WSP urges smart driving after deadly weekend on state highways

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is urging drivers to be alert, and make smart choices after an alarming number of deadly collisions in the past week.

Driver suspected of DUI arrested, 3 sent to hospital after I-5 crash

A driver suspected of DUI was arrested and three people were sent to the hospital Thursday morning after a crash on I-5 in Seattle. 

Neighbors call Marine View Drive 'Race Track' after street racing collision caught on camera

A serious crash that injured seven on Marine View Drive over the weekend in Tacoma was caught on camera, with neighbors saying it serves as yet another example of why street racing has become so dangerous for people in the community. 

Seattle weekend traffic expected to slow over Taylor Swift tour

Seattle’s notorious traffic jams are about to get even more gummed up with the arrival of Taylor Swift's sold-out world tour.

Plan ahead: Here's what's happening in Seattle this weekend

Seattle is going to have one of its busiest weekends in a few days and if you're heading into the city, plan ahead. 

SR 18 re-opens after hours-long closure from crash involving multiple cars, semis

Both directions of SR 18 have re-opened after an hours-long closure on Thursday after a crash involving multiple cars and two semi trucks at Tiger Mountain. 

Seattle traffic alert: 10-day closure of Montlake Blvd., SR 520 lane reductions

The Washington State Department of Transportation is warning drivers of "monster closures" on SR 520 and Montlake Boulevard in the coming days-- some of those closures will last around the clock. 

2023 MLB All-Star Week in Seattle: Getting to the stadium, what to know before you go

Seattle will play host to the MLB All-Star Game and its several events starting July 7. Thousands and thousands of fans from across the country will come into the Emerald City, which will congest roads even further. 

Tolls increasing on SR 520 starting July 1

Depending on the time of day you drive, the tolls will be increasing between 20 cents and $1.10.

Long-term lane reductions coming for SR 18
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Some long-term lane reductions have started in the Cascades on State Route 18 near Snoqualmie. It's all part of a larger WSDOT project to improve the I-90 and SR 18 interchange.

Fatal crash near Renton blocks lanes of NB I-405

A fatal car crash has blocked lanes of northbound I-405 near SR 169. Traffic is backed up for several miles.

WSDOT: 116 summer construction projects scheduled, plan ahead for weekend closures

The busy summer construction season is in full swing, and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is warning drivers to be aware, plan ahead, and pay attention to slew of projects happening in the Seattle area this weekend.