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Closure of I-90 eastbound off-ramp at exit 70 near Easton extended to Sept. 1

EASTON – The closure of the I-90 eastbound off-ramp at exit 70 near Easton will be extended to Sept. 1. The off-ramp was scheduled to reopen to traffic on Aug. 24, but material challenges have required the contractor to take additional time to complete the connection.

Permanent speed limit decrease coming to SR 20 in Oak Harbor

OAK HARBOR – Island County travelers soon will see a permanent speed limit decrease along nearly 2 miles of State Route 20 through and north of Oak Harbor.

New ramp meters in Liberty Lake to begin operating Tuesday, Aug 25

LIBERTY LAKE – Drivers entering westbound Interstate 90 in Liberty Lake will soon see ramp meters along two on-ramps. The meters will help traffic merge efficiently and manage congestion during busy commute hours.

New over height detection system installed on SR 410 White River Bridge near Enumclaw

ENUMCLAW – New system adds another tool to help prevent damaging bridge strikes

Intersection changes coming to US 97 and SR 14 near Maryhill Aug. 24

MARYHILL – Travelers who use the US 97 and State Route 14 intersection near Maryhill should plan for single lane closure while crews make improvements along this important freight route through the Columbia Gorge.

Plan ahead for another busy weekend of highway construction across Puget Sound, Aug. 21-24

SEATTLE – The Washington State Department of Transportation will have multiple highway construction closures during the Aug. 21-24 weekend, and travelers should plan for longer travel times across the Puget Sound region.

State ferries to recap busiest summer so far this decade at virtual community meetings

Attendees will hear updates on new boats and public Wi-Fi

SEATTLE – As its busiest summer since 2019 comes to a close, Washington State Ferries is inviting the public to two virtual community meetings on Thursday, Sept. 10. Agency leaders will recap peak-season travel, share what’s ahead and take live questions from…

Landslide repairs start soon on SR 112 near Clallam Bay

CLALLAM BAY - Travelers will see temporary traffic lights and single-lane alternating traffic around the clock on State Route 112 between Clallam Bay and Sekiu.

Permanent speed limit returns to northbound SR 529 in Marysville in mid August

MARYSVILLE – Pacific Highway travelers will soon see the return of the permanent speed limit along a short stretch of State Route 529 through Marysville in Snohomish County.

SR 7 online open house now live through Sept. 1

TACOMA – An online open house focused on improvements for State Route 7 is now live.