Washington State Department of Transportation

Plan ahead for full weekend closure of northbound I-405 in Bothell Nov. 6-9

BOTHELL – People should prepare for another weekend closure of northbound Interstate 405 in Bothell, beginning Friday, Nov. 6, as crews complete the removal of a pedestrian bridge over the highway.
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Prepare for busy Halloween travel weekend with major closures on I-5 in Seattle and I-405 in Bothell

SEATTLE – People traveling to and through the greater Puget Sound region Halloween weekend, Oct. 30-Nov. 2, should plan ahead for two major construction projects that will require full closures of ...
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Early November highlights dangers of workplaces for crash responders

The Washington State Department of Transportation and WSP invite people to recognize and honor their work through Crash Responder Safety Week Nov. 2-6. More than 22 states across the country are part ...
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Good To Go! now accepting applications for Low Income Discount Program

SEATTLE – Applications are now open for a new Low Income Discount Program providing qualifying drivers with a 50% discount on tolls for trips on the State Route 509 Expressway in SeaTac and SR 167 ...
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Intersection improvements help traffic flow near I-5 in Vancouver

The beacon will use bright flashing lights to alert approaching drivers when someone is crossing the road. The beacon, along with the sidewalk and curb ramp upgrades, will help people walking, rolling ...
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WSDOT is storm ready this winter. Are you?

WSDOT is asking the public to do their part to practice safe winter driving this year by assessing tire tread depths, making sure one’s vehicle is winter-ready and becoming familiar with tire chains ...
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Climate change at WSDOT

Climate change creates real risks for our communities and our transportation system. We need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make our system more resilient to future conditions. We are working ...
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Westbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge repairs require two weeks of around-the-clock lane closures

UPDATE: At 11:40 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, the two right lanes of the 1950 Tacoma Narrows Bridge and the ramp from Jackson Avenue to westbound State Route 16 reopened to travel. Joint repairs were ...
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Major milestone ahead for Revive I-5 as northbound Ship Canal Bridge construction nears completion

Long-term lane reductions could be removed as early as weekend of Oct. 30-Nov. 2, marking the end of major work in 2026 SEATTLE – A major milestone is approaching for the Revive I-5: Ship Canal Bridge ...
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WSDOT’s Cascadia Program exploring regional high-speed rail in coordination with statewide I-5 needs

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Transportation's Cascadia Program is coordinating efforts to address current and future transportation demands throughout the Cascadia megaregion.
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Search for missing plane and passengers concludes after aircraft wreckage discovered near Aeneas Valley

OLYMPIA – The search for a missing plane and passengers concluded Sunday evening, Oct. 11 after search and rescue teams with the Washington State Department of Transportation located the aircraft ...
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US 101 E of May Creek – Emergency Repair

This project will make repairs to the roadway on US 101 near Dowans Creek Road in Jefferson County. Work at this site includes stabilizing the slope on the southbound side of US 101. An emergency ...