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05/22/12
WSDOT opens new Bellevue ramp ahead of schedule

05/21/12
Single-direction closures of SR 520 overnight May 22, 23 and 30

05/21/12
Preferred site selected for new Mukilteo ferry terminal

05/21/12
Know before you go: long weekend could mean long waits

05/18/12
Repair work to delay float-out of SR 520 bridge pontoons

05/18/12
I-5 paving between Kalama and Woodland starts May 21

05/16/12
SR 520 design open house planned May 19 in Seattle

05/16/12
Bridges to replace I-90 Snoqualime Pass snowshed

05/15/12
SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct to close this weekend, May 18-21

05/14/12
New lane coming to busy I-205 exit at Salmon Creek

05/10/12
SR 504 Spirit Lake Memorial Highway reopens May 12

05/10/12
SR 20 The North Cascades Highway reopened today at noon

05/03/12
Badger Road roundabouts to be built next year

05/03/12
A gift for the mom who has everything: free parking

05/03/12
SR 167 HOT Lanes celebrate four-year anniversary

05/02/12
Surplus properties go on the auction block

05/01/12
WSF hosts informational community meetings

04/30/12
SR 99 tunnel construction brings big changes to Seattle’s downtown waterfront

04/30/12
WSDOT awards contract for I-5 congestion relief in Centralia

04/30/12
New electronic information signs go live on I-90 near Bellevue

04/30/12
SR 520 reopened after weekend construction

04/27/12
Roundabout construction begins on SR 9 near Arlington

04/26/12
Aviation economic benefits soar in Washington

04/26/12
Two more northbound lanes coming to Sumas border crossing

04/25/12
New drawspan rules keep SR 520 peak traffic flowing

04/24/12
SR 520 bridge, highway closing April 27-30 for construction

04/24/12
Second new 144-car ferry in progress

04/23/12
Prepare for daytime closures of SR 522 in Monroe this week

04/20/12
Open house planned April 24 for roundabouts on SR 92

04/20/12
Northbound I-5/Tacoma City Center exit changes

04/18/12
Show your support for Washington’s road workers – Go Orange for Work Zone Safety

04/17/12
Emergency culvert replacement ahead of schedule in Winlock

04/17/12
SR 99 tunnel tolling committee meets today

04/13/12
Pugnetti Park reopens for public use

04/12/12
US 2 roundabout opens to traffic in Sultan

04/12/12
It’s time: Studded tire deadline is April 16

04/12/12
Plan for full weekend closure of SR 529 in Marysville

04/12/12
Southbound Aurora Avenue North back to normal, Broad Street ramp to close for 60 days

04/11/12
West-half repairs mean nighttime closures for Hood Canal Bridge in May

04/10/12
Emergency culvert replacement moves forward on SR 505 in Winlock

04/10/12
SR 520 design open house in Seattle April 12

04/10/12
WSDOT begins new toll enforcement program

04/09/12
New roundabouts, local road improvements coming to Ridgefield Junction

04/09/12
WSDOT recruits new aviation capital improvement project planner

04/06/12
Emergency repairs begin on damaged culvert beneath SR 505 in Winlock

04/05/12
SR 520 bridge construction brings changes on Lake Washington

04/05/12
All US 2 traffic funneled into one lane next week in Sultan, Index

04/04/12
Aging vessels moving slower as they make their way toward retirement

04/04/12
WSDOT and ODOT work toward goal of integrated passenger rail corridor between Eugene and B.C.

04/03/12
SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct to close this weekend, April 6-9

04/03/12
Ferry fares to increase in May

04/02/12
Construction resumes on I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass

03/30/12
New cameras, ramp meters help commuters between Lacey and Tacoma

03/29/12
Federal funds sought for emergency road repairs

03/29/12
US 2 reduced to one lane for five days next week in Sultan

03/27/12
Grant funding available for community projects that improve conditions for bicycling, walking

03/26/12
SR 520 floating bridge construction to begin on Lake Washington

03/23/12
Construction begins on next-generation ferry

03/22/12
North Cascades Highway clearing starts March 26

03/22/12
SR 520 open houses March 27 and 28

03/22/12
New cameras to line I-5 corridor from Bellingham to Blaine

03/21/12
SR 520 toll rates to increase 2.5 percent in July

03/21/12
Studded tire deadline moved to April 16

03/20/12
SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct to close for two of next three weekends

03/20/12
State’s TIGER IV applications support increased mobility, travel choices and international trade

03/20/12
I-5 ramp to close for construction in Bellingham

03/16/12
Construction starts on new US 97 Satus Creek Bridge

03/15/12
Federal Railroad Administration, WSDOT and Seattle kick off next phase of King Street Station restoration

