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Dear Jacob Fenton:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Washington State Department of Transportation. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the State of Washington Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW. Your request was received in this office on 7/24/2024 and given the reference number P015730-072424 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any numerical results quantifying estimated delay time and backup length on I-5 Southbound near Woodlands as a result of Lewis Bridge repairs begun July 15,2024. Please include any reports, memoranda or otherwise pertinent department documents summarizing the anticipated traffic delay times for southbound travelers as a result of this closure.

For reference, a press release from your department dated July 8 describing the lane closures noted that "Traffic data shows that Friday afternoons are the worst days to travel, with delays of up to 70 minutes or longer, and backups extending beyond ten miles on southbound I-5 approaching the work zone." [ URL: https://wsdot.wa.gov/about/news/2024/two-month-southbound-i-5-around-clock-lane-closure-woodland-begins-july-15 ]. Please provide the full data set of traffic delay times anticipated and the time of day and other variables considered.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Jacob Fenton

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Not all public documents are available in electronic format. If the document(s) requested are not available electronically, we will make them available for inspection or by paper copy in accordance with the Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW.

Your request will be forwarded to the relevant department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question. PLEASE NOTE: The State of Washington Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW, does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
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Washington State Department of Transportation

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RE: Public Disclosure Request, Reference #P015730-072424
Dear Jacob Fenton,

In accordance with the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56), this letter acknowledges receipt of your request for records Reference # P015730-072424, received 7/24/2024 concerning:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any numerical results quantifying estimated delay time and backup length on I-5 Southbound near Woodlands as a result of Lewis Bridge repairs begun July 15,2024. Please include any reports, memoranda or otherwise pertinent department documents summarizing the anticipated traffic delay times for southbound travelers as a result of this closure.

For reference, a press release from your department dated July 8 describing the lane closures noted that "Traffic data shows that Friday afternoons are the worst days to travel, with delays of up to 70 minutes or longer, and backups extending beyond ten miles on southbound I-5 approaching the work zone." [ URL: https://wsdot.wa.gov/about/news/2024/two-month-southbound-i-5-around-clock-lane-closure-woodland-begins-july-15 ]. Please provide the full data set of traffic delay times anticipated and the time of day and other variables considered.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Jacob Fenton

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After reviewing your request as written and our current workload, we estimate it will take 2 months to produce all the records you are seeking. However, during that time we will release records to you in installments as they become available.
Our procedure is to determine the office(s) where requested records are located. We then work with staff to identify and gather the responsive records.
Once records are located and gathered, we review them for information that may be redacted based on a statutory exemption. In some cases, we may require additional time to notify a third party or consult with legal counsel.
We will check in periodically with you to provide a status update, but please feel free to reach out at any time if you should have questions or concerns.
We look forward to working with you,

Rodney Treece
Public Disclosure Coordinator
Washington State Department of Transportation

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RE: Public Disclosure Request of July 24, 2024, Reference #P015730-072424 Dear Jacob Fenton,

In response to your request for records Reference # P015730-072424 dated July 24, 2024, concerning:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any numerical results quantifying estimated delay time and backup length on I-5 Southbound near Woodlands as a result of Lewis Bridge repairs begun July 15,2024. Please include any reports, memoranda or otherwise pertinent department documents summarizing the anticipated traffic delay times for southbound travelers as a result of this closure.

For reference, a press release from your department dated July 8 describing the lane closures noted that "Traffic data shows that Friday afternoons are the worst days to travel, with delays of up to 70 minutes or longer, and backups extending beyond ten miles on southbound I-5 approaching the work zone." [ URL: https://wsdot.wa.gov/about/news/2024/two-month-southbound-i-5-around-clock-lane-closure-woodland-begins-july-15 ]. Please provide the full data set of traffic delay times anticipated and the time of day and other variables considered.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Jacob Fenton

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We've done a thorough search of agency records; those found responsive to your request have been released to our online Public Disclosure Request Center for download. (%5bREQUEST_VIEW_HREF%5d)
Should you have any questions regarding this correspondence, the records received, or you feel additional records should have been provided, please reply through the online portal.
With this correspondence your request for records is considered closed.
Thank you,

Rodney Treece
Public Disclosure Coordinator
Washington State Department of Transportation