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Westbound US 2 trestle near Everett closed this weekend

The Washington Department of Transportation said weekend road closures could potentially gridlock traffic from Marysville to Mill Creek.

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Alaskan Way work begins ahead of Seattle tunnel opening

Crews began preparations to shift Seattle's Alaskan Way westward ahead of the SR 99 tunnel opening.

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Revive I-5: How to get around Seattle's northbound closure this weekend

Only two lanes of northbound I-5 in Seattle will be open Friday night until Monday morning as crews continue work on the Revive I-5 project.

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VOTE: Will Seattle's new SR 99 tunnel change your commute?

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

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Seattle roadwork impacts both directions of I-5 this weekend

Southbound closures will take place each night this weekend. During the early morning hours, northbound I-5 will be reduced to two lanes.

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Seattle to close 3rd Avenue to cars starting in September

Getting around downtown will be a little bit better for bus riders, but more challenging for drivers.

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Safety systems testing continues in SR 99 tunnel

Several more tests must be conducted before the tunnel's grand opening

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Giant water beetles, endangered fish relocated for highway construction

"Fish exclusion" is meant to protect endangered fish (and beetles) from roadway construction.

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1-hour trips from Seattle to Portland? Study looks at high-speed rail

Leaders from across the Pacific Northwest are coming together to analyze potential corridors for a high-speed rail system.

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Amazon to invest $1.5 million in King County Metro

Amazon's funds will add bus service on lines that serve West Seattle, Shoreline, Ballard, and Capitol Hill.

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Seattle's new streetcars may be too big for current tracks

The new streetcars planned for Seattle may be too big for the current tracks and maintenance barn, according to a report released by the Mayor's office.

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New ferry Suquamish could be delivered next week

Washington State Ferries is trying to remedy a cell signal issue before delivery

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Seattle is the 5th worst U.S. city to drive in, says study

A study from WalletHub affirms the long-held belief that traffic is terrible.

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Crews complete excavation of East Link Bellevue tunnel

Once completed in 2023, the East Link light rail will connect Eastside riders to destinations across King, Pierce and Snohomish counties.

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Crews making progress on 70,000-acre fire in central Washington

Crews aided by calmer winds are making good progress on a 109-square-mile wildfire in central Washington.

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Convention Center expansion reroutes 800 bus routes in Seattle

King County Metro will adjust more than 800 daily routes to make way for one of the biggest projects in Seattle history.

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Multiple closures, projects will impact weekend traffic

Prepare for upcoming overnight lane closures on the westbound I-90 floating bridge between Island Crest Way and I-5.

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Washington State Patrol sees drop in distracted driver collisions

Washington State Patrol district 8 monitored distracted driving in Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason, Pacific and Wahkiakum counties and noticed a drop in collisions.

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Kitsap Transit names 6 fast ferries

Kitsap Transit's board of commissioners selected names for six vessels in its burgeoning passenger-only fleet.

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

The Washington State Transportation Commission is reviewing 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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I-5 project to close lanes in Snohomish, Skagit counties for 2 years

A new project on I-5 between Skagit and Snohomish counties could cause 30-minute delays for the next two years.

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Engineer in deadly Amtrak crash had no experience on new locomotive

The National Transportation Safety Board is looking into lack and training and oversight in December's deadly Amtrak crash in DuPont, Washington.

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Nighttime work extended for State Route 99 tunnel

Nighttime work on the SR 99 tunnel has been extended.

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Rapid Transit program moving forward in Pierce County

Pierce County leaders voted to move forward, creating Rapid Transit from Tacoma to Spanaway.

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