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Two months of critical bridge deck repairs on northbound I-5 near Woodland begins Sept. 8
WOODLAND – Travelers heading northbound on Interstate 5 in Clark County should prepare for two months of significant delays and long backups during bridge construction.
On Friday, Sept. 8, Washington State Department of Transportation’s contractor, M.J. Hughes Construction, Inc., will begin work to repair the…
Construction to stabilize the slope and rebuild the roadway along SR 401 near Naselle starts Sept. 5
NASELLE – Over the last two and a half years, travelers along both directions of State Route 401 in Pacific County have been using a temporary single lane bypass road to travel through the area, but improvements are on the way.
New shared-use path coming this fall in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – Families who walk, bike or roll to school in the Orchards neighborhood will have a safer path beneath their feet and wheels this fall, thanks to Safe Routes to Schools Program funding.
Washington State Department of Transportation’s contractor, Thompson Bros. Excavating, completed the…
Hold onto your handlebars, we’ll soon charge ahead with e-bike programs
We have a lot of work to do before the rubber meets the road so we don’t yet have a start date. We need to make sure the handlebars, pedals, headlights, batteries, and brakes are all working before we head off on this interesting ride.
SR 19 near Port Ludlow to close for 10 days for fish barrier removal work
PORT LUDLOW – The quest to open new habitat for local and migratory fish continues in Jefferson County after Labor Day weekend.
The more you know: The best and worst times to travel for Labor Day weekend
OLYMPIA – People planning their final festivities of summer before all things pumpkin spice and yellow school buses return should consult the Washington State Department of Transportation’s holiday traffic volume charts to determine best times to travel during the Labor Day weekend.
Immense gratitude for your help during US 101 work near Gardiner
We asked for the community’s help while we closed a lane of US 101 at Eagle Creek on the Olympic Peninsula, and the community listened. We’re incredibly appreciative of the help, understanding and advance planning travelers took during our work.
Stay out of traffic on I-405 during the weekend of Aug. 19-20: Know before you go!
During the weekend of Aug. 19-20, Interstate 405 will have a FULL WEEKEND CLOSURE to replace a culvert that runs under the highway. Prepare for delays, use alternate routes, or consider delaying your trip if possible.
Washington State Ferries awards contract to convert largest vessels to hybrid-electric power
SEATTLE – Washington State Ferries is celebrating a major milestone on its journey to zero emissions by 2050, awarding its first shipyard contract to Vigor for the conversion of up to three Jumbo Mark II-class ferries to hybrid-electric power.
Safety enhancements coming to SR 14 widening project work zone in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – New safety measures are coming to the State Route 14 work zone in Clark County between Southeast 164th Avenue and Interstate 205 beginning in August.
A temporary queue warning system – giving drivers a heads up about slowdowns ahead – will be installed near the work zone, and some of the…
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.