Crews to build new off-ramp from SR 520 to Lake Washington Boulevard

Crews with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will soon finish constructing a new off-ramp that will allow drivers to travel from westbound State Route 520 directly to Lake Washington Boulevard. The new off-ramp will be open Wednesday and cross the bridge on 24th Avenue East in order to give drivers access to Lake Washington Boulevard. Read More »

WSF launches fourth new Olympic Class ferry

Washington State Ferries (WSF) will launch the construction of its fourth new Olympic Class ferry, which is receiving funds from the Connecting Washington package for transportation finances, in Jan. Officials from the WSF recently signed a Notice to Proceed agreement with Vigor Industrial, a shipbuilder company. The agreement is for the shipbuilder’s construction on the ferry. Read More »

Seattle makes sidewalk closures during construction a last resort

The SDOT established a new rule Monday that makes closing sidewalks for construction a last resort. The new rule, called "Pedestrian Mobility Around Work Zones Director’s Rule," introduces new standards and practices for construction that will limit the need for sidewalk closures. This includes new standards for the types of materials that can be used and where they can be placed. Read More »

Seattle's South Lake Union receives transit system upgrade

In March 2016, improvements to the transit system in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood will begin, making travel to, from and within the neighborhood easier. Some of the changes being implemented by the Seattle DOT and King County Metro improve conditions as the transit stops, such as displays of accurate transit arrival times, new shelters and wider sidewalks. Read More »

Testing continues on Seattle tunneling machine

A new round of testing began Tuesday for the Washington State Route 99 tunneling machine "Bertha" near Pier 48 as it installed a tunnel ring at the bottom of a 120-foot-deep access pit. STP plans to dig a little farther in the access pit tunnel before stopping for the holidays. Digging resumes after Jan. 1 and continues toward a planned maintenance stop 450 feet farther north. Read More »

New members needed for Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board

The Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board opened its application process for several new members. There are currently four positions that are open to applicants. The board members themselves must be frequent pedestrians. Applicants must reside in various regions in Seattle. The goal of the board is to make Seattle a safe and easy city for pedestrians. Read More »

WDOT hopes to reopen White Pass in time for Xmas

Crews working with the Washington Department of Transportation (WDOT) are working to reopen White Pass in time for Christmas. The main section of repairs is taking place to the west of White Pass, where most of the damage occurred from a washout. Still, the destruction located at milepost 141 is nearly repaired; filling material is based approximately half up the pass. Read More »

Open house scheduled for roundabout on No See-Um Road

WSDOT will hold an open house discussion Dec. 20, regarding the roundabout project that is planned for No See-Um Road and State Route 150. The event  will start at 4 p.m. and end at 6 p.m. at the Manson Parks and Recreation building (142 Pedoi Street, Manson). The open house gives the public the chance to learn about plans, construction schedule and traffic control. Read More »

WSDOT gains funds for local airports

The Washington State Department of Transportation recently gained $35.3 million from federal airport aid to improve local airports. In 2015, WSDOT received more backing for public-use airports. In order to gain the $35.3 million, WSDOT officials needed to leverage $1.3 million in funds from the state. In addition, WSDOT gained $637,000 in aircraft excise tax fees. Read More »

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