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Stop parking on highway shoulders when you’re having fun
If you find the trailhead parking lot or the spots for your favorite river float are full, find another place to go instead. Don't park on the highway.6 years ago
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Upcoming I-5 closure signals milestone in Gateway Project
It's never too early to talk about an upcoming closure of I-5. On Aug. 28-29, both directions of the freeway will be closed between Federal Way and Fife.6 years ago
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Month long closure of Hwy 203 underway as state restores fish habitat
Highway 203 just south of Duvall is closed for the next month to replace a blocked culvert, but the project could have taken longer if not for a new method.6 years ago
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Washington’s first diverging diamond interchange opening soon in Lacey
The Marvin Road overpass of I-5 in Lacey will be the first diverging diamond in Washington when its scheduled to open in about a week and a half.6 years ago
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Final filling of Battery Street Tunnel now underway
Since the new Seattle tunnel opened, you probably haven't given a second thought to the Battery Street Tunnel, but the state is close to filling it in.6 years ago
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Mayor Durkan declares civil emergency over closure of West Seattle Bridge
Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Thursday that she is declaring a civil emergency over the ongoing closure of the West Seattle Bridge.6 years ago
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Sound Transit pushes Congress for pandemic relief to stay afloat
As it continues to struggle from fallout brought on the COVID-19 crisis, Sound Transit is looking to Congress for assistance to stay afloat.6 years ago
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Yes, Seattle’s Lower Spokane Street Bridge is cracking too
The Lower Spokane Street Bridge is cracking, but it's not quite time to panic yet, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation.6 years ago
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Tolling in the mix as a funding option to pay for West Seattle Bridge fix
While the decision to replace or repair the bridge has not been made, the city's trying to find ways to pay for the project, and tolling is possible.6 years ago
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Will the pandemic create a move back to the suburbs?
The state believes it'll take years for a return to "normal" congestion, tolling, and gas tax revenues, and only if there isn't a shift in public behavior.6 years ago
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A warning from Washington State Ferries: Watch your crab pots
It hasn't happened in two years, but the Washington State Ferry System is back out with a warning: Do not put your crab pots in the ferry lanes.6 years ago
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Why is it taking so long to figure out the West Seattle Bridge?
It's been months since the West Seattle Bridge closed, and many who rely on it are starting to question why it's taking so long to figure out what to do.6 years ago
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Washington State Patrol says it hasn’t ‘surrendered’ I-5 to protesters
Why is the State Patrol allowing protesters onto I-5 in Seattle and closing the freeway for their protection? First, understand this is a unique time.6 years ago
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Washington ferries to continue operating at half-capacity for summer
Riders on weekend ferries got a taste of what the summer will look like: Lenghty waits at the docks, as the service crawls at half its normal capacity.6 years ago
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Washington State Patrol plans to keep shutting down I-5 for protests
As long as the CHOP area is alive and well on Capitol Hill, you should expect I-5 closures any time protesters decide to march to the West Precinct.6 years ago
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SDOT says West Seattle Bridge can be fixed, debates whether it should be
A surprising announcement on the West Seattle Bridge came in during a recent task force meeting Engineers now say they can fix it. But should they?6 years ago
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WSDOT to reverse 70-year-old decision on I-5 through JBLM
I-5 drivers need to prepare for significant changes through JBLM, with the state raising the freeway 14 feet to make up for a 70-year-old decision.6 years ago
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Task force meets to discuss future of West Seattle Bridge
The community group tasked by the City of Seattle to provide insight and feedback on the West Seattle Bridge met for the first time Wednesday.6 years ago
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Major construction closures coming after July 4th
The week after July 4th will mark the start of two large construction projects that will impact your way around the Greater Seattle Area.6 years ago
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Washington state ferries to stick with reduced schedule ‘until further notice’
You can expect longer waits this summer on Washington state ferries, with the sailing schedule remaining scaled back "until further notice."6 years ago
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Pandemic, recession could have Sound Transit out of tax money by 2028
In just eight years, the double-whammy of the recession and the pandemic could leave Sound Transit without tax money to build any more tracks.6 years ago
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City preps for potential West Seattle Bridge replacement
Seattle is preparing for every possible outcome to return the West Seattle Bridge to service, and that includes looking for bids for a possible replacement.6 years ago
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Former Seattle mayor to lead West Seattle Bridge advisory group
An advisory group has been formed to deal with fallout from the closure of the West Seattle Bridge, led by a former mayor.6 years ago
