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Weekend-long lane closures along I-5 through Seattle comes to an end

Weekend-long lane closures along I-5 through Seattle comes to an end

Weekend-long lane closures along I-5 through Seattle comes to an end

Over the weekend, crews wrapped up Revive I-5 in Seattle. That is the last of the weekend-long lane reductions for the year in the area.

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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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Why there are more deer-car collisions in fall

As we get deeper into fall and deer enter mating season, transportation and wildlife officials have a message for drivers: Watch out for game crossing the road.

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Contract bids for next phase of 520 project in Seattle come in higher than expected

The state will spend millions more on the next 520 project in Seattle after bids for it came in higher than anticipated.

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Uber plans to lobby for congestion pricing in Seattle

Uber plans to lobby Seattle for congestion street pricing, an option being considered by the city.

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I-5 in Tacoma reopens after early morning crashes

Traffic on I-5 in Tacoma was at a crawl Monday morning after multiple crashes forced state troopers to shut the highway down.

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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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Residents worried Mukilteo traffic will only get worse with future projects

The new Mukilteo ferry terminal will open in 2020, and residents worry it will increase traffic on nearby residential streets.

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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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Trooper who stopped wrong-way driver in Tacoma has no regrets

State Trooper Bryce Schramm stopped a wrong-way driver who was traveling down Highway 16 in Tacoma on Sunday.

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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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Off-peak season prices increasing for ferry riders

The Washington State Ferry's Fall Schedule goes into effect this Sunday, marking the end of peak-season fares.

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10 more years of construction as state wraps up SR 520 project

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New cameras on Bellevue schools buses could lead to hefty fine

Drivers will face a large fine if they are caught illegally passing Bellevue school buses once new cameras are installed in October.

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Seattle tunnel tested for full-scale emergency

Emergency crews are preparing for a worst-case scenario inside the new State Route 99 tunnel under Seattle. They held a mass-scale "emergency" drill Thursday morning.

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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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520 floating bridge reopens after police activity

One person was taken into custody following police activity on the 520 floating bridge Friday night.

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How tunnel delay could impact Seattle's waterfront

When the new SR 99 tunnel opens under Seattle, it will be more than three years later than expected. So what are three more months of waiting? That depends who you ask.

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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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3-week Viaduct closure coming ahead of Seattle tunnel opening

Prepare your traffic plan now: The Seattle Viaduct will close for three weeks early next year so crews can get the new SR 99 tunnel ready to open.

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Seattle tunnel set to open early 2019

Had it not been for the breakdown of Bertha in late 2013, the tunnel could have been opened by the fall of 2016.

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SR 99 tunnel toll rates could range from $1 to $2.25

The Washington State Transportation Commission selected possible tolling rates for the new SR 99 tunnel under downtown Seattle.

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Seattle's SR 99 tunnel tolls could range from $1 to $2.25

The Washington State Transportation Commission is reviewing an SR-99 tolling option that include rates ranging from $1.50 to $2.25 for peak travel hours.

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