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Intersection changes coming to US 97 and SR 14 near Maryhill Aug. 24
MARYHILL – Travelers who use the US 97 and State Route 14 intersection near Maryhill should plan for single lane closure while crews make improvements along this important freight route through the Columbia Gorge.
Plan ahead for another busy weekend of highway construction across Puget Sound, Aug. 21-24
SEATTLE – The Washington State Department of Transportation will have multiple highway construction closures during the Aug. 21-24 weekend, and travelers should plan for longer travel times across the Puget Sound region.
State ferries to recap busiest summer so far this decade at virtual community meetings
Attendees will hear updates on new boats and public Wi-Fi
SEATTLE – As its busiest summer since 2019 comes to a close, Washington State Ferries is inviting the public to two virtual community meetings on Thursday, Sept. 10. Agency leaders will recap peak-season travel, share what’s ahead and take live questions from…
Landslide repairs start soon on SR 112 near Clallam Bay
CLALLAM BAY - Travelers will see temporary traffic lights and single-lane alternating traffic around the clock on State Route 112 between Clallam Bay and Sekiu.
Permanent speed limit returns to northbound SR 529 in Marysville in mid August
MARYSVILLE – Pacific Highway travelers will soon see the return of the permanent speed limit along a short stretch of State Route 529 through Marysville in Snohomish County.
SR 7 online open house now live through Sept. 1
TACOMA – An online open house focused on improvements for State Route 7 is now live.
SR 169 to close for 35 days near Black Diamond for fish passage improvements
BLACK DIAMOND – Construction starts Monday, Aug. 17, on a fish barrier removal project in Black Diamond. The work requires a 35-day closure of State Route 169 near Jones Lake in 2026 and additional road closures in 2027 to improve a total of five culverts beneath the state highway.
Smooth move: Paving work begins on SR 14 West Camas Slough Bridge in east Clark County
CAMAS – Travelers on the State Route 14 West Camas Slough Bridge in east Clark County will soon enjoy a smoother ride as work to repair and repave the driving surface gets underway.
Decades-old I-5 concrete roadway between Lacey and DuPont scheduled for replacement in August
LACEY – Travelers should be on the lookout for orange signs, cones and flashing lights announcing lane closures starting in August as work begins to repair areas of Interstate 5 between Lacey and DuPont.
Two-month closure ahead on SR 116 in Jefferson County for fish barrier removal project
PORT HADLOCK-IRONDALE – State Route 116 between SR 19/Rhody Drive and Chimacum Road/Irondale Road is set to close for two months starting Aug. 24.
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