TACOMA – Construction of a new bridge on State Route 509 near Alexander Avenue and the Port of Tacoma requires a shift of northbound SR 509 traffic. On Thursday, Jan. 30, the Washington State Department of Transportation will shift northbound SR 509 lanes to the west immediately after the Alexander Avenue intersection. To complete the […]
Bridge demolition requires around-the-clock lane closure on southbound SR 99 in Fife beginning Jan. 21
The demolition of an old bridge will reduce southbound State Route 99 in Fife to a single lane for 42 hours beginning Jan. 21. From 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, through 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 the left lane of southbound SR 99 will be closed from 70th Avenue East to approximately the Wapato Way […]
Nighttime SB I-5 travelers encouraged to add more time Friday, Jan. 10
What to expect: Crews will also close I-5 ramps to and from Steilacoom-DuPont Road/Clark Road beginning at 8 p.m. A signed detour will direct travelers to the next nearest ramp. Ramps will reopen by 6:30 a.m. the following day. This work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled. The nighttime closures allow crews to expand […]
Fare-free transit programs boost youth ridership on public transportation statewide
In 2021, state lawmakers passed legislation that enabled every transit system across the state to allow passengers under 18 to ride for free. If the numbers are any indication three years later, youth in Washington are taking full advantage. New data from the Washington State Department of Transportation suggests that youth transit ridership has thrived […]
Weekend repairs on westbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge Dec. 14-15
TACOMA – Another section of the westbound State Route 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge needs repair. The fix requires two consecutive days of lane closures while crews repair an expansion joint in the bridge’s surface. This expansion joint is in a different location than the one that required emergency lane closures in May. 8 a.m. Saturday, […]
Plan for overnight and early morning lane closures on I-5 near Dupont Dec. 10-12
DUPONT – People who use Interstate 5 between the Nisqually River and Mounts Road will want to plan for a series of lane closures. The lane closures allow Burlington Northern Santa Fe crews to inspect the railroad bridge above the highway. 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 to 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11: 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, […]
WSDOT’s Gray Notebook for the quarter ending September 30, 2024 now online
WSDOT’s quarterly performance analysis, the Gray Notebook for the quarter ending September 30, 2024, is now available in its interactive format. While numerous performance measures are reported throughout the GNB, the most recent highlights include: If the links above show older data, please refresh your browser. Please contact Sreenath Gangula, Assistant Director, Performance Management, at (360) […]
Northbound I-5 to close overnight near City Center in Tacoma Nov. 21
TACOMA– People who use northbound Interstate 5 overnight will want to plan for an overnight closure and detour. 10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, until 3 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22 The closure allows Washington State Department of Transportation crews to make an in-depth scan of the road surface for future repairs. During the work, northbound I-5 […]
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. The Washington State Department of Transportation has plans to build four roundabouts on SR 7 from SR 507 to 267th Street East in Spanaway. Before that happens, WSDOT is performing early planning work called “predesign” that focuses on Complete […]