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Join online and take a second survey about bicycle and pedestrian safety along US 12 in Naches
The town of Naches, the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments and the Washington State Department of Transportation are studying ways to improve safety and bicycle and pedestrian connections along US 12 in Naches. A second public survey on the subject will help in that work.
Ben Reid the right man at the right place at the right time at NCW Fair
Last month at his hometown’s fair Ben Reid, a highway maintenance worker from Waterville area, put a recent CPR/First aid certification into lifesaving action.
Fish barrier removal work begins Oct. 9 on SR 305 in Suquamish
SUQUAMISH – People traveling on State Route 305 should take note as a new fish barrier removal project is set to kick off between Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island.
SR 520 closed across Lake Washington this weekend beginning Friday night, Oct. 6
SEATTLE – Drivers traveling across Lake Washington should plan ahead for a weekend State Route 520 closure starting Friday, Oct. 6. The SR 520 closure will span between Interstate 5 in Seattle and 92nd Avenue Northeast in Clyde Hill beginning at 11p.m. on Oct 6, through 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 9.
It's not an Appetite for Destruction, just work to stay ahead of the November Rain
This autumn brings the start of two major projects on the state's busiest freeways and a major milestone for another long-term project.
New Revive I-5 work in south Seattle starts Oct. 9
SEATTLE – Revive I-5 – work to preserve the state’s busiest freeway – has another major project about to get underway. This effort will improve the driving surface on northbound and southbound Interstate 5 between Lucile Street and the Duwamish River.
Ramp meters set to activate on eastbound SR 16 in Gig Harbor and Tacoma Oct. 16
GIG HARBOR – Travelers who use eastbound State Route 16 in Gig Harbor and Tacoma will soon see active ramp meters along the roadway.
Public invited to provide input for paths in the lower Yakima Valley
The public is invited to participate in an online survey to provide input on a plan to create paths in the lower Yakima Valley called the Heritage Connectivity Trails (HCT). Survey results will help Washington State Department of Transportation and project stakeholders design paths where they are needed most.
Plan ahead: SR 520 closed across Lake Washington this weekend beginning late Friday night, Sept. 29
SEATTLE – Drivers traveling across Lake Washington should plan ahead for a weekend closure of State Route 520 starting late Friday evening, Sept. 29. The SR 520 closure is from Interstate 5 to 92nd Avenue Northeast in Clyde Hill and lasts from 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, through 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2.
Night closure of SR 507 near Bucoda begins Thursday, Sept. 28
BUCODA – Travelers will need to plan for a night closure along a short segment of State Route 507 south of Bucoda. From 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 to 6 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, the highway will close to all travelers.
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.