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TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic on westbound 520 Bridge slowed by multi-vehicle crash

TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic on westbound 520 Bridge slowed by multi-vehicle crash

TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic on westbound 520 Bridge slowed by multi-vehicle crash

The westbound lanes of 520 into Seattle are blocked following a multi-vehicle crash.

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Human waste spilled onto I-90 after semi driver falls asleep, WSP says

A semi truck crash dumped human waste across several lanes of Interstate 90 on Sunday afternoon after the driver fell asleep.

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SB I-5 lanes closed overnight this weekend for work in Seattle

Drivers will face overnight lane closures on southbound I-5 in Seattle as crews continue Revive I-5 work. There will also be two southbound I-5 exits closed in Tacoma.

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Two SB I-5 exits close in Tacoma this weekend

KING 5's Jordan Wilkerson explains the closures of to SB I-5 exits (132A and 132B) in Tacoma this weekend, April 20-21.

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WSP troopers will crack down on high drivers today on 4/20

Since many people will celebrate 4/20 by using cannabis and the day falls on a Saturday this year, Washington State Patrol troopers are expecting to be very busy.

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State Route 20 re-opens across North Cascades after winter closure

The North Cascades Highway had its earliest re-opening in four years.

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Metro launches South Seattle, Tukwila shuttles to light rail stations

Commuters can request a ride to the Mount Baker, Columbia City, Othello, Rainier Beach and Tukwila International Boulevard stations.

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Southbound lanes of Seattle tunnel closed Friday night for 1st checkup

State workers will check the Seattle tunnel's ventilation, cameras, and fire detection system when they close the southbound direction Friday night.

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Lane closures to impact traffic around Puget Sound this weekend

Multiple construction projects will impact traffic around the Puget Sound region this weekend.

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Semi-truck loses lumber load in wreck on I-5 in Everett

Southbound traffic on I-5 in Everett slowed after a wreck involving cars and a semi made a giant mess when the semi lost its load of lumber.

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Multiple closures, lane reductions will impact I-5 traffic in Tacoma this weekend

Tacoma drivers should expect delays on I-5 this weekend as crews continue several high-profile projects.

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I-5 ramp closures planned in Tacoma

Construction on SR 16 and southbound I-5 will cause delays for drivers in Tacoma this weekend.

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Overturned semi spills wood across I-5 on-ramp in Everett

An overturned semi blocked traffic on southbound I-5 at Pacific Avenue in Everett on Friday morning.

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20 drivers caught speeding in 90 minutes on problem stretch of I-5 in Tacoma

A series of high-profile crashes on I-5 in Tacoma prompted the state to reduce the speed limit to 50 mph. During an emphasis patrol, state troopers pulled over 20 drivers for speeding in that section.

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WSP pulls over dozens of drivers during speed emphasis

WSP did some overnight emphasis on the new speed limit on I-5 near Tacoma, and in just 90 minutes they nabbed 20 drivers for going too fast. Fourteen of them got a ticket for aggressive driving.

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HOV violators would face tougher penalties in Washington under new proposal

Drivers caught violating the HOV lane laws in Washington state more than once would face a fine of more than $600 if a bill in Olympia is approved.

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SB I-5 lanes closures planned for Monday night

The southbound Interstate 5 collector distributor lanes will be closed at Airport Way Monday from 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. The Edgar Martinez Drive/Fourth Avenue South on-ramp and the James Street/Sixth Avenue South on-ramp to southbound I-5 will be closed Monday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

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Speed limits lowered to 50 mph within problem stretch of I-5 in Tacoma

After eight traffic-snarling crashes on I-5 in Tacoma, the state lowered the speed limit while construction in the area continues.

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I-5 speed limits lowered after semi crashes

New speed limits are in effect along an eight-mile stretch of Interstate 5 from South 48th Street to Port of Tacoma Road. The new limit is 50 mph.

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Overturned semi blocking ramp to WB 518; use alternate route to Sea-Tac Airport

A semi truck hauling paint overturned on the southbound I-5 ramp to westbound SR 518. Use an alternate route to Sea-Tac Airport.

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Possible Tacoma Dome light rail extension routes, stations released

Sound Transit released possible routes and light rail stations this week for its Tacoma Link Extension project.

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WSP: Semi-truck driver fell asleep before I-5 crash near West Seattle Bridge

Multiple lanes were blocked for hours after a semi-truck lost control and rolled over on I-5 in Seattle.

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Semi-truck crash blocks lanes on I-5 in Seattle

A semi-truck crash on I-5 just south of the West Seattle Bridge blocked lanes in both directions and caused major backups Saturday morning.

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Months-long construction work to start on I-5 S in downtown Seattle

Drivers should expect to see late night construction work on I-5 S through downtown Seattle.

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Detours, lane closures begin Tuesday for diverging diamond interchange work in Lacey

Detours and lane reductions will go in place Tuesday evening near the I-5 exit to Marvin Road in Lacey.

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