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Washington State Ferries seeks community input on peak service season at online meetings
SEATTLE – One day, two chances to share feedback and ask questions. Washington State Ferries is wrapping up its busiest season of service in years and wants to hear from the public.
Improved, two-season schedule in San Juan Islands starts Sept. 21
SEATTLE – For the first time in over 20 years, the fall state ferry schedule for the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route will stay in place through winter and spring, providing additional service for island communities. This less traveled, “off-peak” season starts Sunday, Sept. 21 and goes through Saturday, June 13, 2026…
UPDATE - Eastbound I-90 long-term lane and ramp closures between Mercer Island and Bellevue begin Sept. 18
MERCER ISLAND – People who use eastbound Interstate 90 between Seattle and Bellevue should plan for delays beginning Thursday, Sept. 18, while crews begin bridge repair work as part of the I-90/East Channel Bridge project.
Emergency repairs reduce westbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge to two lanes Sept. 19-20
TACOMA – The aging westbound State Route 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge needs another repair, the latest of which requires two consecutive days of lane closures while crews fix an expansion joint on the bridge’s surface.
SR 409 on Puget Island to close for emergency culvert replacement Monday, Sept. 22
WAHKIAKUM – Emergency work to replace a failing culvert under State Route 409 will close the highway for up to four working days or until the work is complete.
WSDOT selects contractor to begin permanent repairs on SR 410 White River Bridge Saturday, Sept. 13
BUCKLEY – The Washington State Department of Transportation selected Guy F. Atkinson Construction to deliver permanent repair on the State Route 410 White River Bridge between Buckley and Enumclaw. Contractors will begin work Saturday, Sept. 13.
12-day closure of US 101 in Port Angeles begins Sunday, Sept. 14
PORT ANGELES – Travelers should take note that US 101 will close to all travelers for close to two weeks near the Tumwater Truck Route (State Route 117) beginning Sunday, Sept. 14.
Repair work brings overnight full closures on SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge Sept. 21-25
SHINE – The Hood Canal Bridge will close nightly to all travelers from 8 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. the following day Sunday, Sept. 21 through Thursday, Sept. 25.
SR 169 Green River Dan Evans Bridge closing for several weeks south of Black Diamond
Work to repair worn steel on the State Route 169 Green River Dan Evans Bridge will require about a month-long, full closure of the structure beginning at 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15. The bridge is located about 2 miles south of Black Diamond.
Girder setting for new I-5 overpass brings nighttime lane and ramp closures Sept. 15-20 in DuPont
DUPONT – Another round of girder setting for a new overpass in DuPont is scheduled for mid-September. Last April, crews installed girders for a new diverging diamond overpass over Interstate 5. On Monday, Sept. 15 they will return to the area – this time setting girders over the railroad next to the highway. Nighttime…
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.