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Good To Go! sends final toll bills prior to two-week closure starting June 18
Chris Foster, communications
WSDOT continues to charge tolls; issuance of bills will resume later this summerSEATTLE – This week the Washington State Department of Transportation is mailing the final batch of toll bills to customers without a Good To Go! account prior to an approximately two-week…
Good To Go! two-week closure in June
Chris Foster, communications
WSDOT will still charge tolls while system is offlineSEATTLE – Drivers in Washington need to prepare for an approximately two-week closure of Good To Go!, the state’s tolling system, beginning June 18. During this time the Good To Go! website…
Aviation Commission sets next stage of airport siting work with virtual meeting and webinar April 29
Christina Crea, communications, 360-709-8098, 360-810-0902 (mobile)
Aviation Commission sets next stage of airport siting work with virtual meeting and webinar April 29OLYMPIA – The Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission will host a virtual meeting and webinar Thursday, April 29, as they continue…
Aviation Commission releases report with preliminary list of future potential major airports
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Christina Crea, communications, 360-709-8098, 360-810-0902 (mobile)
OLYMPIA – The Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission released its Phase I report that includes several…
Aviation Commission discusses future of commercial flight facilities with virtual community meeting, July 22
Christina Crea, communications, 360-709-8098, 360-810-0902 (mobile)
Aviation Commission discusses future of commercial flight facilities with virtual community meeting, July 22OLYMPIA – For the first time in six months, the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission (CACC) (pdf 76 kb) will meet to…
Construction of US 12 roundabout near Oakville starts after 4th of July
Doug Adamson, communications, 360-357-2716
Work includes plans to keep traffic moving during constructionROCHESTER – Travelers near the Thurston/Grays Harbor county line will soon see construction on a new roundabout at the intersection of US 12 and Anderson Road.
Contractor…
Washington’s next commercial airport one step closer to taking flight
Christina Crea, communications, 360-709-8098
Second Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission meeting Jan. 9OLYMPIA – 2020 kicks off with more work researching and discussing the location of Washington’s next commercial airport as the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission (CACC) (pdf 76 kb) meets…
Public invited to May 30th meeting on NSC and Wellesley Avenue Interchange
Three-year construction project and long-term closure of Wellesley Ave. begins this fall
SPOKANE, WA- The community is invited to a public meeting on Thursday, May 30 for an overview of the North Spokane Corridor (NSC) project and construction of the NSC Wellesley Avenue interchange. The interchange…
It’s the end of the road for the Alaskan Way Viaduct
Three-week closure of SR 99 through Seattle begins tonight, Jan. 11
SEATTLE – If the rain holds off, drivers on the SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct could be treated to one final sunset drive tonight, Friday, Jan. 11.
When the clock strikes 10 p.m., it'll be lights out for the viaduct, as the…
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.