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Morning. With the seemingly ever-changing nature of some social media platforms, it's a good idea to be familiar with the many places we provide info. Check this page (especially near the bottom) for all the options: wsdot.wa.gov/travel/mobile-

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We are coordinating with multiple agencies to determine if it's safe to remove passengers at this time. More to come. The galley is open and providing free food to passengers as they wait.

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Seattle-Bremerton riders: KT will have four 40-foot buses at the Bainbridge Ferry Terminal to meet the Seattle-Bainbridge ferry arriving at 7:55pm tonight to transport riders to Bremerton. We are mobilizing more resources to support our partner

if needed.

WSF is coordinating with Coast Guard to evacuate a passenger aboard the grounded #Walla Walla due to a medical emergency unrelated to the grounding.

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#Update Crews are on scene standing by to assist. The #USCG has received reports that 596 passengers and 15 crew are aboard M/V Walla Walla. Tugs and other responding agencies are assessing ways to free the vessel. Peak low tide is at 8 p.m.

#Walla Walla ran aground in Rich Passage at approx. 4:30 pm enroute to Seattle from Bremerton. No reports of injuries. Tug boat on the way. Initial indications are the vessel suffered a generator failure; an official investigation will be conducted. Updates to follow.

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All lanes of westbound US 2 are blocked on the trestle with a multiple vehicle collision near Homeacres road between Lake Stevens and Everett. Use alternate routes or avoid the area.

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On US 2 westbound at Homeacres Rd there is a collision blocking all lanes.

This coming Wednesday is Go Orange day, when we ask people to wear orange to show their commitment to keeping highway workers safe. So check your drawers and closets and join us in this annual tradition next week.

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I can practically taste the cinnamon rolls! Getting ever closer to SR 20 North Cascades Highway opening. Remember, recreation is allowed beyond the closure gates Friday-Sunday, just be aware of avalanche potential before heading up.

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This week of spring clearing on SR 20 North Cascades, crews made a cut past Spire Gulch and have started in on the Liberty Bell avalanche paths near milepost 163. They're closing in on the summit of Washington Pass but are still several weeks out before the road opens.

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The excavator and D-8 clear a the snow slide on a snow covered mountain side.

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Looking back at the cut in the snowpack made by a blower.

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Heads up: This is a pretty remote area about 80 miles northwest of Spokane.

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Heads up to travelers - the SB lane of SR 25 at MP 44.6 just north of Hunters is CLOSING due to the shoulder sinking off the hillside due to failing slope caused by runoff. Crews are en-route to set up an automated flagging system to allow alternating traffic in the NB lane.

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Picture of cracked pavement on SR 25 near Hunters where the hillside is slowly failing

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Work Zone Safety Awareness - Luke Rosman

Luke Rosman was pulling into a maintenance yard after a long day of snow plowing when his truck was hit from behind by a driver. Fortunately he wasn't hurt but it took the plow out of service for a month. Please be patient out there!

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WSDOT Maintenance Worker, Luke Rosman of Davenport, shares his story of being struck in his vehicle twice while on the job. As the weather warms up and const...

Good morning! Kind of a lovely start to Friday. ...I'm so glad it's Friday. ...as we head into a weekend with a fair amount of road work planned. If you come across road crews, please slow down, give them room and be patient. Let's have a safe weekend.

🚨🚨UPDATE (5 p.m.) NB I-5 HOV lane south of 44th Ave W in Lynnwood will remain closed through at least Friday afternoon. Plan on additional delays, particularly during evening rush hour. Crews have mostly finished work for the day to allow the concrete to cure overnight.

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UPDATE!! HOV lane still blocked on I-5 NB south of 44th Ave W in #Lynnwood and will continue into the afternoon commute. Use ALTERNATE routes or expect DELAYS! Here's a look at what the crews have been working on. It'll take some time for this concrete to cure. @lynnwood twitter.com/wsdot_traffic/…

Screenshot on I-5 northbound in the Lynnwood, WA area. Showing the left HOV lane closed with multiple equipment tracks with several traffic barrels and cones set up.

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Picture of a manhole in the roadway filled with sand.

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Picture of a manhole in the roadway filled with wet cement.

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A good reminder as we continue through Work Zone Awareness month. All road workers want to go home safely at the end of their shift. Please do your part to help by staying alert and giving them room.

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Please help our crews get home safe every day.

A WSDOT VMS board over I-90 in Spokane that reads "ROAD WORKERS HAVE FAMILIES TOO. STAY ALERT."

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Morning. A couple things. Well, the thing below, if you're traveling in the Bellingham area. Be prepared for delays/follow

@wsdot_north

. And ICYMI,

was able to get the SR 433 Lewis Clark Bridge opened this AM after overnight emergency repairs.

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UPDATE: Crews are now working to lift the semi with the help of two tow trucks. You can see the detour that is set in place using the off-ramp and on-ramp at S Samish Way/WWU. The is no estimated time for reopening so either seek alternate route or expect delays.

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🚨 The Lewis and Clark Bridge is now OPEN. 🚨 Overnight, WSDOT crews completed emergency bridge work and all needed inspections. Bridge is now open to all traffic. Thank you for your patience!

‼️UPDATE‼️ Here’s a look at our bridge crews who are working through the night to repair the SR433 Lewis & Clark Bridge & reopen it for travelers. We’re signing off for the night-returning bright & early to share updates. Stay tuned.

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@OregonDOT

Photo shows our bridge crews who are working through the night to make the necessary emergency bridge repairs to the State Route 433 Lewis and Clark Bridge, which spans across The Columbia River between Longview, Washington and Rainier, Oregon.

