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That’s a wrap! US 101 Cosi Hill slope stabilization work complete
COSMOPOLIS – A smoother ride has arrived for US 101 travelers between Aberdeen and Raymond. Crews finished paving at milepost 78 in Grays Harbor County on Friday, May 20. The highway reopened to two-way travel following previous intermittent lane closures from hillside damage and then roadway repairs. Construction is…
Cayuse Pass to open the Friday of Memorial Day weekend; no reopening date set on Chinook Pass
State Route123/Cayuse pass is scheduled to reopen by 8 a.m. Friday, May 27, in time for Memorial Day weekend. Relentless winter weather with continued snowfall and high avalanche danger will keep State Route 410/Chinook Pass closed until it is safe to reopen.
Plan ahead now for smoother Memorial Day travel
OLYMPIA – With Memorial Day just around the corner, now’s the time to make a travel plan for this traditionally busy travel weekend.
Learn more about Washington State Ferries’ early plans to replace the 70-year-old Fauntleroy terminal
SEATTLE – The aging Fauntleroy ferry terminal needs to be replaced to maintain safe and reliable ferry service for people who travel between West Seattle, Vashon Island, the Kitsap Peninsula and beyond. Washington State Ferries will share information on why the project is needed, planning considerations and what…
Once more, we plan lane reductions on southbound I-5 in Seattle
We’re planning to reduce lanes on southbound I-5 from I-90 to Spokane Street this weekend to replace old expansion joints.
WSDOT’s safety rest area free coffee program returns May 20
OLYMPIA – After more than two years, volunteer groups across the state can once again participate in the state’s free coffee program at selected safety rest areas, providing coffee to the traveling public.
Construction returning to SR 113 near Beaver for slope stabilization work
Olympic Peninsula travelers near Beaver will want to plan extra time into their commutes over the next few weeks.
Online open house highlights a busy 2022 construction season on I-90 from North Bend to Ellensburg
Approximately seven construction projects through multiple construction areas are slated on I-90 for 2022 through this 75-mile corridor. Delays will primarily occur weekdays. During summer weekends, there are delays as well due to traffic increases on Sundays.
Lane closures coming to Mullan Road bridge over I-90 in Spokane Valley
For the first time since its construction in 1975, the Mullan Road bridge is getting a much-needed facelift. Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will remove and replace the deteriorating concrete on the bridge deck, preserving the structure and providing a smoother ride to…
Three-week closure of Tacoma intersection starts May 4
Travelers headed to the Tacoma Dome or LeMay America’s Car Museum using East 27th Street and East Wiley Street will want to plan for extra travel time. Construction crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close the intersection of East 27th Street and East L Street from 5 a.m. on…
Zero emission electric vehicle registrations in Washington
increased 192% between 2017 and 2021.
45 projects to improve freight rail structures and freight movement
were underway as of December 31, 2021.
Washington state leveraged $100,000 to secure $27 million
in funding for airport investments in Fiscal Year 2022.