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  WSDOT Reviews Nisqually Quake Damage on the
5-Year Anniversary

04/04/06
WSDOT Kicks Off Biggest Construction Season in More Than a Decade

04/04/06
Ridgefield Interchange and I-5 Pavement Rehabilitation Open House Scheduled for April 11

04/03/06
WSDOT Announces Lane Closure on State Route 501 Due to Unstable Slope

04/03/06
WSDOT Reminds Motorists about the National Work Zone Awareness Week

04/03/06
SR 104 Users May Encounter Hood Canal Bridge Delays

03/31/06
Murray Morgan Bridge Closed During Daytime Inspection

03/31/06
Construction Begins on Waaga Way Project

03/31/06
Crews Will Install New Cable Median Barrier on I-5 in Ferndale Next Week

03/31/06
I-5 Toutle River Safety Rest Areas in Cowlitz Co. Closing for Maintenance

03/31/06
WSDOT Takes Traffic Cameras Off-line Saturday for Upgrade

03/31/06
Two Construction Projects Plan I-5 and US 2 Closures Next Week in Everett: Crews Close US 2 Ramp to Southbound I-5 For Four Nights: I-5 Lanes Near 124th Street for Two Nights

03/30/06
TNB Crane Mishap Caused by Retracted Outriggers

03/30/06
WSDOT Kicks off the 2006 Highway Striping Season

03/30/06
Studded Tire Deadline Friday March 31, 2006

03/29/06
WSDOT Reopens Single Lane of US 101 near Raymond

03/29/06
Open House Scheduled for SR 4, Ocean Beach Highway Paving Project on April 4

03/28/06
Public Can Evaluate Ideas to Reduce I-5 Bridge Congestion at April Community Events

03/28/06
WSDOT Will Revamp I-5 Ramps in Bellingham

03/27/06
Be Prepared to Stop; Rolling Slowdowns on I-5 between Shoreline and Everett Monday and Tuesday Night

03/27/06
WSDOT Thanks Motorists for their Patience During TNB Closure

03/27/06
Tipped Crane Affects March 27 Morning Commute on Narrows Bridge

03/24/06
A Slew of Highway Closures Around Puget Sound Next Week: If you're traveling at night, be prepared for delays

03/24/06
Lane Closures Scheduled in Megler Vicinity March 28

03/23/06
Studded Tire Deadline Approaching Soon

03/23/06
SR 24 project to ease congestion, promote economic vitality in Yakima

03/22/06
Small Amount of Settlement on the Viaduct

03/22/06
WSDOT Crews Begin Building Gigantic Rock Wall to Stabilize SR 530 Slide in Snohomish County

03/21/06
WSDOT Speed Limit Reductions and Weight Restrictions on US 97 Across Biggs Rapids Begin March 27, Open House Scheduled

03/21/06
WSDOT Teams up with Contractor to Build SR 167 Improvements between Auburn and Renton

03/20/06
Lane Closures/Rolling Slowdowns Start Next Week on TNB

03/20/06
More than $800,000 in Federal Scenic Byway Funds Awarded Statewide

03/20/06
Emergency Short-Term Rolling Slowdowns on I-5 in Vancouver Scheduled for Afternoon of March 20

03/20/06
Overnight Total Closures of Northbound I-405 in Kirkland Next Week as Crews Set Bridge Girders

03/19/06
Alaskan Way Viaduct Reopened After Semiannual Inspections

03/17/06
Major Roadway Construction Begins on SR 9 North of Woodinville

03/17/06
WSDOT Slows Down Traffic on US 101 through South Bend

03/17/06
WSDOT Announces Full Opening of SR 4 in Stella in Both Directions Ahead of Schedule

03/17/06
Crews Will Install New Cable Median Barrier on I-5 North of Burlington Next Week

03/16/06
Emergency Short-Term Rolling Slowdowns on I-5 in Vancouver Scheduled for Afternoon of March 16

03/16/06
Full Closure Planned on US 101 Near Butte Creek Rd, March 22 - Stabilization Work to Begin

03/16/06
REMINDER—Crews Close US 2 Ramp to Southbound I-5; Drivers Can Expect Detours, Delays Tonight and Narrower Lanes Tomorrow

03/16/06
REMINDER: Alaskan Way Viaduct Closed for Semiannual Inspections March 18 and 19

03/16/06
State Transportation Commission holds public hearing on ferry fares

03/16/06
State Transportation Commission to meet March 21, 22

03/16/06
Columbia River Crossing Task Force to Review Recommendations

03/15/06
Closures Scheduled for Tonight of I-5 Northbound On-Ramp at 78th Street and Adjacent Right Lane

03/15/06
Klickitat Land Preservation Fund Donates Land to WSDOT to Benefit Bowman Creek Area

03/15/06
City Street Bridges Over I-5 Through Tacoma Closing for One Year

03/15/06
QUADCO Announces 6 Enhancement Projects Funded

03/15/06
Open House Scheduled for Lewis and Clark Bridge Painter Project on March 22

