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Second North Spokane Corridor community discussion Wednesday, Oct. 16
Posted 10/15/2024
SPOKANE – Public and active transportation users are invited to the second in a series of community conversations surrounding the North Spokane Corridor (NSC) final connection project.
Start planning now: Major highway closures, lane reductions around Puget Sound Oct. 11-14
Posted 10/08/2024
SEATTLE – Another busy weekend of roadwork is planned for Friday, Oct. 11, through Monday, Oct. 14, in the Puget Sound region.
Travelers on Interstate 5 in Seattle and between Federal Way and Tacoma, State Route 99 in Seattle, SR 520 across Lake Washington, US 2 in Snohomish, and I-405 in Bothell…
SR 99 on-ramp to eastbound SR 518 reopens in Tukwila following emergency culvert repairs
Posted 10/03/2024
TUKWILA – The on-ramp from SR 99/International Boulevard to eastbound SR 518 in Tukwila has reopened following emergency repairs to a culvert that failed last summer. Contractor crews installed a specialized liner to reinforce the culvert and prevent further erosion.
SR 99 tunnel to close for first two weekends in October for inspection in Seattle
Posted 10/02/2024
SEATTLE – Both directions of the State Route 99 tunnel in Seattle will close the first two weekends in October for its first six-year inspection. The tunnel opened to travelers in February 2019 to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct and provide safety and mobility improvements along Seattle's central waterfront.
Virtual Commercial Aviation Work Group meeting set for Oct. 3
Posted 09/26/2024
OLYMPIA – The Commercial Aviation Work Group will host its second public meeting virtually via Zoom from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3.
A celebration of connections marks the final stage of SR 509 construction in South King County
Posted 09/25/2024
SEATAC – Community, industry and elected leaders joined together in SeaTac on Wednesday, Sept. 25, to celebrate the beginning of construction on the final stage of the State Route 509 Completion Project in south King County.
Monster weekend: Closures on SR 520, northbound I-405, southbound SR 167, and I-5 Sept. 27-30
Posted 09/24/2024
SEATTLE – Drivers traveling across Lake Washington on State Route 520, through the Interstate 405/SR 167 corridors, and on I-5 in Seattle and between Federal Way and Tacoma should prepare for major closures beginning late Friday, Sept. 27 to early Monday, Sept. 30.
Prepare now: Four overnight weekend closures of I-5 in Fife planned for September and October
Posted 09/24/2024
FIFE – Setting the second longest pre-cast concrete girders in the world will close both directions of Interstate 5 in Pierce and King counties overnight on Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28. This is the first of four consecutive weekends the interstate will be closed overnight between State Route 18 in Federal…
Wenatchee shipyard work continues, conversion to hybrid-electric propulsion progressing
Posted 09/19/2024
SEATTLE – After one year at Vigor shipyard, work to modernize the Wenatchee is progressing, including the necessary and long-planned upgrade to its aging propulsion system and conversion to hybrid-electric power. With capacity for 202 vehicles, the Wenatchee is the largest passenger ferry in the United States to be…
Full closures of northbound I-405 in Bothell and southbound I-405 in Renton planned Sept. 20-23
Posted 09/16/2024
RENTON – Travelers should plan for two full directional closures on the Interstate 405 corridor starting Friday night, Sept. 20, to Monday, Sept. 23: northbound Interstate 405 in Bothell and southbound I-405 in Renton.
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.