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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.
Two months of bridge deck repairs on northbound I-5 near Woodland begins Aug. 1
WOODLAND – Travelers heading northbound on Interstate 5 in Clark County should prepare for an extended traffic shift, extremely long backups and significant delays.
On Tuesday, Aug. 1, Washington State Department of Transportation’s contractor, M.J. Hughes Construction, Inc., will begin work to repair…
Southbound I-5 mainline closed in downtown Seattle overnight July 28; traffic to use express lanes
SEATTLE – The southbound Interstate 5 mainline through downtown Seattle will close Friday night, July 28, and all southbound traffic will use the express lanes. Beginning at 11 p.m. Friday, July 28, until 6 a.m. Saturday, July 29, all southbound mainline lanes will close near the Seattle Convention Center for…
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.