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Litter removal requires daytime lane closures on SR 512 near Puyallup
Beginning Monday, April 18, Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close the left lanes while crews from the Washington State Department of Ecology remove litter from the center median.
Airports can submit grant applications and apply for a new environmentally sustainable grant
It’s time for airports to submit their applications for the second round of 2021-2023 Airport Aid Program grants.
Washington State Ferries teams with Seattle Maritime Academy to address worker shortage
SEATTLE – A worldwide shortage of mariners has resulted in reduced state ferry service and long wait times for customers on multiple routes. Recruiting engine room crews is especially challenging right now and why Washington State Ferries is looking to increase interest and enrollment at Seattle Maritime Academy.
Improvements ahead: contractor chose for I-5 interchange improvements in Marysville
An improved interchange in Marysville and another lane for travelers on northbound Interstate 5 between Everett and Marysville is one step closer to reality with the selection of a project contractor.
Three weekend-options selected for next SR 513 Montlake Bridge closure
SEATTLE – Following last year's successful replacement of the metal grid deck on the Montlake Bridge in Seattle, the bridge will close once more this spring for some final work on this project.
Work Zone Awareness Month kicks off following extremely challenging crash-filled March
Work Zone Awareness Week will be observed April 11-15 this year. So there’s really no better time than now to ask drivers to do their part to keep themselves and everyone else safe.
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.
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.