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Frank Lenzi
Seattle says it’s ready for 750K FIFA World Cup fans — but wants 80% to leave their cars at home
The 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to Seattle in 33 days, and local leaders say the city is ready to handle the roughly 750,000 fans expected to descend on the city.5 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Hit-and-run crash on I-405 in Renton seriously injures motorcyclist, southbound lanes reopen
Southbound I-405 has reopened in Renton after multiple lanes were shut down early Tuesday morning when a hit-and-run crash involving a car and a motorcycle led to a serious injury.5 months ago
Nate Connors
Full overnight closures on I-405 near Bellevue this week
WSDOT announces overnight closures on I-405 for crucial roadwork. Plan ahead to avoid delays during your commute.5 months ago
James Lynch
Natural gas smell briefly shuts down Seattle light rail service
Calls started coming in around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday for the strong smell of natural gas in the tunnel at the Capitol Hill light rail station.5 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
School bus carrying 40-50 kids crashes on I-5 near Northgate Way
A crash involving a school bus forced two southbound lanes of I-5 to close near Northgate Way, the Washington State Patrol confirmed.5 months ago
Eric Thomas, KIRO 7 News
Plan to extend light rail to Ballard delayed, 10 years after being approved by voters
Of the three options presented last month by Sound Transit, none would see the light rail extension continue through Ballard on its original timeline.5 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Lynnwood finally breaks ground on $70M I-5 bridge after 20 years of planning
After more than 20 years of planning, the City of Lynnwood is finally building a new bridge over I-5. Construction just got underway.5 months ago
Nate Connors
Seattle commuters face week of road changes: New ramp, lane closures, and more
Seattle drivers were greeted with a new configuration at the ramp from northbound I-5 to eastbound State Route 520 Monday morning.5 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Northbound I-5 reopens in Fife after car fire breaks out
A car fire shut down most northbound lanes on I-5 in Fife for an hour early Monday morning, the Washington Department of Transportation confirmed.6 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Weekend construction closures push into Monday morning, causing big delays
WSDOT had several construction projects run over their anticipated timelines, pushing weekend closures into the Monday morning commute.6 months ago
Julia Dallas
Free shuttle service throughout Seattle launching ahead of World Cup
With downtown Seattle expected to be packed during the World Cup, King County Metro is launching a free shuttle service.6 months ago
Nate Connors
Multiple major closures planned across Seattle this Mother’s Day weekend
Mother's Day weekend is going to be a busy one for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).6 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
I-5 reopens in both directions in Bellingham at E. Sunset Drive after ‘incident’ forces closure
I-5 has reopened in both directions at E. Sunset Drive in Bellingham Friday afternoon, the Washington Department of Transportation reported.6 months ago
Julia Dallas
Officers evacuate area near Gully Gardens in Tukwila for gas leak
Officers are evacuating an area near Gully Gardens in Tukwila for a gas leak.6 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Merging skills activate: Major traffic shift coming where I-5 meets eastbound SR 520
Attention, I-5 and SR 520 drivers. A major traffic shift will greet you on Monday morning, and it will take some getting used to.6 months ago
Julia Dallas
Contractor begins scaling process as WSDOT works to reopen SR 20 near Diablo Lake
A contractor for the Washington State Department of Transportation has begun the scaling process on SR 20 near Diablo Lake.6 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Kingston ferry queue is getting an upgrade to eliminate the ‘crawl’
A new automated traffic management system should help keep Kingston clear of idling ferry traffic.6 months ago
Nate Connors
WSDOT ramps up weekday projects with daytime, nighttime closures
The busy season for WSDOT is about to get underway. Some weekday projects include both daytime and nighttime closures.6 months ago
Jason Sutich
SR 520 car fire snarls Monday morning commute, all lanes reopen within 30 minutes
All lanes of eastbound SR 520 have reopened after a car fire caused lengthy traffic delays Monday morning.6 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Pedestrian killed on I-405 after running across northbound lanes
I-405 was closed for approximately three hours near N.E. 160th Street in King County after a fatal collision occurred early Monday morning.6 months ago
Jason Sutich
All lanes of NB I-405 in Bellevue reopen after fully engulfed garbage truck fire
All northbound lanes of I-405 in Bellevue have reopened after a garbage truck blocked the highway when it became fully engulfed in flames.6 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Unsecured load chaos: Manhole covers fly off commercial truck, hit 18 vehicles on southbound I-5
At least 18 cars were struck by large manhole covers that flew off a commercial truck on southbound I-5 between 72nd Street and SR 512 Friday morning.6 months ago
Frank Sumrall
All southbound I-5 lanes reopen after motorcycle crash before Mercer Street Exit in Seattle
All lanes have reopened on southbound I-5 after a crash right before the Mercer Street exit, approaching downtown Seattle.6 months ago
