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MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle to lose 47 parking spaces on Friday for PARKing Day
PARKing Day is back in Seattle. A total of 47 parking spaces will be taken out of circulation for temporary parks throughout the city.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Chokepoints: School bus rules revisited and a fix to the 522 cut-through
With the kids back in school, it's a great time to remind everyone of the rules for stopping or passing school buses.9 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Multimillion-dollar speed limit signs could better ease congestion if speeds enforced, engineer says
The lead engineer behind multimillion dollar speed signs near Seattle says they're not being used to capacity.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Life without the express lanes on I-90
Drivers on I-90 have been living without the express lanes for just over three months now. What have we learned in that time?9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
All lanes on Aurora Bridge reopened after 3-car crash
All lanes of the Aurora Bridge in Seattle have reopened after a 3-car crash Friday morning.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Floating 520 Bridge shining Texas colors over Labor Day Weekend
The floating Highway 520 Bridge over Lake Washington will be lit up in Texas' signature colors in solidarity with the victims of Hurricane Harvey.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Labor Day Weekend traffic: Prepare for very slow roads
Labor Day Weekend traffic throughout Western Washington and beyond is expected to be extremely rough. Multiple high-profile events will pack the roads.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Highway 2 pain not going away anytime soon
If you can handle the two-hour-plus waits for a few more years, the state is going to put $17-million into improving a nightmare stretch of Highway 2.9 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Construction kicks off for new Mukilteo ferry terminal
Construction of the new Mukilteo ferry terminal kicked off with a celebration on Wednesday. The future ferry terminal site is one-third mile east of the existing terminal.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Another 520 bridge milestone as WB span opens
A big change is coming Monday for drivers who use the 520 bridge . But before that happens, the state is going to shut down the floating bridge.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Crab pots to blame for busted ferry propellers
We've had seafood trucks crash and clog our roads before, but now crabbing season is interrupting the Washington state ferry system.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Want to spend your weekend stuck in traffic? Go watch the eclipse
If you like 30-mile backups, do we have a vacation spot for you: the "path of totality" of Monday's eclipse.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Snohomish County roads can’t handle the growth
The explosive growth in south Snohomish County has pushed the infrastructure too far, and planners have had to put some developments on hold until they can catch up.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
WSDOT says opinions are changing over I-405 toll lanes
The Washington State Department of Transportation reports that drivers' opinions on the I-405 express toll lanes are leaning positive.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Pacific Northwest towns prepping for major traffic snarls during eclipse
Oregon officials are preparing for major traffic jams as people drive into the state to be in the path of the total solar eclipse.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Be prepared: Popular ferry route is under limited schedule
Weekend adventurers will have to plan even more ahead if they want to take a ferry to the San Juans or Vancouver B.C. A limited schedule in effect.9 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Lane closures on Seattle’s Denny Way this week
Crews are preparing for another stretch of roadwork along Denny Way.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Seattle’s new traffic diverters getting mixed reaction from residents
The traffic diverters block through traffic and are confusing to many non-local drivers that are looking to avoid the north-south backups on Aurora.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Everett gets creative with new footbridge and sewer line
Two major parts of Everett have been separated for decades. But a natural disaster may have provided an opportunity for the city.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Driver ‘blues’ for our roads this week
The end of this week is going to be unbearable through downtown Seattle as the Blue Angels visit for their annual Seafair performances.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Marriage of events, construction sure to slow down your travel plans
The marriage of summer events and major construction projects continues over the next two days.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Redmond’s facelift nearly complete
Downtown Redmond has been torn up for more than a year as the city completes its transformation from a quaint historic core into a vibrant new neighborhood.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Motorcyclists are increasingly violating lane laws in Washington
There's been an increase in unsafe behavior on the roads by motorcyclists.9 years ago
