Puget Sound Transportation Projects

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Safety/Brake/ April 19-23. So give em a brake ok?

From The Seattle PI: http://www.seattlepi.com/local/418516_52015.html Seattle Mayor McGinn is at odds with the state and the Seattle City Council regarding the replacement of the SR 520 floating bridge. He wants the project modified to take light rail, despite the fact that the design for the new bridge is ready to go. While I appreciate his [...]

From WSDOT: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/04/14_I90TwoWayStage2Groundbreaking.htm This is stage 2 of the Interstate 90 Two Way Transit and HOV Project that will add HOV lanes both directions on the I-90 floating bridge and Mercer Island. This segment will add a Eastbound HOV lane between Mercer Island and Bellevue. This project will serve two purposes. First, it allows for [...]

Some news about the Nalley Valley Viaduct Project. Concrete Technology on the Job in Tacoma Local manufacturer Concrete Technology is involved in making the beams for the new Nalley Valley Viaduct. They are also known for making the beams for the Walt Disney World monorail and the pontoons for the new Hood Canal bridge. New [...]

From The News Tribune: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2010/04/07/1139291/long-backups-expected-soon-on.html The I-5 Martin Way to South 48th Pavement Rehabilitation Project is underway. This project will repair and grind the concrete pavement between South Tacoma and Lacey. Large backups are expected.

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Construction/2010/default.htm Information on this summers construction projects in the Puget Sound area.

From The News Tribune: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2010/04/01/1131184/murray-morgan-bridge-reopening.html Since the replacement of the lift cables the bridge is now open to pedestrian traffic. Hopefully work can continue to open the bridge for vehicular traffic in the future. More: http://www.pugetsoundtransportation.com/morgan