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Fish passage project approaches finish line near Gig Harbor
GIG HARBOR - A project to improve fish migration in Purdy Creek under State Route 16 and SR 302 Spur near Gig Harbor nears completion.
Safer pedestrian crossing coming to SR 503 near Prairie High School in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – People who walk or roll will soon have a safer way to cross State Route 503 in Vancouver with the help of a new signal and crossing location.
Emergency pavement repairs on SR 14 West Camas Slough Bridge in Clark County begin Jan. 7
CAMAS – On Tuesday, Jan. 7, Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will begin emergency pavement repairs on the State Route 14 West Camas Slough Bridge. The repairs are needed to address the damaged pavement and provide a safer and smoother ride for travelers.
US 395 Pioneer Memorial Bridge painting project in Pasco completed
PASCO – The major painting project on the US 395 Pioneer Memorial Bridge, known locally as the Blue Bridge, is complete. This work will preserve and extend the bridge’s useful lifespan.
SR 11 near Pulver Road to see speed limit reductions beginning, Dec. 24 for safety improvements
BURLINGTON – People using State Route 11 near Pulver Road will see a lower speed limit as part of an ongoing effort to improve safety in the area.
Beginning at noon, Tuesday, Dec. 24, Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will install new signs reducing the speed limit to 45…
SR 241 Mabton Bridges reopen to traffic
MABTON – Two bridges on State Route 241 north of Mabton are now open following work to replace one and repair the other.
Deck the hulls: Over 600,000 to travel by state ferry this holiday season
SEATTLE – More than 600,000 people are expected to sleigh their way onto a state ferry between Friday, Dec. 20, and Wednesday, Jan. 1. Those boarding in a vehicle should plan for long lines and wait times as travelers make their merry way to or from their holiday season getaways.
Fare-free transit programs boost youth ridership on public transportation statewide
OLYMPIA – In 2021, state lawmakers passed legislation that enabled every transit system across the state to allow passengers under 18 to ride for free. If the numbers are any indication three years later, youth in Washington are taking full advantage.
Work on SR 500 pedestrian overcrossing in Vancouver freezes for winter
VANCOUVER – Winter is coming, and construction work on the State Route 500 pedestrian overcrossing project will be taking a pause.
Before work stopped for the winter, Washington State Department of Transportation contractor crews set bridge girders for the future overcrossing. The bridge girders are…
UPDATE: US 101 Chehalis River Bridge preservation work starts mid-November in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN – People who use the Chehalis River Bridge in Aberdeen will see four nights of ramp closures during preservation work.
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.