Plan for traffic: WSDOT’s Thursday overnight work includes full SR 167 closure
WSDOT's Thursday overnight work includes a full closure of SR 167 for sign bridge and toll structure installation.1 year ago
Local Rock-n-Roll Hall of Famer Jimi Hendrix receives state’s highest medal
2025 marks the year Jimi Hendrix receives the Washington State Medal of Merit and Valor.1 year ago
Flying out this week? Plan on late night delays to Sea-Tac Airport
Those using the Sea-Tac Airport this week should pack in some extra travel time.1 year ago
Closures this week along the Valley Highway (SR 167)
Late-night travel through the Auburn Valley this week will have full closures and lane restrictions on State Route 167 (SR 167) while the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) pushes forward on the SR 167 Corridor Improvements Project. This week, WSDOT contractors will be installing overhead sign bridges and toll gantry structures that hold the […]1 year ago
Aliens, runners and road closures: Expect traffic this St. Patrick’s Day weekend
St. Patrick's Day weekend brings everything from festive outfits and green beers to runners lacing up their green shoelaces for a race. A couple of St. Patty's runs will lead to road closures.1 year ago
Chokepoints: Plan ahead for road work this week, impacting I-405, I-5, I-90 and more
WSDOT outlines key road work impacting major highways. Stay informed to avoid delays during construction season.1 year ago
Summer-long lane reductions return to Eastern Washington’s Vantage Bridge
After a long winter break this week, the Washington State Department of Transportation is resuming work and that means single-lane closures in both directions of I-90 spanning the Vantage Bridge through the fall.1 year ago
Chokepoints: Here’s how to avoid weekend traffic nightmares
STATE ROUTE 99 TUNNEL: Both directions of Seattle’s State Route 99 (SR 99) Downtown Tunnel will close Friday overnight between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., Saturday. Crews working with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will be conducting regular maintenance that includes testing fire suppression systems, cleaning drainage, and repairing lights. This shuts down […]2 years ago
Nighttime work ramps up on Portage Bay Viaduct Project
An update on the Portage Bay Viaduct Project as work will pick up on Wednesday night, February 5.2 years ago
Drivers be aware: WSDOT and Sound Transit closures this weekend in Seattle
There are several road and transit closures in the Seattle area this weekend. Boylston Avenue closures The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will begin installing a new noise wall at the south end of Seattle’s Ship Canal Bridge this weekend. In early October, WSDOT began clearing trees and preparing the area next to Interstate-5 […]2 years ago
Plan ahead: WSDOT to shut down major exit ramps Thursday night
WSDOT is facilitating a few off-ramp closures Thursday night that could have you rearranging your commute or evening plans.2 years ago
Traffic this week: Bridge demolition in Fife brings closures on State Route 99
Beginning Tuesday evening, commuters on State Route 99 in Fife will have a 42-hour lane closure in the southbound direction.2 years ago
Skagit County sees a major speed limit reduction on I-5
Beginning Wednesday, drivers will see a significant speed limit reduction on Interstate 5 (I-5) in Burlington.2 years ago
NE 145th Street in Shoreline reopens with limited access for drivers
NE 145th Street in Shoreline reopens: The contractors working reopened a single lane in each direction between Corliss Avenue and I-5 Tuesday.2 years ago
WSDOT projects will bring lane restrictions, ramp closures this week
A number of late-night WSDOT projects around Seattle and on the Eastside will bring lane restrictions and ramp closures.2 years ago
National Weather Service issues winter storm watch over the passes
Early Sunday, a Winter Storm Watch goes into effect until Monday morning at Stevens and Snoqualmie passes, the National Weather Service said.2 years ago
Plan ahead: Washington State Ferries’ winter sailing schedule starts Sunday
Beginning Sunday, December 29, the winter sailing schedule will officially start on all ten routes with the Washington State Ferries system.2 years ago
Metro Transit suspends service in Seattle’s Little Saigon over safety concerns
Monday morning, riders on Metro Transit were greeted with an out-of-service sign at the 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street bus stop in Seattle's Chinatown-International District.2 years ago
Come celebrate: Bike and pedestrian bridge debuts at Montlake this weekend
Just weeks before the State Route 520/Montlake Lid Project wraps up, the public is invited to attend the inaugural opening of the bike and foot bridge this weekend.2 years ago
SR 99 traffic snarls expected between Sea-Tac/Des Moines through Summer 2025
On Dec. 2, WSDOT begins a six-month rehabilitation project to improve a section of SR 99 through the Sea-Tac airport and Des Moines.2 years ago
WSDOT: Massive project will disrupt traffic for 3 years as crews work to repair I-5
Seattle commuters should brace for significant traffic disruptions next year as the Washington State Department of Transportation embarks on its largest "Revive I-5" project to date.2 years ago
Good news for drivers: SR 529 bridge reopens in Everett after 5 months
Drivers through Everett will notice something different on their Monday morning commute. Less traffic! The State Route 529 bridge between Everett and Marysville is ready to reopen.2 years ago
Are the South Lake Union Streetcar’s days numbered?
Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) has concerns about the future of the South Lake Union Streetcar.2 years ago
