News
Find news releases and announcements about the agency in our virtual newsroom.
Emergency slide repairs begin on SR 165, south of Carbonado
On Monday, Oct. 17, WSDOT's emergency contractor, Scarsella Bros., is scheduled to begin repair work at two slide locations between mileposts 10.93 and 11.72, just south of Carbonado near the Fairfax Bridge.
State ferries says, ‘Welcome aboard for free!’ to youth
SEATTLE – Some say the best things in life are free. If you’re age 18 or younger, that will soon include a ride aboard Washington State Ferries.
Changes coming to westbound SR 16 near Purdy
Weather permitting, as early as Sunday, Oct. 9, construction crews will move two westbound lanes of SR 16 towards the median near Purdy. The speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph from the current 60 mph between milepost 17.15 and milepost 18.
WSDOT provides I-405/SR 167 project updates via virtual meeting with Executive Advisory Group
BELLEVUE – The public is invited to attend a virtual meeting with the I-405/SR 167 Corridor Program Executive Advisory Group.
Nighttime closures of northbound I-5 planned Sept. 28-29 to remove damaged SR 506 overpass near Toledo
Over the last 14 months, the closure of State Route 506 over Interstate 5 near Toledo has forced people to take the long way home. Following a bridge strike to the northbound span of the overpass by an over height load on Thursday, Sept. 22, the damaged overpass will remain closed to travelers until further notice.
Weekend Update: Full SR 520 closure across the lake planned, Southbound I-5 lane and ramp closed near West Seattle Bridge
SEATTLE – Travelers should plan ahead and find alternate routes for trips across Lake Washington and southbound Interstate 5 in Seattle. Beginning Friday night, Sept. 30, State Route 520 will close across the lake and southbound I-5 will have closures near the off-ramp to Columbian Way and the West Seattle Bridge.
Work to widen SR 14 between I-205 and SE 164th Avenue in Vancouver begins week of Oct. 3
Work to improve travel times and ease congestion on State Route 14 between Interstate 205 and Southeast 164th Avenue is about to begin.
Work to replace damaged SR 506 bridge over southbound I-5 continues, Sept. 27
Over the last 13 months, the closure of State Route 506 over Interstate 5 near Toledo has forced people to take the long way home. Following a bridge strike to the northbound span of the overpass on Thursday, Sept. 22, the overpass will remain closed to travelers until further notice.
Answering your most common questions about why we do so much weekend summer work
Fall has arrived and with it, thoughts of winter start creeping into our heads. At the same time, road workers are busily trying to get as much done as they can before the wet, cold weather arrives.
WSDOT Aviation accepting applications for new Sustainable Aviation Grant
The Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division is currently accepting applications for a grant program for airports to establish sustainable aviation projects for airports.
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.