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WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· 22d

Heads up Gorst travelers! Daytime alternating traffic on SR 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. this week as we finish some fish passage work near Sunnyslope Road. We're adding permanent lane markings and landscaping around the new culvert. Check out our flickr album: www.flickr.com/photos/wsdot...

A large concrete culvert that was recently installed under State Route 3 near Gorst.

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· 22d

It's going to be a hot one today. Let's all stay hydrated and do our best not to burn the state down. Everyone plays a role in preventing roadside brush fires and larger wildfires. Small, everyday actions can make a big difference.

Graphic with an orange banner at the top that reads "Be fire smart while you travel this summer!" Graphics show a lit cigarette and firework, a truck with a chain dragging while pulling a camper, a truck driving over dry grass, and a flat tire all causing sparks that can start wildfires. Warnings next to the graphics: Don't toss lit items, dragging chains can throw sparks, hot vehicles and dry grass are a dangerous mix, and check your tires. Text at the bottom reads "most roadside fires are preventable, every action matters."

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· 22d

The road is no place for sparks to fly. - Keep your butts in the car - Secure loose chains - Don't park on dry grass - Check your tires Know before you go! Visit the travel map for real-time state road info: wsdot.com/Travel/Real-... Download the WSDOT app: wsdot.wa.gov/travel/mobil...

A graphic about how to prevent roadside fires. It reads, "Be fire smart while you travel this summer. Don't toss lit items. Dragging chains can throw sparks. Hot vehicles and dry grass are a dangerous mix. Check your tires. Most roadside fires are preventable. Every action matters."

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· 25d

Attention SR 507 Travelers in Yelm! SR 507 is blocked in both directions for a crash near the Nisqually River. There is no detour. Use alternate routes. We expect this to be a lengthy closure. @piercetransit.bsky.social

Map of State Route 507 in Yelm. A black icon depicts where the road is blocked in both directions. Red and yellow lines depict where traffic is backed up on the roadway.

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· 26d

Heads up Puyallup! Pack your patience on WB SR 512. The left lane is closed while we fix the cable rail. It will take a bit more time. We'd do this work at night if we could. The rail is linked and under tension. It has to be fixed ASAP so it doesn't snap and end up in the road.

Road workers using orange cones and a maintenance truck to close the left lane of a multi-lane highway. Workers in orange vests are fixing a cable rail in the median. Cars are traveling in the right lane next to the workers.

A map of State Route 512 in Puyallup. A red icon depicts where emergency work is occurring. Red lines depict where traffic is backed up.

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· 28d

We've got a little summer reading for you. No homework necessary, just visit our online open house to learn more about the recommendations for future improvements on SR 3 in Gorst: engage.wsdot.wa.gov/sr-3-gorst-area

A map of SR 3, 16, 166 and 304 as it converges in Gorst, Port Orchard and Bremerton. The map shows several different alternatives to the current conditions of the highway, including new bridges, widening the highway and a land bypass around the SR 3 corridor at Gorst. People are encouraged to visit the online open house to learn more about what WSDOT is looking at.

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· 29d

FINAL UPDATE: All lanes on NB I-5 have cleared approaching SR 512 near Lakewood. The 5+ mile backup will take some time to start flowing - thanks for your patience while we worked to clear the scene!

A map of I-5 between JBLM and Lakewood. A solid red line shows 5+ miles of traffic due to an earlier crash.

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· 29d

Northbound I-5 in Lakewood has 2 left lanes open following a collision involving a semi-truck. Expect heavy traffic through the area.

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· Jul 10

DUPONT: Weekend-long SB I-5 ramp & lane closures start TONIGHT, 7/10, approaching Steilacoom-DuPont Rd. We're almost finished with final paving & striping on this project! 🎉 See lane & ramp closure info: bit.ly/I-5-DuPont

Looking at southbound I-5 from the new Steilacoom-DuPont Road bridge where crews will finish final paving and striping during weekend closures.

Map of I-5 through the City of DuPont. An orange icon and line show the location of lane and ramp closures for final paving work.

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· Jul 10

BE FIRE SMART 🔥 - Don't toss lit items 🚭 - Dragging chains can throw sparks ⛓️ - Check your tires 🛞 - Don't park on dry grass 🚗 - AND be travel smart by checking our app or statewide travel map before heading out: wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/Map/

An infographic that says "Be fire smart while you travel this summer!" A cigarette butt icon and sparkler with "Don't toss lit items". A dragging chain icon with "Dragging chains can throw sparks". A truck icon parked over dry grass with "Hot vehicles and dry grass are a dangerous mix". A flat tire icon with "Check your tires". A footer says "Most roadside fires are preventable, every action matters"

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· Jul 10

Heads up Port of Tacoma! We have an extended closure of SR 509 for power pole repair. @mytpu.bsky.social is estimating the work will be finished this afternoon, 7/10. The power pole was damaged in an earlier crash on NB SR 509. Use alt. routes. Real-time updates: wsdot.com/Travel/Real-...

