OLYMPIA – It’s time to enjoy the long-term gain following the short-term pain. Travelers now have a smoother ride after work to preserve four highways wraps up in western Washington. While people patiently waited through one-way alternating traffic, …
WENATCHEE – The Washington State Department of Transportation is inviting people who travel on or live near State Route 28 in East Wenatchee to learn more about the SR 28 East Wenatchee Corridor Project. The project will improve safety and mobility along …
SPANAWAY – People are invited to weigh in on improvements to a future safety project on State Route 7 near Spanaway. The Washington State Department of Transportation has plans to build four roundabouts on SR 7 from SR 507 to 267th Street East in Spanaway …
SNOQUALMIE PASS – From Easton to Vantage, crews made significant progress on Interstate 90 construction in 2024. Summer 2024 marked the 15th year of construction on the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East project, which improves 15 miles of I-90 between Hyak and …
SEATTLE – On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, all operating Washington State Ferries vessels will sound their whistles at 11:11 a.m. in tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the people who have served in the United States Armed Forces. All vessels in operation on …
ABERDEEN – A project to keep people moving over the US 101 Chehalis River Bridge in Aberdeen kicks off in November. What to expect Travelers will see a total of four nights of ramp closures on the north side of the bridge. Contractor crews working for the …
MOUNT RAINIER – State Routes 410 and 123, including Chinook Pass and Cayuse Pass within Mount Rainier National Park, will remain closed for the season due to heavy snowfall and avalanche danger. The Washington State Department of Transportation temporarily …
OLYMPIA – A project to improve 34 miles of railroad track between Davenport and Wilbur recently received a $37.7 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration. The Washington State Department of Transportation will use the grant, from the …
COLFAX – A celebratory ribbon cutting is taking place on Wednesday, Oct. 30, to mark the completion and grand opening of four new passing lanes on State Route 26 between Dusty and Colfax. The public is invited to attend the ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m. at …
VANCOUVER – The public is invited to learn more about an upcoming paving and safety improvements project located on State Route 500, between Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard and Northeast 76th Street in Vancouver. An online survey also is available to …
VANCOUVER – Travelers along State Route 14 now have another option that’s the first of its kind in the Vancouver-Portland metro area: a part-time shoulder lane that can be used during peak congestion. With more people using SR 14 than ever before, the …
DUPONT – If the weather cooperates, the project making upgrades to Interstate 5 through DuPont and Joint Base Lewis-McChord will enter into a new phase of construction. During the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 23, contractor crews working for the Washington …
ORTING – Community members are invited to participate in an online open house to leave their feedback about the future of State Route 162 between Sumner and Orting. SR 162 averages 21,000 travelers per day, which is an increase of 3,000 since 2011. The …
OLYMPIA – While leaves are just starting to fall in many places, Washington State Department of Transportation crews have been preparing for winter for several months. Teams from Port Angeles to Pullman have trained for winter weather, stocked storage …
HOQUIAM – State Route 109 travelers saw a lot of construction over summer. After five total closures over four months between Seabrook and Hoquiam, major work to remove several fish barriers is now done. “We worked very hard to complete the work as …
FIFE – Travelers who use the Interstate 5/54th Avenue East interchange in Fife now have a smoother ride. Early in the morning of Friday, Oct. 4, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation applied the final lane markings …
GLACIER – The final 2.7 miles of State Route 542/Mount Baker Highway, also known as the Road to Artist Point, closed for winter at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16. The highway remains open to the closure point at milepost 54. Winter recreationalists are …
SEATTLE – A new sailing schedule that better reflects the needs of the Anacortes and San Juan Islands communities is about to set sail. Beginning Oct. 29, vehicle reservations will open for an updated winter sailing schedule. The new schedule will change …
SPOKANE – Public and active transportation users are invited to the second in a series of community conversations surrounding the North Spokane Corridor final connection project and proposed pedestrian bridges that will connect communities across …
SEATTLE – Another busy weekend of roadwork is planned for Friday, Oct. 11, through Monday, Oct. 14, in the Puget Sound region. Travelers on Interstate 5 in Seattle and between Federal Way and Tacoma, State Route 99 in Seattle, SR 520 across Lake Washington …
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