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Chris Sullivan
Sounders fans will be first to test tolling in 99 tunnel
Tolls on the 99 tunnel begin Saturday, Nov. 9, but it won't be a soft launch. The Sounders are bringing 70,000 fans to CenturyLink Field on Sunday.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
‘Very confusing’ lane changes slow commute on Seattle’s Aurora Bridge
Emergency repairs on Seattle's Aurora Bridge kicked off late Thursday, and lane changes on southbound SR 99 are already causing confusion for commuters.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Diverging Diamond interchange taking shape in Lacey
We're about a year into construction on Washington's first "diverging diamond" interchange, and I-5 drivers in Lacey are about to get their first benefits of the project.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WSDOT outlines concerns as tolling for Seattle tunnel approaches
We're under two weeks away from the start of Seattle tunnel tolling. What has traffic managers and planners concerned as we inch toward tolling on November 9?7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Advanced deterioration under Aurora Bridge to slow Seattle commute
If you live north of downtown Seattle this traffic trouble could affect you, with one southbound lane of the Aurora Bridge closed until further notice.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Literal logjam continues to cause problems at US 2 trestle near Everett
Crews have been working to clear a literal logjam in the U.S. 2 trestle for days now, with no estimate for when work might finally be completed.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Prepare for backups when tolls begin in Seattle’s SR 99 tunnel
We only have two weeks left before tolling starts on the 99 tunnel in Seattle, and when they do, we can expect significant backups to ensue.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WSDOT looks to fix notorious I-5 traffic along Joint Base Lewis-McChord
The I-5 construction mess in Tacoma gets all the attention, but the freeway is also getting a makeover through Joint Base Lewis-McChord.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Tide returns to Marysville wetlands for first time in decades
Workers recently breached the dike on the north end of Steamboat Slough in Marysville to allow water back into the area for the first time in decades.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Still plenty of questions as state mulls replacement for gas tax
The future of transportation funding could be changing over the next decade, as Washington considers a pay-by-mile system over the gas tax.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Traffic backups will be ‘new norm’ after changes to 520, SR 99 tunnel
Changes to the 520 floating bridge in Montlake and SR 99 tunnel have seen traffic backup, and drivers can expect that continue into the future.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Weekend to bring triple-whammy for Seattle road and light rail closures
Light rail. 520. The SR-99 tunnel. There are going to be service disruptions across the board this weekend in Seattle.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WSDOT plans I-5 fix for infamous Everett to Marysville drive
After considering a handful of options, WSDOT believes it has a solution to congestion for the infamous Everett to Marysville I-5 drive.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Figuring out Washington’s confusing rules for driving in school zones
School zones: When are they active and when are they not? The state's laws are ambiguous depending on where you are and who's enforcing them.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sound Transit expands parking permit program… for a price
Sound Transit is about a year into providing parking passes at some of its lots, and the program is expanding once again.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Who thinks about new guard rails? WSDOT does
You probably never think about guard rails, until you need one to keep from going off the road.7 years ago
Dyer Oxley
No one would take the old Puyallup River Bridge, even for $1M
Even after offering up to $1 million, WSDOT could not find anyone to take the historic Puyallup River Bridge. This is what happens now.7 years ago
Dyer Oxley
More and more people using foot ferries for Seattle commute
More and more people are opting to commute to Seattle via ferries. As a result, the passenger ferry option seems to be sharply rising in popularity.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
6 weeks of lane closures coming for southbound I-5 near Tacoma Mall
There will be six more weeks of lane closures near the Tacoma Mall and it's bad news for South Sound drivers.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Little pain for little gain with latest construction along I-5 in Tacoma
Changes are coming this weekend to the southbound I-5 lanes right after Highway 16 merges in, south of downtown Tacoma.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Expansion joint repairs could delay Seahawks game travel
You might recall the weekend closures of I-5 south of Seattle as the state replaced expansion joints and the concrete panels. Here we go again.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
520 bridge project to bring weekend closures to Montlake
The Montlake 520 bridge project is about to ramp up construction, and that will mean big changes for drivers. It starts with some closures over the weekend.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Greater Seattle-Bremerton connection coming with one more fast ferry
Kitsap Transit will briefly add a second fast ferry to its Seattle-Bremerton run, increasing the quick connection across Puget Sound.7 years ago
