Will ‘normal’ congestion return with reopening of the West Seattle Bridge?
We all know you are ready to get on the West Seattle Bridge again, but do you really remember what it was like driving the bridge?4 years ago
Washington’s distracted driving law: has it reduced collisions five years into its passage?
A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety looked at states with and without this law and how they are impacting crashes.4 years ago
Nearly 900 days into its closure, the West Seattle Bridge’s reopening date becomes official
It's the news West Seattle has been waiting for.4 years ago
I-90, Snoqualmie Pass construction returns with lane-widening and expected traffic delays
I-90 construction between North Bend and Ellensburg is back. Lane closures and long delays are in your future.4 years ago
Des Moines betting on fast ferry service to attract visitors
What's old is new again for Puget Sound transportation. Decades after turning our back on the water, one city is using it for congestion relief and a development spark.4 years ago
Roundabout to slow traffic on Hwy 9 in Snohomish
We're talking about roundabouts today because Highway 9 in Snohomish County is about to be closed down for about a week to put one in.4 years ago
I-5 construction persists through Seafair weekend with WSDOT halfway through revival project
This is about as busy of a summer weekend as you can get in Seattle, but construction will not be taking any time off, this is Seafair Weekend.4 years ago
SR 167 HOV lane finally opening
The orange cones on northbound State Route 167 have frustrated drivers for months, but they should disappear in the next few weeks.4 years ago
Data shows new NB 5 lanes are helping congestion
The new lanes on northbound Interstate 5 in Tacoma seem to have eliminated the daily grind passed the Dome, but now the state said it has the data to prove it.4 years ago
A driver’s guide for passing and slow-moving vehicles
Slow-moving vehicles and risky passers are a deadly combination. With about a month left of summer, it's time for a good reminder on the rules.4 years ago
Construction won’t ease just because the hot Mariners are hosting Houston
Friday's game against Houston is sold out, and T-Mobile Park will be near capacity but guess what? Construction isn't going to be taking the weekend off.4 years ago
Another busy construction weekend to get in your way
It shouldn't be as bad as last weekend, but construction will once again get in your way over the next three days.4 years ago
HOV lanes and left lane camping explained, again
It's time to revisit one of our favorite topics: the HOV lane and left-lane camping.4 years ago
Don’t toss that butt … on the highway median, it can start a fire
With our first sustained sunny and warm weather now underway, it's time for a reminder to keep your cigarette butts in your car.4 years ago
Double whammy of weekend freeway closures
Two of Seattle's freeways will not be options for getting around this weekend. Construction will be impacting both 520 and southbound I-5.4 years ago
Where did the NB I-5 congestion in Tacoma go?
As soon as the new northbound lanes opened on June 26, the traffic just vanished.4 years ago
8-mile backups possible for Bremerton as Warren Avenue Bridge undergoes construction
The week of July 5 usually signals the start of road construction ramping up, and now it's Bremerton's turn for a major traffic project.4 years ago
Rest areas: what’s working, what’s not? WSDOT looks for the public’s input
As you drive around the state during 4th of July weekend, make a note at what you see at rest areas. The Washington Department of Transportation is doing a complete review of them, and it needs your feedback.4 years ago
Washington state licensing fees, some tolls to increase Friday
The start of July usually means the start of summer in Washington, but it also means the annual increase of fees approved by the Legislature and the increase of some tolls.4 years ago
Upcoming holiday weekends can’t escape Revive I-5 construction
WSDOT plans on Revive I-5 construction for most upcoming summer weekends, including Pride and the 4th of July.4 years ago
Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll going down, but who should get the savings?
Taxes, fees, and tolls usually never go down once applied, but drivers in Tacoma are about to see a drop in their toll rate on the Narrows Bridge.4 years ago
WA State Patrol powerless to clear rest areas of illegal camping
The state's rest areas have become the latest battlefront over homeless encampments, and a recent State Supreme Court ruling has left the police no way to enforce the illegal camping laws.4 years ago
Major milestones ahead for Puget Sound region construction projects
The Main Street Bridge has closed in Bellevue, and now it's time to take it down.4 years ago
