West Seattle Bridge Cost-Benefit Analysis Leaves Lingering Questions
On October 20th, the Seattle Department of Transportation released the WSP-conducted Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) for the West Seattle High-Rise Bridge Safety Project, and a...
Replace Don’t Repair the West Seattle Bridge (and Add Rail)
The West Seattle Bridge was just 36-years-young when it cracked, sagged, and threatened to collapse, adding another layer of pollution to the already highly...
Late Addition Rapid-Build Option Alters Debate on West Seattle Bridge Replacement
Nearly seven months into the West Seattle Bridge closure, the City is finally closing in on a decision to replace or repair the bridge....
Bellevue Weighing Options for New I-405 Interchange in South Downtown
A new freeway interchange is likely on the way south of Downtown Bellevue. The City of Bellevue is partnering with the Washington State Department...
Downtown Bellevue Needs a Bigger Freeway Lid
Removing I-405's NE 8th Street cloverleaf interchange would free up space to extend the planned "Grand Connection" lid northward.
A dozen cars idle before a...
SDOT Inching Toward West Seattle Bridge Repair Plan
Four months into the West Seattle Bridge closure, we do have some answers but plenty of lingering questions, too. The Seattle Department of Transportation...
UW Students Are Investigating a Proposed U District Freeway Lid
Complete the survey by May 17th and share your feedback on a I-5 freeway lid proposed between Wallingford and the University District.
It may seem...
The West Seattle Freeway Should Not Be Rebuilt
Removing the West Seattle Bridge and not replacing the lost car capacity is the most responsible move for the climate and being prudent with...