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Southbound lanes of Viaduct closed for weekend inspection in Seattle

Southbound lanes of Viaduct closed for weekend inspection in Seattle

Southbound lanes of Viaduct closed for weekend inspection in Seattle

Southbound lanes of the Alaskan Way Viaduct are closed while crews inspect SR 99 and pour concrete for the new Seattle tunnel.

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Keep your teen driver safe with these tips

Sunday Oct. 21 marks the start of Teen Driver Safety Week, serving as an important reminder for teens about driving's rules and responsibilities.

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Washington could use rideshare Uber, app Waze for traffic solutions

Washington could lean on private companies to ease gridlock. A partnership between Uber and Mercer Island has helped riders get to an overcrowded parking lot, and a Waze partnership could encourage carpooling.

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Big change happening along Seattle's waterfront this weekend

Alaskan Way will close Saturday night into Sunday morning so WSDOT crews can move the road west.

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Multiple traffic projects cause delays through Seattle

Drivers in Seattle should prepare for extra congestion on the roads this weekend as construction projects on I-5, SR 99, and Alaskan Way include lane closures and restrictions.

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Bird joins Lime deploying scooter share in Tacoma

Tacoma is speeding past Seattle in the new mobility craze.

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This is the best subcompact SUV of 2018

When it comes to SUVs, there's a growing segment of subcompacts that offer space, safety features and all-wheel drive at a comparable price. So what's the best one out there?

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This is the best subcompact SUV of 2018

When it comes to SUVs, there's a growing segment of subcompacts that offer space, safety features and all-wheel drive at a comparable price. So what's the best one out there?

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Continued repair work on I-5 in Seattle will cause weekend travel delays

Drivers heading into Seattle should be prepared for delays as crews make repairs to I-5 in Seattle.

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Washington State Patrol cars involved in crashes near Olympia, JBLM

No Washington State Patrol troopers were injured in two separate I-5 crashes involving their patrol cars.

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You might be positioning your car's side mirrors incorrectly

Here's how to correctly position your vehicle's side mirrors.

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Alcohol-related traffic deaths increased last year in Washington state

More people were killed in alcohol-related traffic accidents on Washington state roads last year than 2016, according to new data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Slight delay in light rail service heading into Seattle after cracks found in rails

A maintenance inspection revealed cracks in the rails south of Rainier Beach light rail station. A portion of the line will be closed this weekend for repairs.

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Shoulder driving for buses coming to I-5

The state will begin to add shoulder driving for buses on southbound I-5 between Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace.

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18,000 Washington state drivers contacted for distracted driving so far this year

Troopers have contacted at least 18,000 drivers since January. In 2017, troopers stopped 17,058 drivers.

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The myths and facts about your car's gas

Everyone has their own opinions on ways you can improve your car's fuel system, but you can't believe everything you hear.

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The myths and facts about your car's gas

Everyone has their own opinions on ways you can improve your car's fuel system, but you can't believe everything you hear.

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Oregon House Speaker spurs talks on Interstate Bridge

The Interstate Bridge has been a sticking point between the neighboring states for years.

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SR 99 through Seattle reopened after weekend work

All northbound lanes of SR 99 reopened Sunday afternoon after crews completed weekend work early.

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Don't make these 5 car seat mistakes

Car seats aren't always easy to use, and many are installed incorrectly.

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Seattle tunnel delays: Why the project is 3 years late

After 10 years of planning and construction, the State Route 99 tunnel under Seattle has an estimated timeline for opening.

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Portion of Seattle's $2.5M award from Bloomberg to be used on congestion pricing

The City of Seattle continues to study congestion pricing as traffic only gets worse.

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What will Seattle traffic look like without the viaduct?

Thousands of drivers use the Alaskan Way Viaduct every day to access downtown Seattle. New data suggests what those drivers will do once the viaduct comes down in 2019.

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SR 11 closed in Skagit County due to rock hazard maintenance

WSDOT crews are working to remove potentially dangerous rocks from cliffs above State Route 11 in Skagit County.

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How to safely drive through roundabouts

Do you know how to use a roundabout? The Washington State Department of Transportation is sharing roundabout driving tips for National Roundabout Week.

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