New ramp meters continue to cause problems for Tacoma I-5 drivers
When ramp meters go in, complaints soon follow, and a lot of drivers in Tacoma are not happy with the latest change on I-5.7 years ago
Seattle bracing for thousands of Expedia workers headed to Interbay
What happens to congestion when a company with few hundred employees is replaced by a company with over 4,000? We're going to find out over the next six months as Expedia moves into Seattle.7 years ago
Two weekend I-405 closures in Bellevue expected to snarl Eastside traffic
Now that the light rail bridge over I-405 in Bellevue is complete, it's time to tear down the false superstructure contractors needed to support themselves during construction.7 years ago
Drivers not happy with ramp meter changes near Edmonds
The state just got rid of an HOV bypass lane in Edmonds, metering both lanes to I-5 north, and many drivers in the area are wondering why.7 years ago
State troopers called in to mitigate Kingston ferry traffic
Relief is on the way for Kingston residents who say the ferry lines have gotten really bad. State troopers are on their way.7 years ago
An adventure over Snoqualmie Pass a.k.a. 12 miles in 90 minutes
It's no surprise that heading over I-90 during the summer can be a pain in the backside, but as I found out last weekend, this summer it is much worse, thanks to construction.7 years ago
WSDOT removing trees to restore marshland in Marysville
WSDOT is removing all the dirt and fill at Union and Steamboat Sloughs in Marysville placed there during its construction project.7 years ago
Sound Transit is gluing light rail tracks to I-90 floating bridge
Crews are constructing light rail tracks across the I-90 floating bridge between Seattle and Bellevue - something that has never been done before.7 years ago
Street closures as Seattle prepares to replace Fairview Bridge
People with business at Fred Hutch Cancer Center in South Lake Union should be prepared for traffic as Seattle replaces the Fairview Bridge7 years ago
Light rail service across Puget Sound region hits a decade
The Seattle area got light rail service 10 years ago. The journey has not been simple. This is when I think it will finally have an impact on our commute.7 years ago
Will weather finally allow for closure of westbound Highway 2?
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. The state is hoping for better weather this weekend to finally get back to work on the Highway 2 trestle between Snohomish and Everett.7 years ago
Plan ahead: Construction to mess with Seattle traffic over this weekend
Have a good plan to get around road repairs, closures, and more in the Seattle area this weekend. Seattle traffic is almost certain to slow in many areas.7 years ago
More changes coming for Seattle’s most dangerous street
If I asked you what the most dangerous street in Seattle is, would you guess this stretch of road? Probably not. But the city has plans.7 years ago
Traffic from the Blue Angels will no longer be a problem around Seattle
The two worst driving days of summer are going away in Seattle. The annual Blue Angels visit will not shut-down I-90 and gridlock the city anymore.7 years ago
How the new Seattle Chick-fil-A could cause traffic problems
Chick-fil-A is expanding in Washington state with its first Seattle location. How will this affect traffic in the area?7 years ago
Graffiti along I-5 becoming ‘extreme sport’ among vandals
Graffiti has been a problem along I-5 for a long time, but is it getting worse? It's hard to tell either way, but it's quickly becoming an "extreme sport" for the state's more daring vandals.7 years ago
Construction will make return from Washington coast dicey
The huge delays we saw last weekend through the Nisqually construction zone north of Lacey are returning for an encore performance.7 years ago
What’s that hole under the I-5 overpass at 92nd?
KIRO Radio listener Dwayne Sigh sent me a picture recently of the damage to the I-5 underpass at 92nd, just south of Northgate.7 years ago
Don’t be a ramp hog, and other boating tips for the summer
Most of the same basic rules you follow on the road apply to driving a boat on the water. Don't be reckless and watch your speed.7 years ago
WSDOT joins zipper merge crusade in new video
The Washington State Department of Transportation joins Chris Sullivan's crusade to teach our state's drivers exactly how to zipper merge.7 years ago
Major Seattle route about to go away for 18 months
Seattle is about to lose access to the Fairview Bridge, a backdoor route for commuters between South Lake Union and the Eastlake neighborhood.7 years ago
SR 99 tunnel, a marathon, and wet weather headline weekend closures
This weekend's closures are highlighted by the new SR 99 tunnel, the Seattle Rock and Roll Marathon, and more throughout the Puget Sound region.7 years ago
State promises no more I-5 Tacoma lanes shifting after this month
There are Tacoma drivers who do not know an I-5 that is not under construction. There is one more major lane shift as construction nears an end.7 years ago
