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Seattle weekend commute...
Nate Connors

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.
1 day ago
tolling I-405...
Chris Sullivan

‘Plan some extra time’: I-405 closure to mess with weekend plans

Expect delays on I-405 north between Renton and Factoria. Adjust your weekend travel plans accordingly to avoid disruptions.
3 days ago
fish passage 3 I-90 west HOV lane...
Chris Sullivan

After more than year-long closure, I-90 west HOV lane to reopen Friday in Factoria

The I-90 west HOV lane reopens after a year, easing traffic into Bellevue. Drivers can expect smoother commutes starting Friday.
5 days ago
sea-tac's new checkpoint (2)...
Nate Connors

‘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
sea-tac flights europe...
Julia Dallas

Sea-Tac screenings to scale back as homeland security ends surveillance program

DHS terminated the Quiet Skies program, affecting Sea-Tac airport screenings. Learn more about the changes and their implications.
9 days ago
Fatal Crash SR 525/Mukilteo Speedway (Photo: WSDOT)...
MyNorthwest Staff

65-year-old killed in fatal crash near I-5 in Lynnwood

A fatal crash is blocking lanes on southbound SR 525 near I-5, impacting traffic in the area.
10 days ago
ship canal bridge summer construction...
Chris Sullivan

Expect major I-5 delays: Ship Canal Bridge construction starts this summer

We're just a few weeks away from the Summer of Ship Canal Bridge construction. You're going to need to prepare for significant delays through Seattle.
10 days ago
unsecure loads wsp...
Aaron Granillo

National Secure Your Load Day approaches: WSP on the lookout for unsecure loads

Now in its fifth year, the annual campaign from WSP is an effort to prevent serious injuries or death caused by unsecure loads.
10 days ago
I-5 lane closures grand mound...
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I-5 lane closures near Grand Mound causing 7-mile backups, WSDOT warns

If you’re heading south on I-5, brace yourself as daytime backups could stretch for seven miles near Grand Mound, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).
12 days ago
MLK Way intersection 2...
Chris Sullivan

Drivers must do better avoiding light rail trains on MLK Way

Sound Transit explores new measures to improve safety on MLK Way, including adding striping to intersections.
12 days ago
fare king county metro...
Frank Sumrall

King County Metro resumes fare enforcement for first time in 4 years

With a two-month "education phase" now passed, the King County Metro is now officially resuming enforcing its fares for riders using its public transportation services.
12 days ago
The overpass above Leary Way N.W. is shut down all weekend long. (Photo: Seattle Dept. of Transport...
Nate Connors

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
AI security camera...
Chris Sullivan

AI is taking a bite out of crime on Eastside construction project

Discover how AI is revolutionizing safety on Western Washington's largest construction project.
16 days ago
I-5 northgate way seattle...
Frank Sumrall

4 unharmed in ‘horrific’ crash that shut down I-5 for hours

Multiple lanes on I-5 were blocked for hours in both directions at Northgate Way in Seattle after a collision, the Washington State Department of Transportation confirmed.
17 days ago
Carbon River Fairfax Bridge: (Photo: WSDOT)...
Chris Sullivan

Beloved Mount Rainier hiking, camping destinations to close for years

Many popular hiking trails and camping sites in Mount Rainier National Park were unusually quiet over Memorial Day weekend due to the long-term closure of the Carbon River Fairfax Bridge, which is expected to remain closed for several years. You won’t be able to get to Mowich Lake and the other fun spots south of […]
19 days ago
I-90 west crash...
Frank Sumrall and Julia Dallas

Drivers see major backups on I-90 west after rollover crash puts 2 in hospital

Eastside Fire & Rescue rushed two people to a local hospital Monday after a car crash on westbound I-90 occurred Monday morning.
19 days ago
east marginal way...
Frank Sumrall

Fatal crash Tuesday night in Seattle shuts down East Marginal Way for several hours

Following a fatal collision, Seattle police officers closed down East Marginal Way S. Thursday night for several hours.
23 days ago
evergreen way everett fatal crash...
Frank Sumrall

Evergreen Way in Everett back open after fatal crash

Evergreen Way was closed in both directions after a fatal crash occurred, the Everett Police Department (EPD) confirmed.
23 days ago
memorial day weekend...
Nate Connors

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.
26 days ago
Your trip to Portland just got a lot longer. Only one lane of southbound I-5 will be open south of ...
Chris Sullivan

Driving to Portland? Pothole repairs could turn I-5 into a parking lot

Expect longer travel times to Portland as I-5 faces lane reductions south of Tumwater for pothole repairs.
27 days ago
asphalt truck SR 512...
MyNorthwest Staff

One lane open on SR 512 east after asphalt truck rollover

A rollover incident invoving an asphalt truck shut down eastbound SR 512.
1 month ago
WSDOT Construction Training (Photo: courtesy of Chris Sullivan)...
Chris Sullivan

Just what are these WSDOT workers doing?

Discover why WSDOT workers often appear to stand around during construction and their crucial roles in project efficiency.
1 month ago
WSDOT shutdowns I-405Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project...
Nate Connors

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
crash spanaway dui...
Jonah Oaklief

Car catches fire in DUI crash, construction worker critically injured

A woman faces DUI charges after a crash in Spanaway injures a construction worker and halts work at the site.
1 month ago