http://wsdot.wa.gov/Northwest/News/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Wed, 16 May 2012 16:35:30 GMT 15 http://wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://wsdot.wa.gov/Northwest/News/ Tue, 15 May 2012 23:24:06 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/15_AWV-closed-5-18-21.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/15_AWV-closed-5-18-21.htm Crews will close the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct this weekend to continue reinforcing a two-block section of the structure located above the route of the future SR 99 tunnel. Fri, 11 May 2012 02:29:21 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/10SR20NCHReopens.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/10SR20NCHReopens.htm SR 20, the North Cascades Highway reopend to traffic at noon, Thursday, May 10. Fri, 04 May 2012 03:52:45 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/03_sr546communitymeeting.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/03_sr546communitymeeting.htm Lane closures and traffic delays will be inevitable when two roundabouts planned for Badger Road (State Route 546) in Lynden go to construction next year. That’s why engineers are making plans now to keep traffic moving through the busy intersections during construction. Local drivers and residents can learn about those plans – and the new roundabouts – at an upcoming community meeting. Fri, 04 May 2012 01:38:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/03_SR99Waterfront-parking.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/03_SR99Waterfront-parking.htm Great food, interesting shops, fun attractions and picturesque views. If those aren’t good enough reasons to visit Seattle’s waterfront on Mother’s Day, here’s one more – you can park there for free. Fri, 04 May 2012 00:57:35 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/03_167HOTLanesFourthAnniversary.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/03_167HOTLanesFourthAnniversary.htm Fewer delays, faster trips and increasing revenue are cause for celebration as the Washington State Department of Transportation marks the four-year anniversary of the State Route 167 HOT Lanes project. Wed, 02 May 2012 23:51:52 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/SurplusPropertiesSpring2012.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/SurplusPropertiesSpring2012.htm Surplus properties go on the auction block Tue, 01 May 2012 06:02:46 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/30_waterfrontchanges.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/30_waterfrontchanges.htm It’s not yet time for the downtown waterfront’s big makeover, but it is make-room time for the State Route 99 Tunnel project. Crews clearing space for tunnel construction are preparing to reroute six blocks of waterfront traffic from Alaskan Way to a newly improved road beneath the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Tue, 01 May 2012 04:59:31 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/30_NewI90ATMSigns.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/30_NewI90ATMSigns.htm BELLEVUE – Interstate 90 drivers heading eastbound near Bellevue will have more real-time information available on Tuesday, May 1, when 36 new electronic highway signs go live in time for the morning commute. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:26:55 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/30_SR520_ReopenedAfterWeekendConstruction.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/30_SR520_ReopenedAfterWeekendConstruction.htm SEATTLE – Another batch of girders is in place over State Route 520 and the highway has reopened after a busy weekend of construction. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 03:13:20 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/27_SR9SR531RoundaboutConstruction.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/27_SR9SR531RoundaboutConstruction.htm Crews kick off construction next week on a new roundabout at the intersection of State Route 9 and SR 531 near Arlington. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/25_sr9twonewlanes.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/25_sr9twonewlanes.htm Cross-border travelers will soon find shorter lines at the State Route 9 border crossing in Sumas thanks to a little lane adjustment and some new striping. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:37:51 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/25_NewSR520DrawspanOperations.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/25_NewSR520DrawspanOperations.htm SEATTLE – Under new rules published today, the State Route 520 floating bridge drawspan will not open to boats from 6-9 a.m. or 4-7 p.m. on weekdays – a move that keeps peak commute traffic flowing between Seattle and the Eastside. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:35:57 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/24_SR520_WeekendClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/24_SR520_WeekendClosure.htm Cranes will hoist 42 huge concrete girders into position over State Route 520 this weekend, part of a project to build lidded overpasses and widen the highway to six laneson the Eastside. To do the latest round of work, crews will close the highway and floating bridge between Seattle and Bellevue at 11 p.m. Friday, April 27. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:30:10 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/23_SR522closures.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/23_SR522closures.htm Drivers on State Route 522 near Monroe should plan for full closures of the highway Wednesday and Thursday morning. Crews widening SR 522 between the Snohomish River Bridge and US 2 are removing trees in preparation for rock blasting in May. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:30:31 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/20_SR92RoundaboutMeeting.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/20_SR92RoundaboutMeeting.htm WSDOT will host an open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, to discuss roundabouts being built on SR 92 in Lake Stevens. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:08:26 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/18_2012_workzone_safety.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/18_2012_workzone_safety.htm OLYMPIA – It’s simple really: See orange, slow down. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:38:29 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/17_SR99-tolling-committee.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/17_SR99-tolling-committee.htm The SR 99 Tunnel Project’s Advisory Committee on Tolling and Traffic Management meets today to discuss ways to minimize diversion from the SR 99 tunnel and to review potential toll scenarios that will be analyzed this year. