‘Unacceptable’ traffic pattern scheduled for improvements
The intersection at the north end of Bainbridge Island has brought evening commutes to a crawl, but recent improvements aim to fix that.11 years ago
Closures on I-90 prove there’s no such thing as a construction season anymore
Drivers will be squeezed into the I-90 express lanes to get across Lake Washington this weekend.11 years ago
Jammed up stretch of I-5 finally getting an upgrade
It is one of the worst daily drives in our region, but work is getting underway on the first major improvements to the stretch in 60 years.11 years ago
Speed limit lowering on busy Snohomish County road
Sixty miles per hour is a thing of the past on Highway 2 in Index.11 years ago
Week two: Drivers might be catching on to new I-405 toll lanes
The first week of I-405's new express toll lanes had high numbers of collisions and patrol pull overs. Was week two any different?11 years ago
Why Canadians don’t have to pay for tolls on I-405
Canadians and motorcycles: two nagging issues that are dogging the new Express Toll Lanes on I-405 between Bellevue and Lynnwood.11 years ago
Westbound I-90 in Seattle closed this weekend
Drivers had the summer off, but full-directional closures resume on I-90 this weekend while Washington State Department Transportation crews prepare to add HOV lanes to the outer roadway.11 years ago
WSDOT says no diversion from I-405 since toll lanes opened
Southbound I-405 has had great travel times during the morning commute since the first few days the toll lanes opened.11 years ago
WSDOT misinterprets big rig law on I-405
Even the Washington State Department of Transportation can be a little confused by the new express toll lanes.11 years ago
Still don’t understand? How to drive in new I-405 express toll lanes
Express toll lanes on I-405 have been active all week, yet drivers still are confused by the basics of how to use them. Here's a response to the many questions we're getting.11 years ago
WSDOT says not so fast toll cheater
The people in cars trying to cheat the new toll system on I-405 by using a motorcycle pass will be fined.11 years ago
I-405 tolls may be dispersing traffic on to local streets
For the second day in a row, 405 commuters were nowhere to be found between Lynnwood and Bellevue.11 years ago
Should WSDOT lower the 3-plus requirement for I-405’s express toll lanes?
Some drivers find it hard to meet the 3-plus HOV requirement on I-405. Will the state lower it any time soon?11 years ago
As expected, drivers confused about I-405 Express Toll Lanes
If you are willing to pay, you will experience a great drive in the new Express Toll Lanes on I-405. But for the majority of drivers, the new reality is a nightmare.11 years ago
After grace period, law enforcement ready to crack down on I-405 cheaters
There will be at least one way to cheat the new I-405 tolling system, but law enforcement guarantees it will be looking for violators.11 years ago
Why WSDOT crews failed to finish striping I-405’s new toll lanes
Striping crews were unable to finish the paint job for the new I-405 express toll lanes last weekend, so expect more closures this week.11 years ago
I-405 gets a paint job and what that means for drivers
Another round of I-405 confusion may be on its way as crews begin painting new lines for toll lanes on the freeway.11 years ago
Why Seattle is closing down 46 blocks at the center of the city
Seattle is closing down 46 city blocks in the Central District to make a brief car-free zone promoting walking, biking, running and other pedestrian activity.11 years ago
No plans to expand HOV requirements … yet
While the new HOV lanes on I-405 will sometimes require three-plus occupants in a car, there are no immediate plans to mirror the changes on any other local freeways.11 years ago
Why empty buses are allowed to use HOV lanes
Starting Sept. 27, drivers in the HOV lanes on I-405 will need three people in the car to ride for free. So why do empty buses get to use high-occupancy vehicle lanes?11 years ago
WSDOT fixes frustrating Seattle intersection
If they haven't already, driver will celebrate the adjustments made to a traffic signal in Seattle's Montlake neighborhood.11 years ago
What it’s like to drive the new Bothell Braid
One of the last remaining obstacles ahead of the Express Toll Lanes on I-405 is complete. The Bothell Braid means no more weaving on the freeway.11 years ago
More I-5 lanes and years of construction coming to JBLM
Now that the state has $16 billion from the Legislature to fix major chokepoints around the state, it is finally tackling one of the worst spots on the map: I-5 through Joint Base Lewis-McChord.11 years ago
