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2021 ferry ridership nears 75% of pre-pandemic levels

Posted 01/13/2022

SEATTLE – Annual ridership aboard Washington State Ferries rebounded from 2020 pandemic numbers by almost 3.3 million customers in 2021 to nearly 17.3 million. The arrival of COVID-19 vaccines and a boost in tourism are the main reasons for the system’s largest year-to-year ridership increase on record.

Contractor selection marks milestone for I-90/SR 18 interchange improvement project near North Bend

Posted 01/13/2022

NORTH BEND – The long-awaited improvement project at the interchange of Interstate 90 and State Route 18 is another step closer to reality following the selection of a contractor.

WSDOT seeks input on statewide Human Services Transportation Plan

Posted 01/12/2022

OLYMPIA – A group of transportation experts and providers, social services organizations, tribes and other stakeholders have worked together to over the past three years to update the Human Services Transportation Plan.

Extreme weather affecting highways across the state

Posted 01/07/2022

Rising floodwaters close Interstate 5 in Lewis County, mountain passes remain closed due to extreme winter weather and avalanche danger.

Expect over 10-mile backups for emergency roadway repair on northbound I-5 in DuPont

Posted 01/07/2022

DUPONT – Travelers heading north on Interstate 5 through DuPont in Pierce County will see long delays on overnight Saturday, Jan. 8 and through Sunday, Jan. 9.

Online open house for SR 702 and SR 507 roundabouts near JBLM and McKenna

Posted 01/05/2022

MCKENNA – Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 4, community members can learn more about safety improvements at three intersections on State Route 702 and SR 507 during an online open house.

Drivers on SR 169 near Black Diamond will move over to make room for fish

Posted 01/03/2022

BLACK DIAMOND – To give salmon a direct path upstream, people who drive on State Route 169 will need to make a slight detour starting Friday, Jan. 7. That’s when SR 169 will shift onto a temporary 1,000-foot-long bypass between Black Diamond and Maple Valley.

Autumn snowfall closes SR 542 to Artist Point

Posted 10/07/2021

GLACIER – Snow has fallen on State Route 542/Mount Baker Highway and crews have closed the final 2.7 miles of the highway to vehicle traffic.

Public invited to attend CACC virtual open house: Focus is to address demand for aviation in Washington state

Posted 09/20/2021

OLYMPIA – The demand for aviation in Washington state is growing and will soon exceed the capacity of some highly utilized existing facilities. The Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission was created by the Legislature to recommend strategies for addressing the growing demand.

Community members are…

Aviation Commission continues airport capacity work with virtual meeting

Posted 08/11/2021

Christina Crea, communications, 360-709-8098, 360-810-0902 (mobile)

OLYMPIA – The Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission will meet virtually on Thursday, Aug. 26 to discuss recommendations for meeting the state’s aviation capacity needs.

Meeting topics will include aviation-related…

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.