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Crews race to build new connection to SR 99 near Seattle's stadiumsAccess WashingtonCrews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) aim to open the new on-ramp by April 1, before the Mariners' April 8 home opener and all but two of the Sounders FC matches. “We know that closing and demolishing the ...
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WSDOT prepping for commute snow; drivers should know before they goAccess WashingtonOur Android and iPhone apps include statewide traffic cameras, travel alerts, mountain pass reports, ferry schedules and alerts, northbound Canadian border wait times and more. OLYMPIA – Drivers across the state can plan for weather and road conditions ...and more »
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Washington ferries destined for TanzaniaAccess WashingtonThe Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) sold the two ferries to Scope Community Consultants Ltd of Port Coquitlam, BC, for $400000. They'll be transported by cargo ship to Tanzania, where they'll provide ferry service between the ...and more »
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Snohomish TimesGood to Go! electronic toll passes for SR 520 now availableSeattle Post Intelligencer (blog)WSDOT says five new passes are available ranging in cost from $5-$12. Among the new passes are smaller and movable options. Beginning Friday, Feb. 18, the Standard Sticker pass, costing $5, will be available at 84 participating Safeway stores ...WSDOT updating new Good To Go! website in response to customer feedbackAccess Washingtonall 12 news articles »
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WSDOT: 10-Car Pileup Blocks 3 Lanes Of I-5 Southbound Near LakewoodKIRO SeattleWSDOT cameras showed that the backup extends into Tacoma. WSDOT estimated the backup at about 5 miles at about 5:10 pm WSDOT said to expect backups on southbound I-5 and westbound State Route 512. It was not known as of Wednesday night what factors may ...and more »
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...from WSDOT said that "at least 20" vehicles were involved, but the Washington State Patrol later amended that figure. WSDOT cameras show that the backup extends into Tacoma. WSDOT estimated the backup at about 5 miles at about 5:10 p.m. WSDOT said to expect...
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State launches Good To Go! passes and account sign-ups for SR 520 tollingSeattle Post IntelligencerThe Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) also is deploying mobile customer service centers to help bring Good To Go! directly to drivers before toll collections begin on the SR 520 floating bridge this spring. ...and more »
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OregonLive.comWSDOT completes work on Aurora Avenue bridge safety fenceAccess WashingtonOur Android and iPhone apps include statewide traffic cameras, travel alerts, mountain pass reports, ferry schedules and alerts, northbound Canadian border wait times and more. SEATTLE – Crews completed major construction on the Aurora Avenue safety ...State launches Good To Go! passes and account sign-ups for SR 520 tollingBellevue Reporter'Good To Go' accounts now open for 520 Bridge tollsKOMO Newsall 51 news articles »
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Lane restrictions begin next week on Puyallup River BridgeAccess WashingtonWashington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) crews are installing signs this week in preparation for the restriction that officially starts Tuesday, Feb. 22. Although the signs will be installed and visible Feb. 17, local law enforcement and ...
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Better than a bouquet; SR 401 reopens two weeks earlyAccess WashingtonThe Washington State Department of Transportation's (WSDOT) contractor, Tapani Underground Inc. of Battle Ground, worked seven days a week to excavate more than 2000 dump-truck loads of dirt, rocks and debris. Crews increased progress significantly by ...and more »
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Amtrak Cascades offers new promotions, amenitiesAccess WashingtonLast month, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Amtrak added free Wi-Fi service on all trains. Passengers are enjoying the new service, which is expected to attract more riders and business travelers. ...and more »
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Major Alaskan Way Viaduct ramp changes comingAccess WashingtonStarting Friday night, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will begin a series of changes to the viaduct's First Avenue S. ramps that will shift the access point to S. Royal Brougham Way between Alaskan Way S. and First Avenue S. ...and more »
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WSDOT brings four new SR 14 cameras onlineAccess WashingtonVANCOUVER – Drivers can now check out some new angles on State Route 14 in Vancouver thanks to four new Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) traffic cameras. “When combined with the existing network, these cameras give our crews and ...and more »
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Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)Poll: More drivers will take transit with 520 bridge tollsSeattle Post Intelligencer (blog)Even among those who plan to pay the toll, many are unaware of Good To Go! tolling accounts," WSDOT's survey report said. A new six-lane bridge with two ...and more »
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New traffic cameras give drivers a look at US 2 in SultanAccess WashingtonCrews connected the cameras to WSDOT's traffic management center in Shoreline and made them available online just in time for the busy Memorial Day holiday ...
