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Independence Day travel rush to bring long waits for people driving onto a ferry
SEATTLE – Fourth of July travelers planning a state ferry ride over the holiday weekend should be prepared for long waits if boarding in a vehicle. In addition, all riders should regularly check online sailing schedules, as some timetables are dependent on crewing levels.
I-5 Tacoma construction nears completion with opening of three new northbound lanes
Travelers on northbound Interstate 5 through Tacoma have three more lanes to choose from. At 7 a.m. Sunday, June 26, Guy F. Atkinson Construction, working for the Washington State Department of Transportation, opened a new general-purpose lane and two new auxiliary lanes on northbound I-5. The new lanes run from State…
Long-term closure of Chico Way on-ramp to southbound SR 3 near Bremerton
Travelers can expect long-term changes at the Chico Way interchange near Bremerton to start this summer. The Washington State Department of Transportation will close the Chico Way on-ramp to southbound State Route 3 as soon as 9 a.m. Monday, July 11. The around-the-clock closure will continue into spring 2023. Signed…
Traveling Independence Day weekend? Plan ahead to avoid delays
With the Fourth of July holiday fast approaching, the Washington State Department of Transportation’s highly anticipated travel charts are now available to help people plan ahead. The weekend prior to Monday, July 4 is expected to see increased travel on many key routes including Interstate-5, I-90 and ferry service…
Expect big backups during weekend lane closures on SR 303 Warren Avenue Bridge in Bremerton
Travelers who use the State Route 303 Warren Avenue Bridge in Bremerton will want to plan for possible miles long backups over three separate weekends in July.
To Revive I-5, we need to work almost every weekend – even Pride and Independence Day
It's been a challenging season for replacing expansion joints on southbound Interstate 5 from I-90 to Spokane Street in Seattle.
Public input needed to finalize the Tacoma to Puyallup Regional Trail route
The public is invited to weigh in on options for the future Tacoma to Puyallup Regional Trail route between downtown Tacoma and Fife. The online open house provides information on two options to connect the trail from the intersection of Pacific Highway East and Port of Tacoma Road to the intersection of State Route…
Emergency repairs to begin on US 101 south of Forks in Clallam County
FORKS – Long-awaited repairs to a stretch of road on US 101 just south of Bogachiel State Park in Clallam County will start on June 20.
Preview the final stage of the SR 9 and SR 204 improvement project in Lake Stevens at online open house
This summer, the third stage of the years-long project to build four new roundabouts between the State Route 9 and State Route 204 intersections near Frontier Village in Lake Stevens will begin.
Main Street Bridge in downtown Bellevue to close Monday morning, June 13
BELLEVUE – Travelers in downtown Bellevue should prepare for a long-term bridge closure starting the morning of Monday, June 13.
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.