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Emergency work to clear slide debris south of Bellingham begins
Emergency work is expected to begin Saturday, March 21, on northbound Interstate 5 after slides sent thousands of cubic yards of boulders, trees and other debris down a slope and across nearby lanes of the freeway.
Washington’s e-bike rebate program opening second application round March 30
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Transportation is relaunching the state’s WE-Bike e-bike rebate program on March 30 to help even more travelers get rolling with active transportation.
Construction impacts shift south on I-405 as work continues March 20-23
BELLEVUE – Travelers across the Puget Sound should prepare for increased congestion the weekend of March 20-23, as the impacts from construction on Interstate 405 shift from Bothell to Bellevue, Renton and Kirkland.
Community input shines bright on SR 4 Peter Crawford Bridge between Kelso and Longview
LONGVIEW – A brighter crossing now welcomes people who walk, bike or roll across the State Route 4 Peter Crawford Bridge between Kelso and Longview.
Washington State Department of Transportation contractor Northeast Electric, LLC, finished installing a new pedestrian lighting system along the bridge.…
Washington State Ferries engages community in plans to replace Southworth terminal building
SOUTHWORTH – Washington State Ferries plans to replace the aging passenger building at its Southworth terminal. This dock serves more than 825,000 WSF riders a year. It is also a hub for Kitsap Transit’s Fast Ferry, which provides passenger-only ferry service to downtown Seattle.
Overnight closures on northbound I-5 in Tumwater
TUMWATER – Travelers on northbound Interstate 5 will soon see a new electronic sign above the highway at Tumwater Boulevard in Thurston County. A weekend of overnight closures is needed to remove the old sign and lift the new 1,900-pound sign into place March 20-21.
Both directions of I-405 in Bothell to close March 13-16
BOTHELL – Travelers across the Puget Sound region should prepare for difficult travel the weekend of Friday, March 13 through Monday morning, March 16.
UPDATE - All lanes have reopened on the northbound SR 99 First Avenue South bridge
The timeline for crews to complete temporary emergency repairs of the northbound State Route 99 First Avenue South bridge has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 13.
Three-day closure of northbound SR 99 First Avenue South bridge begins March 9 for temporary repairs
SEATTLE – The Washington State Department of Transportation will begin temporary repairs on the northbound State Route 99 First Avenue South bridge during a three-day closure of all northbound lanes from 5 a.m. Monday, March 9, through 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 11.
Vantage Bridge deck replacement resumes
VANTAGE – Work to replace the Interstate 90 Vantage Bridge deck is underway for a third construction season. Traffic is reduced to a single lane in each direction around-the-clock, seven days a week with reduced speeds and a 9-foot-width restriction. All lanes will temporarily reopen during the following weekends:…
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