New ramps and I-405 interchange opening soon at Northeast 132nd Street in Kirkland
KIRKLAND – Relief is coming for drivers who regularly experience delays accessing Interstate 405 in Kirkland’s Totem Lake area. Weather permitting, crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will open the new Northeast 132nd Street
Changes coming to fish barrier work zones on US 12 in Grays Harbor County
MONTESANO – Another round of traffic shifts is coming to US 12 as part of a fish barrier removal project. Weather permitting, two new bridges will open to travelers the week of April 29.
Finish line in sight for pavement repair project in Okanogan County near Omak, Tonasket
TONASKET – A trio of roads in Okanogan County will be repaved this spring, to extend their service life.
Traffic Management Attenuators: The unsung hero of work zones
Highway construction crews use TMAs in their traffic control plan because they are designed to absorb the energy of a collision if someone drives into it. The TMA also reduces damage and redirects traffic away from people
7-hour night closures on SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge start May 13
SHINE – Travelers who use the State Route 104 Hood Canal Bridge overnight should prepare for a series of overnight closures in May and June as construction resumes on the bridge.
Washington State Ferries to share options to replace the aging Fauntleroy ferry terminal
SEATTLE – Washington State Ferries needs to replace the aging Fauntleroy ferry terminal to maintain safe and reliable ferry service for the 3 million people who travel the “Triangle” route between West Seattle, Vashon Island and the
Road Warrior trucks help keep our crews safe – but we need your help too
Nick Bumgarner uses a lot of tools and experience when planning to keep everyone safe during roadwork. One of the most important – and most impressively named – is the Road Warrior.
Months of delays coming to southwest Washington: I-5 bridge work near Woodland begins April 25
WOODLAND – In the Pacific Northwest, spring and summer bring fair weather – which means construction season kicks off, and travelers can expect to encounter work zones popping up along their route.
Meet Ashley Jackson: mom, wife, friend, traffic control supervisor
Ashley Jackson has a message for drivers: Get off your phones while driving. Don’t drink and drive. And, slow down and pay attention in work zones.
Applications are being accepted for FREE overnight high school transportation camps this summer
Are you a high school student curious about how we decide where highways go, what we’re doing to help the earth by reducing our carbon footprint or how we plan for the future of transportation while keeping