today urged drivers to use extreme caution because of ice on roadways from freezing rain. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:25:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/18_IceWarning.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/18_IceWarning.htm Today’s western Washington snowfall, as much as 14 inches in some spots in Pierce and Thurston counties, now gives way to a bigger concern on the roads: ice you can’t see.Forecasts call for dropping temperatures overnight and wet roadways turning to ice. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:37:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/17_winter_storm_pm_report.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/17_winter_storm_pm_report.htm Weather conditions tonight, tomorrow and into Thursday are shaping up to make roadway conditions potentially treacherous, the Washington State Department of Transportation said today. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:15:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/13_mlkjrweekendsnow.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/13_mlkjrweekendsnow.htm Road crews statewide are gearing up for what could be the biggest snowstorm of winter 2011-2012, with snow expected from the Hood Canal north to Bellingham, south to Vancouver and east to Spokane. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:50:32 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/12_First520TollBills.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/12_First520TollBills.htm Within the next week, 19,000 State Route 520 toll bills will arrive in mailboxes across the Puget Sound region. That might seem like a lot, but it’s far fewer bills than the Washington State Department of Transportation expected to send. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:04:12 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/05_SR520_Driverstweakcommute.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/05_SR520_Driverstweakcommute.htm Drivers are navigating toward a new normal as they tweak their commute times and routes and get used to tolling on State Route 520. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:28:08 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/03_sr520newyearnewcommute.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/03_sr520newyearnewcommute.htm The holidays are over and the commuters are back. Many returned to work or school in the Central Puget Sound region to find their primary route across Lake Washington, the State Route 520 floating bridge, now requires an electronic toll. 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, 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. 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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 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 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. 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. 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 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, 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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. 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 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 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, 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. 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. 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.