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All rights reserved. bertraj@wsdot.wa.gov (Jeremy Bertrand) Washington State Department of Transportation Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:42:00 GMT 15 http://wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://wsdot.wa.gov/Regions/Eastern/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. 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. 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. 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 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. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:02:40 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/08_395nscintopens.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/11/08_395nscintopens.htm New US 2 interchange opens on North Spokane Corridor next week. New interchange makes highway connection easier for drivers. 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 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. 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. 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. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 22:33:05 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/26_LaborDay_2011.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/26_LaborDay_2011.htm Labor Day is the year’s busiest travel weekend over Snoqualmie Pass on Interstate 90, and it’s not the only location in Washington that will feel the strain of additional travelers. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 05:00:35 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/25_RailPDBOpenHouse.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/25_RailPDBOpenHouse.htm Rerouting Amtrak Cascades trains from a waterfront Point Defiance route to a lesser-used inland route will improve reliability and lead to faster, more frequent service. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:54:48 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/25_SR520TollingStartsDecember.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/25_SR520TollingStartsDecember.htm Tolling on State Route 520 across Lake Washington, which will help pay to replace the vulnerable, 50-year-old floating bridge, will start in December. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:56:59 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/25_website_outage.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/25_website_outage.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) website, which receives more than 100,000 visits per day in the summer months, will get a much-needed update Saturday night Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:45:08 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/23_awv-rod.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/23_awv-rod.htm After 10 years of environmental review and analysis, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today signed a record of decision allowing the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to begin final design and construction of the State Route 99 tunnel beneath downtown Seattle. The tunnel will replace the double-deck Alaskan Way Viaduct along Seattle’s waterfront. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 23:11:53 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/I90partnershipaward.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/I90partnershipaward.htm The Federal Highway Administration will award the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) the 2011 Environmental Excellence Award for the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project on Monday, Aug. 22. The award recognizes transportation projects, processes and people who incorporate environmental stewardship into project planning and development. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:41:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/2011BikePedCount.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/2011BikePedCount.htm Join an autumn tradition: help count bicyclist and pedestrians in Washington state Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:05:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/10_SR520BridgeABV.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/10_SR520BridgeABV.htm SEATTLE – Kiewit-General-Manson, A Joint Venture, submitted the apparent best combination of bid price and technical proposal for replacing the aging and vulnerable State Route 520 floating bridge, according to tallies calculated today by the Washington State Department of Transportation. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:50:00 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/Take_scenic_route_avoid_delays_on_US12.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/Take_scenic_route_avoid_delays_on_US12.htm Rock blasting operations have been completed on US 12 near White Pass The roadway is open in both directions Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:11:22 GMT http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/01_airportgrants.htm http://wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/07/01_airportgrants.htm ARLINGTON– Twenty-six Washington airports will receive a share of nearly $12 million in federal, state and local funds to maintain airport pavements, improve safety and enhance security. Of that amount the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) contributed $1.1 million through its Airport Aid Program, and used $433,290 in state funds to leverage more than $9 million in federal grants.