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Westbound I-90 lane reductions east of Issaquah start Monday morning, April 10
ISSAQUAH – Multi-day lane reductions will return to Interstate 90 between Preston and Issaquah starting Monday morning, April 10. The interstate will be reduced to one lane, 24 hours a day, a total of eight times this spring - six westbound and two eastbound.
Weekend-long northbound I-5 lane reductions in Lynnwood, April 7-10
SHORELINE – The first of many highway preservation projects in King, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties will kick off in Lynnwood this weekend, April 7-10. Two lanes of northbound Interstate 5 at 44th Avenue and both directions of Alderwood Mall Boulevard will close for concrete bridge deck work.
A lot of road to cover: Help inform highway maintenance work through WSDOT online open house
OLYMPIA – People who use the state highway system, whether rolling or walking, are invited to provide feedback on their experiences by ranking their satisfaction and perceived highway maintenance priorities. The information gathered will help the agency identify improvements and maintenance needs for the next five…
Grays Harbor travelers on the road again after SR 109 reopens near Hoquiam
HOQUIAM – Crews reopened State Route 109 on Thursday, March 30, following a project to stabilize the hillside above the highway.
Slide repairs scheduled on US 12 near Aberdeen
ABERDEEN – As early as Monday, April 3, the right lane of US 12 will close during the day between Schrader Lane and Holbrook Lane east of Aberdeen. Contractor crews will make emergency repairs to the shoulder and embankment following a slide that happened in late December 2022. Crews expect to complete the repairs…
Two lanes of US 101 west of Port Angeles back open after completion of fish habitat restoration project
PORT ANGELES – Traffic is flowing simultaneously in both directions again on US 101 west of Port Angeles. Fish also have more room to swim in Indian Creek with the recent completion of a fish barrier removal project.
Fish in Purdy Creek will ‘just keep swimming’ after habitat improvements under the SR 302 Spur
PURDY – On Sunday, April 2 at 5 a.m., contractor crews will close the State Route 302 Spur between Purdy Lane Northwest and 144th Street Northwest. All travelers will detour via Purdy Lane Northwest and 144th Street Northwest for up to eight months. During the closure, crews will build a bridge to replace a culvert…
Deadline to remove studded tires in Washington is March 31
OLYMPIA – Spring is here, and with it – the deadline to remove studded tires before end of day Friday, March 31.
WSDOT suspends search for missing Tacoma pilot near Queets
OLYMPIA - The Washington State Department of Transportation on Monday, March 20, called off the search for a missing 2006 Cessna T182 Turbo Skylane. The plane was piloted by Rod Collen on Monday, March 6, who departed from the Tacoma Narrows Airport at 5:35 p.m., fell off radar abruptly a few minutes later and has not…
New plans for the future of travel on SR 167
KENT – The future of State Route 167 is beginning to take shape. In 2022, community members contributed ideas to improve the movement of people and goods along SR 167. The public is now invited to learn how the Washington State Department of Transportation used that feedback to shape plans and identify future…
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.