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Washington State Ferries sails into 75th anniversary
SEATTLE – Washington State Ferries will celebrate its 75th anniversary on Monday, June 1. Events are planned across Puget Sound starting Friday, May 29, and throughout the month of June.
Less is more: Rebuilt SR 509 intersection in Tacoma opens June 1
TACOMA – Travelers passing through the intersection of State Route 509 and Alexander Avenue East in Tacoma are about to experience a simpler trip. A newly configured roadway that reduces the number of intersections from two to one opens Monday, June 1, improving traffic flow and reducing congestion for people…
Construction impacts continue across Puget Sound during May 29-June 1 weekend
SEATTLE – Travelers across the greater Puget Sound region should prepare for a weekend of heavy congestion and longer travel times as another round of major construction closures takes place Friday, May 29 to Monday, June 1.
Pawsitively official: Washington State Ferries debuts updated pet rules ahead of busy summer season
SEATTLE – Four-legged travelers on Washington State Ferries may “paws” and take notice the next time they step on board. An updated pet policy outlining where pets are allowed on vessels is rolling out in time for the busy summer travel season, which unofficially kicks off this Memorial Day weekend.
Temporary roadway removal: SR 3 near Gorst scheduled to close June 13 for 16 days
GORST - Fish passage construction will close SR 3 near Sunnyslope Road Southwest around the clock for 16 days.
Detour ahead: months-long closure of Sedgwick Road/SR 160 in Kitsap County starts June 13
PORT ORCHARD –Travelers who use Sedgwick Road/State Route 160 between SR 16 and the Southworth Ferry Terminal need to prepare for detours and delays starting in June.
Three new roundabouts coming to three highways along the Pierce/Thurston county line
LACEY – A project to build roundabouts at three intersections on state routes 510, 507 and 702, kicks off soon. The roundabouts will replace stop signs that currently control the intersections.
Major construction impacts continue across Puget Sound during May 15-18 weekend
SEATTLE – Travelers across the greater Puget Sound region should prepare for a second straight weekend of heavy congestion and longer travel times as another round of major construction closures takes place Friday, May 15, through Monday, May 18.
SR 410/Chinook and SR 123/Cayuse passes scheduled to reopen May 22
MOUNT RAINIER – State Route 410/Chinook Pass and SR 123/Cayuse Pass through Mount Rainier National Park will reopen for the season by 8 a.m. Friday, May 22, in time for Memorial Day weekend.
DuPont: New I-5 interchange nears completion with nighttime and weekend-long closures in May and June
DUPONT – A project to help improve traffic flow on Interstate 5 between Mounts Road and Steilacoom-DuPont Road is entering the home stretch.
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