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Five lanes open on new southbound I-5 Puyallup River Bridge in Tacoma
On Friday morning, April 1, all southbound travel lanes of Interstate 5 were moved onto the new southbound Interstate 5 Puyallup River Bridge in Tacoma. People traveling south on I-5 from Fife to Tacoma now have four general purpose lanes and a new auxiliary lane to use while traveling across the new bridge. New HOV…
WSDOT multimodal mobility analysis reporting moves to an interactive, online dashboard
OLYMPIA – Multimodal mobility analysis by the Washington State Department of Transportation has moved into the fast lane and shifted from being a print publication to a fully interactive, online dashboard.
Traffic change coming to southbound SR 3 exit to Chico Way near Bremerton
As soon as Friday evening, April 8, southbound State Route 3 travelers exiting to Chico Way Northwest must turn right, or south toward Bremerton. Drivers will not be allowed to turn left, or north to Silverdale. This traffic change will be in place through fall 2023.
Opportunities for public to help update the Highway System Plan springing up through April
OLYMPIA – The approach of spring brings a new opportunity for the public to help grow and improve the state’s Highway System Plan.
Emergency slide repair work to begin on SR 112 near Jim Creek in Clallam County
One week after reopening State Route 112 near Clallam Bay following a landslide, work begins nearly 15 miles east to reopen a second site near Jim Creek.
West Powerhouse Road online open house previews possible transportation solutions in Yakima
Yakima area residents have an opportunity to review and weigh-in on proposed possible changes to a vital travel corridor adjacent to US 12. Visit an online open house to view possible solutions.
Mason County: Online open house for two roundabouts planned for SR 3 at Deer Creek
BAYSHORE – Beginning Wednesday, March 23, community members can learn more about safety improvements on State Route 3 in Mason County during an online open house.
SR 112 reopens at Clallam Bay following landslide
There is good news to share for Olympic Peninsula travelers between Sappho and Neah Bay. Washington State Department of Transportation crews reopened State Route 112 at 6 p.m. Monday, March 21 near Clallam Bay to two-way travel.
Reminder: Studded tire removal deadline is March 31
The arrival of spring brings a reminder to drivers in Washington to remove studded tires before the end of the day Thursday, March 31. By planning ahead, drivers can beat the rush at tire service shops and avoid a potential fine of $136, starting Friday, April 1.
Online open house for new SR 510 roundabout in Lacey
LACEY – People who use the intersection of State Route 510 and McAllister Court Southeast/Rockcress Drive Southeast have the opportunity to learn more about upcoming safety improvements planned for the intersection.
Slow down – lives are on the line.
In 2023, speeding continued to be a top reason for work zone crashes.
Even one life lost is too many.
Fatal work zone crashes doubled in 2023 - Washington had 10 fatal work zone crashes on state roads.
It's in EVERYONE’S best interest.
95% of people hurt in work zones are drivers, their passengers or passing pedestrians, not just our road crews.