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Fish crossing ahead for US 101 south of Forks
Posted 02/29/2024
FORKS – The week of March 4, travelers will see one-way alternating traffic and a reduced 25 mph speed limit on US 101 at the Jefferson-Clallam county line.
Lifelong mariner to lead Washington State Ferries
Posted 02/29/2024
OLYMPIA – Secretary of Transportation Roger Millar announced today that Steve Nevey will serve as assistant secretary for the Washington State Ferries Division. A career mariner, Nevey progressed directly from high school to a maritime academy in the United Kingdom. For the past two years he has served as director of…
Take a look under the hood: Understanding the I-405 express toll lanes and SR 167 HOT lanes
Posted 02/29/2024
Changes are coming to the I-405 express toll lanes (ETLs) and SR 167 HOT lanes March 1, including new minimum and maximum toll rates and extended hours of operations.
Concrete milestones: Bridge girder setting in SeaTac will close I-5 overnight March 1 and 2
Posted 02/27/2024
Over the course of two nights in March, a whopping 1.9 million pounds worth of concrete will be hoisted over Interstate 5 as contractor crews build a new bridge in SeaTac as part of the State Route 509 Completion Project. Travelers will want to plan ahead for this work.
Work to repair damaged Lieser Road bridge over SR 14 in Vancouver begins in March
Posted 02/27/2024
VANCOUVER – For nearly 19 months, the Lieser Road overpass above State Route 14 in Vancouver has had shoulder closures in place, preventing access for those who walk, bike or use mobility devices – but these restrictions will soon come to an end.
Belfair: Public invited to learn more about SR 3 freight corridor construction
Posted 02/26/2024
BELFAIR – Community members are invited to participate in an online and/or in-person open house to learn more about a proposed new corridor between Kitsap and Mason counties.
Eastbound I-82 near Wapato reopens Saturday, March 2 after embankment failure repairs
Posted 02/23/2024
WAPATO – Eastbound Interstate 82 near Wapato opened to traffic at noon, Saturday, March 2, as repairs were completed on an embankment that failed two weeks ago. Westbound I-82 reopened Saturday, Feb. 24.
Two nights of single-lane traffic on I-5 in Tukwila; southbound on Friday Feb. 23; northbound Saturday
Posted 02/22/2024
TUKWILA – Both directions of Interstate 5 near Southcenter will be reduced to one lane from late evening to midday the following day this weekend in staggered emergency work to replace broken concrete panels. The southbound I-5 lane reduction will occur Friday night through Saturday morning; the northbound work will…
SR 520 across Lake Washington closes for weekend beginning Friday night, Feb. 23
Posted 02/21/2024
SEATTLE – Drivers traveling across Lake Washington should plan ahead for a weekend State Route 520 closure.
Long-term closure of westbound I-90 HOV lane, 142nd Place Southeast HOV on-ramp in Bellevue starts Feb. 26
Posted 02/20/2024
BELLEVUE – The westbound I-90 HOV lane between 142nd Place Southeast and I-405 will close for up to two years starting at 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26. A long-term closure of the HOV on-ramp from 142nd Place Southeast to westbound I-90 starts at the same time. This work is part of the Sunset Creek fish passage project.…
Slow down on ice and snow.
It's easier to skid or lose control traveling at higher speeds. Give yourself more time to stop.
Carry chains, practice installing them.
Winter conditions could mean chains are required on your route. Practice putting them on your vehicle ahead of time.
Pack your winter car kit.
Carry extra supplies like warm clothing, ice scraper and brush, jumper cables and other emergency items.