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State ferries to honor veterans with whistle tribute, flying of US military service flags
SEATTLE – At 11:11 a.m. on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, all operating Washington State Ferries vessels underway will sound their whistles in tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the people who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
I-90 and SR 18 improvements project is focus of Snoqualmie open house
SNOQUALMIE - Test drive the diverging diamond interchange before it’s even built at an open house for the Interstate 90 and State Route 18 improvements and widening project on Wednesday, Nov. 16. People attending the event at the Snoqualmie Elementary School gym will be able to learn more about project benefits, what…
A heroic survey crew gives new meaning to roadside assistance
When friends talk about putting out fires at work, usually they mean metaphorically. For one of our survey crews this past month, it was very much in the literal sense.
Weekend work on northbound I-5 in Everett finished for 2022
Our last weekend-long lane reduction this year for northbound I-5 in Everett finished Sunday afternoon, Oct. 30. Our contractor, Acme Concrete Paving, was able to replace about 100 old broken concrete panels during two weekends of work last month.
Overnight bridge paving to close northbound I-405 in Kirkland Nov. 5; additional nightly lane reductions planned through Nov. 9
KIRKLAND - Four nights of bridge deck repairs will reduce portions of Interstate 405 to a single lane beginning Saturday night, Nov. 5. This includes a full closure of the northbound lanes in Kirkland, with all traffic shifting to the Northeast 85th Street collector/distributor from 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, through 7…
Plan now for snow and ice season
OLYMPIA - While many may be thinking about pumpkins and spiced ciders, now is the time for travelers to make sure they’re prepared for winter driving.
Aviation commission recommends two potential options for new aviation capacity: Final recommendation to Legislature due in June 2023
OLYMPIA - After months gathering public feedback and reviewing technical analyses, the state Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission submitted Phase II recommendations to the Washington State Legislature that include continued study of two options for future aviation capacity.
Youth can ride transit for free in most of Washington
OLYMPIA – Transit agencies across Washington reached a major milestone in October, delivering policies that make riding transit free for people 18 and under. With the policies, the transit agencies secured access to funding from the state’s Transit Support Grant.
Damages awarded to WSDOT for tunnel completion delays
OLYMPIA – On Oct. 12, the Supreme Court of Washington denied a request from Seattle Tunnel Partners for further review of a 2019 jury judgment that awarded $57.2 million to the Washington State Department of Transportation. The jury awarded WSDOT financial damages due to contractor Seattle Tunnel Partners’ late…
WSDOT to preview multi-billion-dollar regional construction program at upcoming open house
SHORELINE - The Washington State Department of Transportation is seeking contractors and consultants to support critical fish passage, roadway preservation and mobility improvements from the King-Pierce county line to the Canadian border
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.