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Opinion: Diversion – IBR tolls will gridlock I-205
City Observatory’s Joe Cortright warns that Oregon’s tolling plans for the I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Project, with tolls ranging from $2.80 to $4.30, could trigger a substantial drop…
Southwest Washington agencies are ready for winter weather
Representatives from WSDOT, Clark County, city of Vancouver and C-TRAN outlined their role in helping travelers move more safely during various winter weather conditions.
Bridge clearance issues prove troubling to Columbia River maritime community
Carnival Panorama faces clearance issues under Columbia River bridges, highlighting the clash between the US Coast Guard’s demand for 178 feet clearance and the Interstate Bridge Replacement team’s…
Rainfall causing several closures around Clark County
Recent rainfall has led to several closure decisions by Clark County Public Works that will impact area residents and travelers.
SR 503 Spur approaching Cougar closed due to rain-triggered slide
Due to earth movement beneath the highway caused by heavy rainfall, both directions of the State Route 503 Spur leading to Cougar at milepost 35. 7 will remain closed until further notice.
Tunnel model for Interstate crossing exposes more IBR flaws
Retired engineers Wallis and Rowe challenge the $7. 5-billion Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) proposal, presenting an immersed tube tunnel model that offers superior connectivity and safety, co…
Amtrak Cascades adds two more daily round trips starting Dec. 11
Just in time for the holidays, WSDOT and ODOT are starting two additional Amtrak Cascades daily roundtrips between Seattle and Portland.
Opinion: TriMet in the 21st Century
Randal O’Toole provides an executive summary of a report that indicates TriMet and the region should immediately cease all planning for infrastructure-heavy transit projects, including light rail.
Opinion: TriMet’s existential crisis
TriMet’s share of all regional trips today is about 4 percent, which means it’s irrelevant to most regional travelers.
Washington truckers say state should put the brakes on EV transition
Trucking industry advocates say state officials need to pump the brakes on EV transition plans due to what they argue amounts to a logistical and practical nightmare.
Expect delays on northbound I-5 in Woodland, Nov. 15-16
People who travel along northbound Interstate 5 near the Clark and Cowlitz county lines should plan ahead for single lane closures and additional travel time.
Washington state needs more parking spaces for drivers to keep on truckin’
The Washington Trucking Associations and its national counterpart, the American Trucking Associations, are urging Gov. Jay Inslee to tap into federal funding to address the state’s lack of big rig…
Use WSDOT travel charts for a drama-free adventure this holiday season
Thanksgiving travel advisory: Plan ahead for winter weather and expect delays on major routes like I-90 and I-5 in Washington; WSDOT urges travelers to check holiday travel charts, use online tools…
Biden’s EV dreams may be screeching to a halt as consumer enthusiasm wanes
The Biden administration’s electric vehicle (EV) adoption targets may be in serious jeopardy as consumer demand lags behind expectations.
Proposal to prevent federal funding for tolling in Oregon included in key transportation package
This week, the U. S. House of Representatives is set to consider H. R. 4820, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
Fixing Washington’s ‘broken’ transportation funding system
State and county officials have recently highlighted a severe shortage of funding for transportation infrastructure in Washington that includes roads, bridges and highways.
I-5 Gee Creek rest areas to close for annual maintenance, Oct. 23-27
Beginning Monday, the WSDOT crews will close the Gee Creek rest areas located on both directions of I-5 near Battle Ground and the State Route 502 interchange to perform annual maintenance and repa…
WSDOT is ready for winter – are you?
The Washington State Department of Transportation has tips on how to stay safe and keep everyone moving this wintertime.