Coverage of transportation systems, road maintenance, public works projects, infrastructure development, and related policy
WSDOT is launching a $112 million incentive program this April to help Washington businesses and fleet operators switch to zero-emission trucks and equipment.
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The I‑5 Bridge Replacement Program has completed its Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, moving the project closer to final federal approval by summer.
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The federal government has earmarked $100 million for light rail construction as part of the Interstate Bridge Replacement project connecting Portland and Vancouver, reigniting debate across Southwest Washington over cost and scope.
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Lawmakers in Olympia are now seeking federal intervention to expedite repairs on the Fairfax Bridge, as Wilkeson’s mayor accuses state leaders of neglect and political distraction.
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The U.S. Army Corps has awarded a $35.9 million contract to raise the Mount St. Helens Sediment Retention Structure by 10 feet—aimed at reducing flood risk and river clogging in Cowlitz County, with construction anticipated from summer 2026 through October 2027.
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Early Sunday inspections on the I-5 Cowlitz River bridges near Toledo will cause short rolling slowdowns in both directions.
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WSDOT has allocated $12.16 million in federal funding to build 14 new electric vehicle charging stations along major highways, part of Washington’s expansion of statewide EV infrastructure.
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The KWRL Transportation Cooperative has unveiled 14 new electric school buses and 16 charging stations serving Woodland, Kalama, Ridgefield, and La Center schools, supported by federal clean energy grants.
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