From The News Tribune: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2012/01/20/wsp-closing-both-tacoma-narrows-bridges/ Both bridges are closed due to large chunks of ice falling from them. There is no estimated time for reopening. Ben
From WSDOT: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/19_SnowResponse9pm.htm Many roads closed, trees down and power outages. Ben
From WSDOT: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/18_IceWarning.htm Due to heavy snow in Western Washington and snow in Eastern Washington, coupled with cold air, ice is expected on area roads Wednesday night. Stay safe out there. Ben
From WSDOT: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/18_snowslideoni90.htm A small avalanche happened on Snoqualmie Pass this afternoon. A car drove into it but there was no damage or injuries. More avalanche control is in process. Ben
From WSDOT: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/12_First520TollBills.htm WSDOT has mailed the first 19,000 toll bills for the SR 520 bridge. This was far less than was expected due to the use of the Good to Go electronic tolling pass. Ben
From The News Tribune: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/01/10/1976498/edgewood-to-get-its-1st-roundabout.html The city of Edgewood will install a roundabout on Jovita Boulevard near Meridian. While there is some concern over the project, roundabouts have worked fine in other areas, especially in Europe. Since Edgewood is up the hill from where I live, I will try to get ongoing construction pictures. Ben
From The Seattle Times via KING-5: http://www.king5.com/news/local/With-toll-520-traffic-light–and-faster-than-limit-136935628.html The addition of tolls to the SR 520 Bridge have decreased traffic so much that speeds have increased to 65 mph, from 10 or less. Granted this has increased traffic on I-90 and SR 522, but so far it appears not as much as expected. Furthermore, transit ridership [...]
From The News Tribune: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/01/08/1974135/tacoma-viaduct-demolition-changing.html Demolition on the old Nalley Valley Viaduct will result in nighttime closures of South Center Street. The project is moving ahead. Ben
From WSDOT: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/06_520TollingWeekLater.htm While traffic is now free flowing on SR 520 and I-90 has gained some traffic, drivers are coming back to 520. This would be expected. The savings in time, and gas, may far outweigh the cost in tolls. Ben
From KING-5: http://www.king5.com/news/local/WSDOT–520-tolling-on-track-to-fund-new-floating-bridge-136806543.html Even with a drop in traffic on the 520 bridge with the introduction of tolls, there is still enough money coming in to fund the replacement bridge. This is excellent news. The bridge has needed replacement for many years. The faster we can move ahead, the better. Ben