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Plan ahead: Weekend closure of northbound I-5 in Seattle for girder setting scheduled for May 19-21
SEATTLE – Travelers in downtown Seattle will need to prepare for weekend-long closures of northbound Interstate 5 and the I-5 express lanes starting Friday, May 19. The closures are needed to place girders over the freeway for a new flyover ramp connecting State Route 520 to the express lanes, marking a significant…
Seattle/Bainbridge state ferry route closed to drive-on passengers Sept. 7-13
SEATTLE – Washington State Ferries’ overhead passenger walkway project on Bainbridge Island replaces the 50-year-old wooden walkway with a new seismically safe structure. Installing the large walkway spans requires a six-day closure of the entire vehicle holding area for passenger safety.
Overnight bridge paving to close northbound I-405 in Kirkland April 29; additional nightly lane reductions planned through May 5
KIRKLAND – Four nights of bridge deck repairs kicks off on Saturday, April 29 with a closure of northbound Interstate 405 in Kirkland. During the overnight closure all traffic will shift to the Northeast 85th Street collector/distributor. Work on southbound I-405 in both Kirkland and Bothell is scheduled to begin on…
Speed reduction on I-5 in Kent/Des Moines area begins the week of May 1
KENT – A lower speed limit and traffic shift on Interstate 5 in Kent and Des Moines will enhance safety for both highway construction crews and people driving through a newly established work zone of the SR 509 Completion Project.
Fish passage work at two creeks, paving coming for SR 7 in Pierce County
EATONVILLE – More than five miles of State Route 7 will see construction between Eatonville and Spanaway into fall 2023.
Work to open fish habitat under US 101 in Grays Harbor County begins in May
HOQUIAM – Work is scheduled to begin Monday, May 1 on a project that improves fish habitat in six streams under US 101 in Grays Harbor County.
Bridge construction brings overnight closures of westbound SR 16 at SR 302 near Gig Harbor April 28-29
GIG HARBOR – On April 28-29, all lanes of westbound State Route 16 will close near Gig Harbor overnight. All travelers will take the SR 302 exit and follow the SR 302 Spur detour through Purdy. Crews will deliver and place large girders on the new bridge over Purdy Creek.
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Construction begins on new US 101 Elwha River Bridge near Port Angeles
PORT ANGELES – The mighty Elwha River will soon have a new bridge spanning its banks. Work began Monday, April 17, on a brand new bridge, which will carry US 101 across the river and keep communities connected.
Airports can submit grant applications for new round of airport grants
Airports can submit their applications for the first round of 2023-2025 Airport Aid Program grants. The Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division anticipates awarding $2 million in funding.
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.