 May 10, 2024
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What. A. Weekend! Sunny days, Northern Lights, Mother's Day celebrations, a POTUS visits and epic adventures made for a vibrant time. I'm assuming we're all a little sunburned, sleep deprived and worn out from all the activities. Let's start this week off right by:
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Planning your travels with our Real-Time Travel Map https://wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/Map/…
- Avoiding drowsy or distracted driving
- Slowing down and paying attention in our work zones
- Hydrating with some extra coffee and water
Graffiti-battling drones. It almost sounds like something you'd see in a sci-fi movie. They could be coming soon to a bridge or overpass near you.
 Our Tacoma area maintenance crew is testing drone technology that can remove graffiti from hard-to-reach places. The team is learning how these drones operate, how they apply paint and if they can cover graffiti.
This could make quick work of painting over graffiti on tall retaining walls, bridges and overpasses. Learn more in our blog about the new program.
We posted the final report for the SR 532 Existing Conditions Analysis on our website. A copy of the report and supporting documents can be found at the following web link:
SR 532 Existing Conditions Analysis | WSDOT (wa.gov)
Comments and questions can be sent to John Shambaugh by email at John.Shambaugh@wsdot.wa.gov or mailed to the following address:
📧 Washington State Department of Transportation
NW Region Mount Baker Area
Attn: John Shambaugh
1019 Andis Road
Burlington, WA 98223
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Travelers should expect to see flying aircraft flying over SR 20 in Concrete to support Washington State Department of Agriculture's efforts to eradicate spongy months, an invasive species in Washington. This work is weather permitting.
While we recognize low flying planes are cool, please slow down and pay attention.
For more information follow: Invasive Moths | Washington State Department of Agriculture
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We often have special events and roadwork taking place in the Northend including construction projects, maintenance and repairs. We always try to minimize any effects to travel, but sometimes it is necessary to close a lane to do the work or create a safe work zone for our crews.
While we aren't out doing a lot of roadwork this week, our crews will still be out monitoring and keeping the roads safe. If you spot them, slow down and give them space to work! A huge thanks to our crews for all of their hard work through the holidays.
Want more information? Visit our real time travel center, where these projects and repairs can be found on our travel map and download our app to receive alerts directly to your smartphone.
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Monday, May 13 to Friday, May 17
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From 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on SR 20/North Cascades Highway near Hornbeck Lane (milepost 94) in Concrete, flaggers will alternate traffic through a single lane for fish passage construction, as needed.
- Travelers should expect to see flying aircraft flying over SR 20 in Concrete to support Washington State Department of Agriculture's efforts to eradicate spongy months, an invasive species.
Tuesday, May 14
- From 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. on southbound I-5 between Alabama Street (milepost 254) and SR 542/E Sunset Drive, the right lane and the Sunset to southbound I-5 on-ramp will close for brush clearing.
Tuesday, May 14 to Thursday, May 16
- From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on SR 542/Mount Baker Highway between Cornell Creek Road (milepost 33) to Bagley Creek (milepost 49), flaggers will alternate traffic through a single lane for shoulder maintenance and improvements.
Wednesday, May 15
- From 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. on northbound I-5, the Lakeway to northbound on-ramp will close for guardrail repairs.
- From 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., both directions of SR 542 between Casey Rd (milepost 23) in Kendall and Boulder Creek (milepost 28) in Maple Falls, flaggers will alternate work for utility work.
Saturday, May 18
- From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on SR 548 between Martin Street and G Street in Blaine will close for the 2024 Blaine Block Party. A detour will be in place.
Saturday, May 18 to Sunday, May 19
- From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on SR 532 between the following intersections: E. Camano Dr Old Pacific Hwy Smith Rd Juniper Beach Rd Vineyard Lane North & East Camano Dr. split, expect to see extra pedestrian activity for the Camano Island Studio Tour.
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