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Long-term eastbound I-90 lane shift signals start of construction on Sunset Creek project
BELLEVUE – A long-term shift of the eastbound Interstate 90 lanes in Bellevue begins later this month, marking the onset of major construction for the nearly 3.5-year I-90 Sunset Creek fish passage project.
Expect congestion on SR 3 during airshow at Bremerton National Airport Aug. 19-20
BREMERTON – Travelers on State Route 3 between Gorst and Belfair should plan for increased daytime traffic Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 19-20. An airshow at the Bremerton National Airport is expected to draw spectators from throughout the region.
SR 520 closed across Lake Washington this weekend, Aug. 11-14
SEATTLE – Drivers travelling across Lake Washington this weekend should plan ahead. State Route 520 will be closed around the clock for 54 hours starting at 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11. Drivers should find alternate routes.
Gone fishin' at Hylebos Creek
Has your 'out of office' message ever read, "Gone fishin'"? Last month, some of our crew members were lucky enough to leave the office to do just that.
Down the road: Contract awarded for I-405 corridor improvements including multimodal mobility, bus rapid transit
BOTHELL – The Washington State Department of Transportation and Sound Transit awarded a design-build contract last week for a multiyear project along a segment of Interstate 405 that will extend the dual express toll lane (ETL) system and improve the flow of traffic on the Eastside.
Fish habitat work under SR 108 between Kamilche and McCleary in Mason County gets underway
SHELTON – Preliminary work starting in August on State Route 108 in Mason County will lead up to major construction scheduled to begin in September on the highway. The work is part of the Washington State Department of Transportation’s ongoing effort to remove barriers to fish passage under state highways.
Temporary speed reductions on SR 18 between Tiger Mountain, I-90 begin Monday, Aug. 7
SNOQUALMIE – Construction along State Route 18 near Tiger Mountain has slowed traffic through the area since it began. With temporary speed limit reductions on the way next week, travelers should plan now for a little additional time for their trips through the end of next year.
New ‘front door’ to State Ferries’ flagship terminal opens tomorrow
SEATTLE – Opening new entry building, elevated pedestrian connection to passenger building brings $489 million Colman Dock project closer to completion.
Gardiner: Expect 90-minute delays on US 101 during weeklong lane closure
BLYN – US 101 travelers between Jefferson and Clallam counties are encouraged to plan ahead to help prevent long delays during an upcoming weeklong lane closure.
Statewide draft Safety Rest Area Strategic Plan available for public comment through Aug. 30
OLYMPIA – The public is invited to comment on Washington State Department of Transportation’s draft Safety Rest Area Strategic Plan, which covers topics such as safety, financially sustainable operations, customer experience, truck parking and resiliency.
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.