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Jason Sutich
Car rolls onto roof in 3-vehicle crash on northbound I-5 near Mercer Street; 1 lane blocked
A Thursday morning rollover crash involving three vehicles is blocking one right lane of northbound I-5 north of Mercer Street.3 hours ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Bellevue Way reopens after deadly crash; delays on I-90 and I-405
The eastbound and westbound I-90 ramps at Bellevue Way SE have reopened after a fatal crash early Thursday morning.6 hours ago
Chris Sullivan
Watch out for these chokepoints: Tacoma Narrows Bridge delays, I-5 shutdown and ‘deFlocking’
We now know when two weeks of construction will begin on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. We kind of know when I-5 will be shut down in Shoreline.9 hours ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Get ready for northbound I-405 closures in Bellevue this weekend
All northbound lanes from SE 8th Street to NE 4th Street will close from 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16 to 4 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 19 in Bellevue.1 day ago
Nate Connors
Road closures pile up this week as WSDOT races to beat fall weather
WSDOT is working to complete pavement repairs, landscaping, demolition, sign installations, and maintenance before the weather slows progress.2 days ago
Jason Sutich
All EB SR 18 lanes reopen after semi loses brakes, hits 7 vehicles in Auburn
All lanes of eastbound SR 18 reopened Tuesday after a semi-truck lost its brakes and collided with seven other vehicles in Auburn.2 days ago
Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News
Dump truck fire blocks 3 lanes on I-405 near I-90
Two general-purpose lanes and the right HOV lane on southbound I-405 are blocked due to a dump truck fire.2 days ago
Chris Sullivan
‘Stupid and asinine’: Drivers react to new lane restriction on SR 302 between Purdy and Gig Harbor
Drivers are frustrated after WSDOT removed a lane on SR 302 between Purdy and Gig Harbor, a change the agency said will improve safety.2 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Northbound I-5 in Seattle reopens after deadly semitruck, motorcycle crash
Northbound I-5 in Seattle has reopened after a deadly crash involving a semitruck and motorcycle.3 days ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Driver arrested for DUI after taking down power lines in north Seattle crash
A driver was arrested for DUI after crashing into a telephone pole in Seattle early Monday morning, the Seattle Police Department confirmed.3 days ago
Nate Connors
Seattle highway closures, southbound I-405 shutdown in Bothell mean weekend detours
Drivers traveling through Seattle and Bothell should plan for highway and ramp closures.6 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
One eastbound SR 18 lane reopens near I-90 after Friday morning crash
One lane of eastbound SR 18 has reopened following a crash on Friday morning. The collision occurred just west of I-90 (milepost 27).6 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Only northbound I-5 on-ramp between Mercer Street and U-District reopens early
The Harvard Avenue E on-ramp to northbound I-5 reopened to traffic about 4:45 a.m. Friday morning, about three days ahead of schedule.6 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Everett crash causes 7-mile backup, 40-minute delays on southbound I-5
A crash is causing a seven-mile backup and a 40-minute delay on southbound I-5 between Arlington and Everett.7 days ago
Chris Sullivan
From potholes to 9 million toilet flushes: WSDOT maintenance crews’ busy summer
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has about 1,500 maintenance workers who fall into that category.7 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Attempted copper wire theft knocks out WSDOT cameras, travel data for several days
WSDOT cameras and travel data were down for days due to a copper wire theft, affecting real-time traffic updates across Washington.8 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Multi-car crash blocks Aurora Avenue early Wednesday morning
At least two cars were involved in an early morning crash Wednesday on Aurora Avenue N. that blocked multiple lanes.8 days ago
Nate Connors
Washington State Ferries to suspend Edmonds/Kingston route
The Edmonds/Kingston ferry route will be suspended for railroad work.9 days ago
Luke Duecy
Washington State Ferries still face lingering disruptions after 23 engineers call out sick
Washington State Ferries is dealing with lingering disruptions Tuesday after 23 engine-room employees called in sick Monday, leaving 13 of the system’s 18 vessels out of service.9 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Northbound Revive I-5 enters final stretch as key on-ramp prepares to reopen
South Lake Union and Capitol Hill drivers are about to get their northbound I-5 access back, as the state pushes toward the end of Revive I-5.9 days ago
Jake Skorheim
Jake: Will anyone lose their job over the WSF ‘sick-out’?
I'm watching the Washington State Ferries sick-out from a safe distance, shaking my head. The question on everyone's mind: what are they going to do about this?10 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
80-year-old driver dies after crossing median into oncoming traffic on I-82 near Zillah
A fatal car collision occurred in eastern Washington over the weekend, killing one and injuring two others.10 days ago
Luke Duecy
‘Not the way to address those issues’: Ferguson expects ferry service to resume tomorrow amid apparent engineer sick-out
Chaos is gripping Washington ferries Monday with major ferry runs canceled and thousands of passengers left stranded amid what appears to be a widespread sick-out by ferry engineers.10 days ago
