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The US 101 Simpson Avenue Bridge in Hoquiam will be closed for repairs from January 27-30, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., with traffic rerouted to the Riverside Bridge.
Bremerton invites public feedback on its transportation future through two draft documents, with input due by January 27, 2025, on the city’s webpage.
Repairs at South 12th St. and Union Ave. in Tacoma will close the intersection on Jan 20 from 6 AM to 6 PM, with detours provided. Contact Arterial Supervisor for concerns.
The Washington State Ferries experienced an increase of nearly 500,000 riders in 2024, marking a 2.6% rise from 2023, with over 19.1 million passengers.
Streets in Tacoma will be closed for maintenance from January 13-15 causing detours. The work is part of the Residential Street Restoration Program and may affect local travel.
REI is discontinuing its "Experiences" division, resulting in over 400 layoffs, with support provided to affected employees including severance and benefits continuation.
The Hoh Rain Forest access road is closed due to damage, with Jefferson County seeking federal funds for repairs. This has impacted residents and tourists visiting Olympic National Park.
WSDOT is finishing a fish passage project near Gig Harbor, Washington, that includes constructing bridges and a reconstructed streambed under SR 16 to support salmon runs.
WSDOT is installing a HAWK pedestrian signal on SR 503 near Prairie High School in Vancouver for increased safety following an incident with a student.
Pierce County prepares for an essential sewer pipe repair project on Bridgeport Way West, moving the original 2029 planned start to early 2025 due to urgent deterioration concerns.
WSDOT starts emergency repairs on the West Camas Slough Bridge to fix damaged pavement, causing travel delays and detours near milepost 12.6 on SR 14.
Construction on Seattle's Alaskan Way Safety Project begins, targeting a summer 2025 completion to enhance safety and connectivity for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists.
The city of Sammamish warns of traffic delays due to roadwork from Ziply Fiber installation and gas main placement by Puget Sound Energy, with sewer pipe laying for a new development.
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