Traveling Independence Day Weekend? Washington State DOT Says Plan Ahead to Avoid Delays

With the Fourth of July holiday fast approaching, the Washington State Department of Transportation says plan ahead to avoid delays. The weekend prior to Monday, July 4 is expected to see increased travel on many key routes including Interstate-5, I-90 and ferry service throughout the Puget Sound read more…

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I-5 Tacoma Construction Nears Completion With Opening of Three New Northbound Lanes

Travelers on northbound Interstate 5 through Tacoma have three more lanes to choose from.

At 5:00 a.m. Sunday, June 26, Guy F. Atkinson Construction, working for the Washington State Department of Transportation, opened a new general-purpose lane and two new auxiliary lanes on northbound I-5. read more…

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Washington State DOT Will Suspend Most Construction for Memorial Day Holiday

The Washington State Department of Transportation reports that most state highway construction work will be suspended through the holiday weekend – including Monday, May 30 – to ease congestion.

However, please stay alert for new lane shifts or work zone staging areas that may remain in pla read more…

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Ramp Closures, Detours for I-5 construction in Washington This Week

The Washington State Department of Transportation reports the following traffic impacts associated with major I-5 construction projects that could change your travel plans around Puget Sound this week.

Monday, April 18, to the morning of Wednesday, April 20 – The northbound I-5 off-ramp (exit read more…

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Washington DOT: Major Improvements Ahead for Marysville I-5 Interchange

An improved interchange in Marysville and another lane for travelers on northbound Interstate 5 between Everett and Marysville is one step closer to reality with the selection of a project contractor.

Guy F. Atkinson Construction, LLC will tackle the project after the Washington State D read more…

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Southbound Interstate Bridge Closes for Maintenance Saturday, February 12

The Oregon Department of Transportation reports that the southbound span of the Interstate Bridge will close the night of Saturday, February 12 while crews work on cables and other maintenance projects.

The closure will begin at 10:30 p.m. Saturday February 12 with re-opening by 7:00 a.m. read more…

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Expect Over 10-mile Backups for Emergency Road Repair on I-5 in DuPont

Travelers heading north on Interstate 5 through DuPont in Pierce County will see long delays on overnight Saturday, January 8 and through Sunday, January 9.

Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will perform emergency repairs on northbound I-5 from read more…

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After Years of Planning a New Highway from I-5 to the Port of Tacoma is Now Within Sight

The Washington State Department of Transportation’s State Route167 Completion Project reached an important milestone this week with the selection of the “apparent best value” contractor for the design-build contract to build a new highway connecting Interstate 5 and SR 509 near the Port of T read more…

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