4.9K views · 224 reactions | The Washington State Department of Transportation said a pass maintenance worker was on the south side of Highway 97 Blewett Pass when he noticed a mama bear on one side of the highway and her cub on the other. He activated his truck-mounted message board to warn motorists to slow down for wildlife, then watched as the two were reunited and continued up into the mountains. (WSDOT video) | NCWLIFE | Facebook

Here's a different perspective of the conditions our crews are battling to reopen SR 27 in Tekoa, about halfway between Spokane and Pullman. The road has been closed since Feb. 26 as high winds have created dangerous conditions, including snow banks 12-13 feet high. It took our crews 72 hours to make one pass of the highway, but they finally were able to create a path and are continuing to work to clear the road. | WSDOT

US 2 is now fully open across Stevens Pass! Crews spent the day clearing the final downed power lines and addressing potentially hazardous trees, followed by plowing and treating the highway. While drivers may still see utility crews in the area, the highway is fully open in time for the weekend. The highway closed on Sunday after heavy snowfall brought down power lines and trees between Gold Bar and the Stevens Pass summit, creating hazardous travel conditions. We know this has been a stressful

Alaska’s Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) faces challenges unlike any other state, from rugged terrain and harsh winters to remote communities. Building and maintaining infrastructure means working through extreme weather and climates that demand resilient, innovative solutions. Transportation links are vital for rural villages, requiring expertise across ferries, small airports, and ice roads. This work not only supports the movement of goods and services statewide but