New Bus on Shoulder program starts Monday on I-5 in Oregon
Buses will start showing up on the shoulders of Interstate 5 Monday morning as the Oregon Department of Transportation and South Metro Area Regional Transit launch the “Bus on Shoulder” pilot project to help ease congestion and provide more reliable transportation options to the public.
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Oregon’s I-5 Exit 58, North Grants Pass Seismic Work Begins Monday
Starting Monday, October 4, an Oregon Department of Transportation contractor will begin work strengthening the Interstate 5 Exit 58, north Grants Pass bridges.
Scoville Road and 6th Street under the bridges will be limited to a single lane until July. Local traffic will be controlled by read more…
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Top 5 Things To Do In Monterey County, California, This Fall
1. Indulge in Local Food and Wine
While many people prepare to bid farewell to summer, the fall brings to Monterey County, Calif., the area’s ‘second summer’ and its warmest temperatures of the year. These optimal conditions and fewer crowds make it the perfect season to explore the amazing read more…
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Emperor, California’s Tallest, Fastest, And Longest Dive Coaster, Opens March 2022 At SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego is excited to announce the opening of the highly anticipated dive coaster, Emperor, in March 2022. Joining other thrill rides at the park, Emperor will be the tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster in California, as well as the only floorless dive coaster in the read more…
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Road-Trip Romance is on the Itinerary at Mount Rainier
Travel Tacoma – Mt. Rainier Tourism and Sports released their latest pre-built itinerary: A romantic three-day road trip from the shoreline of the Salish Sea to the alpine gardens of Mount Rainier called Road Trip to Paradise.
Road Trip to Paradise itinerary comes in response to exploding d read more…
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New I-5 HOV Lane Through Joint Base Lewis-McChord Now Open
The Washington State Department of Transportation has announced that just weeks after travelers began experiencing quicker trips during peak commute hours on northbound Interstate 5 in Lakewood, a second new high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane is open.
On Saturday morning, July 31, the read more…
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I-5 Interstate Bridge Will Close for Maintenance Work August 14
The Oregon Department of Transportation reports that maintenance work will shut down I-5 the Interstate Bridge on August 14.
Work will include adjusting the counter-weights, patching the road deck and making improvements to the lighting and the electrical system.
Here is the schedule:
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Interstate Bridge Lifts of up to 25 Minutes on July 16, 17 and 18
The Oregon Department of Transportation reports that both spans of the I-5 Interstate Bridge will see intermittent night lifts lasting as long as 25 minutes on three nights, July 16-18, while ODOT crews oil six miles of bridge cable.
During lifts, the sidewalks will be closed to pedestrians read more…
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New I-5 Bridge Opening Marks Start of a Travel Transformation in South Puget Sound
A bigger and better bridge over Interstate 5 made its debut on June 28, opening to traffic with a promise to improve travel in this busy freight corridor.
The four-lane Wapato Way East Bridge and new State Route 99 roundabout replace the nearby 70th Avenue East Bridge, which is now closed to read more…
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New I-5 Bridge Opening Marks Start of a Travel Transformation in South Puget Sound
A bigger and better bridge over Interstate 5 made its debut on June 28, opening to traffic with a promise to improve travel in this busy freight corridor.
The four-lane Wapato Way East Bridge and new State Route 99 roundabout replace the nearby 70th Avenue East Bridge, which is now closed to read more…
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A Smoother Ride Coming to I-5 in Clark County Washington this Summer
Travelers along Interstate 5 will soon say goodbye to cracks, ruts and potholes and hello to a smoother ride in northern Clark County.
Beginning Tuesday, July 6 the Washington State Department of Transportation’s contractor, Granite Construction Company, will start work t read more…
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Washington State DOT Advises to Allow Extra Time if Traveling Memorial Day Weekend
With Memorial Day serving as the unofficial kick-off for summer travel, anyone hitting the roads during the holiday weekend should plan ahead and prepare for additional traffic – especially during peak travel times.
Given an expected increase in traffic this holiday, travelers should be sure t read more…
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Night Lane Closures This Week on Oregon Interstate Bridge
The Oregon Department of Transportation will close two lanes for two nights each on the northbound and southbound spans of the Interstate Bridge Monday through Thursday nights next week for work on the bridge cameras.
One lane will remain open at all times during the work.
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New I-5 Exit in Washington Opens in June
The Washington State Department of Transportation reports that a permanent change to a busy southbound Interstate 5 exit in Lakewood is a sign that construction on I-5 from Gravelly Lake Drive to 41st Division Drive is nearing completion.
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Night Lane Closures This Week on Oregon Interstate Bridge
The Oregon Department of Transportation will close two lanes for two nights each on the northbound and southbound spans of the Interstate Bridge Monday through Thursday nights next week for work on the bridge cameras.
One lane will remain open at all times during the work.
Here is the read more…
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