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Permanent speed limit reduction coming to SR 20/North Cascades Highway through Lyman
LYMAN – North Cascades Highway travelers will soon see a permanent speed limit reduction along a mile-long stretch of eastbound and westbound State Route 20 through Lyman in Skagit County.
Plan ahead for overlapping major road construction across Puget Sound beginning Aug. 7
SEATTLE – Major highway construction is back in full swing across the Puget Sound region, with several projects scheduled to overlap as summer construction season resumes following the pause of major construction to accommodate world championship soccer matches in June and July.
I-90 text message alerts are taking a new route to the WSDOT mobile app
NORTH BEND – Sometimes getting where you are going means taking a new route. That’s exactly what Interstate 90 travelers will need to do to stay connected to important travel alerts.
Three-week concrete repair project begins Sunday, Aug. 2 on eastbound I-90 in west Spokane
SPOKANE – Work to repair worn concrete on the center and right lanes of eastbound Interstate 90 just west of Spokane will start Sunday, Aug. 2.
Year-long SR 20 roundabout project south of Anacortes begins work
ANACORTES – Preliminary work is now underway on an intersection improvement project to enhance safety along State Route 20 by building a new roundabout at Campbell Lake Road. Most construction for the new roundabout south of Anacortes will be complete in July 2027, weather permitting.
Paving on SR 525 from Paine Field to Mukilteo Ferry Terminal starts July 28
MUKILTEO – A new paving project kicking off this month will provide a smoother ride for people traveling on State Route 525 between Paine Field and the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal.
Paving the way for smoother travel in Lewis County
CENTRALIA – As summertime paving ramps up, travelers on Interstate 5 and US 12 in Lewis County will soon notice smoother, more reliable trips. But the road to get there will be a bit bumpy as crews work to repair worn pavement in several locations through Sept. 2026.
Traffic meter set to activate on westbound SR 104 near Hood Canal Bridge July 27
SHINE – Travelers who use westbound State Route 104 coming off the Hood Canal Bridge will soon see an active traffic meter.
Digging into the final section of the SR 167 Expressway in Pierce County
FIFE – Shovels dug in and the dirt went flying as dozens of local dignitaries celebrated the beginning of the end for the State Route 167 Completion Project in Pierce County.
SR 203 set to be paved between Monroe and Duvall starting July 27
MONROE – A nearly 11-mile paving project kicking off this month will provide people a smoother ride on State Route 203 between Monroe and Duvall.
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