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SR 18 project to repave eastbound lanes in Auburn and replace bridge expansion joints beginning in July
AUBURN – The ride through Auburn should get a lot smoother, as a project to repave a 3-mile stretch of eastbound State Route 18 and replace aging bridge expansion joints will begin after the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Lyon Creek fish barrier removal project along SR 104 begins June 30 in Lake Forest Park
LAKE FOREST PARK – Construction is set to begin on a fish barrier removal project along Lyon Creek where it passes beneath State Route 104/Ballinger Way Northeast in Lake Forest Park. Once complete this fall, the work will open up to 7.5 miles of potential upstream habitat.
Plan ahead for a busy Fourth of July travel weekend
OLYMPIA – The Independence Day weekend is always a busy summer travel time – and this year will be no exception. The Washington State Department of Transportation urges all travelers to plan ahead this holiday.
Public invited to give feedback at open house events for Lower Snake River Dams Transportation Study
COLFAX – The Washington State Department of Transportation is hosting three in-person open houses in June to share more about the ongoing Lower Snake River Dams Transportation Study.
Public can share opinions at open house on two projects coming to SR 155 in Omak
OMAK – Residents will have a chance to give feedback on projects planned for two locations on State Route 155 during an open house at Omak City Hall Monday, June 16.
Online open house for SR 167 Completion Project construction in Pierce County begins June 9
PUYALLUP – Construction work on a new stage of the State Route 167 Completion Project in Pierce County will begin picking up steam in summer 2025. To help people in the Puyallup, Edgewood, Sumner and Milton areas understand how construction will affect them, the Washington State Department of Transportation is…
SR 161 fish passage improvements begin Monday, June 23, north of Eatonville
EATONVILLE – Travelers who use State Route 161 between Graham and Eatonville will see temporary changes to the roadway this summer.
SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge planning study online open house available May 28 to June 17
CARBONADO – People can now provide input on the future of State Route 165 at the Carbon River in Pierce County in an online open house.
Contractor team selected for the final stage of the SR 167 Completion Project in Pierce County
PIERCE COUNTY – The finish line for the State Route 167 Completion Project in Pierce County is getting closer with the selection of a contractor for the fourth and final stage of design and construction.
WSDOT seeks feedback to determine signage needs when Keller Ferry is out of service
WILBUR – Community members are encouraged take a brief survey that will help the Washington State Department of Transportation understand whether signage improvements are needed for notification when the Keller Ferry, M/V Sanpoil, on State Route 21 is out of service.
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.