SEATTLE – Drivers traveling across Lake Washington on State Route 520 or through the Interstate 405/SR 167 corridor should plan for substantial closures beginning Friday night, Aug. 23 to early Monday, Aug. 26. The three separate closures could mean “ …
POSTPONED: The departure of retired ferries Elwha and Klahowya out of Puget Sound has been postponed following a malfunction of tow equipment used by the prospective buyer. The vessels have returned to Eagle Harbor Maintenance Facility on Bainbridge Island …
SEATTLE – Two vessels that each spent more than 50 years as part of the Washington State Ferries fleet are heading to South America. WSF has entered into purchase and sales agreements with Nelson Armas of Ecuador for Elwha and Klahowya. The sale price was …
UPDATE: Aug. 14, 2024 - Please note the southbound SR 167 closure scheduled for Aug. 16-19 is rescheduled. The closure will take place from Friday, Aug. 23 to Monday, Aug. 26. KENT – Travelers should plan for a full closure of southbound State Route 167 …
Celeste Dimichina, communications, 360-905-2057 NASELLE – Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews have closed a 9-mile stretch of State Route 401, also known as Lewis and Clark Trail Highway, after heavy rainfall on Wednesday, Oct. …
Cara Mitchell, communications, 360-357-2703 Time-tested technology coming soon to ramps on eastbound SR 512 and Thorne Lane to northbound I-5 LAKEWOOD – Technology that helps reduce highway travel times is coming soon to travelers in the Lakewood and …
Lauren Loebsack, communications, 509-860-0000 (Wenatchee) Meggan Carrigg Davidson, communications, 360-757-5966 (Burlington) SR 20 North Cascades Highway seasonal closure scheduled for Nov. 15 MAZAMA – With winter weather just around the corner, the 2021 …
OLYMPIA – With winter just around the corner, now is the best time to make plans and prepare for winter driving. The Washington State Department of Transportation urges all travelers to get themselves and their vehicles ready for winter weather well …
Steve Peer, communications, 425-301-2023 Full closure of SR 520 planned for Oct. 22-25 weekend Old Montlake Boulevard overpass crossing SR 520 to be removed SEATTLE – Travelers should plan ahead for trips across Lake Washington this weekend. Beginning at 9 …
Tom Pearce, communications, 206-492-9555 Project adds 9.3 miles of habitat for salmon, steelhead and trout AUBURN – There is good news for travelers who use State Route 164 between Auburn and Enumclaw. The highway reopened today just east of the White …
Ian Sterling, communications, 206-714-1556 WSF media hotline, 206-402-8070 Service on most routes to be reduced due to severe staff shortages SEATTLE – Beginning Saturday, Oct. 16, Washington State Ferries will temporarily operate reduced schedules on most …
Tony Black, communications, 206-440-4699 Bart Treece, communications, 360-690-5367 EVERETT – Travelers who frequently use rest areas along Interstate 5 between Everett and the Canadian border will need to plan for long-term closures, beginning Friday, Oct …
Meggan Carrigg Davidson, communications, 360-757-5966 Final stretch of SR 542 is closed for the season GLACIER – Snow has fallen on State Route 542/Mount Baker Highway and crews have closed the final 2.7 miles of the highway to vehicle traffic. Washington …
Dennis Engel, multimodal planning manager, 360-357-2651 PORT ORCHARD – Community members can learn more about planned improvements at the intersection of Southeast Mile Hill Drive and Wolves Road by participating in an online open house that will run …
Tom Pearce, communications, 206-492-9555 Supply chain issues push highway reopening into mid-October AUBURN – State Route 164 between Auburn and Enumclaw will remain closed for about a week longer than scheduled at Pussyfoot Creek due to supply chain …
Cara Mitchell, communications, 360-357-2703 Third phase of construction begins in 2023 LAKEWOOD – There is great news to share for travelers who use Interstate 5 in Lakewood. Phase two of construction to widen the highway and rebuild intersections is now …
Krista Carlson, communications, 206-475-1038 Bart Treece, communications, 360-690-5367 Oct. 13 virtual event allows firms to network, learn about upcoming work in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Island counties SEATTLE – Road work on state highways is …
Tony Black, communications, 206-440-4699 SEATTLE – After 37 years, the “764-HERO” Program intended to educate travelers on proper use of high occupancy vehicle and ferry lanes, will be retired on Sept. 22. Funding for the program will be reallocated for …
Christina Crea, communications, 360-709-8098, 360-810-0902 (mobile) OLYMPIA – The demand for aviation in Washington state is growing and will soon exceed the capacity of some highly utilized existing facilities. The Commercial Aviation Coordinating …
Doug Adamson, communications, 360-357-2716 Changes to SR 3/Chico Way interchange will keep people and fish moving BREMERTON – Work to help return Chico Creek under State Route 3 to a more natural state is about to get underway. As soon as Monday, Sept. 20 …
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