520 tolling to begin in 3 weeks
Tolling on the 520 Bridge will start at 5 am on December 29th.That’s the word from the state Department of Transportation, after multiple glitches that have delayed the system till now.» E-Mail This...
View ArticlePontoons taking shape, creating jobs in Aberdeen
Washington State is the floating bridge capital of the world. We have four of the most famous ones, including the longest: State Route 520, which is about to be replaced.What holds them all up? Giant...
View ArticleTolls deterring fewer than expected on SR-520 Bridge
Tolling rates are going up on the 520 bridge this Sunday, in the first of four annual rate hikes. The 2.5% increase will add about an extra dime to peak fees. It comes 6 months after tolling began on...
View ArticleHighway 520 design in federal court on Tuesday
Even as its construction is well underway, design plans for the new 520 bridge across Lake Washington continue to spark controversy.A federal judge will hear oral arguments tomorrow in a lawsuit...
View ArticleWSDOT says cracks in new SR-520 pontoons are par for the course
You may have heard about some issues with the large concrete pontoons being built for the new 520 bridge across Lake Washington. Several of them sprung leaks and cracks after the cement set in...
View ArticleBill calls for reports to lawmakers on costly WSDOT errors
Big mistakes made on the design and construction of pontoons for the new 520 floating bridge could lead to tougher reporting requirements for the» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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