After initial delays related to snowstorms, the demolition of the Alaskan Way Viaduct finally began Friday, as crews started work to disassemble almost a mile and a half of roadway.
Come Monday, we'll finally be getting a state-of-the-art tunnel that has high-tech fire suppression systems, traffic cameras, and even transitional lighting that changes based on the time of day.
On Jan. 12, Viadoom officially began, and with it, work to realign SR 99 to connect to the recently-constructed tunnel under downtown Seattle. But can crews finish before the Feb. 4 deadline?
We're now roughly halfway through the partial closure of SR 99 in Seattle, as the timeline to get the new tunnel remains on schedule. How has the first week and a half gone so far? Let's dive in.
The Wednesday morning commute began with a semi-truck collision in Tacoma, blocking all northbound and southbound lanes, before Viadoom could even start.
Viadoom's first week was surprisingly manageable, as commuters adjusted their schedules enough to keep congestion to a minimum. But will the second week bring the same results? Let's find out.
After three relatively light days of traffic, the afternoon commute on the fourth day of Viadoom quickly became the worst drive of the week, thanks to rain and a handful of collisions. Friday morning's commute started off with fire.
The first thee days of Viadoom went OK aside for a few bumps in the road. A new factor could change things, however -- the weather. The rain returns Thursday.
The first two days of Viadoom have seen drivers experiencing traffic that was lighter than expected, but don't let that fool you: The worst is yet to come.
After a relatively light day of traffic on the first day of Viadoom, Tuesday was much the same, aside from a few incidents that slowed the commute into Seattle.
Here to help get with your last-second preparations is KIRO Radio's resident traffic guru, Chris Sullivan, who has a little advice as you brave your morning commute.
The Alaskan Way Viaduct closed to traffic for good Friday night and now drivers must deal with the effects of losing the waterfront freeway. This is a real-time account of Seattle traffic.
Viadoom has started and that may push a lot of people onto mass transit, which can have certain ramifications amid cold and flu season. One Seattle doctor has a few tips for riders.
As the Alaskan Way Viaduct closes for good, let's take a look back on some of the finer (and not so fine) aspects of the structure that's graced Seattle's waterfront for the better part of over half a century.
Do you commute to work every day on light rail or the Sounder train? This will be a decent option during Viadoom to get into downtown Seattle, especially if you live in the south end.
As Seattle gears up for the permanent closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, Mayor Jenny Durkan and the region's transportation authorities had some final words leading into the big day on Friday.
Viadoom is coming and there’s nothing we can do about it, except try to drive around. Starting this Friday, Jan. 11, Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct will close without a replacement for three weeks.
