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City of Pasco to consider crash prevention zone on US 12
PASCO, Wash. — Pasco City Council will consider during its July 6 meeting whether to ask the Washington State Department of Transportation to designate part of the US 12 corridor as a crash prevention zone, according to the city's agenda report. The proposal covers US 12 between A Street...
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Ben Franklin Transit offers free July rides across Tri-Cities
The free rides applies to fixed-route buses, Dial-A-Ride and Connect service across the Tri-Cities. The agency said the monthlong promotion marked America’s 250th anniversary and gave more people a reason to try public transit.
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Shape the future of US 12: Walla Walla launches public planning for new interchange
WALLA WALLA — The city of Walla Walla and the Port of Walla Walla have announced the launch of the public planning phase for the upcoming Highway 12 and North Clinton Street Interchange Project, inviting community members to shape the future of the local transit corridor. Local officials will...
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West Richland drivers to see new SR 224 detours
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. — The City of West Richland announced new traffic changes along SR 224 as road work continues at Keene Road, Belmont Boulevard and 62nd Avenue. Keene Road and SR 224 intersection will remain closed as crews install storm drainage and street lighting. Traffic on SR 224 is detoured by way of Keene Road, Paradise Way and Belmont Boulevard.
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Traffic safety improvements coming to Richland streets
The city of Richland this summer will add features aimed at slowing traffic on three sections of road throughout the city as part of its ongoing Neighborhood Traffic Safety program. Residents should expect lane restrictions, reduced speeds and short-term access adjustments near active work zones through Aug. 31, according to...
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Walla Walla unlocks new growth with major road and roundabout projects
WALLA WALLA — The city of Walla Walla is pushing forward on major infrastructure changes, balancing long-term commercial growth with an aggressive shift toward roundabout-centered traffic safety. City officials celebrated the official opening this month of the $13 million Myra Road South Extension project, connecting State Route 125 to...
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Upcoming traffic safety work to impact 3 roads in Richland through August
RICHLAND, Wash. — City officials made an announcement on Thursday, informing residents of neighborhood traffic safety work planned for this summer on Long Avenue, Forest Avenue and Queensgate Drive, as part of its Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program. “The Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program is designed to improve safety and quality...
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Weekend events in Richland to cause road and river closures
RICHLAND, Wash. — City officials alerted residents and visitors about heavier traffic, road closures and river restrictions with the upcoming Cool Desert Nights event and the Richland Regatta taking place from Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28. Officials noted that thousands of people were expected in downtown Richland,...
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Railroad repairs to close Ninth Avenue and Tietan Street in Walla Walla; delays expected
WALLA WALLA — Two consecutive road closures near Plaza Way are scheduled to begin next week for railroad repair and replacement projects, Walla Walla Public Works announced. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Columbia Rail will begin work on State Route 125/Ninth Avenue this coming Monday. The closure, located near Plaza Way, is expected to remain in place through Friday, June 26.
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Ben Franklin Transit seeks comment on Kennewick service plan
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Ben Franklin Transit will hear from the public on its updated Transit Development Plan and Program of Project, giving people a chance to weigh in on future transit changes. The agency said the plan lays out a roadmap to improve mobility, sustainability and overall service quality...
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The West Van Giesen & Keene intersection shuts down for a roundabout
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. — Drivers in West Richland should plan for a detour as the intersection of West Van Giesen Street and Keene Road is closed while the city prepares to install its third roundabout. Julie West, the city’s capital project manager for public works, said the work is part of the Red Mountain Vicinity Project and that roundabout locations were selected after evaluation tied to growth and development in the area. “With all the increased growth in the area and the development that's taking place, all five of the intersections that we have installed roundabouts under the project have been evaluated, and it was determined that the roundabout at those locations was the appropriate intersection type,” West said. The project has been in development for years, West said. “Through funding from the Washington State Department of Transportation, the funding package has actually been in place since 2015 and under development since then. Now we're here, seeing the construction take place,” West said. The project includes a safety upgrade for pedestrians by adding crossings on West Van Giesen Street, West said. “Prior to this project their really wasn't any enhancements to those crossings, and with this project, each of the
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UPDATE: I-84 westbound reopened
LA GRANDE — UPDATE 8:31 P.M.: Westbound Interstate 84 from Ontario to Pendleton has reopened after being closed due to an earlier crash. LA GRANDE — UPDATE 3:15 P.M. (From ODOT): The I-84 westbound closure in eastern Oregon has been moved back to start at Baker City milepost 302 and lasts through to Cabbage Hill at milepost 224 due to a crash. Expect extended delays in the area. Trucks are advised to not drive all the way to closure points, as parking fills up quickly. The closure is expected to last into the evening.
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WA: Getting There: Wheat Line offers bus service between Spokane, Moses Lake and Pasco, thanks to FIFA World Cup
Thanks in part to the FIFA World Cup, a small bus has been making two round trips per day between Spokane, Moses Lake and Pasco, offering rural commuters a new avenue for intercity transit. Stopping also in Cheney, Sprague, Ritzville, Othello, Connell and Mesa, the Washington State Department of Transportation's...
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Richland road projects to cause lane restrictions, delays through November
RICHLAND, Wash. — City officials announced multiple summer road projects on Friday that are expected to bring lane restrictions and traffic delays while crews work across the city. Among these projects were the city’s 2026 Pavement Preservation Program and a separate pavement overlay project aiming to “extend pavement life,...