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Get first look at future SR 167 expressway in Fife using 3-D model at online open house
FIFE – Members of the public are invited to view a 3-D video tour of the State Route 167 Completion Project in north Pierce County at an online open house.
Take 10 minutes to complete the 2023 WSDOT Web Survey!
More than a year has passed since we launched our long-time-coming redesigned website. Now that you’ve had some time to get used to it, let us know how we’re doing!
Weekend repairs on I-5 in Everett reduce northbound lanes starting Friday night, Jan. 20
EVERETT - Emergency repairs to about 40 concrete panels on northbound Interstate 5 will require lane reductions in Everett beginning Friday, Jan. 20, and continue through the weekend.
SR 109 Grass Creek Bridge in Grays Harbor County reopens following repairs
HOQUIAM - SR 109 Grass Creek Bridge in Grays Harbor County has reopened four weeks early following repairs. Another closure coming soon on SR 109 near Hoquiam.
2022 state ferry ridership up slightly from 2021
SEATTLE – Washington State Ferries carried 17.4 million riders in 2022. That’s a total ridership increase of roughly 100,000 – or 0.5% – over 2021.
New year, new closure: SR 520 closing across the lake the first weekend of January
SEATTLE – Travelers should plan ahead and find alternate routes this weekend for trips across Lake Washington between Seattle and the Eastside. Beginning Friday night, crews will close both directions of SR 520 and all associated ramps between Interstate 5 in Seattle and 92nd Avenue Northeast in Clyde Hill. The…
Emergency slide repairs underway on SR 109 in Taholah
TAHOLAH - Emergency contract crews have begun repairs to SR 109 at milepost 39 near Taholah following a slide in early November. The contractor expects to complete work in February.
Construction concludes for winter on new US 395 interchange at Ridgeline Drive in Kennewick
KENNEWICK - Construction for the season on the new US 395 interchange at Ridgeline Drive in Kennewick and will resume in the spring when weather allows.
Ferries to host virtual community meetings with an update on service restoration
SEATTLE – Have a question for Washington State Ferries? Riders and other community members are encouraged to attend upcoming virtual community meetings designed to provide updates about the ferry system.
‘Tis the season for busy state ferries
SEATTLE – Hundreds of thousands of people will be dashing through the sea in white and green ferry boats through the end of the year.
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.