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MyNorthwest Staff

Kent road back open after police activity

Kent police have reopened 4th Avenue and Titus Street after police activity.
17 days ago
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Frank Sumrall

Green River Dan Evans Bridge reopens to traffic

State Route 169 on the Green River Dan Evans Bridge reopened on Tuesday morning after nearly a month of being closed to traffic.
17 days ago
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Frank Sumrall

Two right lanes of SB I-5 are blocked after pickup truck wedged under fuel hauler

Two right lanes of southbound I-5 are blocked after a pickup truck was wedged under a fuel hauler early Tuesday morning.
17 days ago
SR 167 tolling system...
Chris Sullivan

Honor system ends with new SR 167 tolling system

Get ready for the upcoming SR 167 tolling system change. Prepare now for the first update in 17 years.
18 days ago
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Frank Sumrall

Blewett Pass back open after closing in both directions due to heavy snowfall

Blewett Pass, a mountain pass in the Wenatchee Mountains along US 97, was shut down in both directions Monday morning due to heavy snowfall.
18 days ago
Westlake Park...
Julia Dallas

Westlake Park closed until spring for major upgrade

Westlake Park, the heart of downtown Seattle, will be closed until spring 2026.
19 days ago
WSDOT Edmonds Kingston ferry train crash...
Julia Dallas

All ferry routes could be disrupted due to lack of crew

All ferry routes could be disrupted due to a lack of crew, Washington State Ferries reported Friday.
21 days ago
I-5 one lane SR 516 Kent...
Frank Sumrall

All lanes on northbound I-5 re-opened after fatal crash in Kent near SR 516

All lanes on northbound I-5 have reopened after a crash occurred at the SR 516 intersection in Kent early Friday morning.
22 days ago
most dangerous stretch of highway data...
James Lynch

Drive here often? Western WA has state’s most dangerous stretch of highway

Western Washington is home to the most dangerous stretch of highway in the state.
22 days ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Alleged DUI crash on I-5 near Tacoma results in arrest

Washington State Patrol troopers arrested a driver after crashing their car on I-5, causing it to tip over on its side.
22 days ago
Revive I-5 ship canal bridge...
Chris Sullivan

Revive I-5 returns: Multiple southbound Ship Canal Bridge lanes to close for six weekends

Contractors are back this weekend for the first of six weekend projects in the southbound direction of I-5 across the Ship Canal Bridge.
22 days ago
SR 520 closures (1)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Only 2 days left of ramp closures near Montlake, Portage Bay

Drivers only have to endure a couple more days of ramp closures on SR 520.
24 days ago
SR 167 (1)...
Julia Dallas

New toll rules announced for SR 167

The Washington State Department of Transportation announced new toll rules for SR 167, starting later this month.
24 days ago
Blewett Pass wildfire closure...
Julia Dallas

Blewett Pass reopens amid Labor Mountain Fire

Blewett Pass has reopened after it was closed due to the Labor Mountain Fire, which is still burning.
24 days ago
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Frank Sumrall

$23M overhaul planned for Seattle’s aging monorail station

Seattle’s aging monorail station at Seattle Center is getting a $23 million renovation plan once the World Cup ends.
25 days ago
I-5 tacoma 3-mile backup...
MyNorthwest Staff

3-mile backup on I-5 in Tacoma after semi-truck crash

An approximate three-mile backup is occurring on I-5 in Tacoma after a semi-truck crashed during Monday morning commute hours.
25 days ago
SR 167 bridge (1)...
Julia Dallas

WSDOT plans repairs for SR 167 bridge, will open 2 lanes temporarily

WSDOT has announced next steps for repairs regarding the SR 167 bridge that was hit by a truck.
28 days ago
everett traffiv paving project...
Nate Connors

Weekend road work: Relief for Mercer Island drivers, scattered detours from Everett to Lacey

Weekend road work will impact several routes in western Washington.
28 days ago
snohomish county New I-5SR 529 interchange...
Chris Sullivan

10 years in the making: New I-5/SR 529 interchange now open

Snohomish County drivers can rejoice, the new on/off ramps from I-5 at SR 529 in Marysville are now open.
28 days ago
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Chris Sullivan

Avoiding traffic jams while racing to the stadiums with 100,000 fellow fans

Tips for dealing with traffic Sunday during the Seattle Mariners and Seattle Seahawks games.
30 days ago
SR 18...
MyNorthwest Staff

All lanes back open on SR 18 at I-90

Both directions of SR 18 are back open at I-90 after a collision.
1 month ago
SR 167 bridge 70-year-old driver...
Chris Sullivan

70-year-old driver cited after truck struck SR 167 bridge, repairs will last months

More details about the crash on the SR 167 bridge have been revealed as WSDOT works to repair the damage.
1 month ago
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Chris Sullivan

Say goodbye to the federal electric vehicle tax credit

Thinking of an electric vehicle? You've only got a week left before federal tax credits end, or you'll have to pay full price.
1 month ago
WSDOT crews working on various construction projects throughout the summer. (Photos courtesy of WSD...
Chris Sullivan

Hours of driver delays—what did WSDOT accomplish over the summer?

Explore WSDOT's key accomplishments over the summer despite ongoing construction challenges.
1 month ago