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I-5 corridor improvements project near Joint Base Lewis-McChord hits one-year milestone and shifts into new stage
Improvements coming to I-5 DuPont near JBLM include a new overpass, extended HOV lanes in both directions of I-5 and a roundabout on Steilacoom-DuPont Road. Work is expected to wrap up in 2026.
SR 202 project to improve fish passage along two Sammamish Creek tributaries north of Redmond
REDMOND – Fish traveling along Sammamish Creek north of Redmond are getting a two-for-one special, as a project that began in mid-July corrects barriers to fish passage in two tributaries under State Route 202.
SR 165 Carbon River Bridge highlights preservation challenges in our state
The Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge on SR 165 in Pierce County has a new weight limit of 8 tons, or 16,000 pounds. Anything over that weight limit can no longer cross.
Overpass above I-82 in Union Gap named for late city council member and mayor Dan Olson
UNION GAP – The Washington State Department of Transportation and the city of Union Gap is paying tribute to a late Union Gap city council member and mayor by naming an overpass located above Interstate 82 near Union Gap in his honor.
Rider input wanted for new Anacortes/San Juan Islands sailing schedules
SEATTLE – The times are changing – literally. Well, at least the Anacortes/San Juan Islands ferry times.
Washington State Ferries is hosting an online open house to share information and gather feedback on proposed changes to the Anacortes/San Juan Islands sailing schedules. The open house will be…
Roundabout improvements at southbound I-5 Slater Road interchange near Ferndale begin July 29
FERNDALE – Beginning at 8 p.m. Monday, July 29, travelers should expect to see construction activities along the southbound Interstate 5 interchange at Slater Road north of Bellingham. Contractor crews working for Washington State Department of Transportation will remove the old, compact roundabout and install a new,…
New weight restrictions for SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge
SR 165 Carbon River Bridge inspections have resulted in state bridge engineers lowering the weight restriction on the bridge to 8 tons. This means vehicles over 16,000 pounds or 8 tons are not allowed to cross the 103-year-old bridge.
At long last, there’s a brand new bridge over the Elwha River
At 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, the new Elwha River Bridge opened to traffic.
Weekend closure of SR 520 and SR 520 Trail across Lake Washington in Seattle begins Friday night, July 26
SEATTLE – Drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians traveling across Lake Washington should plan ahead for a weekend State Route 520 closure. The closure spans from Interstate 5 in Seattle to 92nd Avenue Northeast in Clyde Hill starting 11 p.m. Friday, July 26, and wrapping up at 5 a.m. Monday, July 29. The SR 520 Trail…
New US 101 Elwha River bridge opens to traffic
PORT ANGELES – Now that the first vehicles have crossed its span, a project almost eight years in the making can be crossed off the list: The long-awaited new bridge over the Elwha River on US 101 is now open to traffic.
Slow down on ice and snow.
It's easier to skid or lose control traveling at higher speeds. Give yourself more time to stop.
Carry chains, practice installing them.
Winter conditions could mean chains are required on your route. Practice putting them on your vehicle ahead of time.
Pack your winter car kit.
Carry extra supplies like warm clothing, ice scraper and brush, jumper cables and other emergency items.