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:44:48 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/041212_US2_RiceRoadRoundabout.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/041212_US2_RiceRoadRoundabout.htm New roundabout opens ahead of schedule on US 2 at Rice Road. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:00:07 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/12_SR529trafficshift.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/12_SR529trafficshift.htm Commuters on State Route 529 should bid their farewells to the Ebey Slough Bridge when they cross it on Friday, before the 87-year-old bridge is retired from service and crews ready the adjacent new bridge to carry Monday morning traffic. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:47:25 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/12_BroadStreet.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/12_BroadStreet.htm One lane opens, but the Broad Street exit ramp closes. That's what State Route 99 drivers can expect tonight, April 12, when crews reopen the far right lane of southbound Aurora Avenue North between Republican and John streets. The lane has been closed since early March for utility relocation related to the SR 99 tunnel project. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:17:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/10_SR520_SeattleDesignOpenHouse.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/10_SR520_SeattleDesignOpenHouse.htm SEATTLE – The Washington State Department of Transportation is leading public discussions to refine designs for the future six-lane State Route 520 corridor in the Seattle area. WSDOT staff will share updated design options at an interactive open house from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at the Museum of History & Industry, 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:05:53 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/10_WSDOTbeginsnewtollenforcementprogram.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/10_WSDOTbeginsnewtollenforcementprogram.htm WSDOT begins new toll enforcement program Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:19:04 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/05_SR520_Construction_Drawspan.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/05_SR520_Construction_Drawspan.htm SEATTLE – Construction crews are removing trees in Medina and prepping to install anchors in Lake Washington for a new State Route 520 floating bridge. With more work in the water, drivers on SR 520 could see occasional intermittent closures of the highway for boat traffic. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 03:30:17 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/04_US2RiceAndersonConstruction.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/04_US2RiceAndersonConstruction.htm Major construction is expected to cause traffic delays on US 2 starting Sunday evening, April 8. Drivers headed east or west between Sultan and Index should plan extra travel time once crews funnel all traffic on the two-lane highway into one lane. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:30:22 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/4_wa_or_integratedcorridor.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/4_wa_or_integratedcorridor.htm Washington and Oregon are creating a new partnership and will develop a plan for managing passenger-rail service between Eugene, Ore., and Vancouver, B.C., as one continuous rail corridor rather than two separate state operations. Transportation officials for each state signed an agreement today as another step toward offering faster, more frequent Amtrak Cascades service. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 05:50:38 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/3_viaductweekend.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/3_viaductweekend.htm Crews will close the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct this weekend to reinforce a two-block section of the structure located above the path of the future SR 99 tunnel. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 02:03:46 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/2_ConstructionresumesonI-90.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/04/2_ConstructionresumesonI-90.htm After a long winter break, construction is getting ready to resume on two major Interstate 90 projects east of Snoqualmie Pass. And that means drivers who cross the pass should prepare for construction related closures and delays. Sat, 31 Mar 2012 01:01:06 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/SouthSoundrampmeterupdate.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/SouthSoundrampmeterupdate.htm NISQUALLY – By tweet and email, motorists gave a resounding “Hooray!” when seven new cameras on Interstate 5 between Lacey and Joint Base Lewis-McChord went online earlier this month. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 02:42:49 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/29_emergency_landslide_fix.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/29_emergency_landslide_fix.htm OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Transportation is applying for emergency federal funds to repair highways in Mason and Clark counties damaged by landslides. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:34:57 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/032912_US2_RiceRoadclosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/032912_US2_RiceRoadclosure.htm US 2 at Rice Road reduced to one lane April 8-13 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 03:47:25 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/BikePedGrants2012.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/BikePedGrants2012.htm Grant funding available for community projects that improve conditions for bicycling, walking Tue, 27 Mar 2012 03:26:36 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/520BridgeDesignsConstruction.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/520BridgeDesignsConstruction.htm SEATTLE – Replacement of the world’s longest floating bridge will begin visibly on Lake Washington this week as construction crews move barges and heavy equipment into position north of the aging State Route 520 bridge. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 06:36:17 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/22SR20NCHReopenStart.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/22SR20NCHReopenStart.htm Reopening of the North Cascades Highway starts Mar. 26. Despite another La Nina winter, crews are optimistic SR 20 could reopen by May. