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Hundreds more buses will crowd downtown streets in next chapter of ‘Seattle Squeeze’

Hundreds more buses will crowd downtown streets in next chapter of ‘Seattle Squeeze’

Hundreds more buses will crowd downtown streets in next chapter of ‘Seattle Squeeze’

Roughly 830 more buses will soon travel along downtown Seattle streets on an average weekday.

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I-405/SR-167 flyover ramp opens Thursday ahead of schedule

After two years of construction, a new flyover ramp near Renton is complete. It's just the beginning of an express toll lane project.

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New SR 99 downtown off-ramp opens for Tuesday commute

The new northbound State Route 99 off-ramp to downtown Seattle opened in time for Tuesday morning’s commute.

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New SR167/I-405 flyover ramp

After two years of construction, a new flyover ramp in Renton is complete. However, it's just the beginning of an express toll lane project.

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How to find your dream car at an auto show

Auto shows allow you to compare an entire vehicle class under one roof without the pressure of having to sign papers.

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I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass back open in both directions

Westbound I-90 reopened Thursday morning after crews evaluated potential avalanche dangers.

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Snoqualmie Pass closed through at least 9 a.m. Wednesday

Snoqualmie Pass will remain closed through Tuesday as crews deal with avalanche danger and severe weather conditions.

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Semi truck carrying live chickens jackknifes on I-5 in Olympia

Adding challenge to the slippery conditions, now live chickens are on the loose on I-5 in Olympia.

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Cars.com names best car of 2019

Cars.com experts drive dozens of new cars and trucks to find the best options across an array of classes, shopper needs and lifestyle types.

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Wednesday brought first traffic backups inside Seattle's new tunnel

The new State Route 99 tunnel under Seattle opened Monday with just 22,145 trips taken through the tunnel, but most commuters stayed home that day due to the snow. With most major roads cleared by Wednesday, commuters headed back into the city, causing a significant backup inside the tunnel.

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Why Washington roads are more difficult to drive on when winter weather strikes

Washingtonians are notoriously bad at driving in the snow. But our climate makes it especially difficult.

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'Drivers not prepared' for snow and ice advised to stay at home

The Washington State Patrol is encouraging drivers to stay off the roads unless necessary. Drivers not prepared for the slick and snowy conditions faced a tough commute Monday, and Tuesday isn't expected to be better.

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The Seattle tunnel's close call with the weather

As snow arrives around Puget Sound, we are reminded of just how close we came to seeing a delay in the opening of the new SR 99 tunnel under Seattle.

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Drivers battle snow, slick streets in south sound

South Puget Sound didn’t get an much snow as other areas, but it was enough to cause problems. The Washington State Patrol responded to more than 35 snow related crashed in Pierce County Monday morning.

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Seattle’s SR 99 tunnel designed to withstand major earthquakes

Officials say Seattle’s new State Route 99 tunnel isn’t earthquake-proof, but it’s state-of-the-art in terms of the types of quakes it’s designed to withstand.

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Getting around after Seattle tunnel opens: Driving northbound on SR 99

If you're driving northbound on SR 99, here's where you will exit if you don't want to take the tunnel and where you will end up on the tunnel's north end.

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Getting around after Seattle tunnel opens: Driving southbound on SR 99

If you're driving southbound on SR 99, here's where you will exit if you don't want to take the tunnel and where you will end up on the tunnel's south end.

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Proposed law would increase fines for distracted drivers in Washington school zones

First-time offenders of the state's distracted driving law would face even higher penalties if they are caught in school zones, if a bill in Olympia is approved.

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The best pickup truck for 2019 is...

Cars.com experts drove dozens of new trucks to find the best for the year.

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Go behind the scenes of the new SR 99 tunnel in Seattle before it opens

The new tunnel under Seattle isn't just a hole in the ground. Think of it almost like a living organism.

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There's an effort in Olympia to stop congestion pricing, limit pay-per-mile program

Some lawmakers in Olympia want to keep Seattle from implementing congestion pricing and want to limit a pay-per-mile program.

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At least 8 people injured in Sumner after crash involving transit bus

Several people were injured Friday morning when a box truck t-boned a semi-truck in Sumner.

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Tunnel Effect: WSDOT hopes to hit tunnel opening deadline

The Washington State Department of Transpiration says crews hope to complete several concrete pours in the coming days. They will also continue to build barriers and perform electrical work on traffic signals at the portals.

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Problematic stretch of I-5 in Tacoma site of multiple crashes in past few months

I-5 near SR 16 in Tacoma has been an issue for months, as drivers continue to travel too fast for conditions or aren't paying close enough attention.

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Seattle Squeeze passes halfway mark with tunnel completion in sight

With good weather, warmer temperatures, and relatively little rain, WSDOT is more confident the tunnel will open February 4.

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