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MyNorthwest Staff
Buses will be allowed to drive on I-5 shoulder to save time, reduce traffic
Buses in Snohomish County will begin using the shoulder lane on I-5 starting Monday, Nov. 12.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Big portion of SR 520 closing over weekend for light bulb replacement
A large stretch of westbound SR 520 will be closed this weekend so light bulbs can be replaced. WSDOT will be replacing 1,750 bulbs under the highway’s three Eastside lids.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Traffic hack: How to beat congestion at the Sea-Tac Airport cell phone lot
I'm not sure if you have used the cell phone lot at Sea-Tac Airport lately, but it can be a challenge to get out of, especially when the airport is busy, which is nearly all of the time.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
City of Everett listens to speeding complaints, awards ‘your speed’ sign
Steve Schneider insisted that drivers were speeding through his Everett neighborhood, most likely bi-passing part of I-5. He reached out to Chokepoints. After collecting some data, the city is going to change a few things.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
SR 99 tunnel is built. Why can’t we use it yet?
Primary construction for the SR 99 tunnel has finally finished, with the project reaching what the Washington Department of Transportation calls "substantial completion." So why can't we use it yet?8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
I-90 commuters are about to get some relief driving into Seattle
WSDOT took away a lane on the connector between I-90 and I-5 in Seattle. Now, drivers could get that crucial 1,000 feet of merging distance back.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Seattle wants to expand traffic camera tickets to include other violations
Red light cameras. Speed zone cameras. They might be getting some company on Seattle's streets as Mayor Jenny Durkan plans to expand their use into other violations.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Seattle rapid response team has been quietly training, already helping drivers
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan unveiled a rapid response team to fix traffic-snarling incidents ASAP and get drivers moving. But the team has been quietly training for years, and has even been helping drivers already.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Metro Transit launches first ride-hailing app for on-demand shuttle service
King County Metro is getting in on the ride sharing craze with a new app that launched Tuesday morning.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Neighbors continue to fight against Everett speeders
After complaining to Everett officials about speeders in his neighborhood, the city gave this concerned neighbor a radar gun to collect data. And he's made good use of it.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Easy drive to Pullman this weekend? Not so fast my friend
GameDay comes to Eastern Washington for the first time after a long wait for WSU fans. Expect a Crimson Caravan across the state for this one event. That means traffic ... a lot of traffic.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Closures expected for final Alaskan Way Viaduct inspection this weekend
The Alaskan Way Viaduct is due for its final safety inspection before coming down in January of next year, and drivers can expect closures all weekend long as a result.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
How traffic will work after Seattle’s SR 99 tunnel opens
Seattle's SR 99 tunnel is going to bring on some major changes to traffic in downtown Seattle when it opens in early-2019.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
How much it will cost drivers to use Seattle’s new SR 99 tunnel
Seattle's new tunnel toll was approved Tuesday by the Washington State Transportation Commission. But the effective date is still up in the air as the exact opening time is unknown.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Colman Dock preps for unusual weekend, modified ferry schedule
Your ferry trip out of Colman Dock is going to look a lot different this weekend as the musical chairs for queuing continues. Sailings are also going to be impacted.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Weekend closures mark last chance to drive under Alaskan Way Viaduct
Expect multiple closures across SR-99 and I-5 this weekend, as lines are repainted on Seattle's waterfront to move lanes out from under the Alaskan Way Viaduct.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
East Link project hits 30 percent completion as Seattle construction begins
Up until now, most of the construction on Sound Transit's East Link light rail extension to Bellevue and Redmond has been limited to the Eastside, but starting this weekend, Seattle drivers will feel the impact.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Rainy weather makes for ‘rough morning commute,’ accidents everywhere
Five separate traffic incidents in the I-5 downtown corridor alone led to an especially rough Tuesday morning for Seattle commuters. Here's what you can do to stay safe.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
New Chehalis I-5 overpass comes down to 60-hour closure
A 60-hour closure. That's all Chehalis drivers have left to endure before getting their new overpass on I-5.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Weekend roadwork expected to cause delays
Emergency road repairs are going to make getting around the region much tougher this weekend.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Temporary 520 fix might save bus riders 5-6 minutes into Seattle
The Washington State Department of Transportation is about to make a small tweak recommended by daily commuters that should shave a few minutes off the westbound 520 drive in Seattle.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Relief for constant JBLM traffic is coming in more than one way
Between additional lanes on I-5, and the re-opening of a key gate, drivers in the JBLM corridor can expect traffic relief in the coming years.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Weekend closures and delays to look out for on I-5
You might want to stay away from I-5 southbound this weekend, with "emergency concrete repair" expected to cause significant delays near Spokane street.8 years ago
