Construction projects near Marysville to mess with traffic until 2025
The first big lane shift for the new I-5/SR-529 interchange is just the beginning of construction projects in Marysville.3 years ago
Construction will jam up your summer trip to Mount Rainier
Who doesn't love a summer trip to Mount Rainier? Take a book this year, though, construction is going to make that trip extremely difficult.3 years ago
License plate delays continue, plates being shipped from the east coast
License plates. Covid-19. The Department of Corrections. Three odd topics to put together, but when the pandemic hit, the production was disrupted.3 years ago
Green River Bridge repair crew needed supplies but the store was closed
There's nothing worse than starting a repair and realizing the job is a lot more complicated. It happens to the Washington Department of Transportation too.3 years ago
The majority of people failed the KIRO Traffic driving test
Last week our traffic team put together a short driving test to check your knowledge of the rules of the road. The results were not good.4 years ago
Speed reduction coming for SB I-5 near Kent-Des Moines Road
Another speed reduction is coming to Interstate 5, this time near the massive construction zone at Kent-Des Moines Road.4 years ago
Be sure to smile, speed cameras approved for state work zones
Governor Inslee has signed a bill that will allow the WSDOT to put up automated speed enforcement cameras in work zones.4 years ago
Remember WB I-90 construction backups? They’re coming back
Lane reductions on westbound Interstate 90 into Issaquah caused huge backups last year, and guess what? They're back again.4 years ago
Sully’s wild Link Light Rail ride to the Mariners game, was it worth it?
Since I recommended that Mariners' fans should try the Link Light Rail to get to the games over the weekend, I figured I would take my own advice.4 years ago
WA Ferries blames ship captain for Cathlamet ferry crash
The captain is to blame, according to the Washington State Ferries in its internal report on the crash of the Cathlament ferry last summer.4 years ago
The no fuss guide to getting to Mariners Opening Day
It's here, opening Day for one of the most anticipated Mariners' seasons in decades. What's your plan for getting to the ballpark?4 years ago
6 months in, Sound Transit CEO Julie Timm sits down with Sully
Julie Timm is passionate about transit. She is thoughtful. She took the time to answer all my questions during a sit-down interview.4 years ago
Police reporting requirements change for injury accidents
The legislature has changed the reporting requirements for injury accidents for when police must report drivers to the Department of Licensing.4 years ago
Lawmakers taking hard look at where ferries are built
Lawmakers have a tough decision to make on the ferry service. Do they abandon environmental and wage goals to get new ferries built faster and cheaper?4 years ago
100+ mile Hood Canal Bridge detour will mess with summer weekends
A 100-mile detour is what drivers will face this summer if their plans take them across the Hood Canal Bridge.4 years ago
WSDOT’s homeless initiative showing some early signs of success
I think we all realize just how tough it is to clear homeless camps from the freeway, and only kicking people out doesn't work.4 years ago
SR-520 drivers won’t be getting a lane back for another year
This is not the news westbound State Route 520 drivers want to hear, they will not be getting their second lane back to Interstate 5 any time soon.4 years ago
WSP cracking down on ‘move over, slow down’ law
Slow down. Move over. It's the law any time you see flashing lights on the side of the freeway, and that means any lights.4 years ago
Construction season is year-round across the Pacific Northwest
There is no such thing as construction season. There is so much work to do around the state that those orange cones are going to be with us year-round.4 years ago
WSDOT to address I-5 chokepoints between Everett, Marysville
It's been eight years since I first started talking about a fix to the daily chokepoint on I-5 between Everett and Marysville.4 years ago
Time to pay up or face Good to Go! toll fees and penalties
Have you checked your Good to Go account or searched those piles of mail in your house for a forgotten toll bill?4 years ago
Grab bag: Where will Road Usage Charge funds go?
The plan is to eliminate the gas tax and replace it with a 2.5-cents-a-mile road usage charge, starting voluntarily in 2025.4 years ago
SR-520 Montlake Project to hit milestone this weekend
All lanes of State Route 520 will close between Interstate 5 and 92nd on the eastside at 11 p.m. Friday night through the weekend.4 years ago
