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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
Work in Little Minter Creek and SR 302 wraps up on Key Peninsula
Construction crews are putting the finishing touches on new culverts in Little Minter Creek under SR 302 in Pierce County.
State ferries hit home run with Seattle Mariners-inspired name changes
SEATTLE – Gov. Jay Inslee has directed that the names of all Washington State Ferries be temporarily changed to honor the Seattle Mariners.
I-5 in Everett will reduce to two lanes during three weekends in October
Weekend-long lane reductions are coming to Interstate 5 in Everett, starting Friday, Oct. 14. The freeway will be reduced to two lanes for the entire weekend.
166,800 electric vehicle
registrations in Washington in 2023, up from 114,600 in 2022.
87 wetland compensation sites
actively monitored on 918 acres in 2023.
25,000 safe animal crossings
in the Snoqualmie Pass East Project area since 2014.