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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.
Online open house launches March 14 for I-5 from Tumwater in Thurston County to Mounts Road in Pierce County
LACEY – Community members have an opportunity to provide feedback on strategies aimed at improving commutes and environmental conditions through the Interstate 5 corridor in Thurston and Pierce Counties.
Bridge repairs on State Route 536 in Mount Vernon begin March 5
MOUNT VERNON – Drivers who travel across the Skagit River using the Division Street Bridge on State Route 536 will see an unusual site next week – barges in the water. Contractor crews working on behalf of the Washington State Department of Transportation will mobilize equipment to repair the part of the bridge that…
Online open house launched March 1 for Tacoma to Puyallup Regional Trail
PUYALLUP – On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, the Washington State Department of Transportation and its regional partners launched an online open house to update the public and gather input on features for the future Tacoma to Puyallup (T2P) Regional Trail.
SR 520 Program publishes year-end report, translations in 10 languages available
SEATTLE –The State Route 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Program published its annual “Year in Review” report, an e-newsletter from SR 520 Program administrators that highlights key program milestones and activities in 2021 and looks at what’s ahead in 2022 and beyond.
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.