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Third North Spokane Corridor community discussion Wednesday, Nov. 20
SPOKANE – Public and active transportation users are invited to the third in a series of community conversations surrounding the North Spokane Corridor (NSC) final connection project.
WSDOT hosts online open house for the Lower Snake River Dams Transportation Study
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Transportation is conducting a study of road and rail transportation impacts and needs if the lower Snake River dams were removed and barges could no longer be used. People interested in learning more about the study can visit the online open house. The online open house…
35 miles of roadway preserved across 4 counties in western Washington this summer
OLYMPIA – A project to repair sections of US 101, State Route 165, SR 110 and SR 105 is complete.
WSDOT seeks feedback on SR 7 safety project in Pierce County
SPANAWAY – People are invited to weigh in on improvements to a future safety project on State Route 7 near Spanaway.
Community invited to learn about East Wenatchee Corridor Project at public meetings Nov. 20, 21
WENATCHEE – The Washington State Department of Transportation is inviting people who travel on or live near State Route 28 in East Wenatchee to learn more about the SR 28 East Wenatchee Corridor Project.
State ferries to honor veterans with whistle tribute, flying of US military service flags
SEATTLE – On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, all operating Washington State Ferries vessels will sound their whistles at 11:11 a.m. in tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the people who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Busy 2024 construction season wraps for I-90 between Easton and Vantage
SNOQUALMIE PASS – From Easton to Vantage, crews made significant progress on Interstate 90 construction in 2024. Here is and update on the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project, the South Cle Elum Bridge Project, and the I-90 Vantage Bridge Project.
PCC short-line railroad receives $37.7 million federal grant to improve eastern Washington track
OLYMPIA – A project to improve 34 miles of railroad track between Davenport and Wilbur recently received a $37.7 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration.
Public invited to open house to learn about future improvements on SR 500 in Vancouver, Oct. 29
VANCOUVER – The public is invited to learn more about an upcoming paving and safety improvements project located on State Route 500, between Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard and Northeast 76th Street in Vancouver. An online survey also is available to share additional thoughts.
On Tuesday, Oct. 29, the…
Public invited to celebrate SR 26 passing lanes project ribbon cutting in Whitman County, Wednesday, Oct. 30
A celebratory ribbon cutting is taking place on Wednesday, Oct. 30, to mark the completion and grand opening of four new passing lanes on State Route 26 between Dusty and Colfax.
Slow down – lives are on the line.
Excessive speed was a top cause of work zone collisions in 2024.
Phone down, eyes up.
Work zones need our undivided attention.
It's in EVERYONE’S best interest.
96% of people hurt in work zones are drivers, their passengers or passing pedestrians, not just our road crews.