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Chris Sullivan
WSDOT closes parts of I-405 this weekend to repair ’15-foot-deep sinkhole’
You will not want to be using Interstate 405 this Saturday, because construction is going to close the freeway south of Bellevue.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WA looks for answers as bike, pedestrian deaths hit 20-year high
The numbers are in, and we are not doing a good job behind the wheel when it comes to sharing the road with bikes and pedestrians.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
A deep dive on the final stages of repair to the West Seattle Bridge
Load testing is one of the final steps to perform before the West Seattle Bridge can reopen to traffic.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Neighborhood vibration testing, construction to close SR-520 bridge over upcoming weekend
SR-520 will be closed in both directions this weekend. Contractors will be working on the lid and making preparations for the next phase of the project.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Staffing woes to blame for ‘chaotic’ weekend of Washington ferry cancellations
Last weekend was one of the worst for ferry cancellations of the summer. Nearly all the routes were impacted by crew shortages or mechanical issues.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Will ‘normal’ congestion return with reopening of the West Seattle Bridge?
We all know you are ready to get on the West Seattle Bridge again, but do you really remember what it was like driving the bridge?4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Washington’s distracted driving law: has it reduced collisions five years into its passage?
A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety looked at states with and without this law and how they are impacting crashes.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
I-90, Snoqualmie Pass construction returns with lane-widening and expected traffic delays
I-90 construction between North Bend and Ellensburg is back. Lane closures and long delays are in your future.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Des Moines betting on fast ferry service to attract visitors
What's old is new again for Puget Sound transportation. Decades after turning our back on the water, one city is using it for congestion relief and a development spark.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Roundabout to slow traffic on Hwy 9 in Snohomish
We're talking about roundabouts today because Highway 9 in Snohomish County is about to be closed down for about a week to put one in.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
I-5 construction persists through Seafair weekend with WSDOT halfway through revival project
This is about as busy of a summer weekend as you can get in Seattle, but construction will not be taking any time off, this is Seafair Weekend.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
A driver’s guide for passing and slow-moving vehicles
Slow-moving vehicles and risky passers are a deadly combination. With about a month left of summer, it's time for a good reminder on the rules.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Construction won’t ease just because the hot Mariners are hosting Houston
Friday's game against Houston is sold out, and T-Mobile Park will be near capacity but guess what? Construction isn't going to be taking the weekend off.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Another busy construction weekend to get in your way
It shouldn't be as bad as last weekend, but construction will once again get in your way over the next three days.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
HOV lanes and left lane camping explained, again
It's time to revisit one of our favorite topics: the HOV lane and left-lane camping.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Don’t toss that butt … on the highway median, it can start a fire
With our first sustained sunny and warm weather now underway, it's time for a reminder to keep your cigarette butts in your car.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Double whammy of weekend freeway closures
Two of Seattle's freeways will not be options for getting around this weekend. Construction will be impacting both 520 and southbound I-5.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Where did the NB I-5 congestion in Tacoma go?
As soon as the new northbound lanes opened on June 26, the traffic just vanished.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
8-mile backups possible for Bremerton as Warren Avenue Bridge undergoes construction
The week of July 5 usually signals the start of road construction ramping up, and now it's Bremerton's turn for a major traffic project.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Rest areas: what’s working, what’s not? WSDOT looks for the public’s input
As you drive around the state during 4th of July weekend, make a note at what you see at rest areas. The Washington Department of Transportation is doing a complete review of them, and it needs your feedback.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Washington state licensing fees, some tolls to increase Friday
The start of July usually means the start of summer in Washington, but it also means the annual increase of fees approved by the Legislature and the increase of some tolls.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Upcoming holiday weekends can’t escape Revive I-5 construction
WSDOT plans on Revive I-5 construction for most upcoming summer weekends, including Pride and the 4th of July.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll going down, but who should get the savings?
Taxes, fees, and tolls usually never go down once applied, but drivers in Tacoma are about to see a drop in their toll rate on the Narrows Bridge.4 years ago
