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Construction of restored pedestrian crossing at SR 500 and Stapleton Road intersection in Vancouver begins July 18
VANCOUVER – SR 500 project will provide access for those who walk, bike or roll
Southbound I-5 mainline to close in downtown Seattle overnight July 19; traffic will use express lanes
SEATTLE – The southbound Interstate 5 mainline through downtown Seattle will close Friday night, July 19, and all southbound traffic will use the express lanes through early Saturday morning.
Plan ahead for Eastside travel: full closure of northbound and southbound I-405 in Renton for drainage work
RENTON – Summer is here and so is the summer construction season, including a full closure of northbound and southbound Interstate 405 in Renton starting at 11 p.m., Friday, July 12, to 4 a.m., Monday, July 15.
Fish passage modifications on SR 546 near Northwood Road in Lynden begin July 15
LYNDEN – Travelers along should expect to see construction activities on State Route 546, near Northwood Road in Lynden, due to modifications to the Kamm Ditch fish passage project, scheduled to begin on at 8 a.m. Monday, July 15.
Green, yellow, red and white: Some new colors and steps we’re taking to help keep everyone safe on the roads
If you see green and yellow flashing lights on the road don't be alarmed – but please do pay attention. These new lights on WSDOT vehicles are one more way we're helping keep our crews – and all travelers – safe on our roads.
Two month southbound I-5 around-the-clock lane closure in Woodland begins July 15
WOODLAND – Travelers who use the southbound Interstate 5 North Fork Lewis River Bridge in Woodland will need to plan for significant travel delays.
Online open house highlights future improvements to US 101 in Clallam County
PORT ANGELES – Community members are invited to participate in an online open house to learn more about improvements on US 101.
Support beams for new SR 18 bridge near Snoqualmie to be lifted into place July 8-11
SNOQUALMIE – Beginning Monday, July 8, through Thursday, July 11, design-builder Aecon, working for the Washington State Department of Transportation, will install girders for a new bridge on State Route 18 that spans the entire width of the Raging River valley.
New roundabout coming to SR 503 in northern Clark County this summer
BATTLE GROUND – Travelers who use State Route 503 near Rock Creek Road just north of Battle Ground will soon experience a safer roadway that keeps people moving.
SR 92 project rebuilds fish habitat along Pilchuck River near Granite Falls
GRANITE FALLS – A new project beginning Monday, July 8, will help re-establish fish habitat in the Pilchuck River along State Route 92 near Granite Falls. This work replaces previous woody debris that washed away with a more permanent solution.
166,800 electric vehicle
registrations in Washington in 2023, up from 114,600 in 2022.
87 wetland compensation sites
actively monitored on 918 acres in 2023.
25,000 safe animal crossings
in the Snoqualmie Pass East Project area since 2014.