Highways

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....
Downtown Bellevue viewed from the east with I-405 chasm setting off Wilburton. Seattle skyline and Lake Washington in the background. (

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...
Pedestrians enjoy landscaping in this architect rendering.

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...
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...