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Toll rate increases approved for SR 99, 520, and Narrows Bridge
The toll rate increases proposed last month appeared to be a fait accompli as the commissioners took up the issue Tuesday.5 years ago
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Charges, arrests mount in Western Washington street racing crackdown
How do you stop illegal street racing? Arrest people and taking their cars. A tri-county emphasis continues to build cases to stop the events.5 years ago
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Another road closure gets us closer to end of I-5 Tacoma construction
The end of I-5 construction in Tacoma is in sight, but there's some pain to endure before all lanes of the SB Puyallup River Bridge and HOV lanes are open.5 years ago
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Still no date for return of passenger train service at site of deadly DuPont derailment
The testing is done. Engineers are trained. But when will train service actually return to the Point Defiance Bypass, the site of a deadly 2017 derailment?5 years ago
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Ferry fare rates will increase 2.5% this year and next
Ferry riders will soon need to dig a little deeper in their wallets as the state is expected to approve increased ferry fares on Tuesday.5 years ago
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Sound Transit charts its path ahead facing $6.5 billion budget hole
After a Thursday meeting, Sound Transit now has a schedule and some strict guidelines to follow as it prioritizes what to build and when.5 years ago
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90 minute delays, 10 mile backups expected during upcoming NB 167 closure
You are not going to want any part of State Route 167 northbound later this month when it's closed for an entire weekend out of Puyallup.5 years ago
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What you need to know about month-long Montlake Bridge closure
Drivers have to figure out how they will get into and out of the University District as the Montlake Bridge is closed until Sept. 3.5 years ago
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New I-405 interchange coming to Totem Lake
Work to improve the I-405 commute continues. Construction of a new on and off ramp from the freeway to Totem Lake is set to begin later this year.5 years ago
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New SR 167 ramp meter should make merge with I-405 easier and safer
The Washington State Department of Transportation is adding ramp meters where the SR 167 ramp joins I-405, and the shoulder will be an additional lane.5 years ago
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How much time did Seattle drivers save on the roads in 2020?
With traffic having returned to pre-COVID levels, just how much time did drivers save last year when the pandemic emptied Seattle-area roads?5 years ago
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State votes to approve toll increases for SR 99 Tunnel, 520 Bridge, Tacoma Narrows Bridge
The Washington State Transportation Commission has voted to approve toll increases for the SR 99 Tunnel, the 520 Bridge, and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.5 years ago
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Seattle’s Fairview Avenue Bridge reopens Sunday
The Fairview Avenue North bridge -- a key link between Seattle's Eastlake neighborhood and South Lake Union -- will be reopening this weekend.5 years ago
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When will beer and food return to ferry boats?
The Washington state ferry system is working to replenish the galleys and flush out the drinking fountains to prepare for the return of crowds.5 years ago
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Revive I-5 returns with lane closures, but drivers have some things to cheer about too
Revive I-5 is back with another weekend of lane closures, but drivers have recently received some new lanes around the Sound as well.5 years ago
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Chokepoint at Sea-Tac Airport cell phone lot is finally being fixed
The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is making changes to the cell phone lot to eliminate a big chokepoint for those waiting to pick up loved ones.5 years ago
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Good to Go shuts down for two weeks for maintenance starting Friday night
Good to Go account users have just over a day before the system goes dark for about two weeks after the original shutdown was delayed.5 years ago
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WSDOT finishes crucial phase of Puget Sound Gateway Project
Truck drivers finally have a little more elbow room to get into and out of the Port of Tacoma now that the 70th Street overpass has been replaced.5 years ago
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WSDOT taking bridge ‘down to bare metal’ with SB I-5 closure in Arlington
The southbound I-5 bridge over the Stillaguamish River north of Arlington is going to be closed for about five months.5 years ago
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Revive I-5 returns to Seattle with a full freeway closure
It's time to start planning ahead for your travel through Seattle next weekend when Revive I-5 is back with another weekend of closures for the freeway.5 years ago
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What is that large contraption on I-5 in Tacoma?
Just what is that large contraption sitting in the middle of the I-5 construction zone in Tacoma? Plus, an update on the Good to Go service shutdown.5 years ago
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Funding for improvements to I-405/167 corridor $360M in hole
Some vital projects that were to be funded by bonds tied to tolling revenue on the I-405/167 corridor could face potential delays or cuts.5 years ago
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How Washington road crews decide which roads to repair
The paving and chip-seal crews descend on our roads every summer, but have you ever wondered how they decide which roads to prioritize?5 years ago
