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Driving smart: Do you know how to 'zipper merge'?

According to studies across the country, the zipper merge can improve traffic backups through a construction zone by 50 to 75 percent.

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Driving smart: The zipper merge

Cars.com's Matt Schmitz goes over the the Zipper Merge maneuver some states are using to combat congestion due to construction.

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Sinkhole forms under Highway 2 in Skykomish

The sinkhole will create a traffic problem for drivers during the Memorial Day weekend.

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Service that lets you rent out your car comes to Seattle

Getaround lets car owners rent their idle cars to people nearby.

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Chicken feathers clog I-5 when truck driver falls asleep in Federal Way

The driver says he fell asleep behind the wheel and lost control of his truck.

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You should avoid traveling at these times during Memorial Day weekend.

Waze -- a free, community-based navigation app -- analyzed its 2017 data to predict the worst times to drive surrounding Memorial Day weekend in an effort to help drivers navigate their commutes as stress free as possible.

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Waze says you should avoid traveling at these times during Memorial Day weekend.

Waze -- a free, community-based navigation app -- analyzed its 2017 data to predict the worst times to drive surrounding Memorial Day weekend in an effort to help drivers navigate their commutes as stress free as possible.

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Seattle tunnel toll could be $2.25 during rush hours

The Washington State Department of Transportation released three possible State Route 99 tolling options that include rates ranging from $1.50 to $2.25 for peak travel hours.

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The 100 most dangerous days for teens begins this weekend

More teenagers are killed in car crashes between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends than any other time of the year.

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Memorial Day 2018 congestion charts

A look at how busy WSDOT expects the highways to be on Monday, Memorial Day

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Memorial Weekend 2018 congestion charts: Sunday

A look at how busy WSDOT expects the highways to be on Sunday for Memorial Weekend.

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Memorial Weekend 2018 congestion charts: Saturday

A look at how busy WSDOT expects the highways to be on Saturday for Memorial Weekend.

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Memorial Weekend 2018 congestion charts: Friday

A look at how busy WSDOT expects the highways to be on Friday for Memorial Weekend.

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I-90 to close near Snoqualmie Pass for rock blasting this week

The closures will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and last about an hour.

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This new smartphone feature should be used by every driver

Here's how to turn on do not disturb on your phone while driving.

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Expect really long I-5 Seattle backups this weekend

All but two northbound lanes between the West Seattle Bridge and Seattle's University District will be closed Friday night until Monday morning.

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Crews wrangle cows at rush hour after crash on metro Atlanta interstate

Commuters experienced major delays as responders worked to catch several wayward cows and clear the bodies of others.

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I-5 in Marysville now open after crash blocks all lanes

A hazmat team and the Department of Ecology responded to the scene after 100 gallons of diesel fuel spilt onto the road

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Aerial footage of the I-5 shutdown outside Marysville

All southbound lanes are blocked. Traffic is backed up for miles.

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I-90 closed near Snoqualmie Pass for rock blasting Wednesday, Thursday

Eastbound traffic will be stopped at Gold Creek milepost 56, and westbound traffic will be stopped at Price Creek milepost 61.

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10,000 gallons of liquid asphalt spill in semi crash

Washington State Patrol closed Blewett Pass for nearly seven hours.

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Moms get free Seattle waterfront parking on Mother's Day

Moms can get up to four hours of free parking at certain waterfront lots this Mother's day

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North Cascades Highway now open for the season

The reopening is later than normal.

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Tackle spring car cleaning with these tips

Cars.com helps you prioritize tasks, so take a deep breath, hold your nose and spring to action on spring car cleaning.

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