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Repair work begins on Koontz Road bridge over northbound I-5 in Lewis County
NAPAVINE – Work is set to begin on the Koontz Road overpass near Napavine after being struck by an over-height load in 2024.
Starting the week of Monday, March 30, the Washington State Department of Transportation’s contractor, Stellar J. Corporation, will close the Koontz Road overpass for up to seven…
SR 525 paving project to begin as early as April 1
LYNNWOOD – Local residents, commuters and businesses in the Lynnwood and Alderwood area will see overnight grinding and paving work starting on State Route 525 as early as April.
Public invited to weigh in on safety improvements on SR 3 in Shelton
SHELTON – The community is invited to provide input on planned safety improvements for a section of State Route 3 in Shelton in an online open house. The online open house is available from Monday, March 23 through Monday, April 6.
I-90/SR 18 interchange and widening project nearing completion, final paving to begin as early as April 9
SNOQUALMIE – The Interstate 90 and State Route 18 diverging diamond interchange and widening project south of Snoqualmie is nearly complete.
Emergency work to clear slide debris south of Bellingham begins
Emergency work is expected to begin Saturday, March 21, on northbound Interstate 5 after slides sent thousands of cubic yards of boulders, trees and other debris down a slope and across nearby lanes of the freeway.
Washington’s e-bike rebate program opening second application round March 30
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Transportation is relaunching the state’s WE-Bike e-bike rebate program on March 30 to help even more travelers get rolling with active transportation.
Construction impacts shift south on I-405 as work continues March 20-23
BELLEVUE – Travelers across the Puget Sound should prepare for increased congestion the weekend of March 20-23, as the impacts from construction on Interstate 405 shift from Bothell to Bellevue, Renton and Kirkland.
Community input shines bright on SR 4 Peter Crawford Bridge between Kelso and Longview
LONGVIEW – A brighter crossing now welcomes people who walk, bike or roll across the State Route 4 Peter Crawford Bridge between Kelso and Longview.
Washington State Department of Transportation contractor Northeast Electric, LLC, finished installing a new pedestrian lighting system along the bridge.…
Washington State Ferries engages community in plans to replace Southworth terminal building
SOUTHWORTH – Washington State Ferries plans to replace the aging passenger building at its Southworth terminal. This dock serves more than 825,000 WSF riders a year. It is also a hub for Kitsap Transit’s Fast Ferry, which provides passenger-only ferry service to downtown Seattle.
Overnight closures on northbound I-5 in Tumwater
TUMWATER – Travelers on northbound Interstate 5 will soon see a new electronic sign above the highway at Tumwater Boulevard in Thurston County. A weekend of overnight closures is needed to remove the old sign and lift the new 1,900-pound sign into place March 20-21.
Slow down on ice and snow.
It's easier to skid or lose control traveling at higher speeds. Give yourself more time to stop.
Carry chains, practice installing them.
Winter conditions could mean chains are required on your route. Practice putting them on your vehicle ahead of time.
Pack your winter car kit.
Carry extra supplies like warm clothing, ice scraper and brush, jumper cables and other emergency items.