DUPONT – People using southbound Interstate 5 can expect congestion near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Monday evening, March 24. What to expectSouthbound I-5 reduced to one lane: Additionally, crews will close the following ramps during the same timeframe: This work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled. The closures allow crews to continue expanding the work […]
Good To Go! warns of scam texts
Good To Go! is asking people to be cautious as scammers are impersonating toll agencies nationwide. They are attempting to trick people into making payments and sharing their banking information. Good To Go! is aware of fraudulent text messages claiming to be from Good To Go! and linking to a convincing fake website mirroring the official one for that […]
Maintenance work brings daytime ramp closures to I-705 and SR 509 in Tacoma week of March 24
TACOMA – Travelers who use northbound Interstate 705 and State Route 509 will want to plan additional travel time the week of March 24. 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday, March 24 through Friday, March 28 During the closures, crews with the Washington State Department of Transportation and the city of Tacoma will perform maintenance […]
WSDOT’s Gray Notebook for the quarter ending December 31, 2024 now online
WSDOT’s quarterly performance analysis, the Gray Notebook for the quarter ending December 31, 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.
Weekend daytime lane closure on southbound I-5 at Nisqually River Bridge March 15-16
DUPONT –Travelers will see weekend daytime lane closures on southbound Interstate 5 approaching the Nisqually River Bridge during the morning hours of Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16. 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 […]
Bridge construction near Alexander Avenue in Tacoma requires northbound SR 509 traffic shift starting Jan. 30
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 […]