DUPONT – A busy section of Steilacoom-DuPont Road near Barksdale Station in DuPont will be unavailable to travelers for a weekend in early May. The closure allows crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation to connect a new roundabout to Steilacoom-DuPont Road. Closure details Travelers are encouraged to add additional time to help […]
Plan for night and morning road work along SR 7 in Spanaway and Parkland
SPANAWAY – Nighttime and morning travelers who use State Route 7 in Spanaway and Parkland should plan for more lane closures. Starting Monday, April 28, travelers will see left lane closures in both directions between Violet Meadows South and 188th Street South. Work schedule Northbound SR 7: Southbound SR 7: The left lane closures allow […]
WSDOT seeks comment on Community Engagement Plan update and public outreach work
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Transportation is seeking comments on proposed updates to its Community Engagement Plan. This is a chance to comment on how WSDOT shares plans with and listens to the public. WSDOT created the 2016 Community Engagement Plan to ensure residents’ thoughts and concerns are included in project planning and decision making. Public feedback […]
Plan for daytime lane closures on southbound I-5 at Nisqually River Bridge April 26-27
DUPONT –Travelers will see weekend daytime lane closures on southbound Interstate 5 approaching the Nisqually River Bridge during the morning hours of Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27. Washington State Department of Transportation bridge crews will close one lane of southbound I-5 approaching the bridge. The lane closure creates a work zone so crews […]
Pedestrian signal project brings nighttime lane closures to SR 7 in Spanaway
SPANAWAY – Overnight travelers who use State Route 7 in Spanaway will want to plan extra time starting Monday, April 21. Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close lanes in both directions of the highway. Work will occur between 188th Street South and 155th Street South. Crews will start at 188th […]
Cameras focus on safety by slowing speeders and protecting workers on Washington highways
OLYMPIA – Washington transportation leaders are taking a bold step to protect road construction workers and drivers as the first Work Zone Speed Camera begins enforcement Wednesday, April 16, near Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The trailer-mounted camera photographs vehicles speeding through active work zones. The Washington State Department of Transportation will rotate the camera between construction, maintenance and […]
Night construction: Add one hour of travel time to get through I-5 work zone in DuPont
DUPONT – People traveling on Interstate 5 through DuPont can expect two nights of significant congestion. Travelers are encouraged to add at least one hour of extra travel time during the night work. Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12 About the work WSDOT thanks travelers for their patience and understanding during this phase of […]
Night repairs scheduled on westbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge April 11-13
TACOMA – Another section of the westbound State Route 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge needs repair. The fix requires two consecutive nights of lane closures. The night work allows crews to make repairs to a portion of the driving surface of the bridge. 7 p.m. Friday, April 11 until 5 a.m. Saturday, April 12 7 p.m. […]
Applications for e-bike rebates open April 9
OLYMPIA – Washingtonians are a crucial step closer to applying for e-bike rebates. The Washington State Department of Transportation has launched its WE-Bike program website. A link to apply for a rebate will be available on that website starting at 7 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, until noon Wednesday, April 23. The state is offering more than […]