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Nate Connors
SR 99 traffic snarls expected between Sea-Tac/Des Moines through Summer 2025
On Dec. 2, WSDOT begins a six-month rehabilitation project to improve a section of SR 99 through the Sea-Tac airport and Des Moines.2 years ago
Sam Campbell
Traffic leading up to Sea-Tac Airport snarled due to a ‘security incident’
Fliers and their families ran into traffic outside Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for the second consecutive morning Wednesday.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Hacks to get through Sea-Tac Airport during holiday weekend
Perry Cooper with the Port of Seattle joined "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio Tuesday and shared several tips that could save visitors from missing their flights.2 years ago
Steve Coogan and Heather Bosch
After hack, Sea-Tac Airport website back up in time for Thanksgiving travel
The Sea-Tac Airport website is back up and running after a ransomware attack shut several systems offline late during the summer.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Police: Driver arrested for DUI after crashing semitruck on SR 16; traffic was slowed
A rolled over semitruck on the ramp from State Route 16 to S. Sprague Avenue led to injuries and a traffic backup, state agencies report.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Hillside slide causes SR 106 along Hood Canal to shut down in both directions
State Route 106 has been closed in both directions along the Hood Canal in Mason County due to a hillside slide.2 years ago
Nate Connors
WSDOT: Massive project will disrupt traffic for 3 years as crews work to repair I-5
Seattle commuters should brace for significant traffic disruptions next year as the Washington State Department of Transportation embarks on its largest "Revive I-5" project to date.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Fines for license plate covers start in 2025
These are usually clear, plastic covers that go over your license plates to protect the plates from damage. They are also illegal in WA.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
What highways, state routes are closed due to the bomb cyclone?
As of 6 a.m. Nov. 20, here are the current conditions of major highways and state routes affected by the bomb cyclone.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
SR 20 North Cascade Highway closed for season
Right as a massive storm approaches the region, WSDOT has decided to shut down the State Route 20 North Cascade Highway.2 years ago
Nate Connors
Good news for drivers: SR 529 bridge reopens in Everett after 5 months
Drivers through Everett will notice something different on their Monday morning commute. Less traffic! The State Route 529 bridge between Everett and Marysville is ready to reopen.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WSDOT to address State Route 7’s growth spurt
State Route 7 just can't handle all that traffic -- 28,000 vehicles working their way up and down the corridor daily.2 years ago
Nate Connors
Are the South Lake Union Streetcar’s days numbered?
Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) has concerns about the future of the South Lake Union Streetcar.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
‘I heard screeching:’ Many impacted by the I-405 collision in Bothell involving a school bus
A collision on I-405 south involving a school bus with young soccer players led to traffic backups in Bothell, officials said Wednesday.2 years ago
Nate Connors
Weekend traffic: Closures scheduled for Sound Transit’s 1 Line
Sound Transit's 1 Line will undergo scheduled maintenance over the weekend closing five stations between Capitol Hill and SODO.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Demonstrators with around 30 vehicles slowly move south along I-5
Demonstrators are slowly rolling along I-5 south Thursday afternoon. KIRO Newsradio spoke to a man involved in the demonstration.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Successful construction season ends on I-90
One less thing to worry about, I-90 construction on the freeway east of the mountains is finished for the year.2 years ago
Nate Connors
Snowfall forces early closure of Chinook Pass for the season
Travelers have one less option for cross-state travel with the seasonal closure of State Route 410 Chinook Pass over Mount Rainier.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
State Patrol searching for hit-and-run suspect after pedestrian was killed
If drivers saw a WSDOT alert during their commute this morning, WSP is looking for a hit-and-run driver after a pedestrian died.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: WA State Patrol is ready for any political violence
WA State Patrol is preparing for what happens if political violence gets worse on election day or the days after the results?2 years ago
Tom Brock and Steve Coogan
Cause of mudslide that led to 10-hour closure on I-5 in Bellingham revealed
The city of Bellingham revealed in a statement Monday what caused the mudslide that led to a 10-hour closure of I-5 north Sunday.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WSDOT is prepared for winter. Are you and your tires ready?
WSDOT said it's ready for winter. Now it's up to all of us to do the same with our cars and tires this time of year.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
45 cars involved in multiple crashes blocked I-5 south for hours
All lanes of I-5 south in Kent were blocked on Sunday for around three hours.2 years ago
