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WSDOT says crews working statewide; travelers urged to consult real‑time maps
Summary
WSDOT Olympic region administrator Steve Roark said crews are deployed to manage water over roadways, emphasized safety as the priority and urged travelers to use the WSDOT website and real‑time travel map for planning.
Steve Roark, introduced in the briefing as WSDOT’s Olympic region administrator, gave a brief transportation update, saying WSDOT anticipated the forecast and has crews working across state highways to address water‑over‑roadway issues.
"We are poised to reopen roadways when it's safe to do so," Roark said, adding that safety is WSDOT’s top priority. He encouraged travelers to plan ahead and use WSDOT’s online travel maps and tools for real‑time information on closures and conditions.
Roark said crews will continue to monitor affected corridors, particularly on the West Side, and will prioritize reopening roadways only when conditions allow safe travel. He urged people to check the department’s travel map before trips and to avoid driving through high water.
The transportation update was part of a larger state briefing that included a statewide emergency declaration and National Guard mobilization to support evacuations and rescues. WSDOT did not provide a detailed list of specific highway closures during the briefing; officials directed travelers to the agency’s travel map for the latest information.
