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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
WSDOT warns of '7-mile backups' Monday and Tuesday in south Thurston County. Here's why
Daytime travelers could see seven-mile backups on southbound Interstate 5 approaching Grand Mound on Monday and Tuesday, the state Department of Transportation announced. WSDOT maintenance crews plan to reduce southbound I-5 to one lane in order to fill gaps and potholes in the road. Lane closures begin at the U.S. Highway 12 ramp to southbound I-5. The work will take place from 6 a.m. to noon, Monday and Tuesday. WSDOT asks the following of motorists: ▪ Consider rescheduling discretionary trips. ▪ Travel before or after work hours. ▪ Add two hours of extra travel time. ▪ Check your vehicle's gasoline tank or have a fully charged vehicle. Crews need warm and dry conditions to perform the repairs. The forecast high is 74 and 75 degrees Monday and Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Seattle. The repairs will help reduce the rate of deterioration on the roadway, according to WSDOT.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Colossal closures could challenge drivers this weekend in and around Seattle
This story was originally published on The busy construction season is upon us and this weekend drivers will be tested with three major closures between Everett, Seattle, and near North Bend. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is in the middle of repairing and repaving the network of bridges between Everett and Marysville, including the Snohomish River Bridge, the Steamboat Slough Bridge, and the Ebey Slough Bridge. This weekend work moves to the Steamboat Slough Bridge in the southbound direction. Originally built in 1927, this section of bridge will undergo rehabilitation work on the end lift upper wheels and the movable span, which have deteriorated over the years from the marine environment. Other preservation work involves seismic retrofitting, repaving and replacing panels on the bridge deck, and a fresh coat of protective paint. This project will close State Route 529 (SR 529) southbound between the Ebey Slough and Steamboat Slough beginning Friday, May 30th at 11 p.m. through Tuesday, June 3rd at 11 p.m. During this closure drivers can only access Smith Island via northbound SR 529, but can leave the island via north and south SR 529. WSDOT plans a similar closure next weekend between Friday, June 6th and Tuesday, June 10th. This weekend's scheduled closure at the Ballard Bridge has been postponed, but the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will still close the Leary Way Bridge at the north end of the Ballard Bridge. People driving south on 15th Ave NW will need to travel down to Leary Way NW, then use the on-ramp to access the Ballard Bridge. People traveling north from Interbay via the Ballard Bridge will need to exit down to Leary Way NW using the off-ramp to continue into Ballard. SDOT suggests to take the Aurora Bridge as a detour route to avoid increased traffic. There is a weekend closure on the Ballard Bridge scheduled for next weekend. WSDOT is moving forward on the behemoth Interstate 90/State Route 18 Interchange Improvements project through early Wednesday morning. Both directions of State Route 18 (SR 18)will close under the I-90 bridges from 9 p.m. Thursday, May 29, to 5 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, for construction of the diverging diamond interchange. People can detour using eastbound and westbound I-90 and using adjacent interchanges to loop around — exit 20 (High Point Way) or exit 22 (Preston-Fall City) to the west of SR 18 and exit 27 (Southeast North Bend Way) to the east of SR 18. Additionally, SR 18 will be reduced to a single lane with flaggers and pilot vehicles alternating traffic from 9 p.m. Sunday, June 1, to 5 a.m. Monday, June 2, near the Raging River and Deep Creek bridges to shift eastbound SR 18 traffic onto the new bridges.
CBS News
2 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Parts of Interstate 494 will be closed from Friday to Monday, MN DOT says
Section of I-494 in Bloomington closed for weekend road work Section of I-494 in Bloomington closed for weekend road work Section of I-494 in Bloomington closed for weekend road work If there's one thing Minnesotans can count on seeing, its orange cones lining the streets as soon as snow clears. "It's a constant struggle," said Minneapolis resident Lindsey Fine. Bloomington resident Nicholas Severson echoed Fine's frustration saying, "I was disappointed, at the same time we live in Minnesota." Though frustrations may continue to rise as one of the state's busiest throughfares is offline for upgrades: Interstate 494. Kent Barnard with the Minnesota Department of Transportation says well over 100,000 drivers use the road every day. Hence, the reason for construction. It's time for some much-needed TLC. Barnard says construction aims to create "smoother road surface and improve accessibility for people out there driving improve traffic flow." Aesthetics aside, some repairs are crucial. Including, replacing bridges. That's why both directions of Interstate 494 are shut down between Highways 100 and 77 near Richfield from Friday night to Monday morning. Drivers like Fine are in the crosshairs, trying to maneuver through. "These are major roads that we need to use to get to where we are going, and we can't," said Fine. Detours will be marked but if you're travelling westbound in I-494 you can use northbound Highway 77 to westbound Highway 62. Drivers travelling eastbound on I-494 can hop on northbound Highway 100 to eastbound Highway 62. "That congestion is already terrible, and I feel bad for the people who will deal with that," said Severson. If you have plans to travel out of state this weekend, know that airport access will also be impacted. The highway will re-open Monday at 5 a.m.
