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Full closure of SR 18 near Snoqualmie postponed for I-90/SR 18 interchange project
SNOQUALMIE – After nearly four years of construction, the Interstate 90/State Route 18 new interchange project is nearly complete – but one final extended weekend paving closure is needed starting Thursday, June 4.
WSDOT and Washington State Patrol partner to boost SR 520 HOV 3 + compliance
SEATTLE – The Washington State Department of Transportation and the Washington State Patrol are working together to improve compliance with the high occupancy vehicle 3+ requirement on State Route 520.
Nighttime paving, bridge work along eastbound I-90 in Bellevue begins Sunday, June 7
BELLEVUE – Nighttime construction starts Sunday, June 7, on a $4 million project to repave nearly 2 miles of eastbound Interstate 90 in Bellevue. People should plan for lane and ramp closures Sunday through Thursday nights on eastbound I-90 between Bellevue Way Southeast and 150th Avenue Southeast.
Historic SR 536 Skagit River Bridge in Mount Vernon to receive first fresh coat of paint in 36 years
MOUNT VERNON – A new project will preserve and extend the service life of a bridge that connects downtown Mount Vernon with West Mount Vernon. The Washington State Department of Transportation will repaint the State Route 536 Skagit River Bridge, also known as the West Mount Vernon Bridge and Division Street Bridge.…
Northbound I-5 in Seattle to close from I-90 to Northeast 45th Street weekend of June 5-8
SEATTLE – People traveling to, through and around Seattle should plan for a weekend-long full closure of northbound Interstate 5 from I-90 to Northeast 45th Street the weekend of June 5-8 as construction barriers are removed.
Public, family feedback used to shape WSDOT’s updated Roadside Memorial Program
OLYMPIA – After a thorough review of Washington’s Roadside Memorial Program, which honors victims of traffic collisions with roadside memorial signs, the Washington State Department has released updated program guidelines. The guidelines for the memorial signs were developed with feedback from victim’s families and…
Washington State Ferries sails into 75th anniversary
SEATTLE – Washington State Ferries will celebrate its 75th anniversary on Monday, June 1. Events are planned across Puget Sound starting Friday, May 29, and throughout the month of June.
Less is more: Rebuilt SR 509 intersection in Tacoma opens June 1
TACOMA – Travelers passing through the intersection of State Route 509 and Alexander Avenue East in Tacoma are about to experience a simpler trip. A newly configured roadway that reduces the number of intersections from two to one opens Monday, June 1, improving traffic flow and reducing congestion for people…
Construction impacts continue across Puget Sound during May 29-June 1 weekend
SEATTLE – Travelers across the greater Puget Sound region should prepare for a weekend of heavy congestion and longer travel times as another round of major construction closures takes place Friday, May 29 to Monday, June 1.
Pawsitively official: Washington State Ferries debuts updated pet rules ahead of busy summer season
SEATTLE – Four-legged travelers on Washington State Ferries may “paws” and take notice the next time they step on board. An updated pet policy outlining where pets are allowed on vessels is rolling out in time for the busy summer travel season, which unofficially kicks off this Memorial Day weekend.
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