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Repairs to SR 542 sections damaged by floods expected to begin Monday, Jan. 19, east of Glacier
GLACIER – Emergency repairs to two sections of State Route 542 damaged by recent floods east of Glacier in northeast Whatcom County are expected to begin Monday, Jan. 19. Though eastbound and westbound traffic on the Mount Baker Highway will continue to alternate through most of construction, one section of repairs…
Emergency repairs complete, I-90 overpass near Cle Elum open to traffic ahead of schedule
CLE ELUM – The Bullfrog Road overpass above westbound Interstate 90 near Cle Elum is open to traffic following emergency repairs, ahead of schedule. The bridge was damaged by an over-height load in late October 2025.
SR 542 emergency repairs scheduled to begin Saturday on Bruce Creek culvert east of Maple Falls
MAPLE FALLS – Emergency repairs are scheduled to begin Saturday, Jan. 17, on a culvert that usually allows Bruce Creek to flow beneath State Route 542 about 2 miles east of Maple Falls in Whatcom County.
State ferry ridership rises by nearly 1 million in 2025 as full domestic service returns, cancellations plunge
SEATTLE – A wave of close to 1 million more passengers pushed Washington State Ferries’ 2025 ridership to 20.1 million. That’s a jump of 5% from 19.1 million the previous year.
Next steps for addressing the SR 165 Carbon River Bridge closure
In April 2025, we closed the 104-year-old State Route 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge. At the time, our most recent inspections revealed one of the bridge's support columns was bent and buckling. We also saw advanced deterioration in the gusset plates at numerous locations across the bridge. These plates connect…
Next steps for SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge
CARBONADO – The Washington State Department of Transportation has published the final planning study report that addresses access across the Carbon River Canyon.
Tolling on Northbound SR 167 HOV lane in Sumner begins Jan. 12
SUMNER – Drivers who use the northbound HOV lane on State Route 167 between Sumner and Pacific should prepare for new toll rules beginning Monday, Jan. 12.
Washington State Ferries to chart course for 2026 service in Jan. 21 online community meetings
SEATTLE – Washington State Ferries leadership will look back on 2025 and what’s to come in 2026 at two online community meetings at noon and 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21.
WSDOT, SDOT, Sound Transit, King County Metro prep for major Seattle Revive I-5 construction starting Jan. 9, weather permitting
SEATTLE – The largest active highway preservation effort in Washington state will enter its second year of construction beginning beginning the weekend of Jan. 9-12, weather permitting. This temporary full closure of northbound Interstate 5 in Seattle will allow crews to establish a work zone to perform important work…
Out with the old: New Steilacoom-Dupont Road overpass set to open in DuPont early 2026
DUPONT – If the weather cooperates, a portion of the new Interstate 5 interchange in DuPont will open by mid-January. Workers will also fully open the new roundabout in DuPont.
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.