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Washington State Ferries to honor military service with Veterans Day salute
SEATTLE – Washington State Ferries will recognize Veterans Day with a special whistle salute and flags flown aboard vessels. At 11:11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, all WSF vessels underway will sound their whistles to recognize the service and sacrifice of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
WSDOT announces Dec. 14 start date for tolling on SR 167 Expressway in Fife
FIFE – The Washington State Department of Transportation announced today that drivers using the State Route 167 Expressway in Fife will begin paying tolls at 5 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14.
First of two new roundabouts in Pierce County opens
SPANAWAY – State Route 507 travelers in Pierce County will experience a safer ride south of the Roy ‘Y’ near Spanaway.
Smoother I-5 ride for Thurston County travelers
GRAND MOUND – Two projects to improve the driving surface of Interstate 5 in Thurston County are complete.
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.
All lanes now open across SR 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge to Gig Harbor
TACOMA – On Friday, Oct. 30, Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews reopened the two right lanes of the 1950 Tacoma Narrows Bridge and the ramp from Jackson Avenue to westbound State Route 16, one week ahead of schedule. The closures were required to complete recent joint repairs on the bridge.
Early November highlights dangers of workplaces for crash responders
OLYMPIA – Washington’s highways are the primary workspace for people who help others during crisis events. Washington State Patrol Troopers, tow truck drivers, Incident Response Team members, paramedics, firefighters and other emergency responders put themselves at risk thousands of times each year to help people in…
One step closer: Work to replace I-90 Vantage Bridge deck wraps for winter
VANTAGE – Since last spring, travelers crossing the Vantage Bridge on Interstate 90 have frequently experienced delays while contractor crews worked to replace the bridge deck. With winter fast approaching, those efforts are on pause.
Amtrak Cascades: Please note daylight savings time differences when traveling to and from Canada
OLYMPIA – A new international difference on daylight savings time will affect some Amtrak Cascades travelers beginning this fall.
Intersection improvements help traffic flow near I-5 in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – A new right-turn lane and traffic signal are helping travelers on westbound East 39th Street reach Interstate 5 more efficiently.
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