Four full closures for SR 529 coming in May
Heads up Marysville and Everett. State Route 529 (SR 529) is not going to be a reliable way to make that connection in May. Four full highway closures are on next month's schedule, starting this weekend.1 year ago
Seriously WA, stop littering 38 million pounds each year
Littering harms our roads and wildlife. Learn why it's crucial to keep our environment clean and the impact of your actions.1 year ago
Boeing nets ‘early positive results’ in Q1, beating Wall Street’s expectations
Boeing reported more than $19.4 billion in revenue in the first quarter of 2025—an 18% increase over last year.1 year ago
Ballard Bridge to close this weekend, first of four weekend closures for 108-year-old bridge
This is the first of four full weekend closures of the 108-year-old Ballard Bridge this year. This is the continuation of two years of work that SDOT started last year.1 year ago
The eagle has landed: Bald eagle takes over highway lane, causing commute chaos
During Friday morning's commute, a bald eagle caused a sudden backup on State Route 512 in downtown Puyallup.1 year ago
Sea-Tac Airport adding 11 new security lanes this year
Sea-Tac Airport is enhancing its traveler experience with updated checkpoints and signage.1 year ago
Still stuck on the way to the Washington coast? Blame the culverts
Discover how culverts are impacting your journey to the coast this spring and summer.1 year ago
SR 167 Project breaks ground: New bridges and expressway planned between Sumner and Puyallup
Drivers will start seeing work on State Route 167 (SR 167) between State Route 410 (SR 410) in Sumner and Meridian this week.1 year ago
Time’s running out: what you must know about the REAL ID deadline before flying
Your May travel plans could be in jeopardy if you don't have the proper ID to get on a plane. The REAL ID Act takes effect in about a month. Are you ready?1 year ago
New I-5 overpass to cause lengthy weekend delays
The birth of a new freeway interchange; it's happening this weekend on Interstate 5 (I-5) in DuPont, but it will come with a price for drivers.1 year ago
New SR 509 Expressway to Sea-Tac Airport opens in October—but it’ll cost you
A direct State Route 509 Expressway is set to open in October, connecting I-5 to Burien. That's what all the construction near I-5 and the Kent Des-Moines Road has been about the last few years.1 year ago
‘Big Brother’ in Stanwood? Police Chief responds to concerns over license plate cameras
Stanwood installed 14 cameras. They are on the main roads into and out of the city, but they are not speed cameras or red light cameras or money makers. They are part of a Flock Safety System.1 year ago
How to navigate traffic and transit during Seattle’s first NCAA Tournament since 2015
Here's how to navigate traffic and transit as Seattle hosts its first NCAA March Madness Tournament since 2015.1 year ago
Ending I-5’s long battle against trains in Marysville
The new 529 interchange in Marysville will soon resolve I-5's long-standing issues with train traffic.1 year ago
Drivers to face longer wait for expanded I-405 express toll lanes, pushed to 2026
The Washington Department of Transportation announced that the expanded express toll lanes on I-405 between Bellevue and Renton won't open until July 2026.1 year ago
Increasing tolls and ferry fares before the Washington State Transportation Commission
Explore the latest on increasing on tolling and changes to ferry fares at the Washington State Transportation Commission's crucial meeting.1 year ago
WA drivers flooded with fake toll texts – here’s how to protect yourself from the scam
How many bogus and threatening texts have you received in the last week over unpaid tolls? Good To Go! scams are on the rise once again.1 year ago
Chokepoints: WSDOT’s $5B fish passage problem and how we got here
The state of Washington is spending billions of dollars and ripping up roads to restore fish habitat.1 year ago
Chokepoints: Arlington fish passage to cause year-long I-5 delays
Arlington faces significant I-5 delays as culvert work begins, affecting traffic flow for an entire year.1 year ago
Fixing the Gorst corner conundrum in Kitsap County
Less than 500 people live in the small Kitsap County town of Gorst, but thousands of commuters come through the community every day.1 year ago
Washington bridges suffer while lawmakers underfund maintenance and preservation
Lawmakers with the state Legislature will be facing a near billion-dollar annual gap in paying for maintenance and preservation for Washington bridges.1 year ago
Chokepoints: Should work zone safety be prioritized in driver’s ed?
Work zone speed cameras are about to go active. Should work zone safety be taught during driver's education?1 year ago
Clearing the confusion on the pay-by-mile system
We know the public isn't in favor of the Road Usage Charge or pay-by-mile system for roads.1 year ago
