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
West Seattle Bridge opening delayed another two months
West Seattle residents are going to have to wait until September before the high bridge reopens.4 years ago
WSDOT plans immediate demolition of Main Street Bridge over I-405, creating ‘huge backups’
Bellevue drivers are about to lose one of their I-405 overpasses, as the project to widen the freeway ramps up.4 years ago
Why do 25% of people still litter in Washington state?
25% of the population still tosses stuff out of their cars, and that's enough to generate the trash we see on Washington's roadways.4 years ago
I-5 Tacoma project hoping for good weather to finish in July
WSDOT hopes to have the new and final alignment of I-5 Tacoma set by the 4th of July, with the HOV lanes to open soon after.4 years ago
Departing Sound Transit CEO looks back on stewardship of nation’s largest transit expansion
It’s the end of the line for Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff. Tuesday is officially his last day at the helm of the agency.4 years ago
Leave early, or leave late: A Western WA Memorial Day weekend travel guide
Memorial Day is this weekend. I hope you have your plans together. I take a look at what Washingtonians can expect on and off the roads.5 years ago
Sullivan: What to do with West Seattle’s Fauntleroy ferry terminal?
It's time to end the chaos in West Seattle, and I'm not talking about the closed high bridge. I'm talking about the Fauntleroy ferry terminal.5 years ago
Free coffee returns to a rest area near you this weekend
The free coffee is back. After a two-year pandemic break, you can finally get a free cup at your favorite rest area.5 years ago
Sullivan: A glance at current Washington state laws to avoid littering on the road
Littering is still a huge problem on our roads, but are you still required to carry a trash bag in your car?5 years ago