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Flames Destroy Porsche, Distract Drivers Near Sea-Tac AirportKIRO SeattleA WSDOT camera showed the car fully engulfed. Tukwila firefighters arrived on the scene a few minutes later. Chopper 7 was overhead as they quickly put the ...
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Highway project's a real grind for all concernedBellingham HeraldMore information: To check routes or traffic cameras, go to www.wsdot.wa.gov; for traffic updates, call 511. The 18-inch dowels are placed into slots cut in ...and more »
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NEW TRAFFIC CAMERAS MOUNTED ON US HY 2 IN SULTANSky Valley ChronicleUS Hy 2 at 5th Street/Mann Road in Sultan HERE In the Fall WSDOT will add 2 new cameras on US Highway 2 in Monroe at Fryelands Blvd and 179th Avenue SE and ...TRAFFIC TIMES FOR MONDAY MAY 31 Chronicle helps you get home safelySky Valley Chronicleall 2 news articles »
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People forget the power of nature and often forget when a road is closed, it is closed for a reason. Please do not run road closed signs or give flaggers a hassle. Here is some good footage of what can happen during a flood- not much else you can do but run the camera...
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...ITS devices across the state,” she said. “As a matter of fact, SR 512 is one of the highest priorities for future cameras in WSDOT’s Olympic Region (which includes Pierce County.)” Plans call for cameras and other devices in the SR 512 area east of SR 7 as...
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Jenni Hogan, Traffic Anchor for KIRO 7 Eyewitness News in Seattle describes her experience with the Beat the Traffic® system. "The Beat The Traffic software has added to our traffic department's coverage and on air displays. " "We found the Beat The Traffic technicians to be extremely helpful and quick in their installation/training. Not only did they train traffic talent but during the installation process they continued to create new functions that would help us stand out from our ...
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...Jenni) Fog Patrol: The KIRO 7 weather department is warning of patchy fog in some areas. We're keeping a close eye on the cameras in Tacoma, Sumner, Puyallup and Olympia. Construction Alert: SR 9: 176th Street to Marsh Road. WSDOT crews will close the right...
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... WSDOT will switch to a more basic Web site if usage remains high, maintaining the travel information, roadway cameras, WSDOT blog and Twitter updates. Visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/news to sign up for the WSDOT blog and Twitter updates. Drivers should be prepared,...
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The Washington State Department of Transportation launched a pilot project utilizing automated speed enforcement cameras to cite motorists driving too fast through construction work zones. Drivers will see a small sport utility vehicle parked next to the highway starting, which will take a photo of the rear license plate of vehicles speeding through the I-5 work zone south of Chehalis. The Washington State Patrol will mail a $137 citation to the registered owner of vehicles speeding through the work zone.
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...in state highway work zones. While other traffic cameras are already in use in a few locales around the state — like red light cameras in Lakewood, Wash. — the pilot program will be the first use of such technology by Washington Department of Transportation....
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Ducks getting Police Escort to cross the highway I-5, Lakeview, Washington. Watch realtime camera images here... http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/tacoma/i5_sr512_interchange.htm
Ducks getting Police Escort to cross the highway I-5, Lakeview, Washington. Watch realtime camera images here... http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/tacoma/i5_sr512_interchange.htm
Slow down, drive safely and watch out for workers in construction zones, urges the New York State Department of Transportation in this public service announcement.
At about 2:17 PM on January 7, 2008, a Bellevue police officer came across a full size (articulated) King County Metro bus that was on fire. It was "fully involved," according to the dispatcher. Bellevue Fire responded to the event and extinguished it. Specifically, light-force 7 and engine 6 responded. It was confined primarily to the engine and the back of the bus. No one was hurt. All lanes of eastbound 520 near 124 Ave NE were closed/blocked for a short time. Two Washington state department of transpiration WSDOT Incident Response Team vehicles responded, along with Washington State Patrol. Seattle Area WSDOT Traffic Camera Link: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/seattle/ News Links: http://www.iaff1604.org/index.cfm?zone=/unionactive/view_article.cfm&HomeID=75456 Note: the audio is not played in real time; meaning that space in between radio transitions was taken out. Personal Note: I didn't get any shots of the fire trucks (sorry guys), but I hope the firefighter radio traffic makes up for it :)
At about 2:17 PM on January 7, 2008, a Bellevue police officer came across a full size (articulated) King County Metro bus that was on fire. It was "fully involved," according to the dispatcher. Bellevue Fire responded to the event and extinguished it. Specifically, light-force 7 and engine 6 responded. It was confined primarily to the engine and the back of the bus. No one was hurt. All lanes of eastbound 520 near 124 Ave NE were closed/blocked for a short time. Two Washington state ...
