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Community invited to share input on US 101 improvements in Grays Harbor County
AMANDA PARK – The public is invited to provide input on roadway improvements on US 101 from Humptulips to Amanda Park.
Directional closures set for I-405, SR 18 April 24–27
SEATTLE – With closures on two busy corridors looming, Seattle-area travelers should prepare for increased weekend congestion. A closure on Interstate 405 will begin late Friday, April 24. A second closure to continue improvements on the State Route 18/I-90 interchange will begin on Thursday night. Closures will…
Permanent speed limit reductions now active on SR 11/Chuckanut Drive south of Bellingham
BELLINGHAM – Travelers have a new reason to slow down and enjoy the scenery along one of Washington’s most beautiful highways: A permanent speed-limit reduction is now in place along a nearly 9-mile stretch in both directions of State Route 11/Chuckanut Drive south of Bellingham.
Washington State Ferries outlines service plan for 2026 men’s soccer world championship
SEATTLE – Washington State Ferries is preparing for a surge in travel demand during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Seattle matches. The system plans to have more boats on standby, additional staffing and a stronger focus on maintaining service on its busiest routes.
Longstanding Bellingham landmark to be relocated to replace culvert as part of I-5 fish passage project
BELLINGHAM – As part of a project to restore fish passage at Friday, Lake and Chuckanut creeks near Bellingham, the Washington State Department of Transportation will relocate the well-known Bellingham Rock starting as early as Monday, April 20. Bellingham Rock has served as a community billboard along Interstate 5…
Speed cameras bring added safety to work zones, program prepares for expansion
Program will soon add cameras and increase fines from $0 to $125 for first infraction
OLYMPIA – An important safety tool for the Washington State Department of Transportation and Washington State Patrol is showing encouraging results after a year of making the roadways safer for everyone. The Work Zone…
I-90/SR 18 interchange and widening project nearing completion, final paving to begin as early as April 23
SNOQUALMIE – The Interstate 90 and State Route 18 diverging diamond interchange and widening project south of Snoqualmie is nearly complete.
SR 105 Graveyard Spit project near Raymond pauses for bird nesting season
RAYMOND – Travelers on State Route 105 west of Raymond will get a break from lane closures and construction delays as coastline preservation work pauses for spring and summer.
Paving project on I-90 from Vantage to George starts April 20
VANTAGE – Travelers who use both directions of Interstate 90 will encounter single-lane closures at night east of the Vantage Bridge to George starting on April 20 through mid-August.
Public invited to Commercial Aviation Work Group April 28 meeting in Moses Lake: Attendees also may join meeting online
OLYMPIA – The state Commercial Aviation Work Group, which evaluates Washington’s future needs for commercial aviation and transportation, will host its second meeting of 2026 at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, at the Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake.
1,557 work zone-related crashes
were recorded on state highways in 2025.
542 people were injured
in 2025 due to work zone-related crashes.
29% increase in fatality collisions
in work zones from 2024 to 2025.