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Highways

An aerial view of the proposed lid area of Interstate 5 connecting Wallingford and the University District in Seattle. (Credit: Northwest Urbanist)

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...

West Seattle Bridge Closes for Emergency Repair Work as Governor Issues Stay at Home...

The West Seattle Bridge is closed until further notice. Mayor Jenny Durkan said the bridge "cannot safely support vehicular traffic at this time" at...
Rendering of I-395 interchange with pond. (WSDOT)

Legislature Authorizes $10 Billion in Highway Spending

Yesterday was the last day of session for the Washington State Legislature and in one of their final acts legislators funded a bevy of...

WSDOT Prepares to Open Brand New Seven-Lane Road through Seattle

For decades, the pedestrian connections between Uptown and South Lake Union were limited, thanks to the design of Aurora Avenue--SR-99 to a motorist. North...

Senator Hobbs Showcases Big Transportation Proposal and It’s Still Highway Focused

Last Wednesday, Washington's Senate Transportation Committee held a public hearing on the next statewide transportation funding package, dubbed "Forward Washington." The public hearing did...

I-405 Stride Update Could Shave Another 13 Minutes Off Morning Bus Commutes

The arrival of Stride, Sound Transit's bus rapid transit (BRT) brand, on I-405 is still four years away, but recent project refinements could mean...
A rendering of an orchard concept for the future park planned at the Battery Portal Site in Belltown. During the next year there will be opportunities for the public to contribute design ideas for the future park. (Credit: Recharge the Battery)

Battery Portal: A New Park for Belltown

It's official, Belltown is getting a new park at the Battery Portal Site as part of the Waterfront Seattle project. At about three acres,...