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Whistle tribute, flying of US military service flags highlight state ferries’ Veterans Day plans
SEATTLE – On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, all operating Washington State Ferries vessels will sound their whistles at 11:11 a.m. in tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the people who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Open house scheduled for two Omak-area projects on SR 155
Omak - Two projects—one the construction of new multimodal facilities along a stretch of State Route 155 Spur and Omak Avenue; the other a bridge replacement project just blocks away—will be the focus of an upcoming open house scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the East Omak Elementary School library.
Ramp metering on I-5 collector/distributor ramp in downtown Seattle begins Tuesday, Nov. 14
SEATTLE – To manage the flow of traffic merging from Interstate 90 to northbound I-5, ramp meters will go live beginning Tuesday, Nov. 14. Meters will also regulate cars entering northbound I-5 from the Cherry Street on-ramp.
Statewide draft Highway System Plan available for public comment through Dec. 18
OLYMPIA – Draft plan recommends highway investment strategy for next 20 years.
A haunting Halloween update: Maintenance crews, partners and volunteers remove 2,000 tons of litter along state highways
Queue the Monster Mash playlist. The results from litter collected this past spring and summer are eerie. And we aren’t just talking about leftover creepy white hockey masks, either.
Remember what Uncle Ben said
Spider-Man's Uncle Ben said it best: "With great power comes great responsibility." That power lies in your hands and under your foot when you're behind the wheel - keep this in mind on the most pedestrian-friendly and kid-friendly date on the calendar: Halloween.
Maintenance crew partners with Parks Commission to save lifejackets
You expect to find life jackets in the water, maybe even on a beach or a dock. But year after year, our crews pick up perfectly usable lifejackets from the side of the road, too. This year, Brandon Harding, one of our assistant maintenance superintendents, was tired of seeing those life jackets go unused.
There's nothing simple about replacing I-405 overpass in Renton, starting Nov. 1
If only repairing roads was as easy as 1, 2, 3. Unfortunately it's usually much more complicated. That's why on November 1-2-3 (and 4-5-6) we have some major closures planned on Interstate 405 in Renton to replace the Lind Avenue overpass, which was damaged in 2022.
Engaging communities for the Highway System Plan
The highway system connects communities and provides access to jobs, schools, services, and the state’s natural wonders. It is important to plan for the future of this system and determine what types of investments are needed to assure that people driving cars, riding in vanpools and buses, transporting goods, walking…
Improving the drive: A sneak peek into the future of SR 167
Get ready for changes on State Route 167, as we make transformative upgrades to the existing toll system.
Slow down – lives are on the line.
In 2023, speeding continued to be a top reason for work zone crashes.
Even one life lost is too many.
Fatal work zone crashes doubled in 2023 - Washington had 10 fatal work zone crashes on state roads.
It's in EVERYONE’S best interest.
95% of people hurt in work zones are drivers, their passengers or passing pedestrians, not just our road crews.