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UPDATE: The Wahkiakum Co. Ferry, located in Cathlament, WA, will run continuously, at no cost to travelers (w/limited vehicle capacity), during the emergency bridge closure. co.wahkiakum.wa.us/252/Ferry The bridge remains open to pedestrians.

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The photo shows the "Oscar B" Wahkiakum County Ferry - the last Ferry in operation on the Lower Columbia River.

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*LC Bridge Closure Update* We expect the bridge to be closed for 24-48 hours. Crews will be working 24/7 until the repair is complete. Communicators will be back online in the morning. Be the first to learn about the bridge repopening with email updates: public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WADOT

For current updates on the bridge closure, please: ✔️Follow us here on Twitter ✔️Sign up for updates: bit.ly/3Pgb9t5 ✔️Upload the mobile app: bit.ly/3WfYfQ9 ✔️View our real-time travel map: bit.ly/3VyziQ3 Updates will be shared as we get them.

Be sure to follow

on the closure of this bridge. This bridge crosses the Columbia River between Longview and Rainier, OR.

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LEWIS AND CLARK BRIDGE IS CLOSED

Due to the need for critical emergency work, the SR 433 Lewis and Clark Bridge is closed for repair until further notice. Please stay tuned for additional details.

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CLEARED: All lanes of WB I-90 west of Preston are open!! 👍Thanks for your patience as we complete this important work. Remember, we’ll reduce WB I-90 to one lane at 10 a.m. Mon April 17 to Wed April 19 to repair the left side of the roadway.

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A few action shots from our move of the Keller Ferry, M/V Sanpoil north shore landing dock earlier today.

The Keller Ferry, M/V Sanpoil transports the north shore landing dock to a new location on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

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The north shore landing dock for the Keller Ferry, M/V Sanpoil rests at its new location on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

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Heads up for I-405 southbound through #Bellevue! 📍I-405 SB at SR 520 🚧We will have maintenance crews shortly at the scene for emergency pothole repairs. CLOSED: The 2 right lanes will be blocked. ⚠️This will cause significant delays and traffic backups. USE ALTERNATE ROUTES!

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Planning a summer getaway to the #SanJuanIslands?#ICYMI, vehicle reservations for our summer season (June 18 to Sept. 23) out of #Anacortes and on our #PortTownsend/#Coupeville route will be available at 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 25: secureapps.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/reserv

Several people on the outdoor deck of a ferry sailing in waters of San Juan Islands

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Something to be aware of if you're traveling through Auburn this weekend.

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SR 169 BRIDGE CLOSURE THIS WEEKEND

The SR 169 Bridge over the Green River (Kummer Bridge) will fully close!

9pm Friday - 5am Monday

Detours will be set in place for both NB & SB traffic #PlanAhead #Knowbeforeyougo

He isn’t nameless or faceless: His name is Justin and he’s my brother

Our work zone awareness messaging often involves lots of data & words. It's easy to forget they represent real people working on our highways. It's not hard for

@wsdot_north

to remember, though. Her brother is out there every day.

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This is an important thing to remember as we head into busy construction season. Especially for longer weekend closures, if you go by & don't see anything happening, it's often because concrete is curing. Much of the visible work happens at night.

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No workers on WB I-90 west of Preston right now because the right side concrete is still curing where we repaired part of a bridge approach. We expect to reopen all lanes late this afternoon. We’ll be back 10am Mon April 17 to 6pm Wed April 19 to repair the WB left side.

REMINDER: The Keller Ferry, M/V Sanpoil will be out of service from 9AM - 1PM today while crews relocate the north shore dock.

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The Keller Ferry, M/V Sanpoil will be out of service tomorrow from approximately 9AM - 1PM while crews relocate the north shore dock landing. This work is necessary due to seasonal lower water levels. Alternate routes across the Columbia River include SR 25 or SR 155 and SR 174.

The Keller Ferry crosses the Columbia River to connect SR 21 between Lincoln and Ferry counties.

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Good morning! It's a lovely start to the day - at least across Lake Washington. Let's match the view with a day of lovely, safe travel.

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Good morning traffic fam and happy Wednesday! What a great way to start the morning with this beautiful sunrise! Nothing major to report this morning on the roads.

Couldn't let the day end without wishing you and your animal pals a happy #NationalPetDay. I recently lost one of my cats but I've still got these two to help me come up with a Tweet or drawing now and then.

A gray cat sits on a table staring at the camera.

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A white dog sits on a red blanked in a field with a movie theater screen in the distance.

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We're happy to be part of a team working on the Washington Transportation Electrification Strategy to ensure electric vehicle infrastructure is available & accessible to everyone. Please take our survey and share your thoughts: bit.ly/3GAR7Z4

An illustration of a city skyline with clouds, birds, trees, a person on a scooter, a car plugged into an electric station and a person on a bicycle. Words say Washington wants your input.

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We're pouring concrete on WB I-90 west of Preston. Once done it has to cure, which will take until Wednesday afternoon. Once the concrete is ready, we'll pick up and reopen all lanes of WB 90. We'll be back 10am April 17 to 6pm April 19 to to do the left side of WB 90.

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People in #Redmond #Shoreline #Kirkland take a look at this special weather statement from @NWSSeattle for high wind and hail in the area.

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Happy mid-April from lovely Edmonds!

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There is water over the roadway on SR 21 just south of Republic, as well as a rock slide just north of Lake Roosevelt. The roadway is currently open but you are encouraged you to seek alternate routes due to rapidly changing conditions.

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Cleared rock slide on SR 21 north of Lake Roosevelt.

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Ever wonder how we fix our VMS signs? Well, this is how! Our maintenance crews go out there and use what is called a boom lift to manually fix the signs for us. This is on SR 99 in #Tukwila.

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