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Chris Sullivan
Relief coming for drivers dealing with ‘SnoCo Squeeze’
Snohomish County drivers shouldn’t have to deal with miles of gridlock between Everett and Marysville anymore.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Bertha’s work under Seattle’s viaduct has ‘no adverse influence’ on the aging structure
Bertha performed as advertised when the tunnel boring machine plunged under the Alaskan Way Viaduct, allowing the state to reopen the roadway four days ahead of schedule.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Chris Sullivan prepares us for viaduct closure – Week 2
If you've escaped the Alaskan Way Viaduct traffic unscathed, congrats. Drivers have one more week of this, but fortunately, Chris Sullivan has a few tips.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle’s surface streets snarl in Friday afternoon commute amid viaduct closure
It’s a beautiful Friday afternoon to be stuck in traffic amid the Alaskan Way Viaduct closure, which is diverting 90,000 drivers onto area roads and freeways. Stay up-to-date on traffic conditions throughout the area by listening to KIRO Radio and check our online traffic map before you head out the door. 5:45 p.m. UPDATE: Southbound […]10 years ago
Jillian Raftery
Seattle tunnel progress a major contrast to past problems
The progress that Bertha, Seattle's boring machine, is making is a huge relief for contractors and the state. What is going so well this time around?10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Bike ridership reaches ‘record high numbers’ during viaduct closure
There are a lot of people choosing to get around Seattle under their own power during the Alaskan Way Viaduct closure. According to information from the Seattle Department of Transportation, bike ridership for Monday reached “record high numbers” in the city. That includes more than 5,000 bike riders crossing the Fremont Bridge, which would be […]10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
I-90 drivers about to feel the ‘pain’ of fair-weather construction
Paving and joint repair work will begin near West Sammamish Parkway and move toward I-405. This work will be with us until the end of the fall.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
More repairs for dangerous I-405 expansion joint needed
Travis Phelps from Washington State Department of Transportation reveals I-405’s expansion joint problem Thursday morning will need further repair. Drivers should expect some delays. “The Washington State Patrol alerted us to this problem this morning after drivers began driving on the shoulder to avoid the piece of metal that popped up. The crews went out […]10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
What we’ve learned so far from Seattle’s viaduct closure
Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct has been closed for six days now. This is what we've learned about the closure's traffic impacts.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Drivers should expect ‘spikes’ of traffic during commutes throughout Seattle’s viaduct closure
Three days into the Alaskan Way Viaduct closure and we are still in the “trying it out” phase.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Drivers faced tough challenges on Tuesday during viaduct closure
Drivers should prepare for heavy traffic during the first Monday morning commute without the Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle.10 years ago
Jillian Raftery
Did you know Bertha whistles while she works?
Bertha the tunnel boring machine is considered one of the biggest and most powerful pieces of mining technology to ever be released. But, ever wonder what she sounds like when she’s digging? Well, Bertha actually sings.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
State: ‘Whatever happens’ during viaduct closure, it will be handled
If something happens on the detoured routes while the Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle is closed, the state says it will handle the problem as quickly as possible.10 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Seattle taking away parking during viaduct closure
WSDOT plans to take away parking along these key streets while the Alaskan Way Viaduct is closed for two weeks. And that's not all that's planned during the closure.10 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Alternate routes to avoid when Seattle’s viaduct closes for 2 weeks
Some roads and freeways will be worse hit than others when Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct closes for two weeks. Some drivers will experience 50 percent longer trips, and that's not all.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Lingering questions about new 520 bridge answered
Now that the ribbons have been cut and drivers have had their first taste of the new 520 floating bridge, it's time to tie up a few loose ends on the project.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle lesson: Don’t pick up strangers off the street
A man pulled over in Seattle to offer a ride to a woman he never met. As it turns out, she ended up taking him for a ride, at least, she took off with his truck, creating a "swath of destruction."10 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Water Taxi preparing for 200 percent more riders during viaduct closure
The two-week closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct starting Friday will have major traffic ripple effects including thousands of people using the King County Water Taxi.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
World’s longest floating bridge ‘fully functioning’, more work lays ahead
After crews finished their work, about four hours ahead of time, the state opened the eastbound and westbound lanes of the 520 bridge on Monday.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
It’s your last chance to drive on the original 520 floating bridge
It's your last day to drive on the original 520 floating bridge. The bridge closes for good at 11 p.m. Friday as the state transitions the eastbound lanes to the new bridge.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Bridge connecting Enumclaw and Buckley opens early
The State Route 410 bridge connecting Enumclaw and Buckley is now open.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
I-405 express toll lanes get a 6-month report card
It's been six months since the express toll lanes opened on I-405 and WSDOT is releasing initial results from the lanes.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Fatal train collision in Edmonds causes delays along the waterfront
Drivers should expect delays for a few hours in the waterfront area.10 years ago
