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July 25 open house highlights future of SR 141 connecting Bingen to White Salmon
BINGEN – Public input needed on pedestrian, bicycle safety improvements
State accepting applications for innovative sustainability projects for airports
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division is now accepting applications for the newly created Sustainable Aviation Grant program for airports.
Plan ahead for temporary closure of JBLM’s DuPont Gate July 29 – Aug. 5 for road construction
DUPONT – Beginning 5 a.m. Monday, July 29, the Joint Base Lewis-McChord DuPont gate will close to all travelers. The gate will reopen 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5
Construction of restored pedestrian crossing at SR 500 and Stapleton Road intersection in Vancouver begins July 18
VANCOUVER – SR 500 project will provide access for those who walk, bike or roll
Southbound I-5 mainline to close in downtown Seattle overnight July 19; traffic will use express lanes
SEATTLE – The southbound Interstate 5 mainline through downtown Seattle will close Friday night, July 19, and all southbound traffic will use the express lanes through early Saturday morning.
Plan ahead for Eastside travel: full closure of northbound and southbound I-405 in Renton for drainage work
RENTON – Summer is here and so is the summer construction season, including a full closure of northbound and southbound Interstate 405 in Renton starting at 11 p.m., Friday, July 12, to 4 a.m., Monday, July 15.
Fish passage modifications on SR 546 near Northwood Road in Lynden begin July 15
LYNDEN – Travelers along should expect to see construction activities on State Route 546, near Northwood Road in Lynden, due to modifications to the Kamm Ditch fish passage project, scheduled to begin on at 8 a.m. Monday, July 15.
Green, yellow, red and white: Some new colors and steps we’re taking to help keep everyone safe on the roads
If you see green and yellow flashing lights on the road don't be alarmed – but please do pay attention. These new lights on WSDOT vehicles are one more way we're helping keep our crews – and all travelers – safe on our roads.
Two month southbound I-5 around-the-clock lane closure in Woodland begins July 15
WOODLAND – Travelers who use the southbound Interstate 5 North Fork Lewis River Bridge in Woodland will need to plan for significant travel delays.
Online open house highlights future improvements to US 101 in Clallam County
PORT ANGELES – Community members are invited to participate in an online open house to learn more about improvements on US 101.
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.