Final phase of SR 520 plan in jeopardy
We're down to the final few months of construction, as the Montlake lid should be finished early in the second quarter of next year and the reversible lane from State Route 520 to the Interstate 5 express lanes should be done by June.1 year ago
Why the new I-90 ramp meters didn’t turn on Tuesday morning
I have been warning drivers for years that the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) would be adding ramp meters to the I-90 connection to northbound I-5.1 year ago
WSDOT claims it’s ready for mountain snow
Last year, WSDOT was down more than 120 people. WSDOT's Tina Werner said this year the agency is only down 25 positions.1 year ago
I-405 to close over the weekend for overpass demolition
For those that didn't know, going in and picking out a broken girder or two in the middle of the bridge is pretty complicated, expensive and time-consuming.2 years ago
Massive change coming for drivers between I-90 and I-5 in Seattle
The need for last-second dangerous merging and lane changing is almost over between I-90 and northbound I-5 in Seattle.2 years ago
Light rail trains begin testing between Bellevue and Redmond
Trains are coming to the east link light rail tracks, so watch out for the rail crossings!2 years ago
WSDOT: Washington roads are on a ‘glide path to failure’
While the new $13 billion budget does put $700 million a year into maintenance, Millar said that's about $300 million less than his agency needs.2 years ago
Looking at 2 huge changes: Max tolls and ramp meters
There will be a vote on whether to start the public outreach process, which includes research on the impacts of raising the prices.2 years ago
Construction season comes to an end as I-90 work wraps east of Snoqualmie Pass
The construction is coming to an end as work on Interstate 90 wraps up. It's been a successful year, but most of the work can't be seen by drivers.2 years ago
W. Seattle Low Bridge to close for a week due to mechanical repairs
West Seattle is about to lose one of its two bridges to downtown. The Lower Spokane Street Bridge will close for about week, starting this weekend.2 years ago
Sea-Tac getting creative in finding room to grow for $4.5B expansion
The Seattle International Airport is bursting at the seams. Any recent visit will tell you that. What is the plan to handle the growth, which is expected to continue?2 years ago
Sullivan: Hey Sea-Tac Airport, where’s my plane?
Two million passengers had to take buses to or from their planes at S-E-A in 2019, maybe 2-4% of total passengers.2 years ago
Fife’s orange striping test is coming to end, did it work?
Drivers should be used to the orange stripes on Interstate 5 near 70th Street in Fife, but they will be going away soon.2 years ago
Left lane camping rule doesn’t apply to express toll lanes
It's been eight years since the 405 Express Toll Lanes opened, and there continues to be confusion over whether the left lane camping rule applies.2 years ago
Felony traffic crimes continue to skyrocket in King County
Washington state is coming off back-to-back record years for fatal crashes, and the aggressive and risky behavior behind the wheel isn't letting up.2 years ago
Construction has returned to I-5 through JBLM
Just when you thought it was safe to get on Interstate 5 south of Tacoma, the construction workers, heavy machinery and lane closures are back.2 years ago
I-405 shuts down again this weekend
Interstate 405 will be a no-go all weekend between Coal Creek Parkway in Factoria and Sunset Boulevard in Renton.2 years ago
Thousands of fish removed from the Hylebos Creek
Just out of sight, thousands of small animals and fish were removed from Hyelbos Creek in Fife to restore nearly 200 acres of habitat.2 years ago
A reminder: Get your trailer out of the left lane
We're rolling into the final holiday weekend of the summer, and we know you're already hooking up your trailer to get ready.2 years ago
Progress being made on widening State Route 18
Since ramping up work earlier this year, the widening project of State Route 18 and the construction of the new diverging diamond interchange at Interstate 90 are making some good progress.2 years ago
Ambitious fish passage work to impact I-90 for next few years
We just finished up a full closure of Interstate 405 to build a new fish culvert. Now it's Interstate 90's turn for delays and lane closures for a new culvert of its own.2 years ago
All lanes of I-405 will be closed between Renton and Bellevue this weekend
I-405 as a freeway might as well not exist this weekend for anyone with plans between Renton and Bellevue.2 years ago
I-405 interchange in Totem Lake entering final construction mode
Finishing touches on the new I-405 interchange at NE 132nd Street are going to cause some problems for residents of Totem Lake.2 years ago
