Orphan Road

CHEHALIS – A project to build a new bridge over the South Fork of the Chehalis River on State Route 6 will begin August 25, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

WSDOT advises ferry travelers to plan ahead for Labor Day weekend

WSDOT closes left lane on eastbound I-82 Columbia River Bridge near Umatilla

VADER – Spotty weather and rainy conditions are forcing the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to delay closing State Route 506 this week in order to repair the bridge over Lacamas Creek. The work has been postponed until the forecast predicts a stretch of dry weather.

Wilburton Tunnel demolition complete; WSDOT crews in Bellevue open southbound I-405 to traffic

Crews finished demolishing the Wilburton Tunnel over southbound I-405 in Bellevue this weekend, one week ahead of schedule. All that remains of the tunnel is the debris, and it should be removed so southbound lanes can open by 5 a.m., Monday. The third weekend closure is no longer needed.

Demolition crews made a major breakthrough today when they brought down the roof of the Wilburton Tunnel on southbound I-405.

90-car ferry Sealth to remain on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route

144-car Elwha returns to service in the San Juan Islands Saturday, Aug. 16

The Interstate 90 reversible center roadway will be closed Sunday, Aug. 17 from 5 a.m. to noon.

Drivers can expect delays through south Everett next week as crews close multiple lanes in both directions of Interstate 5 for striping and paving.

Service resumes on the Port Townsend/Keystone route with the 6:45 p.m. sailing out of Port Townsend on Thursday, Aug. 14.

CHEHALIS – Drivers on US 12 between I-5 and Randle may notice new rumble strips down the center of the roadway, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

BELLEVUE – The crunchers, breakers and dump trucks return this weekend in Bellevue as crews close southbound I-405 for the second of three weekends to remove the Wilburton Tunnel.

VANCOUVER – Pavement repairs will close several ramps on I-5, I-205 and SR 500 starting this weekend, announces the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

Bridge preservation on US 101 requires openings

Spokane drivers should be aware of a series of nighttime lane closures beginning next week. Crews will need work space to perform bridge maintenance and minor repairs on four bridges – three on I 90 and one on Trent Avenue (SR 290).

Port Townsend/Keystone route temporarily out of service

Noise walls coming to eastbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge

The 10:00 p.m. sailing from Friday Harbor on Saturday, August 16, will depart 30 minutes later than scheduled, at 10:30 p.m., to accommodate traffic leaving the San Juan County Fair.