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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.
Public invited to leave feedback on planned roundabout at US 12/Old Highway 9 near Grand Mound May 14-28
GRAND MOUND – Community members can learn more about a planned roundabout on US 12 west of Grand Mound during an online open house.
Commercial Aviation Work Group meeting May 22 at Paine Field
OLYMPIA – The state Commercial Aviation Work Group will host its second public hybrid meeting of 2025 at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 22, at the Paine Field Airport Administration Office in Everett.
Extended SR 11 closure continues as crews begin slope stabilization and clearing following April rockslide
Work begins this week to stabilize and clear a significant rockslide that sent thousands of cubic yards of debris across both directions of State Route 11/Chuckanut Drive, closing the road on April 22 just south of milepost 10 near Blanchard Road.
Repairs complete: SR 510 southeast of Lacey reopens
LACEY – There’s good news for travelers who use State Route 510 near Lacey. After some heavy lifting, the highway has reopened.
UPDATE: The SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge has reopened following a mechanical malfunction
SHINE - Due to mechanical issues, the State Route 104 Hood Canal Bridge closed to vehicle traffic.
CANCELED: Plan ahead: SR 18 to close for five full days at I-90 bridges starting May 15
SNOQUALMIE – Both directions of State Route 18 will close around the clock for more than five days beginning Thursday night, May 15, near Interstate 90 to build the southern end of a new diverging diamond interchange.
Washington State Ferries to detail summer service during May 21 and 22 online community meetings
SEATTLE – As Washington State Ferries expands its service for the busy summer season, it will host two virtual community meetings in May to provide updates and answer questions.
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.