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Kipp Robertson
High-tech signals coming soon to Mercer Street
Sets of new signals on Mercer Street are expected to reduce congestion on the busy Seattle arterial.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Major I-5 bottleneck makes list of top 20 worst in the country
Drivers heading into and out of Seattle know this stretch of I-5 all too well.11 years ago
Candy Harper
I-405 tolls now increase earlier
The Washington State Department of Transportation is now making changes to the I-405 toll lanes; one of those is addressing the demand in the southbound I-405 express toll lanes in the morning.11 years ago
Candy Harper
Southbound I-5 in Tacoma will be down to one lane tonight
Heads up if you are driving in the south end tonight. This isn't a typical weekend closure, so it might surprise you, Southbound I-5 will be slow Thursday night through Tacoma.11 years ago
Candy Harper
Thanksgiving traffic not so bad in Seattle
Google Maps has ranked the top U.S. cities with the worst Thanksgiving traffic and Seattle isn't even in the top 10. (We rank #15.)11 years ago
Candy Harper
Closures continue on US 2 for storm repair
The storm cleanup continues around the Puget Sound. The U.S. 2 bridge undercut remains closed about six miles east of Skykomish up to Deception Falls, just west of Stevens Pass, because a swollen creek undercut the footing of a bridge.11 years ago
Chris Sullivan
520 closures will slow Seahawks fans returning home from Sunday’s game
Last weekend it was I-90, this weekend it's the 520 bridge. It is going to be out of commission all weekend for work on the west side of the bridge.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Express toll lanes slowing weekend traffic on I-405
Weekend trips on I-405 are taking a bit longer with the new express toll lanes. WSDOT has a few guesses as to why.11 years ago
Candy Harper
How to treat a 4-way stop when the lights are out
Not quite sure why this one trips us up so much, but it's worth a mention while drivers are dealing with so many dark intersections.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Drivers in I-405 toll lanes on honor system during power outage
Drivers of I-405 are on the honor system when the power goes out.11 years ago
Candy Harper
High winds could close 520 bridge
With high winds rolling across the Northwest, WSDOT is paying special attention to the 520 bridge.11 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Toll sign goes dark on I-405
A software issue plagued the express toll lanes on I-405 on Tuesday morning, adding confusion to a tough weather commute.11 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WSDOT wrapping up nearly 20 years of highway improvements
A major recreation route in Skagit County is scheduled for a facelift, but not until drivers get a chance to tell the state exactly what they want.11 years ago
Candy Harper
Take time to prep for driving in snow, ice
It's time to start talking about snow. People in Enumclaw and Puyallup are already thinking about ice and snow on the roads after waking up to an unexpected dusting on Sunday.11 years ago
Candy Harper
Bid for Bellevue light-rail tunnel comes in under estimates
When it comes to construction projects, you hardly hear about things coming in under budget, but according to reports, the winning bid for the Bellevue light-rail tunnel is 23 percent under Sound Transit's estimated cost.11 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Expect ‘regional congestion’ during I-90 closure this weekend
Drivers attempting to cross Lake Washington this weekend should prepare themselves for delays.11 years ago
Candy Harper
SPD cracking down on bus lane violators Thursday night
While Seattle Police understand the occasional traffic mistake, officers are cracking down on drivers in the downtown bus lanes Thursday night.11 years ago
Candy Harper
WSDOT looking for your input to fix traffic
The state is working on a long-term plan for public transportation and wants your input.11 years ago
Candy Harper
WSDOT to close 509 bridge for expansion joint maintenance
WSDOT crews are working on expansion joints this weekend in Marysville and now in Tacoma.11 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Critical work by WSDOT will add to weekend travel times
The Washington State Department of Transportation is trying to avoid more emergency closures on I-5.11 years ago
Candy Harper
WSDOT promises to reopen I-90 lanes before end of Sunday Seahawks game
Drivers heading to CenturyLink Field or downtown Seattle should plan ahead for another weekend of construction.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
How Good To Go passes could be good for all tolls across the nation
Drivers in the Puget Sound region should brace themselves for higher toll costs if a nationwide effort makes headway.11 years ago
Candy Harper
Who knew paint could be such a problem at Snoqualmie Pass?
The Washington State Department of Transportation admits it's difficult to sometimes see the lane markings on I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass.11 years ago
