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Southbound I-5 set for return to three lanes Friday, March 6, near Stanwood after new culvert installed
STANWOOD – The Interstate 5/Secret Creek Fish Passage project near Stanwood is expected to reach its second major milestone in less than a month, weather permitting, on Friday, March 6. Southbound I-5 traffic will shift from a temporary two-lane bypass roadway in the median back to its usual three-lane configuration…
Weekend closure of northbound SR 509 in Tacoma scheduled March 6-9
TACOMA – All lanes of northbound and one lane of southbound State Route 509 in Tacoma will close the weekend of March 6-9 as crews take another step toward simplifying the Alexander Avenue East intersection.
Both directions of I-405 in Bothell to close for ramp removal, March 7-9 and March 13-16
BOTHELL – Both directions of Interstate 405 in Bothell will fully close March 7-9 and March 13-16 so crews can remove the remaining portion of the previous northbound I-405 to State Route 522 ramp over I-405.
Fish passage work begins March 9 along SR 109 near Taholah
TAHOLAH - Work starts in March to improve fish migration at five locations under State Route 109 between Taholah and Moclips.
Closures scheduled for SR 522 in Bothell and I-405 in Renton, Feb. 27 - March 2
BOTHELL – From 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27 through 4 a.m. Monday, March 2, travelers should plan for both directions of State Route 522 in Bothell to close at the I-405/SR 522 Interchange. In Renton, there will also be ramp closures on northbound and southbound I-405.
Washington’s third diverging diamond interchange opening soon over I-5 in DuPont
DUPONT – On the heels of opening the new southbound Interstate 5 exit 119 to Steilacoom-DuPont Road, crews are making final preparations to fully open the state’s third diverging diamond interchange. The new I-5 overpass will provide access between DuPont and Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Pierce County. Demolition of…
Fourth community conversation on North Spokane Corridor scheduled Thursday, Feb. 26
SPOKANE – Public and active transportation users are invited to take part in the fourth session of community conversations surrounding the North Spokane Corridor’s final connection project. This fourth community meeting will continue with a focus on planning for community improvements in and around the Interstate 90…
Bridge deck concerns close two lanes of First Avenue South bridge in Seattle
SEATTLE – Two lanes of the northbound State Route 99 First Avenue South bridge over the Duwamish River are closed until further notice following a bridge inspection on Wednesday, Feb. 18, that identified concerns with the steel grid deck.
Nighttime full closures of US 101 south of Forks for slide repair begin Thursday, Feb. 19
FORKS – Emergency repair work is now underway to stabilize the slope beneath US 101 south of Forks in Jefferson County. Heavy rains in December caused a slide that damaged the roadway and embankment above the Bogachiel River.
Northbound I-5 returns to three lanes Friday, Feb. 20, near Stanwood
STANWOOD – The Interstate 5/Secret Creek Fish Passage project near Stanwood will reach a milestone Friday, Feb. 20, as northbound I-5 shifts back into its usual three-lane configuration.
Slow down on ice and snow.
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Winter conditions could mean chains are required on your route. Practice putting them on your vehicle ahead of time.
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Carry extra supplies like warm clothing, ice scraper and brush, jumper cables and other emergency items.