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Northbound I-5 HOV extension from Everett to Marysville opens

Posted 08/14/2024

EVERETT – The HOV lane extension on northbound Interstate 5 from Everett to Marysville has opened, allowing vehicles with two or more occupants their own lane to the I-5 State Route 529 bridge.

Improving salmon habitat and transportation for generations to come

Posted 08/14/2024

Per a 2013 federal court order, WSDOT is actively working to correct hundreds of outdated fish barriers and open hundreds of miles of habitat.

UPDATE: Weekend closure scheduled for 54th Avenue over I-5 in Fife Aug. 23-26

Posted 08/13/2024

FIFE – Travelers who use 54th Avenue across Interstate 5 in Fife will want to plan for an around-the-clock weekend closure in August.

Weekend travel alert: Full closure of southbound SR 167 in Kent, Aug. 23-26

Posted 08/13/2024

KENT – Travelers should plan for a full closure of southbound State Route 167 late Friday, Aug. 16 to early Monday, Aug. 19 in Kent.

New ramp meters coming to Vancouver in August to improve travel times for Clark County commuters

Posted 08/13/2024

VANCOUVER – Interstate 205 and I-5 travelers in southwest Washington will now experience improved travel times and reduced congestion during their commute.

Public invited to environmental hearing on I-5 Nisqually corridor improvements

Posted 08/13/2024

LACEY – People are invited to attend a combined environmental hearing and informational open house which discusses potential environmental effects of proposed improvements to Interstate 5 across the Nisqually Delta.

Historic federal funding moves Interstate Bridge Replacement program closer to construction

Posted 08/08/2024

PORTLAND, ORE. – An important milestone in the effort to replace the Interstate Bridge between Oregon and Washington was recognized in Portland on Thursday, Aug. 8. Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt joined federal, state and local officials from both states at an event to celebrate the historic federal…

Halfway there: Fish Passage progress on US 101 between Sequim and Discovery Bay

Posted 08/07/2024

Three of six fish barrier removal projects are nearing completion on US 101 in Clallam and Jefferson County.

Expect delays during roundabout construction on SR 503 at Rock Creek Road near Battle Ground Aug. 11-17 and 18-24

Posted 08/06/2024

BATTLE GROUND – Travelers along both directions of State Route 503 near Rock Creek Road, just north of Battle Ground, should plan ahead for a pair of week-long around-the-clock traffic delays beginning on Sunday, Aug. 11.

I-5 corridor improvements project near Joint Base Lewis-McChord hits one-year milestone and shifts into new stage

Posted 08/06/2024

Improvements coming to I-5 DuPont near JBLM include a new overpass, extended HOV lanes in both directions of I-5 and a roundabout on Steilacoom-DuPont Road. Work is expected to wrap up in 2026.

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.