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I-5 fish passage project construction begins Wednesday, April 30, south of Bellingham
BELLINGHAM – A three-year project to remove 17 barriers to fish migration along a 6-mile stretch of Interstate 5 in Skagit and Whatcom Counties will begin construction Wednesday, April 30.
WSDOT Aviation accepting airport grant applications
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division is currently accepting applications for the first round of the 2025-2027 Airport Aid Grant Program. WSDOT anticipates awarding approximately $1.4 million in funding.
103-year-old SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge permanently closed
CARBONADO – The State Route 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge is permanently closed south of Carbonado in Pierce County due to deterioration of steel supports across the bridge. A planning study is underway to evaluate next steps to address the bridge condition.
Portion of Steilacoom-DuPont Road to close first weekend in May for roundabout construction
DUPONT – A busy section of Steilacoom-DuPont Road near Barksdale Station in DuPont will be unavailable to travelers for a weekend in early May. The closure allows crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation to connect a new roundabout to Steilacoom-DuPont Road.
SR 302 fish barrier removal work begins April 28 in Mason County near Victor
VICTOR – Work to replace two undersized culverts that carry Victor Creek under State Route 302 in Mason County will start Monday, April 28, and travelers should prepare for delays.
Help shape the future of rail in Washington: Online open house and survey launches April 15
OLYMPIA – Washington is growing – fast. That’s why the Washington State Department of Transportation is updating the State Rail Plan. To ensure residents across the state have a voice in this future, WSDOT is seeking public feedback on rail-related issues that are important to communities.
Six-month closure on Southeast Eastgate Way in Bellevue starts Monday, April 21
BELLEVUE – A section of Southeast Eastgate Way in Bellevue will for six months starting Monday, April 21, for a fish barrier removal project along Sunset Creek. A signed detour will guide pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles around the work zone.
State's first Work Zone Speed Camera launches April 16 on I-5 near JBLM
OLYMPIA – State's first Work Zone Speed Camera launches April 16 on I-5 near JBLM
Cameras focus on safety by slowing speeders and protecting workers on Washington highways
SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge closed until further notice
UPDATE - On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the Washington State Department of Transportation announced the permanent closure of the State Route 165 Carbon River Fairfax Bridge.
SR 411 near Castle Rock closed to freight traffic due to culvert failure
CASTLE ROCK – State Route 411 in Cowlitz County, also called West Side Highway, is closed to freight truck traffic until further notice due to a failing culvert and sinkhole.
Slow down – lives are on the line.
Excessive speed was a top cause of work zone collisions in 2024.
Phone down, eyes up.
Work zones need our undivided attention.
It's in EVERYONE’S best interest.
96% of people hurt in work zones are drivers, their passengers or passing pedestrians, not just our road crews.