03/15/12
Not Good to Go! yet? Your toll bill is in the mail

03/15/12
US 395/SR 20 Columbia River bridge repairs bring traffic delays, closures and a 68-mile long detour

03/13/12
Copalis Beach State Airport runway maintenance work complete

03/12/12
SR 520 bridge, highway reopened after construction, overpass demolition

03/10/12
Emergency repairs complete on SR 520 floating bridge

03/09/12
Emergency repairs continue on SR 520 floating bridge

03/08/12
Emergency repairs required for SR 520 floating bridge anchor cable connection

03/08/12
Crews push through deep snow to clear Cayuse Pass

03/08/12
Learn about plans for a new I-205 interchange during April 12 open house

03/07/12
New overflight regulations may affect Copalis Beach State Airport

03/07/12
Maintenance work to temporarily close Copalis Beach State Airport runway

03/06/12
Overpass demolition to close SR 520 bridge, highway

03/06/12
New ramp meters, cameras set up in South Sound

03/01/12
Second half of SR 14 project brings big changes March 9

02/29/12
Construction starts on the new SR 410 near 2009 landslide

02/29/12
Replacement Keller Ferry vessel needs a name

02/29/12
Long-term lane closure coming to southbound SR 99/Aurora Avenue North

02/29/12
Procession honoring fallen WSP Trooper Thursday

02/29/12
700 tons of girders halt traffic on SR 500, St. Johns Boulevard next week

02/28/12
SR 99 tunnel tolling committee meets Wednesday

02/27/12
SR 520 weekend construction complete

02/24/12
Nighttime closures on I-5 in Federal Way wrap up this weekend

02/21/12
Construction closes SR 520 bridge, highway Feb. 24-27

02/21/12
Expert panel confirms viaduct replacement on schedule, on budget

02/20/12
Remaining Tacoma Narrows Bridge infractions to be dismissed

02/12/12
New bridge girders installed over I-5 in Federal Way

02/10/12
Nighttime I-5 closures in Federal Way begin this weekend

02/08/12
New WSDOT cameras, hardware showcase 16 miles of I-5 in north Snohomish County

02/01/12
Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll-rate discussion set for Feb. 8

02/16/12
Roundabout in store for US 97A intersection in north Wenatchee

02/01/12
Statewide meetings kick off disparity study

01/27/12
WSDOT identifies SR 520 toll billing issue

01/27/12
Improvements needed at Mukilteo ferry terminal

01/25/12
WSDOT seeking projects for the Safe Routes to School Program

01/24/12
New SR 105 bridge frees traffic and fish

01/24/12
SR 99 tunnel tolling committee meets Wednesday

01/23/12
Airport sponsors reminded to submit applications for grants

01/21/12
State Highway crews slowly reopen roads across Puget Sound

01/19/12
Freezing temperatures continue overnight, falling trees keep roads closed in central Puget Sound tonight

01/19/12
WSDOT and WSP face challenging circumstances as they work to keep roadways open, passable

01/19/12
Road crews continue clearing roads of snow and storm debris

01/19/12
Entire state feeling impact from ice storm

01/19/12
Ice storm impacting travel; trees down on some roadways

01/18/12
Avalanche crews on Snoqualmie Pass assess slopes overnight after a natural snowslide

01/18/12
Roadway warning from WSDOT: Watch for ice

01/18/12
Changes ahead for I-90 Express Lanes

01/17/12
Severe weather could mean treacherous road conditions

01/17/12
Tolling working again on SR 520 after electrical system repairs

01/17/12
Electrical problems prompt temporary shutdown of SR 520 toll equipment; bridge remains open to traffic

01/16/12
SR 520 weekend construction complete; highway remains closed as snow and ice removal continues

01/13/12
Decision time: Stock up, slow down for weekend storm

01/12/12
First toll bills sent to SR 520 Pay By Mail customers

01/10/12
SR 520 bridge, highway to close this weekend for construction

01/06/12
More drivers are returning to the State Route 520 floating bridge, a week after tolls began.

01/06/12
WSDOT selects Flatiron Constructors Inc. for I-405 improvement project

01/05/12
Drivers tweak commute times for tolled SR 520 bridge

01/05/12
Citizen advisory group to discuss Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll rates

01/05/12
I-5 Mellen Street project open house Jan. 12

01/04/12
Faster travel on tolled SR 520 bridge; I-90 sees typical traffic

01/04/12
Alaskan Way South drivers rerouted under viaduct for tunnel construction

01/03/12
Drivers find faster evening commute on SR 520

01/03/12
Tolling on 520: A new year, new commute

01/03/12
Girder settings mark milestones on SR 14 and SR 500 projects

01/02/12
WSDOT urges commuters to prepare for first post-holiday commute with SR 520 tolls