CTV News
2 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Here are the Montreal-area weekend road closures
Roadwork is seen on Sainte-Catherine St. in downtown Montreal on Thursday, May 13, 2021. -- FILE PHOTO (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz) Those driving in and around Montreal should note that construction work and the city's yearly cycling events will result in road closures and route alterations. Planning a trip in advance is highly recommended. Ville-Marie Tunnel (R-136) From Friday at midnight to Monday at 5 a.m., the Ville-Marie Expressway (R-136) westbound will be closed between Exit 5 (Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Samuel-De Champlain bridge) and the Turcot interchange. As a result, the Lucien-L'Allier Street access will be closed by default. Victoria Bridge (R-112) From Friday at 7 p.m. to Monday at 5 a.m., the Montreal-bound lane (west span) of the Victoria Bridge will be closed between Saint-Lambert and Montreal. Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel (A-25) Southbound From Sunday at 10 p.m. to Monday at 5 a.m., the tunnel will be closed between the Sherbrooke Street exit (5) and Route-132 in Longueuil. As a result, Souligny Avenue eastbound will be closed between Dickson and Honoré-Beaugrand. Northbound From Sunday at 10 p.m. to Monday at 5 a.m., the tunnel will be closed between exit 90 (R-132) on Highway 20 West in Longueuil and the Sherbrooke Street access in Montreal. As a result, the following will be default closures 30 minutes before: The Route-132 east and west on-ramps (exits 89-N). Access from l'Île-Charron Street. Bonaventure Highway (A-10) in Brossard From Friday at 10 p.m. to Saturday at 5 a.m., in Brossard, on Highway 10 East, at the end of the Samuel-De Champlain Bridge, Exit 6 (R-132, Longueuil, La Prairie) will be closed. Laurentian Autoroute (A- 15) in Mirabel From Friday at 10 p.m. to Monday at 5 a.m., in Mirabel, Exit 31 (Saint-Janvier, Charles Street) will be closed on Highway 15 North. On Sunday, from 3 a.m. to 5 p.m., the service roads of Highway 15 in both directions will be completely closed at the ramps leading to Notre Dame and Concorde boulevards. Highway 55 / Laviolette Bridge (Trois-Rivières) From Friday at 8 p.m. to Monday at 6:30 a.m., two of four lanes will be closed on the Laviolette Bridge—one lane will remain open in each direction. Tour de l'île From Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. , Exit 92 (Gouin) on Highway 40 East will be closed. Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Exit 92 (Gouin) on Highway 40 East will be closed. Note: Expect closures on local streets Friday evening for the Tour la nuit and throughout Sunday for the Tour de l'île. Pointe-Claire From Thursday at 8 p.m. to Tuesday at 5 a.m., on the westbound service road of Highway 40, two of three lanes will be closed between Ellingham Street and Saint-Jean Boulevard. Sainte-Croix Avenue Between Friday at 10 p.m. to Monday at 5 a.m., Sainte-Croix Avenue will be completely closed in both directions between Côte-de-Liesse East and Dion Street. Note: On Côte-de-Liesse West, three of four lanes will be closed near Sainte-Croix Avenue. REM light rail line The network is closed every Saturday and Sunday in May. Shuttles will be available. Bonaventure Highway (A-10) / Nuns' Island
CBC
3 days ago
- Climate
- CBC
2 lanes closed on Burlington Skyway for roadwork this weekend
The province is closing two lanes of the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) highway Niagara-bound at the Burlington Skyway Bridge for the weekend due to roadwork. The two lanes are scheduled to close at 10 p.m. Friday and reopen on Monday, June 2, at 5 a.m. Ramps to the Burlington Skyway Bridge from Eastport Drive will also be closed this weekend, while access to the QEW Niagara-bound from south of the lift bridge will remain open, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) said. The Northshore Boulevard Interchange will remain open, according to the City of Burlington. "Eastport Drive collector lanes and Eastport Drive can be used as a detour/alternate route," said the city. The work was originally scheduled for May 23 to 26, but was delayed due to weather conditions. "Work is weather dependent and may be cancelled or delayed by the MTO," the city said. LINC work rescheduled to June 13-16 Maintenance work for the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway was also planned for this weekend, but the city has rescheduled it, again. The City of Hamilton said it coordinated the revised date with the MTO due to their own maintenance of the Burlington Skyway. "Adjusting the timing of the LINC repairs ensures the two major routes are not affected at the same time," the city said. The closure will now take place starting the morning of June 13 and ending on June 16 at 5 a.m. It was originally scheduled for May 23 to 26. The Link will close from Golf Links and Mohawk Roads to the Red Hill Valley Parkway. "Residents are encouraged to plan ahead, use alternate routes during this time, and expect delays and increased traffic on surrounding roads. Motorists are reminded to follow posted detour signs and take extra caution in construction zones," said the city. The yearly maintenance road on the highway include: Resurfacing spots. Repairing asphalt. Removing graffiti. Repairing bridges and signage. Marking pavement. Ditching. Cleaning catch basins. Maintaining vegetation.
