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UPDATE: US 101 Chehalis River Bridge preservation work starts mid-November in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN – People who use the Chehalis River Bridge in Aberdeen will see four nights of ramp closures during preservation work.
Pedal power: Washington named America’s most bike-friendly state
OLYMPIA – There is no state more supportive of people who travel by bike than Washington, according to one of the nation’s largest bicycle advocacy organizations. Washington leads U.S. states in fostering bicycling and systems that support it, earning it the top spot in the League of American Bicyclists’ Bicycle…
SR 305 safety-improvement project wraps up on Bainbridge Island
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND – A project to build two roundabouts on State Route 305 on Bainbridge Island is nearing completion.
SR 99 pavement repair project in SeaTac and Des Moines starts Monday, Dec. 2
SEATAC – Construction begins Monday, Dec. 2, on an $8.3 million project that will repave two miles of State Route 99 in SeaTac and Des Moines. Crews also will upgrade curb ramps at intersections along the busy corridor.
Ferry system sets the table for 300,000 Thanksgiving travelers, preps for upcoming winter weather season
SEATTLE – Nearly 300,000 people are expected to board a state ferry Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 1. The Thanksgiving travel rush is likely to bring long lines and wait times for travelers in a vehicle.
Stuffing, pie and family oh my! WSDOT’s online tools are key to stress-free Thanksgiving travel
OLYMPIA – Cloves and cinnamon spice aren’t the only seasonal ingredients necessary for a holiday weekend. People headed everywhere from Friday Harbor to Walla Walla for Thanksgiving will want to plan now for winter weather and additional holiday traffic.
Third North Spokane Corridor community discussion Wednesday, Nov. 20
SPOKANE – Public and active transportation users are invited to the third in a series of community conversations surrounding the North Spokane Corridor (NSC) final connection project.
WSDOT hosts online open house for the Lower Snake River Dams Transportation Study
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Transportation is conducting a study of road and rail transportation impacts and needs if the lower Snake River dams were removed and barges could no longer be used. People interested in learning more about the study can visit the online open house. The online open house…
35 miles of roadway preserved across 4 counties in western Washington this summer
OLYMPIA – A project to repair sections of US 101, State Route 165, SR 110 and SR 105 is complete.
WSDOT seeks feedback on SR 7 safety project in Pierce County
SPANAWAY – People are invited to weigh in on improvements to a future safety project on State Route 7 near Spanaway.
Slow down – lives are on the line.
Excessive speed was a top cause of work zone collisions in 2024.
Phone down, eyes up.
Work zones need our undivided attention.
It's in EVERYONE’S best interest.
96% of people hurt in work zones are drivers, their passengers or passing pedestrians, not just our road crews.