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Seattle weekend commute...
Frank Lenzi

King County official wants WSDOT to open southbound express lanes during Ship Canal Bridge work

King County officials request southbound express lanes to ease delays caused by the Ship Canal Bridge construction.
8 months ago
tiger mountain sr 18 blocked...
MyNorthwest Staff

Section of westbound I-90 to close overnight Friday

A section of I-90 is expected to be shut down for eight hours Friday night, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.
8 months ago
sounder train shoreline...
Nate Connors

Special Sounder service for Seahawks playoff game Saturday

Discover the special Sounder service options to Lumen Field amid I-5 construction for the Seahawks playoff game.
8 months ago
Bullfrog road overpass...
Julia Dallas

Bullfrog Road overpass near Cle Elum opens ahead of schedule

The Bullfrog Road overpass is officially open, announced WSDOT, enhancing travel in the Cle Elum area.
8 months ago
Edgewater Bridge between Everett and Mukilteo...
Chris Sullivan

Murphy’s Law hits bridge project between Everett and Mukilteo

The Everett-Mukilteo bridge project faces repeated setbacks, highlighting the challenges of unexpected issues in infrastructure development.
8 months ago
Seattle police...
Julia Dallas

Seattle police blocking all directions on NE 50th Street

There is reported police activity blocking traffic in the U-District.
8 months ago
Sound Transit budget deficit delays...
Jason Sutich

Multiple maintenance closures planned for Sound Transit 1 Line this month

Discover the January closures of Sound Transit's 1 Line and how bus replacements will impact your commute and travel plans.
8 months ago
Duvall Monroe delays SR 203...
Jason Sutich

Expect traffic delays on SR 203 for roadway sampling in Duvall, Monroe

SR 203 between Duvall and Monroe will have daily alternating traffic on Wednesday and Thursday while crews conduct roadway sampling for a future project.
8 months ago
I-5 backups wsdot...
Chris Sullivan

Why WSDOT won’t switch express lanes, despite huge southbound I-5 backups

Why won't WSDOT open the I-5 express lanes for a few hours each morning to prevent the 45-50 minute delays out of Lynnwood?
8 months ago
SB I-5 express lane delays...
Chris Sullivan

As predicted, loss of SB I-5 express lanes causes huge morning delays

As expected, southbound I-5 drivers were greeted with massive backups out of Snohomish County because of the loss of the express lanes.
8 months ago
millionaire's tax ferguson heywood...
Chris Sullivan

The CCA, ferries, and a highway user fee; key transportation discussions this session

Ferguson wants to add $3 billion to the state transportation budget in this short 60-day session. How he wants to do it isn't popular on either side of the aisle.
8 months ago
fife bridge work I-5...
Nate Connors

Bridge work over I-5 brings late night closures in Fife

The Washington State Department of Transportation is continuing work this week on a new overpass at I-5 in Fife.
8 months ago
Ship Canal Bridge...
Nate Connors

It’s back! Revive I-5 in Seattle returns this weekend

Join the revitalization of Seattle's Ship Canal Bridge this weekend with engaging events and updates from WSDOT on preservation efforts.
9 months ago
I-405 bothell...
Frank Sumrall

Lanes reopened after back half of double dump truck rolled over on I-405 in Bothell

The back half of a double dump truck rolled over on southbound I-405 in Bothell, causing significant delays.
9 months ago
I-5 NB Federal Way Crash...
Jason Sutich

All lanes of northbound I-5 in Federal Way back open after multi-vehicle crash

A three-vehicle crash on NB I-5 in Federal Way was blocking lanes, causing traffic delays.
9 months ago
Chains wsp snoqualmie pass...
Frank Sumrall

Chains required at Snoqualmie Pass as WSP enforces $500 fines

If you're headed to the passes, make sure to check for chain requirements. WSP is enforcing restrictions at Snoqualmie Pass, checking both cars and trucks.
9 months ago
DuPont interchange...
Chris Sullivan

Birth of an interchange continues in DuPont

2026 is going to be a good year for I-5 drivers through DuPont. The new interchange at the Stelicoom-DuPont Road will open this year, providing better access to the city and JBLM.
9 months ago
WSDOT project daytime closures...
Nate Connors

WSDOT keeps busy with nightly lane closures in Des Moines, Fife, Bellevue

WSDOT's late-night projects this week may delay evening plans in Des Moines, Fife, and Bellevue. Stay informed on traffic updates.
9 months ago
express toll lanes sumner pacific...
Chris Sullivan

Express toll lane between Sumner and Pacific goes active Monday

The express toll lane on northbound SR 167 between Sumner and Pacific goes active Monday, several months after the rest of the corridor went live.
9 months ago
missing 14-year-old seattle...
MyNorthwest Staff

WSP clocks driver at 156 mph on I-5 without headlights

The Washington State Patrol clocked a driver traveling more than 150 miles per hour without headlights on I-5 last week.
9 months ago
us 2 chumstick highway wsdot...
Nate Connors

Repairs delayed on Chumstick Highway due to faulty equipment, snowy conditions

Pavement repairs along sections of Chumstick Highway got underway Monday morning as originally scheduled; however, crews ran into an issue early in the project.
9 months ago
eastbound I-90...
Julia Dallas

Eastbound I-90 back open after multiple crashes

Eastbound I-90 is back open between North Bend and the summit.
9 months ago
water main break seattle marginal way sr 99...
MyNorthwest Staff

Water main break closes lanes on E. Marginal Way in Seattle, backs up SR 99 commute

A water main has burst on E. Marginal Way in Seattle, causing significant traffic congestion along the northbound lanes of SR 99 during prime commuting hours.
9 months ago
months of hell seattle I-5...
Chris Sullivan

‘Months of Hell’ return to I-5 around Seattle

We survived it last year, barely, but now we're in for several "months of Hell" as closures of northbound I-5 across the Ship Canal Bridge return.
9 months ago