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Work in Little Minter Creek and SR 302 wraps up on Key Peninsula
Construction crews are putting the finishing touches on new culverts in Little Minter Creek under SR 302 in Pierce County.
State ferries hit home run with Seattle Mariners-inspired name changes
SEATTLE – Gov. Jay Inslee has directed that the names of all Washington State Ferries be temporarily changed to honor the Seattle Mariners.
I-5 in Everett will reduce to two lanes during three weekends in October
Weekend-long lane reductions are coming to Interstate 5 in Everett, starting Friday, Oct. 14. The freeway will be reduced to two lanes for the entire weekend.
New traffic shift in effect near Easton as construction winds down on I-90 between North Bend and Ellensburg
HYAK - A new traffic shift is now in effect near Easton as one of the busiest construction seasons on Interstate 90 between North Bend and Ellensburg winds down for the upcoming winter.
Emergency slide repairs begin on SR 165, south of Carbonado
On Monday, Oct. 17, WSDOT's emergency contractor, Scarsella Bros., is scheduled to begin repair work at two slide locations between mileposts 10.93 and 11.72, just south of Carbonado near the Fairfax Bridge.
State ferries says, ‘Welcome aboard for free!’ to youth
SEATTLE – Some say the best things in life are free. If you’re age 18 or younger, that will soon include a ride aboard Washington State Ferries.
Changes coming to westbound SR 16 near Purdy
Weather permitting, as early as Sunday, Oct. 9, construction crews will move two westbound lanes of SR 16 towards the median near Purdy. The speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph from the current 60 mph between milepost 17.15 and milepost 18.
WSDOT provides I-405/SR 167 project updates via virtual meeting with Executive Advisory Group
BELLEVUE – The public is invited to attend a virtual meeting with the I-405/SR 167 Corridor Program Executive Advisory Group.
Nighttime closures of northbound I-5 planned Sept. 28-29 to remove damaged SR 506 overpass near Toledo
Over the last 14 months, the closure of State Route 506 over Interstate 5 near Toledo has forced people to take the long way home. Following a bridge strike to the northbound span of the overpass by an over height load on Thursday, Sept. 22, the damaged overpass will remain closed to travelers until further notice.
Weekend Update: Full SR 520 closure across the lake planned, Southbound I-5 lane and ramp closed near West Seattle Bridge
SEATTLE – Travelers should plan ahead and find alternate routes for trips across Lake Washington and southbound Interstate 5 in Seattle. Beginning Friday night, Sept. 30, State Route 520 will close across the lake and southbound I-5 will have closures near the off-ramp to Columbian Way and the West Seattle Bridge.
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.