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The old 379-ton Meridian Avenue Bridge will be removed this weekend. (WSDOT)...
Chris Sullivan

State will save historic bridge, block traffic all weekend

A 90-year-old bridge is going to ruin your drive through Puyallup this weekend.
10 years ago
The Good To Go Flex Pass sticks to a car windshield with small Velcro tabs and can be switched for ...
Chris Sullivan

How some drivers might try to cheat the new I-405 tolling system

There is a simple way to cheat the I-405 toll, but be warned: It is illegal.
10 years ago
It’s apparent that many motorcycle riders are unclear about the new Express Toll Lanes coming...
Chris Sullivan

How to use new I-405 Express Toll Lanes if you’re a motorcyclist

Based on the number of questions, it's apparent that many motorcycle riders are unclear about the new Express Toll Lanes coming to I-405 in September.
10 years ago
WSDOT expects drivers will be confused as the express lane tolls begin on I-405, but state troopers...
Chris Sullivan

Express Lane tolling on I-405 begins in September

The free ride on I-405 is about to end as the much-anticipated Express Toll Lanes will begin in September.
10 years ago
Drivers in Bothell know this spot well. It is one of the most congested intersections in the region...
Chris Sullivan

Congested Bothell intersection slated for major improvement

Drivers in Bothell know the intersection at Highway 527 and 228th Street well. It's one of the most congested spots in the region.
10 years ago
Highway 203 is at risk of collapse the next time the area gets a big rain storm and the culvert und...
Chris Sullivan

Closure of at-risk roadway will cause miles of detour

Highway 203 is at risk of collapse the next time the area gets a big rain storm and the culvert under the highway can't handle the load.
10 years ago
A widening project that added two lanes in each direction between Monroe and the Snohomish River ju...
Chris Sullivan

‘Frustrating’ section of roadway won’t be fixed for years

Even with a new transportation budget, many projects like this won't be seeing any changes for some time.
10 years ago
Highway 522, around the northwest corner of Lake Washington, is going to be closed this weekend for...
Chris Sullivan

Highway 522 closure will pay off for drivers and fish

A major closure on Highway 522 through Lake Forest Park is expected to cause headaches this weekend, but it'll pay off in the long run.
10 years ago
A four-mile stretch of southbound I-5 will be getting new pavement. The work starts at about Cook R...
Chris Sullivan

Worn stretch of I-5 is finally getting some rehab

This is one of eight major pavement preservation projects underway around Puget Sound this year.
10 years ago
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Chris Sullivan

To honk or not to honk? That is the Seattle question

We've all be stuck behind this driver at a stop light. The light turns green. The head is down. The person is on a cell phone, and we're stuck waiting and waiting.
10 years ago
SEAL training...
Chris Sullivan

Deteriorating bridges could cause some travel plans to crumble

There are some impending bridge closures that could impact your weekend getaway travel times.
10 years ago
Many people blame this roundabout for the miles of traffic backups we get on westbound Highway 2....
Chris Sullivan

Fewer crashes, more complaints over roundabout on ‘Blood Alley’

Many people blame a roundabout for the miles of traffic backups we get on westbound Highway 2.
10 years ago
An opinion writer for the Seattle Times argues that Seattle's latest 2035 Comprehensive Plan proves...
Chris Sullivan

When to be on the road for Fourth of July weekend

A little planning will go a long ways if you expect to be behind the wheel this holiday weekend.
10 years ago
The 520 bridge is going to be closed all weekend in both directions. The closure begins at 11 p.m. ...
Chris Sullivan

Why you might be stuck in your hot car even longer this weekend

You are likely going to be stuck in your car a lot longer than you expect because of a major construction closure.
10 years ago
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Chris Sullivan

Seemingly odd detour could save Tacoma drivers a lot of time

The I-5/Highway 16 interchange in Tacoma is one of the worst chokepoints in the region. The WSDOT has an interesting solution.
10 years ago
By this time next week, drivers on SR 167 will cross the Puyallup River on a new bridge. (WSDOT ima...
Chris Sullivan

Crews in final stretch of construction on new Puyallup River bridge over SR 167

The end is in sight for a major construction project on SR 167 over the Puyallup River. By this time next week, drivers will cross the river on a new bridge.
10 years ago
The championship rounds of the U.S. Open get underway Thursday at Chambers Bay. (Bonneville Seattle...
Chris Sullivan

Cheat sheet for spectators headed to U.S. Open at Chambers Bay

The championship rounds of the U.S. Open get underway Thursday at Chambers Bay. Here are a few, quick reminders before heading to the course.
10 years ago
WSDOT crews plan to add ramp meters to the SR 7 on-ramp to westbound 512 and also add a ramp meter ...
Chris Sullivan

Minor fix expected for major Lakewood chokepoint

Westbound Highway 512 — where it meets with I-5 — backs up every day and at all times of the day.
10 years ago
A Costco is being constructed near the Alderwood Mall....
Chris Sullivan

Lynnwood preparing for new Costco traffic at Alderwood Mall

One of the busiest areas in Snohomish County is about to get a lot a busier. A Costco is going in right across the street from the Alderwood Mall.
10 years ago
A major paving project got underway on Highway 167 on Monday night that should smooth your ride. (W...
Chris Sullivan

Rough stretch of Highway 167 finally getting fresh asphalt

You can say goodbye to the ruts and potholes on a mile stretch of Highway 167 in Kent. A major paving project got underway Monday night that should smooth your ride.
10 years ago
Major construction closures are planned for three of the four weekends on the 520 bridge. (WSDOT ph...
Chris Sullivan

520 closures expected to snarl weekend traffic

June is not going to be an easy month to get across Lake Washington on the 520 bridge. Major construction closures are planned for three of the four weekends.
10 years ago
Tow trucks and police will be on standby during the U.S. Open, ready for parking poachers and more....
Chris Sullivan

Don’t even think about parking in University Place during the U.S. Open

Tow trucks and police will be on standby during the U.S. Open, ready for parking poachers and more.
10 years ago
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Chris Sullivan

How WSDOT wants to fix I-5 congestion through Marysville

If you've driven I-5 lately between Marysville and Everett, you know the infrastructure has not kept pace with the growth.
10 years ago
Paving on Deception Pass Bridge this summer could mean delays in late-night and early-morning commu...
Kipp Robertson

Summer closures on Deception Pass Bridge could mean delays

Paving on Deception Pass Bridge this summer could mean delays in late-night and early-morning commutes.
10 years ago