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WSDOT Urges Drivers to Slow Down in Work Zones

Friday, July 3, 2026

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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has issued a public safety reminder for drivers in Bremerton and throughout Washington state.

WSDOT advises drivers to slow down to posted speeds, avoid distractions like phone use, and remain alert to workers and traffic conditions in construction zones. The agency emphasizes that 'lives are on the line' and encourages drivers to expect delays and plan accordingly.

Drivers can sign up for email updates to receive real-time traffic conditions, construction updates, and mountain pass reports. WSDOT states that no appointment is worth risking someone's life, urging drivers to stay calm and avoid rushing through work zones.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/news/

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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has issued a public safety reminder for drivers in Bremerton and throughout Washington state.“null”
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WSDOT advises drivers to slow down to posted speeds“Slow down – lives are on the line.Drive the posted speeds, they’re there for your safety.”
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WSDOT advises drivers to avoid distractions like phone use“Phone down, eyes up.”
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WSDOT advises drivers to remain alert to workers and traffic conditions in construction zones“Pay attention – both to workers directing you and to surrounding traffic.”
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The agency emphasizes that 'lives are on the line'“Slow down – lives are on the line.”
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WSDOT encourages drivers to expect delays and plan accordingly“Expect delays, leave early or take an alternate route if possible; no appointment is worth risking someone’s life.”
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Drivers can sign up for email updates to receive real-time traffic conditions“Sign up for email updates Subscribe to customized emails to help you know before you go. Receive current traffic conditions, mountain pass reports, construction updates and more.”
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Drivers can sign up for email updates to receive construction updates“Sign up for email updates Subscribe to customized emails to help you know before you go. Receive current traffic conditions, mountain pass reports, construction updates and more.”
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Drivers can sign up for email updates to receive mountain pass reports“Sign up for email updates Subscribe to customized emails to help you know before you go. Receive current traffic conditions, mountain pass reports, construction updates and more.”
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WSDOT states that no appointment is worth risking someone's life“Expect delays, leave early or take an alternate route if possible; no appointment is worth risking someone’s life.”
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WSDOT urges drivers to stay calm and avoid rushing through work zones“Stay calmExpect delays, leave early or take an alternate route if possible; no appointment is worth risking someone’s life.”