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Final stage of SR 9/SR 204 intersection improvement project in Lake Stevens to include 3 weekend closures
LAKE STEVENS – The final stage of a much-anticipated roundabout project in Lake Stevens is underway. Once complete, it will improve traffic flow and safety at several intersections at and around where State Routes 9 and 204 meet.
After two decades, southbound I-5 HOV lane opens from Fife to Tacoma
At 9 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28, Guy F. Atkinson Construction crews opened the final 3-mile section of southbound Interstate 5 HOV lanes in Pierce County. The new lane connects the existing HOV lane running from Seattle to Fife with the one that stretches from Tacoma to westbound State Route 16 in Gig Harbor.
Northbound I-5 HOV lane in Tacoma now open
TACOMA – At 7:15 a.m. on Aug. 27, Guy F. Atkinson Construction crews opened the long-awaited new northbound I-5 HOV lane in Tacoma. The new lane connects the existing HOV lane that begins on SR 16 in Gig Harbor with the one that starts in Fife.
I-5 HOV construction in Tacoma is really done. …no really. …it is!
We’re wrapping up major construction on I-5 in Tacoma.
Plan for significant southbound I-5 delays near Vader for Cowlitz River Bridge work Sept. 12-16
VADER - People living and driving near Toledo and Vader in Lewis County will need to plan for extended delays on southbound Interstate 5 starting next week.
One last hooray for summer? Plan ahead now for a busy Labor Day travel weekend
OLYMPIA – Labor Day often heralds the final moments of summer before fall activities begin. For people who plan to travel on the popular three-day weekend, now is the time to make travel plans and expect congestion on most routes.
Full SR 520 closure, Revive I-5 work Aug. 27-28 weekend, beginning late Friday night
Travelers should plan ahead and find alternate routes for trips across Lake Washington and southbound Interstate 5 in Seattle, beginning Friday night, Aug. 26. State Route 520 will close across the lake and southbound I-5 will be reduced to one lane south of the stadiums all weekend.
Feeling the traffic pinch in Issaquah: westbound I-90 to reduce to one lane in September
Beginning Sunday night, Sept. 11, we'll reduce a three-lane section of westbound I-90 just east of Issaquah to one lane for four consecutive days and five nights.
Pavement improvements coming to I-5 and I-205 in Vancouver
VANCOUVER- Say goodbye to cracks, ruts and potholes and hello to a smoother ride on Interstates 5 and 205 in Vancouver.
Tacoma’s East L Street reopens to travelers
TACOMA – The three-year detour is over, and Tacoma residents have their bridge back.
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.