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Fish habitat work under SR 108 between Kamilche and McCleary in Mason County gets underway
SHELTON – Preliminary work starting in August on State Route 108 in Mason County will lead up to major construction scheduled to begin in September on the highway. The work is part of the Washington State Department of Transportation’s ongoing effort to remove barriers to fish passage under state highways.
Temporary speed reductions on SR 18 between Tiger Mountain, I-90 begin Monday, Aug. 7
SNOQUALMIE – Construction along State Route 18 near Tiger Mountain has slowed traffic through the area since it began. With temporary speed limit reductions on the way next week, travelers should plan now for a little additional time for their trips through the end of next year.
New ‘front door’ to State Ferries’ flagship terminal opens tomorrow
SEATTLE – Opening new entry building, elevated pedestrian connection to passenger building brings $489 million Colman Dock project closer to completion.
Gardiner: Expect 90-minute delays on US 101 during weeklong lane closure
BLYN – US 101 travelers between Jefferson and Clallam counties are encouraged to plan ahead to help prevent long delays during an upcoming weeklong lane closure.
Statewide draft Safety Rest Area Strategic Plan available for public comment through Aug. 30
OLYMPIA – The public is invited to comment on Washington State Department of Transportation’s draft Safety Rest Area Strategic Plan, which covers topics such as safety, financially sustainable operations, customer experience, truck parking and resiliency.
New westbound SR 16 bridge opening near Purdy mid-August
GIG HARBOR – In mid-August, SR 16 travelers will begin using the new westbound bridge over Purdy Creek. Following the bridge opening, crews will reconfigure the eastbound travel lanes to shift into the median.
Construction to start soon on I-5 at Steilacoom-DuPont Road in DuPont
DUPONT – This August, a major construction project will kick off in Pierce County that extends HOV lanes and builds a new overpass over Interstate 5 linking Joint Base Lewis-McChord and the city of DuPont.
Second round, weekend-long full closure of SR 530 west of Arlington July 28
ARLINGTON – One new roundabout on SR 530, just west of Arlington, is done. One more roundabout to go. This weekend, from 9 p.m. Friday, July 28 through 4 a.m. Tuesday, August 1, SR 530 will be closed between 59th Avenue NE and 211th Place NE, just west of Arlington for roundabout construction.
US 101 to close north of Quilcene for 22 days starting July 31
QUILCENE – Travelers heading out along the Hood Canal on US 101 in Jefferson County should take note of a culvert-replacement detour beginning Monday, July 31, and lasting for 22 days.
US 101 to close north of Quilcene for 22 days
One of the great scenic routes on the Olympic Peninsula is US 101 along the Hood Canal. And if you’re headed that way this summer, here’s your heads up – you’ll need to take a detour north of Quilcene in Jefferson County.
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.