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 05:56:47 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/22_SR520_OpenHouses.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/22_SR520_OpenHouses.htm SEATTLE – Construction on a new State Route 520 floating bridge is just around the corner. Interested drivers and residents can learn about work planned this spring and updated roadway designs at two open houses next week. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 03:15:33 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/22_i5newtrafficcameras.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/22_i5newtrafficcameras.htm When the information superhighway meets the state highway system, drivers can get real-time traffic information before they ever hit the road. Travelers in Whatcom County are about to reap the benefits of technology when crews install 21 new traffic cameras this year. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:10:43 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/21SR520TollRates.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/21SR520TollRates.htm Toll rates on the State Route 520 floating bridge will increase 2.5 percent in July – 9 cents on the peak rate of $3.50 and 3 cents on the lowest rate of $1.10 – as part of a planned, small annual increase through 2016 outlined in the program’s financial plan. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:12:19 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/21_studded_tire_extension.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/21_studded_tire_extension.htm Drivers have an extra two weeks to remove their studded tires this year. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 07:04:20 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/20_AWVclosures.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/20_AWVclosures.htm Crews will close the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct for two of the next three weekends to inspect the structure and reinforce a two-block section located above the path of the future SR 99 tunnel. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 03:12:19 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/2012TIGER4Grants.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/2012TIGER4Grants.htm State’s TIGER IV applications support increased mobility, travel choices and international trade Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:37:08 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/20_i5samishrampclosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/20_i5samishrampclosure.htm The Samish Way on-ramp to northbound Interstate 5 in Bellingham will close to traffic starting in April, when work to lengthen the ramp resumes. The project has been on hold for the winter months but is scheduled to resume with warmer weather arriving. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 03:34:39 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/15_kssrestoration.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/15_kssrestoration.htm Federal, state and local officials got a behind the scenes tour today, March 15, of recently completed King Street Station improvements as they kicked off the next phase of the station’s ongoing historic restoration. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:36:11 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/15_CheckMailForTollBills.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/15_CheckMailForTollBills.htm Motorists who crossed the State Route 520 bridge or Tacoma Narrows Bridge without a Good To Go! account, should check their mail for a toll bill. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:10:11 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/12_SR520Reopened.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/12_SR520Reopened.htm SEATTLE – The State Route 520 floating bridge reopened this morning after crews worked through the weekend to demolish the old Evergreen Point Road overpass in Medina and install major stormwater drainage pipes beneath the highway. Sun, 11 Mar 2012 09:25:36 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/10_SR520EmergencyRepairsComplete.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/10_SR520EmergencyRepairsComplete.htm SEATTLE – Emergency underwater repairs to a second damaged State Route 520 floating bridge cable connection found on Friday were complete by this afternoon. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 10:18:15 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/09_SR520_RepairContinues.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/09_SR520_RepairContinues.htm SEATTLE – Emergency underwater repairs will continue Saturday, March 10, as divers replace a second damaged State Route 520 floating bridge cable connection found on Friday. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:52:27 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/08_SR520_EmergencyRepair.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/08_SR520_EmergencyRepair.htm SEATTLE – Emergency repairs will be made to a State Route 520 floating bridge cable connection after divers discovered damage and corrosion during a routine inspection Thursday, March 8. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 07:19:34 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/08_CayusePassClearingBegins2012.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/08_CayusePassClearingBegins2012.htm MOUNT RAINIER – With snow blowers and a bulldozer working together, the annual State Route 410 clearing effort is under way. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:24:38 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/06_SR520ClosingMarch9to12.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/03/06_SR520ClosingMarch9to12.htm SEATTLE – Demolition crews are gearing up to take down the old Evergreen Point Road overpass above State Route 520 in Medina, which requires closing the highway and floating bridge between Seattle and Bellevue this weekend (March 9 to March 12.) Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:37:37 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/29_SR99_lane_closure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/29_SR99_lane_closure.htm Drivers face increased congestion for the next six weeks on southbound State Route 99/Aurora Avenue North approaching downtown Seattle. Anticipated backups begin March 6 when crews building the SR 99 tunnel narrow southbound Aurora from three lanes to two between Republican and John streets, just north of the Battery Street Tunnel. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:26:22 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/SR3_FuneralProcession.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/02/SR3_FuneralProcession.htm Procession honoring fallen WSP Trooper Thursday