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State Route 401 near Naselle remains closed in Pacific County

By dimichc β€” November 4th 2021 at 18:10
Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews have closed a 9-mile stretch of State Route 401, also known as Lewis and Clark Trail Highway, after heavy rainfall on Wednesday, Oct. 27, triggered a debris slide on to the roadway.
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New ramp meters activated soon in Pierce County

By mitchca β€” November 2nd 2021 at 15:23
Three new ramp meters will soon be activated in the Lakewood and Parkland area of Pierce County. These ramps join a network of ramp meters help regulate the flow of traffic merging onto Interstate 5 and State Route 512.
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SR 20 North Cascades Highway seasonal closure scheduled for Nov. 15

By carrigm β€” October 27th 2021 at 18:02
With winter weather just around the corner, the 2021 seasonal closure of State Route 20 North Cascades Highway is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 15. The road may close earlier depending on the amount of snow and ice that arrives in the meantime. The closure points will be milepost 134/Ross Dam Trailhead on the west side and milepost 171/Silver Star Gate on the east.
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Early prep, correct gear and staying informed are key for smooth travel this winter

By laboeb β€” October 25th 2021 at 16:58
It's more important than ever this winter to be prepared for winter weather, including longer closures of roads and passes. Be sure to check conditions and carry proper supplies.
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Full closure of SR 520 planned for Oct. 22-25 weekend

By LennonB β€” October 22nd 2021 at 17:51
Old Montlake Boulevard overpass crossing SR 520 to be removed during weekend closure.
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New SR 164 bridge over Pussyfoot Creek opens east of Auburn

By pearcet β€” October 14th 2021 at 15:14
State Route 164 reopened today just east of the White River Amphitheater after a 95-day closure to build a bridge over Pussyfoot Creek.
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State ferry temporary schedule changes starting Saturday, Oct. 16

By fujiokj β€” October 13th 2021 at 23:07
SEATTLE – Beginning Saturday, Oct. 16, Washington State Ferries will temporarily operate reduced schedules on most routes to provide more predictable and reliable travel. The change comes as the system is exercising maximum effort to crew its sailings in the face of a global shortage of mariners that has been exacerbated by the pandemic.
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Long-term closures of several rest areas along I-5 begins Oct. 15

By blackto β€” October 13th 2021 at 21:46
Silver Lake, Smokey Point, and Custer Rest Areas along Interstate 5 closing for at least three months.
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Autumn snowfall closes SR 542 to Artist Point

By carrigm β€” October 8th 2021 at 02:26
Snow has fallen on State Route 542/Mount Baker Highway and crews have closed the final 2.7 miles of the highway to vehicle traffic.
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Online open house now open for Southeast Mile Hill Drive roundabout in Port Orchard

By adamsod β€” October 7th 2021 at 15:05
Community members can learn more about planned improvements at the intersection of Southeast Mile Hill Drive and Wolves Road by participating in an online open house that will run through Friday. Oct. 22.
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In the rear-view mirror: Second phase of improvements to I-5 wraps up in Lakewood

By mitchca β€” October 6th 2021 at 19:32
Construction to widen I-5 from 41st Division Drive at Joint Base Lewis-McChord to Gravelly Lake Drive in Lakewood nears completion.
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Reopening delayed on SR 164 between Auburn and Enumclaw

By pearcet β€” October 6th 2021 at 18:13
State Route 164 between Auburn and Enumclaw will remain closed for about a week longer than scheduled at Pussyfoot Creek due to supply chain issues.
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WSDOT open house offers connection for contractors, consultants interested in state highway projects

By carrigm β€” September 30th 2021 at 20:57
Oct. 13 virtual event allows firms to network, learn about upcoming work in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Island counties
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Hanging up the β€œ764-HERO” HOV program

By blackto β€” September 22nd 2021 at 17:00
Outreach program comes to an end; program funding reallocated to operations and safety.
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Public invited to attend CACC virtual open house: Focus is to address demand for aviation in Washington state

By CreaC β€” September 20th 2021 at 17:54
Online open house for the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission (CACC). The CACC is considering environmental impacts, economic and technical criteria, and public feedback and opinion as it develops recommendations to improve Washington’s air transportation capacity.
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Work to open access to 21 miles of Chico Creek fish habitat near Bremerton begins this month

By adamsod β€” September 16th 2021 at 21:15
Work to help return Chico Creek under State Route 3 to a more natural state is about to get underway. As soon as Monday, Sept. 20, contractor crews working for the Washington Department of Transportation will install orange signs in and around the Chico Way interchange near Bremerton to notify users that construction is imminent.
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Ditching an old culvert to improve fish passage in Lynden

By mckeonr β€” September 13th 2021 at 21:31
Construction on a new fish passable culvert at Kamm Ditch, located on State Route 546 (East Badger Road) just east of Northwood Road, is scheduled to begin Monday, Sept. 27, and travelers in the area should plan ahead for a road closure.
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State Active Transportation Plan journey continues with Part 2

By laboeb β€” September 13th 2021 at 20:18
Part 2 of the state active transportation plan is now available for review, with an online open house and several webinars planned. The deadline for comments is Friday, Oct. 29.
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WSDOT seeks public input on proposed permanent closure of the eastbound I-90 Freya on-ramp

By OvertRy β€” September 3rd 2021 at 16:29
WSDOT is seeking public input on proposed permanent closure of the eastbound I-90 Freya Street on-ramp.
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Five-day full closure of SR 9 between Lake McMurray and Arlington begins Sept. 13

By carrigm β€” September 3rd 2021 at 04:49
ARLINGTON – Travelers between Lake McMurray and Arlington should plan to use alternate routes – including signed detours – and allow for extra time during a five-day full closure of State Route 9 starting Monday, Sept. 13.
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