To install a large overhead sign structure and wiring for the Seneca mobility project on Interstate 5, the northbound mainline lanes and the collector/distributor ramp that connects traffic from I-90 will…
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Pedestrian deaths in Washington declined in 2022, report finds
While pedestrian deaths rose by 1% from 2021 to 2022 across the country, Washington state’s pedestrian fatalities dropped by nearly 10%, from 141 deaths in 2021 to 130 deaths in…
Pavement politics: Roads chief and legislators at odds on spending priorities
When Washington Secretary of Transportation Roger Millar last month warned the state transportation system is “on a glidepath to failure,” it wasn’t the first time he’d issued such a dire…
‘Surviving Summer’ campaign focuses on reducing fatality crashes on Washington roads
The Washington State Patrol, Washington Traffic Safety Commission and partner law enforcement agencies across the state are participating in a statewide “Surviving Summer” campaign, with a goal of reducing serious…
Northbound I-5 in Seattle to close overnight June 5-8, express lanes will remain open for through traffic
To install signs and other electrical work for the Seneca mobility project on Interstate 5, the northbound mainline lanes and the collector/distributor ramp that brings traffic from I-90 onto the…
Be prepared for state highway projects as you travel this summer
With projects affecting all of the region’s major freeways this summer – as well as many projects on smaller state highways – people need to plan ahead for travel, whether…
Nightly I-405 lane and ramp closures in Lynnwood and Bothell continue this week for pavement repair
Southbound Interstate 405 will be reduced to a single lane near the I-5 interchange in Lynnwood three more nights beginning Tuesday, May 30. The ramp from northbound I-5 to southbound…
Plan ahead for smoother Memorial Day holiday travel
Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner and people should make plans now for a busy travel weekend – whether by road, rail, plane or ferry. Often seen as…
Northbound I-5 and I-5 express lanes in Seattle closing for girder setting this weekend
A major milestone for the SR 520/I-5 Express Lanes Connection Project begins Friday evening, May 19. when crews will close northbound Interstate 5 between Lakeview Boulevard and State Route 520 to begin…
76th Avenue overlay project construction resumes in Edmonds, Lynnwood
Construction for the 76th Avenue overlay project was scheduled to resume April 10 and continue through the end of May, the City of Edmonds said. The project, a collaboration between the cities…
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Weekend-long northbound I-5 lane reductions in Lynnwood April 7-10
Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties will kick off in Lynnwood this weekend, April 7-10. Two lanes of northbound Interstate 5 at 44th Avenue West and both directions of Alderwood Mall…
Revive I-5 brings lane reductions to northbound traffic in Everett starting Sunday
If your evening travels take you along northbound Interstate 5 in the Everett/Marysville area, the Washington State Department of Transportation advises that you plan for lane reductions starting Sunday, March…
I-5 express lanes in Seattle closed for maintenance March 25
The Interstate 5 express lanes in Seattle will be closed Saturday, March 25 for routine maintenance. They will close at 11 p.m. on Friday, March 24 and not reopen until…
Overnight I-5 ramp closures scheduled this week for Sound Transit work
Sound Transit contractor crews will close several Interstate 5 ramps and lanes overnight this week as part of the ongoing on the Lynnwood Light Rail extension project. That work includes…
I-5 overnight lane and ramp closures between Everett and Marysville starting March 12
Drivers planning to use Interstate 5 between Everett and Marysville can expect multiple overnight lane closures through late March as Washington State Department of Transportation contractor crews work on three…
Sound Transit hosting online open house about Stride bus rapid transit through April 8
Sound Transit has launched an online open house for the Stride bus rapid transit (BRT) project through April 8 at stridebrt.participate.online. The public can learn more about the latest design…
Northbound I-5 in Seattle reduced to one lane overnight March 7-9
People who rely on northbound Interstate 5 through downtown Seattle should plan for lane reductions and traffic delays overnight for three consecutive nights next week. Contractor crews working for the…
Single-lane closures start March 6 for HOV work on northbound I-5 between Everett and Marysville
Drivers should prepare for single-lane overnight closures on Interstate 5 between Everett and Marysville starting Monday night, March 6, and continuing through Thursday, March 9. The lane closures are the…
More overnight I-5 lane closures start March 5 in Everett
The final construction phase of work to rehabilitate northbound Interstate 5 through Everett is scheduled to begin Sunday night, March 5. That’s when contractor crews for the Washington State Department…
Overnight work on southbound I-5 and ramps in Seattle set for Feb. 27
Contractor crews for the Washington State Department of Transportation plan to finalize details to complete a Revive I-5 project in Seattle Feb. 27-28. Work will begin at about 9:30 p.m….
SR 520 closed across Lake Washington this weekend
Travelers should plan ahead and find alternate routes for their trips across Lake Washington this weekend. At 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, crews will close both directions of State Route…
Sound Transit planning I-5 and SR 104 ramp and lane closures this week
Sound Transit has several ramp closures planned this week to facilitate the ongoing Lynnwood Link light rail extension work: One lane of the eastbound State Route 104 on-ramp to northbound…
Pavement grinding on northbound I-5 in Everett will require overnight lane closures starting Feb. 13
Contractor crews return to Everett on Monday night, Feb. 13, for pavement grinding over three weeks to smooth out the two right lanes of northbound Interstate 5 from Lowell Road to…
Transit alert: Mountlake Terrace freeway station closed, power out overnight Feb. 9
Sound Transit’s contractor plans to transfer from temporary power to permanent power at the Mountlake Terrace parking garage overnight Thursday, Feb. 9, causing power outages in the area. Outages will…
Mercer St. on-ramp to northbound I-5 in Seattle closing Feb. 3-6
Drivers will need to prepare for a full weekend closure of the Mercer Street on-ramp to northbound Interstate 5 as work progresses on a new flyover ramp connecting the eastside…