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The White River bridge between Enumclaw and Buckley will be closed for a week forcing drivers to ta...
MyNorthwest Staff

This road project is going to add 45 minutes to area drives

Drivers who use State Route 410 between Enumclaw and Buckley should make plans now to navigate around a full closure of the White River Bridge. This is going to add about 45 minutes to your drive next week.
9 years ago
A construction sign warns drivers around Seattle's viaduct. (Tim Haeck)...
Chris Sullivan

Watch out: This is why Washington’s work zones can be unsafe

It's not just a feel-good campaign. Washington's roads are lined with construction zones this season, and state officials are trying to cut down on accidents around them.
9 years ago
The Washington State Ferry system is replacing the aging and seismically vulnerable components of C...
MyNorthwest Staff

First look at the new Colman Dock terminal in Seattle

The Washington State Ferry system is replacing the aging and seismically vulnerable components of Colman Dock in downtown Seattle.
9 years ago
520 bridge, westbound lanes...
MyNorthwest Staff

Video: A tour of the new westbound SR 520 bridge

As dawn breaks Monday morning, Seattle area drivers will get a chance to make fresh tracks over the (new) world's longest floating bridge.
9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Extra ferries will be running for Mariners’ home opener

To accommodate M's fans, Washington State Ferries will provide extra service on the Seattle/Bremerton route.
9 years ago
Chris Sullivan

Get ready for these major I-90 summer projects, starting next week

From paving to a wildlife overpass, WSDOT has slated a few projects for I-90 that start next week and will extend into the summer.
9 years ago
³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7 News Staff

Major truck traffic expected for downtown Seattle convention center expansion

The $1.4 billion expansion to the Washington State Convention Center will bring tens of thousands of truck trips in and around downtown Seattle, close to Capitol Hill and onto I-5.
9 years ago
Chris Sullivan

Why and when the 520 bridge will close before it opens to drivers

Both the old and new SR 520 Bridge will open and close to accommodate traffic before the new bridge fully opens.
9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

How the crab spill impacts the upcoming Alaskan Way Viaduct closure

Seattle Transportation Director Scott Kubly said Monday's crab spill caused city officials to look at how best to prep for the upcoming two-week viaduct closure.
9 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Maybe cutting general traffic from busy Seattle roadway isn’t so far-fetched

Former Mayor Mike McGinn recently pitched the idea of completely cutting off a stretch of Seattle arterial roadway to general traffic.
9 years ago
More than a decade of planning and five years of construction went into the completion of the new 5...
³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7 News

Old 520 Bridge closed this weekend during new bridge celebration

A celebration for the completion of the new SR 520 Bridge, the world's longest floating bridge, is happening this weekend in Seattle, though it won't be open to traffic for a few weeks.
9 years ago
On April 2, a total of 7,000 cyclists will take over, or partially take over Seattle roads, a highw...
Richard D. Oxley

7K bicycles take over Seattle roads, freeway, and bridges this weekend

On April 3, a total of 7,000 cyclists will take over, or partially take over Seattle roads, a highway, and a freeway. Know the route before driving through town on Sunday.
9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

What you need to know to drive around U-District construction this week

University District drivers in Seattle might see a few road closures slowing their commutes this week. This is what you need to know to avoid getting stalled on the road.
9 years ago
Chris Sullivan

Relief coming for frustrating drive on Bainbridge Island

A frustrating trip from the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal is getting some attention from the state.
9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle train riders want service extended for ‘party hours’

Seattle light rail riders are demanding later service to accommodate "party hours" oft used by late-night bar patrons.
9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray celebrates expanded Metro bus service

A number of Metro bus lines are expected to see more frequent and reliable service from expanded weekday service in neighborhoods across Seattle.
9 years ago
Chris Sullivan

King County Metro is preparing for a major ‘tweak’

The bus you're on today might not be the one you catch next week.
9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle drivers expected to ‘feel the Bern’ ahead of Sanders rally

Thousands of people are expected at Safeco Field for Bernie Sanders' second rally — just in time for the Friday afternoon commute.
9 years ago
Chris Sullivan

Bus stop frustrating Everett drivers stuck in traffic

Some drivers believe moving a bus stop might help reduce congestion in Everett.
9 years ago
Wednesday marked the worst commute of 2016 thanks to several poorly-located crashes around Seattle....
Kipp Robertson

What made Wednesday the ‘worst commute’ of 2016

The worst commute of 2016 can be attributed to several crashes that culminated into a perfect storm of traffic jams around Seattle.
9 years ago
Wednesday marked the worst commute of 2016 thanks to several poorly-located crashes around Seattle....
Kipp Robertson

What made Wednesday the ‘worst commute’ of 2016

The worst commute of 2016 can be attributed to several crashes that culminated into a perfect storm of traffic jams around Seattle.
9 years ago
Hillary Clinton is on her way to Washington where she will discuss her plans to "break down barrier...
Kipp Robertson

WSDOT: Drivers won’t know of Clinton-related road closures until they happen

Hillary Clinton is on her way to Washington where she will discuss her plans to "break down barriers" ahead of the state's caucus.
10 years ago
Hillary Clinton is on her way to Washington where she will discuss her plans to “break down b...
Kipp Robertson

WSDOT: Drivers won’t know of Clinton-related road closures until they happen

Hillary Clinton is on her way to Washington where she will discuss her plans to "break down barriers" ahead of the state's caucus.
10 years ago
Eastside drivers experienced faster times over the weekend when the tolls were turned off. The toll...
Kipp Robertson

Ross: State should experiment with no I-405 tolls during the week

If the I-405 toll lanes are aimed at relieving congestion, and truly have nothing to do with revenue, ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ Radio's Dave Ross suggests the state turns the tolls off during the work week to see if it cuts down on commute times.
10 years ago