http://wsdot.wa.gov/Northwest/News/ Copyright WSDOT 2008. All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:42:19 GMT 15 http://wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://wsdot.wa.gov/Northwest/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. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:56:01 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/24_BellevueProjectCompletion.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/24_BellevueProjectCompletion.htm Drivers have more options for getting around Bellevue thanks to more than $139 million in congestion relief projects wrapped up just before the annual holiday shopping season. 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. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:42:35 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/20_SR520LegislativeWorkgroupTownHall.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/20_SR520LegislativeWorkgroupTownHall.htm A recommended design for the west side of the State Route 520 corridor and financing strategies for a new bridge are now available for public review, and state legislators have scheduled a town hall meeting to hear what people think. 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 03:35:09 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/13_531NewInterchangeRamps.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/13_531NewInterchangeRamps.htm Elected officials and community members joined WSDOT staff and contractor crews Nov. 13 to celebrate the early opening of new and improved ramps at the I-5/SR 531 (172nd Street NE) interchange near Arlington. 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. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:08:25 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/11132009_StanwoodStationOpening.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/11132009_StanwoodStationOpening.htm WSDOT completes Stanwood Station project bringing passenger rail service back to community 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 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:49:56 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/05_SR529YellowRibbon.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/05_SR529YellowRibbon.htm Local officials and the community help dedicate the SR 529 Yellow Ribbon Highway in Everett Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:43:15 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/BellevueBraidsAwarded.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/BellevueBraidsAwarded.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation has selected Guy F. Atkinson Construction, LLC to build the I-405, NE Eighth Street to SR 520 Braided Ramps project. 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 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:49:28 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/03_SR167greenriverprep.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/03_SR167greenriverprep.htm Washington State Department of Transportation contractors began work today, Tuesday, Nov. 3, shoring up a small section of State Route 167 to ensure the route stays open to traffic if the Green River tops its banks in South King County. 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. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:18:21 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/30_ViaductInspection.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/30_ViaductInspection.htm WSDOT bridge inspection crews report that they found no new settlement or structural damage during last week's inspection of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct. 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 23:11:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/EastsideCorridorOpenHouse.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/EastsideCorridorOpenHouse.htm WSDOT invites residents and drivers to share their thoughts about the possibility of adding an additional lane on I-405 that, combined with the existing HOV lane, could operate as two express toll lanes. 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 03:51:53 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/26-awv-firms.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/26-awv-firms.htm WSDOT issued an advertisement for bids on Oct. 26 to replace the southern mile of the seismically vulnerable Alaskan Way Viaduct. The construction contract is expected to cost more than $200 million and sustain an estimated 1,017 jobs. 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. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:41:35 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/23_SR520WLSPramp.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/23_SR520WLSPramp.htm WSDOT rebuilds SR 520 West Lake Sammamish Parkway off-ramp in Redmond Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:22:45 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/22-520bridge.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/22-520bridge.htm WSDOT begins work in Lake Washington and Portage Bay on Oct. 23 to study potential noise reduction measures during in-water pile driving. A pile is a circular steel column that is driven into the ground to provide support for bridge structures. This study will help determine the best pile installation methods that minimize effects on the surrounding communities, as well as fish and wildlife in this area. 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. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:41:19 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/19_AWVSemiAnnualInspection.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/19_AWVSemiAnnualInspection.htm SEATTLE – WSDOT maintenance crews will close the SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct for its semiannual inspection this weekend, Oct. 24 and 25. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:54:29 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/16_smarterhighways.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/16_smarterhighways.htm Innovative traffic technology is about to make Puget Sound highways smarter and more efficient than ever. The new system, active traffic management (ATM) features a network of sensors and electronic signs on northbound I-5, SR 520 and I-90 that automatically responds to traffic conditions and gives drivers information that will result in a safer and smoother trip. 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 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:08:18 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/SBI405RentonOpen.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/SBI405RentonOpen.htm Crews in Renton reopened the right lane on southbound I-405 at 11 a.m. this morning, before the Seahawks game and a day ahead of schedule. 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 06:48:46 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/06_I-405WeekendClosure.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/06_I-405WeekendClosure.htm RENTON – Major delays are expected this weekend (Oct. 9-12, 2009) on southbound I-405 as crews narrow traffic to just two lanes for highway construction. Drivers should prepare to use alternate routes or expect lengthy backups between SR 167 and Southcenter. 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 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:07:49 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/1_US2ARRApaver.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/10/1_US2ARRApaver.htm Drivers are enjoying smoother, safer pavement and bright new pavement markings on five miles of US 2 between Monroe and Sultan thanks to the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Crews wrapped up the $2.1 million project this week, just in time for the rainy fall season. 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. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:41:29 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/30_SeattleWeekendWork.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/30_SeattleWeekendWork.htm WSDOT crews plan a busy weekend of work on two of Puget Sound’s major roadways. Drivers heading to and from Seattle should plan ahead to minimize delays. 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. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:10:19 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/26_SR519LaneRampOpen.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/26_SR519LaneRampOpen.htm Crews working for WSDOT have completed temporary repairs on construction beams damaged by an overheight semi Friday near Seattle’s sports stadiums. WSDOT closed the southbound Fourth Avenue S. on-ramp to Edgar Martinez Drive S. and the southbound right lane of Fourth Avenue S. Friday afternoon after the semi damaged temporary beams that are supporting construction of a new I-90 off-ramp to Edgar Martinez Drive S. The ramp is part of WSDOT’s SR 519 Intermodal Access project. 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. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:34:22 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/22_405NewCarpoolLane.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/09/22_405NewCarpoolLane.htm Crews opened a southbound HOV lane on I-405 that will allow carpoolers and buses to directly connect from SE Eighth Street to I-90. This lane, coupled with a general purpose lane that opened in April, will bring relief to Eastside commuters.