Drivers ignoring chain requirements spin out, force closure of I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) said drivers ignoring chain requirements forced the closure of I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass on Saturday.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) said drivers ignoring chain requirements forced the closure of I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass on Saturday.
VIDEO: WSP arrests man who disguised himself as a WSDOT worker to steal wire near West Seattle Bridge
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) arrested a man who disguised himself as a construction worker, and tried to steal wire near the West Seattle Bridge on Monday.
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) arrested a man who disguised himself as a construction worker, and tried to steal wire near the West Seattle Bridge on Monday.
VIDEO: WSDOT crew member helps reunite mama bear with her cub
A crew member with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) helped a mama bear reunite with her cub near Blewett Pass on Monday.
A crew member with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) helped a mama bear reunite with her cub near Blewett Pass on Monday.
'We get that it's frustrating': WSDOT explains multiple construction projects this weekend
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) sent out a series of Tweets on Friday - taking a moment to empathize with the public, while also explaining the reasons behind all the construction happening in the area, and their game plan to get it done as soon as possible.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) sent out a series of Tweets on Friday - taking a moment to empathize with the public, while also explaining the reasons behind all the construction happening in the area, and their game plan to get it done as soon as possible.
WATCH: Crews help 2,000 sheep move safely through Blewett Pass
Crews with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) helped a large herd of sheep make their way through Blewett Pass Tuesday morning.
Crews with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) helped a large herd of sheep make their way through Blewett Pass Tuesday morning.
Seattle Mayor appoints new director of SDOT, pending Council confirmation
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced who he will appoint to be the next director of the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) on Wednesday.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced who he will appoint to be the next director of the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) on Wednesday.
State removes first highway encampment on its own, hotel opens for homeless
A homeless encampment cleanup along I-5 went off without a hitch Tuesday. However, it was the first encampment removal where the State of Washington did it all themselves, without any help from the City of Seattle.
A homeless encampment cleanup along I-5 went off without a hitch Tuesday. However, it was the first encampment removal where the State of Washington did it all themselves, without any help from the City of Seattle.
WSDOT: Plan ahead for a weekend packed with sports, local events, construction
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is forecasting a busy travel weekend, packed with an extensive sports lineup, local events and construction projects in the Seattle and Bellevue area.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is forecasting a busy travel weekend, packed with an extensive sports lineup, local events and construction projects in the Seattle and Bellevue area.
WSDOT: Construction projects and local events to create slow moving traffic this weekend
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is warning people in the Puget Sound to prepare for an especially busy travel weekend, due to construction and several major local events.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is warning people in the Puget Sound to prepare for an especially busy travel weekend, due to construction and several major local events.
Spokane St. Bridge reopens after crews fix mechanical issue
The Spokane Street Bridge reopened Monday morning after a mechanical issue caused a brief closure.
The Spokane Street Bridge reopened Monday morning after a mechanical issue caused a brief closure.
Lane closures on SR 512 near Puyallup start next week for litter removal
The Washington State Department of Ecology (WSDOE) will be removing litter on State Route 512 near Puyallup, causing lane closures and likely travel delays for drivers next week.
The Washington State Department of Ecology (WSDOE) will be removing litter on State Route 512 near Puyallup, causing lane closures and likely travel delays for drivers next week.
Concrete workers return to work, begin pouring concrete on West Seattle Bridge
Hundreds of concrete workers have agreed to return to work, and crews started structural concrete pouring to repair the West Seattle Bridge Saturday morning.
Hundreds of concrete workers have agreed to return to work, and crews started structural concrete pouring to repair the West Seattle Bridge Saturday morning.
Snoqualmie, Stevens Pass reopened following snow, spinouts
All lanes on Interstate 90 through Snoqualmie Pass have reopened Saturday in both directions after multiple crashes. Stevens Pass also reopened following closures from spinouts and heavy snow.
All lanes on Interstate 90 through Snoqualmie Pass have reopened Saturday in both directions after multiple crashes. Stevens Pass also reopened following closures from spinouts and heavy snow.
Interisland ferry service suspended all day Friday due to staff shortage
Interisland ferry service on the San Juan Islands route will be suspended all day Friday due to a crew shortage.
Interisland ferry service on the San Juan Islands route will be suspended all day Friday due to a crew shortage.
I-90 reopens at Snoqualmie Pass following heavy snow, avalanche danger
Snoqualmie Pass has reopened in both directions late Monday afternoon following heavy snowfall and avalanche danger.
Snoqualmie Pass has reopened in both directions late Monday afternoon following heavy snowfall and avalanche danger.
WSDOT seeking input on I-90/SR-18 interchange
WSDOT is asking drivers to weigh in on ways to ease traffic at the intersection of I-90 and SR-18 in the Snoqualmie area.Officials say the intersection is one of the busiest in the state, and needs to be updated in order to keep up with growth in nearby communities.You can click here to see the options WSDOT is considering, and leave your input.The online open house will be available until April 30th.
WSDOT is asking drivers to weigh in on ways to ease traffic at the intersection of I-90 and SR-18 in the Snoqualmie area.Officials say the intersection is one of the busiest in the state, and needs to be updated in order to keep up with growth in nearby communities.You can click here to see the options WSDOT is considering, and leave your input.The online open house will be available until April 30th.
Permanent closure of Alaskan Way Viaduct set for January 11
The longest highway closure in Puget Sound history is going to have to wait a few more months. The Alaskan Way Viaduct was projected to close sometime this fall so crews could realign State Route 99 to the new tunnel.
The longest highway closure in Puget Sound history is going to have to wait a few more months. The Alaskan Way Viaduct was projected to close sometime this fall so crews could realign State Route 99 to the new tunnel.
'Infants at Work' program made permanent at WSDOT
The Washington State Department of Transportation has adopted a program that allows employees to bring their babies to work.
The Washington State Department of Transportation has adopted a program that allows employees to bring their babies to work.
WSDOT: Congestion, bottlenecks growing across Western Washington
The Federal Highway Administration said 40% of congestion on freeways comes from bottlenecks. The kinks in the commute limit capacity of an entire stretch of interstate and are increasing congestion across Western Washington.
The Federal Highway Administration said 40% of congestion on freeways comes from bottlenecks. The kinks in the commute limit capacity of an entire stretch of interstate and are increasing congestion across Western Washington.
Drivers react to opening of peak-use shoulder lane on I-405
Drivers on Interstate 405 in the Bothell area should see some relief this week as the shoulder opens up to traffic.
Drivers on Interstate 405 in the Bothell area should see some relief this week as the shoulder opens up to traffic.