Washington
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Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program
When the decision was made to replace Seattle’s seismically vulnerable Alaskan Way Viaduct with a deep-bored tunnel, the Washington State Department of Transportation had four guiding principles: Improve public safety, provide efficient movement…
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North Spokane Corridor – A Practical Solutions Approach to Spokane’s Transportation Future
The new, 10.5 mile North Spokane Corridor (NSC) provides an efficient route for thousands of travelers and freight-carrying trucks passing through Spokane daily by taking this traffic off local arterials. The NSC improves…
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I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Keeps the Economy Moving, People and Wildlife Safe
Interstate 90 is a crucial transportation link connecting Puget Sound’s large population and business centers with eastern Washington, the heart of the state’s agricultural industries. The uninterrupted movement of people, freight and agricultural…
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SR 529 Estuary Restoration Helps Salmon Recovery, Future Projects
Declining salmon populations in Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean means less food for orcas in local waters, and it has taken a toll on local fishers as well. For many years, the…
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SR 520 Corridor Program Ensures Safe, Reliable Transportation Connections for All Users
One of Washington State’s iconic floating bridges, providing a critical connection across Lake Washington between Seattle and Bellevue, was at risk of catastrophic failure in a major windstorm. Originally opened in the early…