03/14/06
SR 543 Pacific Highway Widening Project Begins This Spring

03/14/06
WSDOT Crews Work to Stabilize the Ground Beneath SR 530 Near Oso

03/13/06
Spring Reopening On Schedule for The North Cascades Highway

03/13/06
More than $1.1 Million Dollars in Grants are awarded for Eight North Central Region Transportation Enhancement Projects

03/13/06
Alaskan Way Viaduct Closed for Semiannual Inspections March 18 and 19

03/13/06
I-5 Everett Freeway Expansion Crews Close Pacific Avenue for Several Nights the Next Two Weeks; Drivers Can Expect Northbound I-5 Slowdowns Monday Night

03/13/06
WSDOT Announces Record 148 Enhancement Projects Funded

03/10/06
Drive less, save more during upcoming Wheel Options campaign

03/10/06
Bridge Deck Repairs on US 97 South of Omak will Impact Traffic for Three Weeks

03/10/06
Nighttime Closures of I-5 between 78th Street and 99th Street Scheduled March 13-14

03/09/06
WSDOT Reduces Speed Limit, Begins Weight Restrictions on US 97 across Biggs Rapids – Sam Hill Bridge March 27

03/09/06
WSDOT Crews Open SR 520 Bridge at 4 a.m.

03/08/06
WSDOT Crews Working to Repair SR 520 Bridge

03/08/06
I-5, I-205 to North Fork Lewis River Bridge, PCCP Rehabilitation Project Awarded February 21

03/08/06
I-5 Rolling Slowdowns in South Everett Thursday Night

03/08/06
New Eastbound SR 16 On-Ramp to be Added to TNB Project

03/08/06
WSDOT is Prepared for High Winds and Heavy Snow Strong gusts predicted for Wednesday

03/06/06
Elma Rest Area Closes for Maintenance

03/06/06
Safety Improvements Coming to SR 516 in Covington and Maple Valley

03/06/06
Nighttime Closure of SR 432 Between Oregon Way and Columbia Way, March 11-12

03/05/06
WSDOT Reopens All Lanes at I-5/SR 16 in Tacoma

03/04/06
Progress Being Made on I-5 at SR 16

03/03/06
Lane Back Open on I-5 at SR 16 Ramp in Tacoma

03/03/06
WSDOT Continues PCC Railroad Analysis

03/03/06
Open House Scheduled for SR 103 Pedestrian Path on March 23

03/03/06
SR 14, Lieser Road Bridge Repair Project Awarded February 10

03/03/06
I-90 Potato Hill Bridge Replacement Project Begins

03/03/06
WSDOT Begins Drilling Work Monday on SR 530 Slide

03/03/06
WSDOT Reopens 244th SE Near Maple Valley

03/03/06
WSDOT posts its Quarterly Performance Measures Report

03/03/06
Work on I-5 at SR 16 Ramp in Tacoma Continues

03/03/06
Snoqualmie Pass IRT busy this winter

03/02/06
Motorists Urged to Avoid I-5/SR 16 Area in Tacoma Tonight

03/02/06
I-5 Everett Freeway Expansion Crews Close Pacific Avenue Next Week: Drivers Can Expect Detours & Delays up to Two Nights

03/02/06
WSDOT Crews Close Remaining Lane from I-5 to
SR 16

03/02/06
I-5 Closures Occurring in Both Directions in Tacoma

03/01/06
SR 104 Users May Encounter Hood Canal Bridge Delays

03/01/06
I-5 Ramp to SR 16 Closed in Pierce County

03/01/06
Ed Barnes Reappointed to State Transportation Commission

02/28/06
WSDOT Begins Two Year Project to Improve SR 9 This Spring

02/28/06
Open House Scheduled for I-5, Mellen to Grand Mound Project, in Centralia

02/28/06
SR 401 Dismal Nitch Safety Rest Area Reopening on March 1

02/28/06
SR 9 Reopen to One-Lane Traffic Near Acme

02/27/06
Light Rail Construction Requires Long-Term Traffic Revision at I-5 Interchange in South Seattle

02/27/06
State Route 520 Evergreen Floating Bridge Reopens to Traffic: Repairs to Mechanical System Complete

02/24/06
Two-Month Closure of Totem Lake Boulevard at Site of New Bridge Over I-405 in Kirkland

02/24/06
Late Night Crews Slow Down I-5, Westbound US 2 and Ramps in Everett Next Week to Reroute Utilities; Drivers Can Expect up to Fifteen Minute Delays

02/24/06
Narrows Bridge Work Delayed

02/24/06
WSDOT Announces SR 500 Ramp Closure at I-205 Northbound in Morning Hours of Feb. 26

02/24/06
Crews Will Install New Cable Median Barrier on I-5 South of Mount Vernon Next Week

02/24/06
Crews Close US 2 Ramp to Southbound I-5 Late TONIGHT; Everett Drivers Can Expect Detours & Realigned Exit Lane

