Coverage of transportation systems, road maintenance, public works projects, infrastructure development, and related policy
Maritime pilots warn that increasingly frequent near‑misses beneath the Lewis and Clark Bridge highlight structural vulnerabilities and rising risks for Longview and Rainier.
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BNSF railroad maintenance is causing intermittent closures on Toteff Road in Kalama through March 4, according to Cowlitz County Public Works.
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WSDOT will close all northbound lanes of SR 509 in Tacoma—and one southbound lane—March 6–9 to advance work on the Alexander Avenue East intersection, with potential travel impacts extending to Southwest Washington.
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Columbia River pilots warn that growing vessel size, mechanical failures, and tight navigation margins are increasing collision risks at the Lewis and Clark Bridge near Longview.
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Washington state and federal agencies are evaluating new safety measures for the Lewis and Clark Bridge in Longview amid growing concern over vessel‑strike risks on the Columbia River.
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The Morrison Bridge in Portland will close Sunday at 7 a.m. for scheduled deck repairs, potentially slowing travel for Southwest Washington residents heading into the city.
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WSDOT says fish‑passage construction will begin March 9 on SR 109 between Taholah and Moclips, with lane reductions expected. The project expands the state’s ongoing work to restore salmon habitat and may affect coastal travel for local residents.
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A two‑day closure on Pacific Avenue North near Headquarters Road is underway as Cowlitz County Public Works repairs a damaged drainage line between mileposts 5.9 and 6.52.
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The City of Longview Street Division plans to close the alley behind 1114 Broadway for concrete panel replacement, temporarily limiting access while crews complete maintenance work.
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Ford's software fix for a trailer brake module defect will roll out March 17, with local drivers in Cowlitz County among those affected by the nationwide recall.
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