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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Vantage Bridge I-90 lane closures return 24/7 after July 4: What drivers need to know
This story was originally published on You've got two more weekends of smooth traveling on eastbound I-90 across the Vantage Bridge, but after the 4th of July, the 24/7 lane restrictions return. This is the second year of work on the 60-year-old Vantage Bridge over the Columbia River. For the last few months, WSDOT has closed a lane in each direction on Mondays through Thursdays, but reopened the lanes for weekend travel. That will be changing soon. 'After the 4th of July, we're going to close it down 24/7 for those single lane closures in each direction,' Summer Derrey, communications specialist for the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT), said. 'Labor Day weekend will be the final weekend when all the lanes will be open, and then the lane restrictions will remain until work is stopped by the weather sometime in November.' Drivers need to be prepared for the return of long delays through the area, especially on Friday and Sunday afternoons. 'This is a recreational route,' Derrey said. 'If you're traveling across the state between the Fourth of July and Labor Day, you will definitely need to plan for additional travel time across the Vantage Bridge.' The best idea is to avoid the area. 'If you're farther to the north, go up toward the North Cascades and go around that way,' Derrey said. 'If you're closer to the Yakima area, loop back down to Moxie or through the Tri-Cities, and scoop back up. There are a lot of ways to avoid significant backups, just getting across that pinch point, across the Vantage bridge, depending on where you need to go.' One place you shouldn't go is the Old Vantage Highway. Your GPS will want to send you that way. That highway is tiny. It's a windy, two-lane road with no lighting. It's an elk migration path that also attracts a variety of other animals. And during the biggest backups last year, it did not move for the final two miles as you tried to merge back onto the freeway. I tried it at about 6:45 a.m. one morning, and it was fine. Try it at 11 a.m., and you're asking for trouble. Be sure to check the Gorge concert schedule before you head across the bridge. Concert weekends during similar closures last year were brutal. And we have three more years of this. Chris Sullivan is a traffic reporter for KIRO Newsradio. Read more of his stories here. Follow KIRO Newsradio traffic on X.
Arabian Business
25-04-2025
- Health
- Arabian Business
Abu Dhabi to launch pioneering AI and healthcare Innovation Hub with SRI and VantageBridge
Abu Dhabi is set to supercharge its ambitions in digital health and artificial intelligence with the launch of a cutting-edge Innovation Hub, unveiled through a landmark partnership between Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (ADHDS), Silicon Valley's SRI International, and private equity firm VantageBridge Partners. Announced recently during Abu Dhabi Global Health Week, the collaboration is poised to transform the Emirate into a global epicentre for AI-driven healthcare innovation. The Innovation Hub will nurture startups, accelerate research, and serve as a platform for commercialising next-generation technologies across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region. SRI International, a world leader in R&D and the birthplace of innovations like Siri, will dedicate exclusive AI and healthcare resources to the partnership. VantageBridge will lead commercialisation and investment efforts from its base in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). A post shared by Malaffi (@malaffi) 'This partnership reflects our unwavering commitment to building a world-class healthcare ecosystem powered by innovation and global collaboration,' said H.E. Mansoor Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. 'The Innovation Hub will play a pivotal role in advancing research, attracting exceptional talent, and delivering transformative health solutions that benefit the region and the world.' The agreement was signed by Kareem Shahin, CEO of M42's Digital Health Solutions platform; Peter Marcotullio, SRI's Senior Vice President of Commercialisation; and Alain Baron, Founder and CEO of VantageBridge Partners, in the presence of senior health and industry leaders. Combining ADHDS's advanced healthcare data infrastructure with SRI's research legacy and VantageBridge's capital and market access, the hub is designed to unlock global breakthroughs and amplify Abu Dhabi's role as a leader in life sciences and digital health. 'We are thrilled to partner with ADHDS and VantageBridge to create this Innovation Hub in Abu Dhabi,' said Marcotullio. 'Together, we have a unique opportunity to redefine the global healthcare landscape through AI-powered solutions.' The initiative aligns with Abu Dhabi's broader vision to become a world-class destination for health innovation and economic diversification, and reinforces its growing stature on the global healthcare stage. 'This collaboration is a landmark moment in our mission to build a future-ready healthcare ecosystem,' added Shahin. 'Abu Dhabi is now positioned to lead the world in AI-driven healthcare innovation.' 'By fostering investment opportunities and accelerating research, we are not only addressing critical healthcare challenges but also creating a lasting legacy of technological progress, economic growth, and enhanced wellbeing across the region,' said VantageBridge Partners' Baron.
Al Etihad
18-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi to launch 'Silicon Valley for AI and Healthcare' Innovation Hub
18 Apr 2025 19:49 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (ADHDS), a cornerstone of M42's Digital Health Solutions (DHS) platform, announced on Thursday a strategic partnership to stablish a pioneering Innovation Hub in Abu in collaboration with SRI International (SRI), a research and development leader based in Silicon Valley, USA, and VantageBridge Partners, a private equity firm headquartered in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the facility aims to position Abu Dhabi as a global epicentre for AI and healthcare Innovation Hub will serve as a catalyst for digital health transformation, fostering the growth of startups, driving cutting-edge research, and facilitating the exchange of intellectual property and global during Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW), the partnership was formalised through an agreement signed in the presence of Mansoor Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), and Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of signing ceremony featured Kareem Shahin, CEO of M42's Digital Health Solutions platform, Peter Marcotullio, Senior Vice President of Commercialisation at SRI, and Alain Baron, Founder and CEO of VantageBridge integrating ADHDS's advanced healthcare data infrastructure with SRI's unparalleled R&D capabilities and VantageBridge's expertise in securing investment and market access, the partnership will create a robust ecosystem that attracts top-tier talent, fuels economic diversification, and positions Abu Dhabi at the forefront of AI-driven healthcare Partners has committed to leading commercialisation activities to support significant investment, while SRI will establish an exclusive relationship with ADHDS for healthcare and AI initiatives across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, emphasised, 'This partnership reflects our unwavering commitment to building a world-class healthcare ecosystem powered by innovation and global collaboration. The Innovation Hub will play a pivotal role in advancing research, attracting exceptional talent, and delivering transformative health solutions that extend far beyond Abu Dhabi, benefiting the region and the world.'Peter Marcotullio, Senior Vice President of Commercialisation at SRI, added, 'We are thrilled to partner with ADHDS and VantageBridge to create this Innovation Hub in Abu Dhabi. By combining SRI's expertise in research and technology with ADHDS's vision for healthcare transformation and VantageBridge's investment acumen, we are poised to unlock groundbreaking innovations that will redefine the global healthcare landscape and improve lives worldwide.'Kareem Shahin, CEO of M42's Digital Health Solutions platform, highlighted, 'This collaboration with SRI and VantageBridge is a landmark moment in our mission to build a future ready healthcare ecosystem. The Innovation Hub will serve as a global platform for pioneers and entrepreneurs, harnessing the power of AI to address tomorrow's healthcare challenges. Abu Dhabi is now positioned to lead the world in AI-driven healthcare innovation, amplifying our impact on health outcomes globally.'Alain Baron, Founder and CEO of VantageBridge Partners, underscored, 'This strategic partnership aligns perfectly with the Department of Health's vision to establish Abu Dhabi as a global leader in health innovation. By fostering investment opportunities and accelerating research, we are not only addressing critical healthcare challenges but also creating a lasting legacy of technological progress, economic growth, and enhanced wellbeing across the region.' This collaboration aligns with Abu Dhabi's broader vision to become a world-class destination for health innovation and a hub for life sciences, reinforcing its role as a leader in the global healthcare sector.
