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ground stop alaska airlines sea-tac...
Chris Sullivan

What’s next for Sea-Tac Airport after current round of construction

Getting through the construction at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) hasn't been easy the last few years, but the long-range plan is expected to be full of dust as well.
1 year ago
sr 529 closures...
Chris Sullivan

Four full closures for SR 529 coming in May

Heads up Marysville and Everett. State Route 529 (SR 529) is not going to be a reliable way to make that connection in May. Four full highway closures are on next month's schedule, starting this weekend.
1 year ago
I-5 tacoma collision...
Frank Sumrall

Driver dead after ‘major collision’ shut down I-5 north near Lakewood; All lanes back open

All lanes heading north on I-5 were shut down and blocked near Lakewood after a semi truck crashed early Tuesday morning.
1 year ago
Photo: The Ballard Bridge....
Nate Connors

Weekend road work roundup: Major closures to hit Ballard Bridge, I-5

Major road work this weekend: Ballard Bridge closes April 25-28, impacting I-5 traffic.
1 year ago
Other than left-lane campers and bad mergers, few things are more disappointing behind the wheel th...
Chris Sullivan

Seriously WA, stop littering 38 million pounds each year

Littering harms our roads and wildlife. Learn why it's crucial to keep our environment clean and the impact of your actions.
1 year ago
work zone awareness week...
Nate Connors

Work Zone Awareness Week honors 61 WSDOT employees killed on the job

During Work Zone Awareness Week, agencies remember 61 WSDOT employees killed in work zones incidents.
1 year ago
Red Light Cameras edmonds...
MyNorthwest Staff

New Edmonds red light cameras may issue 11,000+ tickets a year

New red light cameras in Edmonds warns drivers and aims to enhance traffic safety by issuing thousands of tickets annually.
1 year ago
The State Route 165 Carbon River Fairfax Bridge closed April 14, 2025,...
Frank Lenzi

Century-old Carbon River Bridge closed until further notice

The single-lane Carbon River Bridge, which is 103 years old, provided access to Mount Rainier. Due to deterioration, it is closed indefinitely. There is currently no public detour.
1 year ago
I-90 east crash...
MyNorthwest Staff

WSDOT: Semitruck blew past traffic control, injuring worker on I-90 east; 13-mile backup

A 13-mile backup on I-90 in Easton turns your drive into a 4.5-hour ordeal.
1 year ago
rockslide sr 11 Chuckanut Drive...
Frank Sumrall

20-foot rockslide blocks SR 11 on Chuckanut Drive

A rockslide that appears roughly 20 feet tall occurred on Chuckanut Drive, near Pigeon Point and the Oyster Dome trailhead. SR 11 is completely blocked off in this area as a result.
1 year ago
Photo: The Ballard Bridge....
Chris Sullivan

Ballard Bridge to close this weekend, first of four weekend closures for 108-year-old bridge

This is the first of four full weekend closures of the 108-year-old Ballard Bridge this year. This is the continuation of two years of work that SDOT started last year.
1 year ago
real id...
Frank Sumrall

Limited appointments, hour-long lines: Real ID deadline looms in WA

With approximately 20-40% of U.S. travelers still lacking proper identification, according to TSA, Washington residents are heading to local DOL offices in droves.
1 year ago
I-90...
Frank Sumrall

Multiple westbound I-90 lanes blocked after collision involving multiple semi-trucks

All lanes on I-90 heading west are blocked near North Bend Monday morning, the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) confirmed.
1 year ago
bald eagle puyallup traffic...
Chris Sullivan

The eagle has landed: Bald eagle takes over highway lane, causing commute chaos

During Friday morning's commute, a bald eagle caused a sudden backup on State Route 512 in downtown Puyallup.
1 year ago
sea-tac airport checkpoints...
Chris Sullivan

Sea-Tac Airport adding 11 new security lanes this year

Sea-Tac Airport is enhancing its traveler experience with updated checkpoints and signage.
1 year ago
REAL ID...
James Lynch

REAL ID starts in 3 weeks—Are you ready?

The REAL ID Act takes effect in three weeks. Learn what you need to know to ensure compliance and avoid delays.
1 year ago
speed cameras...
Frank Lenzi

More speed cameras could be coming to Seattle

Seattle may soon install additional cameras to catch speeders. Currently, speed zone cameras are in place outside 19 schools. A new proposal calls for adding 37 cameras at 19 more schools and spending more than $1 million to install speed cameras outside school zones as well.
1 year ago
I-5 mount vernon...
MyNorthwest Staff

All northbound lanes on I-5 in Mount Vernon reopened after collision

All I-5 lanes heading north in Mount Vernon were blocked due to a collision for nearly an hour before reopening at approximately 12:35 p.m.
1 year ago
work zone speed camera (1)...
Nate Connors

Washington unleashes first-ever work zone highway speed camera

A new trailer-mounted speed camera is monitoring drivers on I-5 in DuPont, marking Washington's first digital speed enforcement initiative.
1 year ago
washington coast culverts...
Chris Sullivan

Still stuck on the way to the Washington coast? Blame the culverts

Discover how culverts are impacting your journey to the coast this spring and summer.
1 year ago
Expect 'Lengthy delays' on I-405 in Kirkland this weekend. (Photo Credit: WSDOT)...
Nate Connors

Headed to an event this weekend? You may be stuck in road work

Expect delays due to road work during the Tulip Festival and Seattle sports events. Plan your trip accordingly.
1 year ago
Expect 'Lengthy delays' on I-405 in Kirkland this weekend. (Photo Credit: WSDOT)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Tonight: Expect ‘Lengthy delays’ on I-405 in Kirkland

Drivers should expect significant delays on southbound I-405 as two lanes close from Friday to Monday.
1 year ago
Hood Canal Bridge...
MyNorthwest Staff

Popular Western Washington bridge back open after being closed due to high winds

A local bridge is shut down as strong winds pose safety risks. Stay informed for updates on reopening.
1 year ago
link light rail sound transit security...
MyNorthwest Staff

Sound Transit warns of significant light rail delays downtown

Sound Transit warns of significant 1 Line disruptions in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel from April 14 to April 23.
1 year ago