'Whether you drive, bike, walk, or roll, the state’s highway rights-of-way serve as the backbone of our transportation system.'
“We invite all users of this roadway to get an idea of what we’re considering,” said Dennis Engel, WSDOT multimodal planning manager.
Intersection improvements are scheduled to begin May 3 and will occur during daytime and nighttime hours.
This requires an around-the-clock closure Monday, May 10, through Friday, May 14.
In an effort to reopen sections of the highway as quickly as possible, some portions of SR 112 may reopen as temporary gravel surfaces.
State Parks acquired the building and grounds in 1977. Without ongoing use, the 80,000-square-foot structure fell into disrepair.
“The bridge approach spans have the greatest need for a fresh coat of paint,” said Project Engineer Karen Boone.
“There’s a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes to reopen the highway each year,” said WSDOT Highway Maintenance Worker Kent Palmer.
Free, temporary internet access is available to those who do not have broadband service in locations throughout the state.
The Washington State Patrol said the driver said he was stung by a bee before crashing his truck.
Bioluminescent season has started and can be best seen during a clear, warm night.
WSDOT anticipates awarding between $1.1 and $1.3 million in funding. WSDOT will announce grant award decisions after July 1, 2021.
WSDOT will prohibit construction during the heaviest travel times between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. each day.
The public is invited to attend a virtual event to learn more about the US 2/97 & Easy Street intersection roundabout project in Wenatchee.
Ramp meters are traffic signals that operate according to real-time conditions on the highway and ramp.
Granite Construction, WSDOT’s construction partner, will begin work on April 19. This project will take about a year and a half to complete.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its next regular meeting virtually on April 15.
The free observatory programs will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays only.
The CAG will meet regularly throughout the project planning phase, expected to last through spring 2023.
Travelers using Interstate 5 in the area can expect traffic delays and lane reductions throughout the project and should plan accordingly.
Washington State Parks and the Washington State Library have expanded the Check Out Washington program to libraries across the state.
The Navy helicopter searched by air while the Clark County Sheriff’s Office initiated a ground search.
The Washington State Department of Transportation is searching for a missing plane near the town of Yacolt in Clark County.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to celebrate the spring season and Earth Day with two free days.
Highway maintenance crews on both the east and west sides of the closure will work to remove about 7 feet of snow from the highway.
The public can comment on the study using the feedback form in the online open house.
“We heard from the community how important this transportation link is,” said WSDOT Olympic Regional Administrator John Wynands.
"It is my honor to try to help these families who have sacrificed so much," said Rep. Riccelli.
The price increases reflect the rising cost of Sno-Park operations, which include trail grooming, plowing, clearing lots and roads.
Studded tires damage pavement, so removing them promptly after winter has passed helps preserve state roadways.
The work will require two weeks of daytime highway closures from milepost 213.63 to 213.76, about a mile south of Entiat.
Materials are available in English and Spanish. WSDOT will accept feedback through Monday, March 22.
“Community input is so important to our design process,” said Project Engineer Susan Fell.
State Parks is reopening group camps, day-use facilities and more starting March 22.
Nearly 55 group camps in 52 state parks that normally open in March will reopen March 22.
The Washington State Parks Boating Program encourages boaters and paddlers to prepare for the upcoming season by taking a safety education.
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Work to replace a failing culvert under US 101 at milepost 1.2, just north of the Astoria-Megler Bridge, begins on March 8.
Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation are scheduled to begin work Monday, March 15.
After an active weekend of weather, Western Washington is looking pretty present for the next few days.