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Help shape the future of rail in Washington: Online open house and survey launches April 15
OLYMPIA – Washington is growing – fast. That’s why the Washington State Department of Transportation is updating the State Rail Plan. To ensure residents across the state have a voice in this future, WSDOT is seeking public feedback on rail-related issues that are important to communities.
Six-month closure on Southeast Eastgate Way in Bellevue starts Monday, April 21
BELLEVUE – A section of Southeast Eastgate Way in Bellevue will for six months starting Monday, April 21, for a fish barrier removal project along Sunset Creek. A signed detour will guide pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles around the work zone.
State's first Work Zone Speed Camera launches April 16 on I-5 near JBLM
OLYMPIA – State's first Work Zone Speed Camera launches April 16 on I-5 near JBLM
Cameras focus on safety by slowing speeders and protecting workers on Washington highways
SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge closed until further notice
UPDATE - On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the Washington State Department of Transportation announced the permanent closure of the State Route 165 Carbon River Fairfax Bridge.
SR 411 near Castle Rock closed to freight traffic due to culvert failure
CASTLE ROCK – State Route 411 in Cowlitz County, also called West Side Highway, is closed to freight truck traffic until further notice due to a failing culvert and sinkhole.
Highway Speed Cameras go live on I-90 and I-5 in Spokane, Skagit Counties to encourage safe driving
OLYMPIA – A new pilot program using cameras to identify speeding vehicles on two Washington roadways launches this week.
Washington State Ferries to update Triangle route backup schedule ahead of busy summer season
SEATTLE – Washington State Ferries is updating the backup two-boat Triangle route schedule ahead of the busy summer travel season. The route serves more than 2 million customers each year who travel between West Seattle, Vashon Island and South Kitsap County, via Southworth.
New summer ferry schedule for Anacortes/San Juan Islands route available online
SEATTLE – Heads up to ferry riders in the San Juan Islands: a new sailing schedule will be on deck this summer. Starting June 15, Washington State Ferries will embark on a new schedule for its Anacortes/San Juan Islands route. Vehicle reservations for the summer travel season will be available at 10 a.m. Tuesday,…
Applications for e-bike rebates open April 9
OLYMPIA – Washingtonians are a crucial step closer to applying for e-bike rebates. The Washington State Department of Transportation has launched its WE-Bike program website. A link to apply for a rebate will be available on that website Wednesday, April 9, until the morning of Wednesday, April 23.
Improvements to State Route 240 in Richland underway
RICHLAND – Work to improve sections of State Route 240 in Richland will pave the way for safer and more efficient traveling conditions for all roadway users.
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.