Are you a firefighter? Check out ActionVids.blogspot.com At about 2 PM on January 7, 2008, a Bellevue police officer came across a full size (articulated) King County Metro bus that was on fire. It was "fully involved," according to the dispatcher. Bellevue Fire responded to the event and extinguished it. Specifically, light-force 7 and engine 6 responded. It was confined primarily to the engine and the back of the bus. No one was hurt. All lanes of eastbound 520 near 124 Ave NE were closed/blocked for a short time. Two Washington state department of transpiration WSDOT Incident Response Team vehicles responded, along with Washington State Patrol. Seattle Area WSDOT Traffic Camera Link: www.wsdot.wa.gov News Links: www.iaff1604.org Note: the audio is not played in real time; meaning that space in between radio transitions was taken out. Personal Note: I didn't get any shots of the fire trucks (sorry guys), but I hope the firefighter radio traffic makes up for it :) www.YouTube.com Wondering how I added Closed Captions to this video? Visit YouTubeClosedCaptions.blogspot.com
This video is taken with a robotic camera from inside a failing culvert under I-405 in Renton. The 400-foot long culvert collapsed during the Dec. 3 rainstorm. Crews are working on a pump and pipe system to divert water around I-405 while they design a plan to replace it.
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...addition, they said they want to keep U.S. 12 open to emergency vehicles heading to flooded areas. To view live snapshot cameras on WSDOT's Web site, visit www.wsdot.wa.gov. Copyright 2007 by KPTV.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights...
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This is a video from a traffic camera on state highway 520. It's on the floating bridge over Lake Washington, which is between Seattle and Bellevue/Redmond. You can view the latest info from this camera anytime at: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Traffic/seattle/SR520_Midspan.htm?view=video#cam
October 6, 2007, The Big boom on a WSDOT traffic cam at SR 16 and Union Ave looking north at the foundry. There is no audio. This view puts another perspective on the blast. I have to thank the WSDOT. This camera is an excellent use of taxpayer money!
October 6, 2007. I must apologize for the quality of the fire footage. At around 2:30pm this afternoon, Tacoma FD personnel report what appeared to be a large fire behind the foundry. Tacoma FD responding to investigate reported a large thermal column. Upon arrival, that fire unit requested a 2-11 alarm. I was getting my scanners and camera gear ready to go at this time. Plant personnel reported to the FD that a 15000 gallon LPG (propane) tank was on fire along with smaller tanks and fire was spreading to a second 15000 gallon tank. Fire personnel were ordered to evacuate the facality and to move 10000 feet away. I was loading the gear into the car and 20 miles away. The tank exploded. I heard and felt it. Burning debris rained onto SR 16/ Hwy 16. WSP shut down SR 16. That freeway became the command center. The explosion temporarily knocked power out in the city, started a brush fire between SR 16 and I5. A master stream was remotely operated by fire personnel. A civilian evacuation was ordered in the 10000 foot area. A "HOT" zone was created in a 2500 foot radius around the area. It was extremely difficult to find a good vantage point. I was able to get too Irving Park at South 25 and Ash. This is on a bluff and gave me an okay view through the trees of the scene several blocks away. I was there three minutes before police evacuated the park. You can hear the officer in the background telling people to get out, then calling me "Sir". There was schrapnel on the ground ...
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...state Department of Transportation traffic cameras are out of service because of a problem with a computer server, officials said. The outage could last through the evening commute. The department said its color-coded flow map and travel times are working. Officials...
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Time lapse taken from WSDOT cameras of the new Tacoma Narrows bridge lights being taken down. The images were captured between May 1 and ... all » May 14, 2007. Visit NarrowsBridgeLights.org to help turn the lights back on.
Watch the amazing "Gallopin' Gertie" November 7, 1940 film clip. 1940 Tacoma Narrows Bridge Slender, elegant and graceful, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge stretched like a steel ribbon across Puget Sound in 1940. The third longest suspension span in the world opened on July 1st. Only four months later, the great span's short life ended in disaster. "Galloping Gertie," collapsed in a windstorm on November 7,1940. The bridge became famous as "the most dramatic failure in bridge engineering history." Now, it's also "one of the world's largest man-made reefs." The sunken remains of Galloping Gertie were placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992 to protect her from salvagers. A dramatic tale of failure and success The story of the failure of the 1940 Narrows Bridge and the success of the Current Narrows Bridge is a great American saga. When Galloping Gertie splashed into Puget Sound, it created ripple effects across the nation and around the world. The event changed forever how engineers design suspension bridges. Gertie's failure led to the safer suspension spans we use today.
Collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
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