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Public invited to environmental hearing on I-5 Nisqually corridor improvements
Posted 08/13/2024
LACEY – People are invited to attend a combined environmental hearing and informational open house which discusses potential environmental effects of proposed improvements to Interstate 5 across the Nisqually Delta.
Historic federal funding moves Interstate Bridge Replacement program closer to construction
Posted 08/08/2024
PORTLAND, ORE. – An important milestone in the effort to replace the Interstate Bridge between Oregon and Washington was recognized in Portland on Thursday, Aug. 8. Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt joined federal, state and local officials from both states at an event to celebrate the historic federal…
Halfway there: Fish Passage progress on US 101 between Sequim and Discovery Bay
Posted 08/07/2024
Three of six fish barrier removal projects are nearing completion on US 101 in Clallam and Jefferson County.
Expect delays during roundabout construction on SR 503 at Rock Creek Road near Battle Ground Aug. 11-17 and 18-24
Posted 08/06/2024
BATTLE GROUND – Travelers along both directions of State Route 503 near Rock Creek Road, just north of Battle Ground, should plan ahead for a pair of week-long around-the-clock traffic delays beginning on Sunday, Aug. 11.
I-5 corridor improvements project near Joint Base Lewis-McChord hits one-year milestone and shifts into new stage
Posted 08/06/2024
Improvements coming to I-5 DuPont near JBLM include a new overpass, extended HOV lanes in both directions of I-5 and a roundabout on Steilacoom-DuPont Road. Work is expected to wrap up in 2026.
SR 202 project to improve fish passage along two Sammamish Creek tributaries north of Redmond
Posted 08/01/2024
REDMOND – Fish traveling along Sammamish Creek north of Redmond are getting a two-for-one special, as a project that began in mid-July corrects barriers to fish passage in two tributaries under State Route 202.
SR 165 Carbon River Bridge highlights preservation challenges in our state
Posted 07/31/2024
The Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge on SR 165 in Pierce County has a new weight limit of 8 tons, or 16,000 pounds. Anything over that weight limit can no longer cross.
Overpass above I-82 in Union Gap named for late city council member and mayor Dan Olson
Posted 07/30/2024
UNION GAP – The Washington State Department of Transportation and the city of Union Gap is paying tribute to a late Union Gap city council member and mayor by naming an overpass located above Interstate 82 near Union Gap in his honor.
Rider input wanted for new Anacortes/San Juan Islands sailing schedules
Posted 07/29/2024
SEATTLE – The times are changing – literally. Well, at least the Anacortes/San Juan Islands ferry times.
Washington State Ferries is hosting an online open house to share information and gather feedback on proposed changes to the Anacortes/San Juan Islands sailing schedules. The open house will be…
Roundabout improvements at southbound I-5 Slater Road interchange near Ferndale begin July 29
Posted 07/26/2024
FERNDALE – Beginning at 8 p.m. Monday, July 29, travelers should expect to see construction activities along the southbound Interstate 5 interchange at Slater Road north of Bellingham. Contractor crews working for Washington State Department of Transportation will remove the old, compact roundabout and install a new,…
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.