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I-5 HOV project in Pierce County aims to reduce bridge strikes on JBLM
It happened again. On November 3, a semi-truck got stuck on Pendleton Avenue under Interstate 5 in Pierce County. It's the fourth bridge strike this year at this location. Every time it happens, we hope that the damage is superficial because those bridge girders are holding up the lanes of I-5. So far, we've…
Public invited to comment on Washington’s 2024-2027 program of multimodal transportation projects
OLYMPIA – A compilation of prioritized transportation improvement projects is now ready for public review and comment through Tuesday, Dec. 19.
Busy 2023 construction season wraps for I-90 between North Bend and Ellensburg
SNOQUALMIE PASS – From highway expansion to rock blasting, deck rehabilitation and roadway erosion mitigation, much was accomplished along the Interstate 90 corridor in 2023 from North Bend to Ellensburg.
Bridge building on SR 99 in Fife requires long-term bypass for northbound traffic
FIFE - Construction of a new bridge on State Route 99 in Fife begins in mid-November and it requires a long-term traffic shift.
I-405 overpass replacement in Renton gaining momentum
We took a big bite out of the project to replace the Lind Avenue overpass above southbound I-405 in Renton a couple of weeks ago, and now we're getting ready for the next part of the job.
Virtual public meeting for draft 2024 Highway System Plan on Nov. 30
OLYMPIA – Draft plan recommends highway investment strategy for next 20 years
Creating our recommendation for the Highway System Plan
The Highway System Plan is used to make investment recommendations to the Legislature that will result in a future highway system that is sound, safe and smart.
SR 410/Chinook Pass and SR 123 Cayuse Pass close for the season
MOUNT RAINIER – The gates to State Routes 410 and 123 inside Mount Rainier National Park, including Chinook and Cayuse passes closed on Friday, Nov. 10 after a foot of snow fell.
Think operating a plow in winter is easy? Think again.
Nope, they aren't Bentleys. They're better than Bentleys. Take a trip with us behind the driver's seat during plow operator training on the west side of the state.
Use WSDOT travel charts for a drama-free adventure this holiday season
OYLMPIA – Travelers headed over the river and through the woods to Grandma’s house this upcoming Thanksgiving holiday will want to plan now for winter weather.
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.