A travel map shows a closure of SR 509 between Taylor Way and Norpoint Way NE near the Port of Tacoma. The road is closed until further notice while a damaged power pole is fixed.

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· Jul 9

UPDATE: Nighttime NB I-5 travelers near Grand Mound - the Scatter Creek rest area will not close tonight, 7/9, but will close Mon & Tues nights, July 13-14 for paving. @southwest.wsdot.wa.gov Check the travel map for real-time closures before heading out the door: wsdot.com/Travel/Real-...

A travel map image of I-5 near the Thurston/Lewis County line. An orange line shows the project area for a paving project underway. Two blue icons show the location of Scatter Creek (northbound) and Maytown (southbound) rest areas that will close overnight when workers are paving the access ramps.

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· Jul 9

It's our last big weekend for the I-5 work in DuPont/JBLM. People who travel I-5 to and from DuPont or Steilacoom can expect detours and additional travel time the weekend of July 10-13. Lots of paving this weekend. See southbound I-5 ramp and lane closure information below.

Ramp closures
Southbound I-5 ramp closures in DuPont
From 9 p.m. Friday, July 10 to 4:30 a.m. Monday, July 13:

Steilacoom-DuPont Road ramp to southbound I-5 will close.
From 9 p.m. Friday, July 10 to 6:30 a.m. Saturday, July 11:

Southbound I-5 exit to Steilacoom-Dupont Road will close.
From 9 p.m. Sunday, July 12 to 4:30 a.m. Monday, July 13:

Southbound I-5 exit to Center Drive will close.
Signed detours will be posted.

Southbound HOV lane open to all
Southbound I-5 approaching the work zone will have three lanes open from 9 p.m. Friday, July 10 to 4:30 a.m. Monday, July 13. During the weekend construction, the HOV lane will be open to all.

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· Jul 8

GRAND MOUND: NB I-5 lane reductions from 6p-8a tonight (7/8) starting at Old Hwy 99 for a paving project 🚧 Scatter Creek rest area will be closed 9p-6a, July 8-9. Crews will work north towards Maytown Rd each weeknight. More info: bit.ly/I-5-paving-Maytown-GrandMound

A graphic showing two photos of nighttime I-5 paving in Thurston County from summer 2025. One photo shows a close up of the grinder equipment and the other shows crews laying hot mix asphalt with paving equipment.

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· Jul 8

Pierce & Thurston County travelers: We have construction starting on our SR 702/Harts Lake Rd roundabout this week near McKenna. The speed limit is reduced to 25 mph & and temp traffic signals are alternating one-way traffic until work is finished this fall. More info: bit.ly/702-507-roundabouts

A map of SR 507 and SR 702 near the Thurston/Pierce County line. Two orange dots show the location of two new roundabout work zones. A red arrow points to the SR 702/Harts Lake Rd location where construction has just begun.

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· Jul 8

We have one big weekend left as we begin to take this project home in DuPont/JBLM. Lots of paving this weekend. Note weekend-only southbound lane changes allowing us to finish the work.

Bird's eye view of I-5 between DuPont and JBLM.

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· Jul 6

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WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· Jul 3

Heads up Clallam County! A large tree is blocking both directions of US 101 in the Lake Crescent area. The highway is closed until further notice while we work to remove the tree. Detour via SR 112 and SR 113.

Map of US 101 with a black dot indicating the US 101 closure near Lake Crescent between Forks and Port Angeles.

A huge tree laying across both lanes of US 101 between Forks and Port Angeles. Broken pieces of tree bark lie scattered around the roadway.

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· Jul 2

REMINDER: SB I-5 lane reductions begin Monday night, July 6, starting at Maytown Rd in Thurston Co. & continue M-F: - 1 lane: 6p-8a - 2 lanes: 8p-6a - Speed limit lowered from 70 mph to 55 mph from MP 88.9 to 95.7 when crews are working More info below ⬇️ @southwest.wsdot.wa.gov

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· Jul 1

Progress on the fish passage project at SR 16 near Tremont/Old Clifton in Port Orchard! Our contractor is building the foundation of the new bridge. If you're traveling through at night, you'll see the giant crane in action. Please slow down. The speed limit is reduced to 45 mph. bit.ly/gorstfish

A large crane is used at night to install drilled shafts and piles for a new bridge on State Route 16 in Port Orchard.

