Lane, Ramp Closures for I-5 Construction in Pierce and Thurston Counties
The Washington State Department of Transportation reports the following traffic impacts associated with I-5 construction and maintenance operations in Pierce and Thurston counties this week.
Pierce County
Long-term travel alert:
Through spring 2021: The southbound I-5 exit 133 to I-705 read more…
The article: Lane, Ramp Closures for I-5 Construction in Pierce and Thurston Counties, was originally published on I-5 Exit Guide
Take a Winter Getaway and Discover Why Seattle is a Cultural Hotspot
The fourth annual Seattle Museum Month, running February 1-28, 2018, offers downtown Seattle hotel guests 50 percent off the admission price to participating museums and cultural institutions. To see the full list of participating museums, guests can visit the Seattle Museum Month website at seattlemuseummonth.com. A Seattle winter getaway in February is the perfect opportunity […]
A December Vacation in Washington, DC Checks Every Box on a Holiday Wish List
Destination DC (DDC), the official marketing organization for Washington, DC is primed to help travelers plan unforgettable December holidays in the nation’s capital. Washington.org is packed with seasonal inspiration on a holiday landing page including hotel packages and deals, festive menus, ice skating rinks, Christmas markets, can’t-miss events and more. “Whether your ideal December getaway […]
3.2 Trillion Miles Driven On U.S. Roads In 2016
New estimates released by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) show that U.S. driving topped 3.2 trillion miles last year. It is the fifth straight year of increased mileage on public roads throughout the nation, and underscores the demands facing America’s roads and bridges, and reaffirms calls for greater investment in surface transportation infrastructure. The new […]
Restaurants Open Christmas Eve and Day 2015
Not all of us will be home for Christmas, or comfortably seated with friends and family for a Christmas feast… some of us will be on the road. Highway travelers looking for a holiday meal can find it quite difficult. You’re tired and hungry so you jump of an exit only to find that every […]
Americans Drive a Combined Average of 25 Billion Miles During the Holiday Season
Winter weather is here – just in time for many Americans to embark on holiday road trips. According to an online survey commissioned by Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) and fielded by Harris Poll in October 2015,* Americans log a combined national average of 25 billion miles on the road to visit family and spend a combined […]
AAA Says 46.9 Million Americans Traveling for Thanksgiving Holiday 2015
AAA Travel forecasts 46.9 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday, a 0.6 percent increase over the 46.6 million people who traveled last year and the most since 2007. With 300,000 additional holiday travelers, this marks the seventh consecutive year of growth for Thanksgiving travel. The Thanksgiving holiday […]
Over 35 Million Traveling For Labor Day 2015, Highest Since 2008
The American Automobile Association (AAA) is projecting that 35.5 million Americans will travel 50 or more miles from home during the coming Labor Day holiday weekend. This number represents the highest travel volume for this holiday period since 2008… and a one percent increase over 2014. 30.4 million of these travelers will do it by […]
Washington: Know Before You Go – Plan Ahead for Memorial Day Weekend Travel
Hitting the road for Memorial Day? Make sure you plan ahead for a smoother trip and more enjoyable holiday. Drivers can use the Washington State Department of Transportation’s traffic volume charts to help time their travel on key routes. To ease congestion, most state highway construction work also is suspended during the holiday weekend. Drivers […]
Memorial Day Travel Will Be Highest in 10 years Says AAA
The American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates that 37.2 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from their homes during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. That number represents a 4.7 percent increase from the 35.5 million people who traveled last year and the highest travel volume for the holiday in 10 years. AAA also predicts that […]
Interstate Highway System Turns 59!
2015 marks the 59th anniversary of the Interstate Highway System. On June 29, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956. With that stroke of the pen began the single greatest public works program in the nation’s history, the Interstate Highway System. Here’s a little information we’ve compiled that we thought […]
Summer 2015 Brings New Family Fun to I-5 Amusement Parks and Attractions
Amusement parks, water parks, family entertainment centers, museums, zoos, aquariums, science centers, and other attractions across the United States and Canada are rolling out an exciting new lineup of fun in 2015. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) releases its annual compilation of new attractions opening this year and highlights 2015 trends, […]
Priceline.com Reveals the Top 50 Most Popular Spring Break Destinations According to College Students
Every year spring break offers college students a much-needed respite from their late-night study sessions and an excuse to take a spontaneous getaway with friends. In fact, 73 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 and 24 say they are likely to take a last-minute getaway in 2015, according to a recent survey commissioned […]