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Nate Connors

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Nate Connors

Nate Connors is a member of the ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ Newsradio Traffic team.

Busy weekend ahead: Seattle protests, graduations, freeway closures will snarl traffic

Seattle weekend traffic will be heavier than normal due to graduations, protests, and freeway closures.
22 hours ago

‘A unique spot’: Everything you need to know about Sea-Tac’s new checkpoint

Discover Sea-Tac's new checkpoint, enhancing travel for millions in 2025 at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
8 days ago

Colossal closures could challenge drivers this weekend in and around Seattle

Expect delays this weekend as three significant closures test drivers between Everett, Seattle, and North Bend. Plan ahead.
14 days ago

Memorial Day travel: 40 million hitting the road—here’s what WA drivers need to know

Memorial Day Weekend is often referred to as the "unofficial start to summer," with an estimated 45 million Americans traveling over the holiday weekend—90% opting to drive.
25 days ago

Traffic alert: WSDOT postpones 5-day closure, some weekend work due to weather

WSDOT's upcoming shutdowns will impact drivers on State Route 18 and I-90.
1 month ago

All aboard! First ST3 light rail opens in Redmond Saturday with ribbon cutting, celebration

Join the celebration at Downtown Redmond Station for the inaugural ST3 light rail launch on May 10 at 10:30 a.m.
1 month ago

Weekend road work roundup: Major closures to hit Ballard Bridge, I-5

Major road work this weekend: Ballard Bridge closes April 25-28, impacting I-5 traffic.
2 months ago

Work Zone Awareness Week honors 61 WSDOT employees killed on the job

During Work Zone Awareness Week, agencies remember 61 WSDOT employees killed in work zones incidents.
2 months ago

Washington unleashes first-ever work zone highway speed camera

A new trailer-mounted speed camera is monitoring drivers on I-5 in DuPont, marking Washington's first digital speed enforcement initiative.
2 months ago

Headed to an event this weekend? You may be stuck in road work

Expect delays due to road work during the Tulip Festival and Seattle sports events. Plan your trip accordingly.
2 months ago

‘Backups of epic proportions’: Your comprehensive guide to Revive I-5 closures and traffic delays

Revive I-5 is happening this summer, closing down significant stretches of the highway for four weeks, much to the chagrin of Seattle drivers and commuters.
2 months ago

Weekend traffic roundup: ST’s schedule change, ramp closures, studded tires

Explore ST's schedule updates, ramp closures, and studded tire regulations for a smoother weekend drive.
3 months ago

Plan for traffic: WSDOT’s Thursday overnight work includes full SR 167 closure

WSDOT's Thursday overnight work includes a full closure of SR 167 for sign bridge and toll structure installation.
3 months ago

Local Rock-n-Roll Hall of Famer Jimi Hendrix receives state’s highest medal

2025 marks the year Jimi Hendrix receives the Washington State Medal of Merit and Valor.
3 months ago

Flying out this week? Plan on late night delays to Sea-Tac Airport

Those using the Sea-Tac Airport this week should pack in some extra travel time.
3 months ago

Closures this week along the Valley Highway (SR 167)

Late-night travel through the Auburn Valley this week will have full closures and lane restrictions on State Route 167 (SR 167) while the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) pushes forward on the SR 167 Corridor Improvements Project. This week, WSDOT contractors will be installing overhead sign bridges and toll gantry structures that hold the […]
3 months ago

Aliens, runners and road closures: Expect traffic this St. Patrick’s Day weekend

St. Patrick's Day weekend brings everything from festive outfits and green beers to runners lacing up their green shoelaces for a race. A couple of St. Patty's runs will lead to road closures.
3 months ago

Chokepoints: Plan ahead for road work this week, impacting I-405, I-5, I-90 and more

WSDOT outlines key road work impacting major highways. Stay informed to avoid delays during construction season.
3 months ago

Summer-long lane reductions return to Eastern Washington’s Vantage Bridge

After a long winter break this week, the Washington State Department of Transportation is resuming work and that means single-lane closures in both directions of I-90 spanning the Vantage Bridge through the fall.
3 months ago

Chokepoints: Here’s how to avoid weekend traffic nightmares

STATE ROUTE 99 TUNNEL: Both directions of Seattle’s State Route 99 (SR 99) Downtown Tunnel will close Friday overnight between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., Saturday. Crews working with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will be conducting regular maintenance that includes testing fire suppression systems, cleaning drainage, and repairing lights. This shuts down […]
4 months ago

Nighttime work ramps up on Portage Bay Viaduct Project

An update on the Portage Bay Viaduct Project as work will pick up on Wednesday night, February 5.
4 months ago

Drivers be aware: WSDOT and Sound Transit closures this weekend in Seattle

There are several road and transit closures in the Seattle area this weekend. Boylston Avenue closures  The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will begin installing a new noise wall at the south end of Seattle’s Ship Canal Bridge this weekend. In early October, WSDOT began clearing trees and preparing the area next to Interstate-5 […]
4 months ago

Plan ahead: WSDOT to shut down major exit ramps Thursday night

WSDOT is facilitating a few off-ramp closures Thursday night that could have you rearranging your commute or evening plans.
4 months ago

Traffic this week: Bridge demolition in Fife brings closures on State Route 99

Beginning Tuesday evening, commuters on State Route 99 in Fife will have a 42-hour lane closure in the southbound direction.
5 months ago