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· Jul 1

Update: One lane remains blocked on EB SR 512 near SR 161 in Puyallup due to an earlier collision. Tow is on scene removing the vehicle. Our crews are on the way to fix the cable barrier. This will be an extended lane closure while crews make repairs.

Map of SR 512 with a red dot indicating the location of the collision near SR 161.

A long line of vehicles backing up behind emergency vehicles on the scene of a collision.

Damaged cable barrier along eastbound SR 512.

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· Jun 30

Heads up Olympia! We didn't plan on closing the right lane of NB US 101 near Cooper Point Exit this afternoon. Our crews are looking into a depression in the road there. Expect the right lane to remain closed and congestion in the area while we check things out.

A map of US 101 and Interstate 5 in Olympia and Tumwater. A red icon depicts where work is occurring on northbound US 101 near the Cooper Point Exit in Olympia.

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· Jun 30

I-5 travelers in Thurston County 🚧 Overnight lane reductions begin on SB I-5 at 6 pm Monday, 7/6, for a paving project between Maytown Rd & Old Hwy 99 near Grand Mound. Work includes Maytown rest area closures 9p-6a, 7/6-7/7. Project info: bit.ly/I-5-paving-Maytown-GrandMound @southwest.wsdot.wa.gov

A map of I-5 in south Thurston County shows a yellow line between Maytown Road and Old Highway 99 where a paving project will reduce lanes overnight for paving. Blue icons show the location of rest areas that will close overnight during the work.

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· Jun 29

SR 3 near Gorst is now open following an extended closure/detour for a fish barrier removal project. Thanks for your patience and understanding as we complete this major effort.

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· Jun 26

Pack your patience if traveling through the Lacey and JBLM areas this afternoon. A disabled semi has NB I-5 down to one lane near Marvin Road in Lacey. Traffic is alternating on SR 510 near Yelm due to a collision. We expect both to take a while to clear.

Map of Lacey and Joint Base Lewis-McChord areas with red dots indicating collisions and red lines showing traffic backups on Interstate 5 and State Route 510.

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· Jun 25

SPANAWAY: Here's a look at the progress on our SR 507/208th St roundabout! We're getting ready to pour sections of the center island & hope to get some of this done ahead of the rainy forecast 🤞🌧️ Project info: bit.ly/702-507-roun...

Workers spread gravel and mark the locations for a roundabout island on SR 507 at 208th Street. A yellow excavator is in the background and traffic barrels separate traffic from the work zone.

A construction worker in an orange vest and red helmet sprays a water hose to keep dust down on a roundabout construction site. A worker in the background rakes gravel. Orange traffic barrels and fencing border the work zone.

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· Jun 24

STARTING TONIGHT! Pavement repairs on NB I-5 approaching Grand Mound. NB I-5 will reduce to one lane at MP 87 from 9 p.m. until 4 a.m. the following day, Wed (6/24) and Thurs (6/25). Repairs are weather dependent. Thurs night work may be rescheduled if it rains. @southwest.wsdot.wa.gov

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· Jun 24

We're making progress along US 101 south of Queets! Plan extra time for daytime trips as we alternate one-way traffic around mobile work zones. We are working on northbound and southbound to complete each section as quickly as possible. Project schedule: bit.ly/US-101-paving-2026

A daytime paving crew works along US 101 near Queets in Grays Harbor County. Workers in high visibility vests smooth fresh hot mix asphalt applied by a large yellow paving vehicle. A green highway sign with white letters say, "Amanda Park 25, Hoquiam 64, Aberdeen 68".

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· Jun 24

We're not building a rebel base on the planet Hoth. This is the new culvert we're installing under SR 3 near Gorst to help improve fish migration. It's also designed to help prevent flooding and withstand earthquakes. Added benefit: bear playground.

Large concrete culvert under construction. The bottom pieces are covered in rocks and several top pieces have been placed. Workers use a crane to add more rocks around it.

Wide shot of the new concrete culvert that will help fish swim under State Route 3 near Gorst. Workers use excavators to spread rocks and dirt around it.

Another angle of concrete culvert under State Route 3. A large crane hangs over top and various pieces of construction equipment sit in the fore and background.

A black bear oversees stream work at a fish passage work zone under State Route 3 near Gorst.

WSDOT Tacoma@tacoma· Jun 23

Heads up commuters! Two lanes are closed across the SR 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge to Gig Harbor. The Jackson Ave ramp to SR 16 is also closed. We're making emergency repairs to this bridge joint. Expect congestion and delays during the PM commute.