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Repairs beginning soon on SR 410 near Crystal Mountain after November rains caused debris flow
ENUMCLAW – In late February, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will begin repairs to increase stream capacity at Dry Creek at its intersection with State Route 410.
Last section of northbound SR 167 HOV lane now open near Sumner
SUMNER – On Thursday, Feb. 16, the final half-mile section of the new northbound State Route 167 high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane opened near Sumner.
Roadwork ahead: Online open house gives 2023 work zone preview for Jefferson and Clallam counties
PORT ANGELES – Online open house previews 2023 road construction for Jefferson and Clallam counties.
SR 411 Cowlitz River Bridge deck replacement work coming to Castle Rock
CASTLE ROCK – Just in time for its 60th birthday, the State Route 411 Cowlitz River Bridge, also known as A Street, in downtown Castle Rock is getting a much-needed facelift.
Speed reductions on I-5 in Fife begin in mid-February
FIFE – A lower speed limit and shifted lanes in both directions of Interstate 5 in Fife will help protect highway construction crews on the State Route 167 Completion project and people driving through the work zone.
Travelers of SR 503 are invited to provide input during virtual open house
CLARK COUNTY – Those who drive, walk, bike and roll on or near the State Route 503 corridor are invited to share their travel experiences to help inform a future long-term corridor improvement plan. This corridor study plan will address gaps in active transportation facilities, access to transit, vehicle traffic pain…
Northbound I-5 in Seattle to close overnight Feb. 15; express lanes will remain open
SEATTLE – In order to re-stripe lanes on the busiest highway in the state, contractor crews will close the northbound Interstate 5 mainline and collector/distributor ramp that connects from I-90 overnight beginning Wednesday, Feb. 15.
I-90 through Spokane to close overnight Feb. 11-12 to remove pedestrian bridge
SPOKANE – Travelers who use Interstate 90 just east of downtown Spokane will need to plan additional time for lengthy detours around a 10-hour closure of I-90.
Construction ramps up at the I-90/SR 18 interchange
SNOQUALMIE – Major construction for the Interstate 90/State Route 18 interchange improvement project begins in late spring.
Emergency slide repairs complete on SR 109 in Taholah
TAHOLAH – The southbound lane of State Route 109 in Taholah reopens after emergency slide repair work.
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.