02/23/06
SR 9 Remains Closed for Two More Weeks in Whatcom County

02/22/06
WSDOT to Lower Speed Limit on SR 530 Between Arlington and Darrington

02/22/06
Gov. Gregoire Administers Oath to Secretary MacDonald

02/22/06
A Typical Spring Reopening Expected for The North Cascades Highway

02/22/06
Crews Close US 2 Ramp to Southbound I-5 Late Tomorrow Night; Everett Drivers Can Expect Detour & Realigned Exit Lane

02/22/06
WSDOT Finishes Deception Pass Face Lift on SR 20: Crews Finished Project Ahead of Schedule

02/21/06
Columbia River Crossing Project Meeting Today

02/21/06
Crews To Close Southbound I-405 Lanes in Kirkland Nightly to Set Bridge Girders

02/17/06
WSDOT Announces Full Opening of SR 4 Starting Saturday Evening, Delays Possible

02/17/06
Crews Will Install New Cable Median Barrier on SR 522 in Bothell Next Week

02/17/06
WSDOT Completes Rock Ditch and Opens All SR 20 Lanes in Whatcom County

02/16/06
Construction Activity Peaks on I-405 Project in Totem Lake

02/15/06
SR 26 Closes Tuesday Morning for the Sand Hollow Emergency Culvert Replacement Project

02/15/06
WSDOT Announces Repair Schedule to Drawspan Guide Roller Assembly on SR 520 Bridge

02/15/06
WSDOT Awards SR 20 Project on Whidbey Island: Utility Companies Begin Moving Utilitie

02/15/06
Presidents' Day Holiday Travel Information

02/14/06
Lane Closures/Rolling Slowdowns Starting Next Week on TNB

02/13/06
State Route 4 Reopens After Afternoon Closure, Will Close Over Night

02/13/06
Emergency Closure Halts State Route 4 Traffic, WSDOT Evaluating Safety

02/13/06
Hillside Settling Down; Crews Continue to Monitor SR 530

02/13/06
SR 4 To Open Starting Monday Morning With Limited Operating Hours

02/10/06
Work Continues on State Route 4, Information Hotline for Citizens Available

02/10/06
New I-5 HOV Ramps and Lane Open in Federal Way

02/10/06
Crews Monitor Moving Hillside on SR 530 Near Darrington in Snohomish County

02/10/06
State Transportation Commission Considers Performance Measures, Tolls

02/09/06
Crews Will Install New Cable Median Barrier on SR 16 in Gig Harbor This Week

02/08/06
Crews Will Install New Cable Median Barrier on SR 16

02/08/06
WSDOT Begins Repairs on SR 4

02/08/06
Single Lane Closures for Installation of Cameras Extended through Feb. 10

02/07/06
Intermittent Road Closures on SR 112

02/07/06
SR 508 Closure Planned for Feb. 10 Due to Pavement Repairs

02/07/06
I-5 Single Lane Closures Scheduled Feb. 8-9 for Installation of Camera Systems

02/07/06
WA and OR Transportation Agencies Partner to Provide Improved Online Vancouver/Portland Traveler Information

02/07/06
SR 520 Evergreen Point Bridge to Close for Monthly Maintenance Tests

02/06/06
Bridge Over I-90 at Eastgate to Reopen After Final Week of Demolition: Multiple Freeway Lane Closures Continue Nightly This Week

02/06/06
Crews Will Close All SR 9 Lanes for Three Weeks in Whatcom County

02/06/06
Indian John Rest Area Restored after Windstorm

02/06/06
Warning Beacons installed on US 2 at Farwell

02/06/06
Another Rockslide Closes State Route 4 in Cowlitz County Near Stella

02/04/06
Winter Storm Conditions Keep WSDOT Busy
520 Bridge Closes, Ferry Runs are Canceled

02/03/06
State Route 4 on Wahkiakum/Cowlitz County Line Closed Due to Rockslide, Detour in Place

02/03/06
WSDOT is Prepared for High Winds

02/03/06
New I-5 HOV Lane and Ramps To Open Next Week in Federal Way: Multiple Nightly Lane Closures as Crews Finish Striping

02/03/06
Crews Will Install New Cable Barrier on SR 18 Next Week in King County

02/03/06
WSDOT Conducts Routine Bridge Inspections After Earthquake Near Everett

02/03/06
WSDOT Prepares for High Winds: Strong gusts predicted for Saturday

02/03/06
Sand Hollow Emergency Culvert Repair Project to Close SR 26

02/02/06
Snoqualmie Pass January snowfall highest in 35 years

02/01/06
WSDOT Hosts Two Community Meetings in February for the SR 167 Corridor Study and the SR 167 HOT Lanes Pilot Project

02/01/06
WSDOT Remains on the Alert for Rain and Snow

02/01/06
Knapps Hill Tunnel Relining Project will close US 97A for Nine Weeks Between Wenatchee and Chelan


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