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Year-long SR 20 roundabout project south of Anacortes begins work
ANACORTES – Preliminary work is now underway on an intersection improvement project to enhance safety along State Route 20 by building a new roundabout at Campbell Lake Road. Most construction for the new roundabout south of Anacortes will be complete in July 2027, weather permitting.
Paving on SR 525 from Paine Field to Mukilteo Ferry Terminal starts July 28
MUKILTEO – A new paving project kicking off this month will provide a smoother ride for people traveling on State Route 525 between Paine Field and the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal.
Paving the way for smoother travel in Lewis County
CENTRALIA – As summertime paving ramps up, travelers on Interstate 5 and US 12 in Lewis County will soon notice smoother, more reliable trips. But the road to get there will be a bit bumpy as crews work to repair worn pavement in several locations through Sept. 2026.
Traffic meter set to activate on westbound SR 104 near Hood Canal Bridge July 27
SHINE – Travelers who use westbound State Route 104 coming off the Hood Canal Bridge will soon see an active traffic meter.
Digging into the final section of the SR 167 Expressway in Pierce County
FIFE – Shovels dug in and the dirt went flying as dozens of local dignitaries celebrated the beginning of the end for the State Route 167 Completion Project in Pierce County.
SR 203 set to be paved between Monroe and Duvall starting July 27
MONROE – A nearly 11-mile paving project kicking off this month will provide people a smoother ride on State Route 203 between Monroe and Duvall.
Go online for deep dive into SR 3 Gorst study July 14 – Aug. 4
PORT ORCHARD – Add it to your summer reading list: the State Route 3 Gorst area transportation study results. Community members are invited to review the SR 3 Gorst Area Planning and Environmental Linkages Study results. Information is available through an online open house The online open house is available now…
Plan ahead for congestion across Puget Sound during July 17-20 weekend
SEATTLE – Travelers across the greater Puget Sound region should prepare for a weekend of overlapping construction closures, particularly in Seattle and Issaquah from Friday, July 17 to Monday, July 20.
US 101 Hoh River Bridge south of Forks reduced to one lane
FORKS – As early as Tuesday, July 14, the US 101 Hoh River Bridge will reduce to one lane of alternating traffic, controlled by a temporary signal. The speed limit across the bridge will also reduce to 25 mph. Extensive repairs are needed on the historic 95-year-old bridge.
UPDATE - All lanes of SR 18 have reopened early at the I-90/SR 18 interchange in Snoqualmie
SNOQUALMIE – After nearly four years of construction, the Interstate 90/State Route 18 new interchange project is nearly complete – but one final extended weekend paving closure is needed starting Thursday, June 4.
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