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Contractor team selected for the final stage of the SR 167 Completion Project in Pierce County
PIERCE COUNTY – The finish line for the State Route 167 Completion Project in Pierce County is getting closer with the selection of a contractor for the fourth and final stage of design and construction.
WSDOT seeks feedback to determine signage needs when Keller Ferry is out of service
WILBUR – Community members are encouraged take a brief survey that will help the Washington State Department of Transportation understand whether signage improvements are needed for notification when the Keller Ferry, M/V Sanpoil, on State Route 21 is out of service.
Fish barrier removal project along US 2 begins May 27 near Snohomish
SNOHOMISH – A new project that will remove barriers to fish along a Pilchuck River tributary east of Snohomish shows how important collaboration can be in reconnecting streams and keeping state waterways healthy.
I-90 Vantage Bridge work pauses on weekends and holidays to accommodate summer travel
VANTAGE – Construction on Interstate 90 across the Vantage Bridge will be adjusted to help traffic flow during peak travel times for the Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day holidays.
Memorial Day to kick off busy season for state ferries with added service returning to 3 routes this summer
SEATTLE – Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of Washington State Ferries’ busy season. And this year, summer comes with some welcome news for riders.
Public input needed for proposed detours for future fish barrier removal near Poulsbo, Silverdale
POULSBO – The Washington State Department of Transportation is seeking feedback on several fish barrier removal projects in Kitsap County during an online open house and two in-person open houses.
Public invited to SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge in-person open houses on June 2, 11
CARBONADO – The Washington State Department of Transportation will hold two in-person open house events for the SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge planning study in June.
Public workshop planned for improvements on US 2 and SR 21 in Wilbur
WILBUR – Community members are invited to participate in a public workshop at the Wilbur Community Center Auditorium to provide input into walking, bicycling and rolling improvements in Wilbur on US 2 and State Route 21.
WSDOT urges early planning for Memorial Day weekend travel and ferry crowds
OLYMPIA - It may not be officially summer yet - but travelers should certainly plan ahead for summer-like crowds for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.
Work resumes on SR 500 pedestrian bridge project following winter break
VANCOUVER – The final push to open a new pedestrian bridge crossing over State Route 500 in Vancouver began the week of May 5.
The Washington State Department of Transportation’s contractor, Cascade Bridge LLC, is building a new overcrossing that will shorten travel and reconnect neighborhoods.
Slow down – lives are on the line.
Excessive speed was a top cause of work zone collisions in 2024.
Phone down, eyes up.
Work zones need our undivided attention.
It's in EVERYONE’S best interest.
96% of people hurt in work zones are drivers, their passengers or passing pedestrians, not just our road crews.