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MyNorthwest Staff
Free bridge! WSDOT is giving this away in time for the holidays
WSDOT is giving away a free bridge to anyone willing to haul it away. Just in time for the holidays -- a perfect gift for that unique someone.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Be prepared for slow Seattle traffic this weekend
Be prepared for Seattle traffic as you shop for that Thanksgiving feast this weekend. There are some planned road delays all weekend.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Where that ‘miscellaneous’ revenue from I-405 tolls is going
Those "miscellaneous" items being funded by the I-405 express toll lanes aren't a mystery after all.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Alaskan Way redesign sparks outrage from advocates
People are expressing their discontent over the redesign of Seattle's waterfront and the new Alaskan Way.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Voters approve huge transportation packages, except in Issaquah
Four of five local transportation packages passed during the November election, and the one that didn't actually won a majority of the vote.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
I-405 toll revenue well over what state predicted
Gross toll revenue from the I-405 express toll lanes was far more than what the state originally predicted.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
The program WSDOT hopes will speed up I-405
WSDOT is about to make some changes to a stretch of I-405 with the aim of relieving congestion and speeding things up a bit. This is how.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
City of Lynnwood asking voters to help fund road maintenance
Lynnwood developed a road paving schedule in 2007, right before the bubble burst and all the money dried up. Since then, the city has been playing catch-up on routine road maintenance. “It takes about $4.5 million per year to maintain our roads at the level that they need to be maintained at so that they […]10 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Issaquah bans big rigs from cutting through downtown
The city of Issaquah has banned big rig trucks from cutting through town on Front Street.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Expect more traffic congestion in Seattle due to Monday Night Football
The Seahawks first Monday night football game is coming up. What you need to know about traffic before and after the game.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
I-90 closure will add to weekend traffic congestion around Seattle
All westbound drivers are going to be squeezed into the express lanes for their trip across Lake Washington due to an I-90 closure this weekend.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Latest Seattle streetcar project shows shifting priority on First Ave.
The city's latest effort to connect two Seattle streetcar lines began Wednesday and will cause lane closures and parking restrictions.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Bothell is asking for biggest tax levy outside of ST3
The City of Bothell is asking for the biggest tax increase outside of ST3 this voting season. Officials argue road maintenance is in dire need of funding.10 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
New WSDOT barriers can help save workers’ lives
More than 1,600 work-zone collisions in Washington last year is why the Washington State Department of Transportation is testing a new metal mobile barrier.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
DUIs expected to spike during the days leading up to Halloween
The number of DUIs are expected to spike far more from Halloween drinking this year, making the roads a little more dangerous. This is why.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Previous argument against Seattle arena now a moot point
Congestion on Lander Street in the SoDo district isn't much of an argument for those opposing a new Seattle arena.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Do Bellevue residents have a reason to increase property taxes?
A property tax on the ballot for Bellevue residents could help fund major improvements. But does the city actually need them?10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
When will WSDOT take care of the Highway 18 chokepoint?
Highway 18 at I-90 is one of the most congested interchanges in Washington state. When is the state going to address this chokepoint?10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Millions later and Mercer Mess is still a nightmare, data shows
The Mercer Mess is still a problem in Seattle, even after the city has spent millions to try and improve the corridor that drivers dread to use.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Even Kitsap County isn’t free of transit-related tax proposals
Voters in Kitsap County don't have to worry about the ST3 tax package, but they aren't clear of potential tax hikes in the near future.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
I-90 drivers get relief from rock blasting for now
Drivers won't have to worry about traffic delays due to rock blasting along I-90 until next spring.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
HOV project in Tacoma is almost guaranteed to cause months-long chokepoint
Drivers have long dealt with construction along I-5 near Tacoma. Now they are dealing with a chokepoint that will last until sometime in 2017.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Be prepared: Denny Way closure will interrupt Seattle traffic
Seattle traffic is expected to snarl as Denny Way is shut down for electrical work. This weekend starts the interruption, but work will continue for weeks.10 years ago