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Busy highway construction season planned in Central Washington this spring and summer
YAKIMA – Plan ahead and expect delays on multiple routes from Yakima to Tri-Cities. Contractor crews working for WSDOT will repair bridge decks, fix sections of pavement, build roundabouts and paint bridges. WSDOT crews also will complete a number of maintenance and preservation projects to help maintain the condition…
Traffic signal, sidewalk improvements coming to US 101 in south Aberdeen
ABERDEEN – A project to improve two intersections in Grays Harbor County kicks off May 30. Crews will replace the traffic signals at US 101 and State Route 105 in south Aberdeen. In Westport, crews will remove a traffic signal at the SR 105 Spur/West Ocean Avenue intersection with South Montesano Street. They will…
Washington State Ferries to host systemwide virtual meetings ahead of peak summer service
SEATTLE – Ahead of a busy summer of travel, Washington State Ferries is hosting six virtual public meetings to update the public about the routes they rely on and answer questions about the ferry system. The meetings begin Tuesday, May 23, and run through Wednesday, June 7.
Work completed: Daytime lane closure on US 12 no longer needed following hillside repairs east of Aberdeen
ABERDEEN – Crews completed repairs to the hillside below westbound US 12 between Montesano and Aberdeen on May 9. This work followed a slide triggered by heavy rainfall in late December 2022.
It’s that time of year: SR 504 to Mount St. Helens observatory reopens May 3
TOUTLE – Travelers who enjoy the scenic, tree-lined stretch of highway leading to Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument will have access to the upper reaches once it reopens this week.
SR 433 Lewis and Clark Bridge to close Sunday, July 16 for up to 8 days for critical preservation work
Update: May 10, 2023
The project start date has been updated to Monday, June 26 instead of Monday, June 12.
LONGVIEW – The State Route 433 Lewis and Clark Bridge connecting Longview, Washington and Rainier, Oregon will close to vehicle traffic for up to eight days beginning 8 p.m. Sunday, July…
Paving project brings lane and intersection closures to SR 8 and SR 108 starting in May
MCCLEARY – As early as Monday, May 15, crews will close lanes on eastbound State Route 8 to repave sections of the highway. This work will take place during the day and night between US 12 in Grays Harbor County and US 101 in Thurston County.
Lighting improvements bring additional overnight closures to SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge in June
SHINE – Work to replace antiquated hardware and reduce the Hood Canal Bridge’s carbon footprint will bring extra overnight closures to vehicle traffic in June.
Update: Overnight ramp closures, detours at I-5/SR 18 interchange May 3-5 and May 2 on SR 509
UPDATE: Work scheduled for the week of May 1, was rescheduled.
Evening travelers in South King County can travel as usual April 24-27 because the work scheduled for ramp and/or lane closures in two locations, including State Route 164 in Auburn and the Interstate-5/State Route 18 interchange in Federal…
Summer long nighttime lane reductions on southbound I-5 at the Whatcom-Skagit county line begin May 1
BELLINGHAM – A summer-long project to repair and rehabilitate a 12-mile stretch of southbound Interstate 5 near the Whatcom-Skagit county line is scheduled to begin Monday, May 1.
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.