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The Olympian

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Major downtown Olympia road to close for three years during construction, WA says

The updated plans for restoring the Deschutes Estuary in downtown Olympia from its current status as a stagnant lake have gotten the attention of residents due to one specific change: The entire portion of Deschutes Parkway around Capitol Lake will need to be closed for up to three years to get the work done. Olympia resident Bill Elliott said on Nextdoor on Oct. 30 that he learned about the planned road closure at a public open house for the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement on Oct. 28 at the Olympia Center. He said the event was only attended by about 20 people. “An up to 3-year closure of Deschutes Parkway Southwest between Lakeridge Drive and 5th Avenue is now being proposed for the Deschutes Estuary Restoration project,” he said. “The up to 3-year street closure is to allow for construction of the new roundabout at the intersection of Deschutes Parkway SW, Olympic Street, and the new bridge approach. That seems like a very generous street closure duration for the described work.” According to previous reporting, the project is one of the biggest urban restoration projects in the country. By the time construction starts, the cost of restoring the Deschutes Estuary

Olympia, WA · 2d

Tacoma News Tribune

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New roundabout opens in Pierce Co. ‘Major construction' finishes soon on another

Transportation crews are closing the loop on two new roundabouts in Pierce County. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced Monday that it has finished building a roundabout in Spanaway and is nearing the end of construction on another near McKenna. The Spanaway roundabout , located on state Route 507 at 208th Street South, has been under construction since May. Department spokesperson Adrienne Hatmaker told The News Tribune in an email that crews removed the temporary traffic lights from the work zone and reopened the closed portion of the road on Sept. 24, but intermittent flagging continued through Oct. 28 as crews finished permanent striping, landscaping, and prep for permanent light pole installation. “If the weather cooperates next week, the contractor plans to finish some minor construction activities at the SR 507 roundabout,” Hatmaker said. Travelers may see a “few more days” of daytime flagging from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m, she added. Near McKenna, crews are wrapping up construction on the other roundabout at the SR 702 and Harts Lake Road intersection, which began in June, WSDOT said. The department said it expects “major construction” on SR 702 to finish this month, depending on the weather. The locations

Pierce County, WA · 2d

Stacker

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Cheapest gas stations in Olympia

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Olympia using data from Gas Buddy

Olympia, WA · 3d

Tacoma News Tribune

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Lanes closures snarl traffic on southbound I-5 in Tacoma

Update: Traffic has been cleared, WSDOT posted at 1:41 p.m. Original post: Traffic is backed up on southbound Interstate 5 in Tacoma because of police activity. The Washington State Department of Transportation first posted about the delays on X at 1:06 p.m., saying the two right lanes at milepost 131, near South 38th Street, were blocked. At 1:11 p.m., they sent an update, saying three right lanes are blocked. The News Tribune has reached out to the Tacoma Police Department and Pierce County Sheriff’s Office to learn more. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Tacoma, WA · 1d

Stacker

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Cheapest gas stations in Longview

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Longview using data from Gas Buddy

Longview, WA · 3d

Guessing Headlights

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Driver's Road Rage Post Shows Very Familiar Tacoma That Others Have Also Dealt With On the Road

A Washington driver had a frightening encounter with a lifted Toyota Tacoma on Interstate 405. After sharing the experience on Reddit, they found that other motorists had stories about what appeared to be the same ... Read more

Kirkland, WA · 1d

MyNorthwest.com

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SB I-5 reopens near DuPont after box truck rollover blocks 4 lanes

All lanes of southbound I-5 near DuPont have reopened after a rolled-over box truck was blocking the four left lanes early Tuesday morning. The collision occurred at roughly 5:21 a.m. near Steilacoom-DuPont Road at milepost 119, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Real Time Travel Map. Traffic...

Dupont, WA · 2d

Country Herald

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Washington Thanksgiving Travel: Even Treated I-90 Can Freeze

I-90 and I-5 drivers face mountain ice, freezing pavement and changing conditions during holiday travel.

Washington · 1d

decorhint.com

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Dine Inside A Beautifully Restored Train Car At This Unique Washington Restaurant

I’d like to respectfully point out that a 1906 railcar once carried railroad executives as a private car. Today it serves eggs. Roughly 12,000 of them a month, if I may say so. That seems worthy of a little admiration. The car spent sixty years as a diner in...

Spokane, WA · 1d

hoodline.com

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Kitsap Transit Foot Ferry Stuck in Limbo as Dead Battery Has No Fix in Sight

The Annapolis-Bremerton foot ferry has been suspended indefinitely, and Kitsap Transit says it simply doesn't have enough working vessels to run the route. The disruption started on Oct. 22, when the M/V Waterman was pulled from service over mechanical issues, and the agency now says the damage runs deeper than a routine repair.

Bremerton, WA · 1d

seattletransitblog.com

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King County Metro planning service changes for new Renton Transit Center

As part of the Stride S1 line, Sound Transit is building a new transit center in Renton, adjacent to the existing South Renton Park and Ride. When it opens in 2028, it will be known as simply Renton Transit Center, and will replace both the existing Renton Transit Center in downtown Renton, and the adjacent South Renton Park and Ride. Commuters need not fret over lack of parking, as the new transit center will include a new garage dedicated for commuter parking that is larger than the parking at both current facilities that are reserved for transit commuters. With the transit center moving, bus service has to move with it, and Metro has made its first service proposal on what that may look like in its Renton Area Mobility Project (RAMP). Details below the jump.

Renton, WA · 2d

MyNorthwest.com

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Shoreline pedestrian bridge delayed as faulty arch may need replacement

It looks like light rail riders will have to wait longer for the pedestrian bridge to be lifted into place over I-5 in Shoreline. The bridge placement is delayed, but the city still anticipates completing the project close to its scheduled spring 2027 timeline. Last Saturday was one of the...

Shoreline, WA · 2d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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Sound Transit Crosslake Connection will be closed this weekend

Buses will replace Sound Transit Two Line trains between South Bellevue and International District/Chinatown on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15, said Sound Transit.

Seattle, WA · 2d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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Burning semi-truck blocks northbound I-5 north of Boeing Field, causing delays

A burning semi-truck blocked the right lane of northbound I-5 north of Boeing Field, causing heavy delays for commuters.

Seattle, WA · 1d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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King County Metro seeks feedback on proposed changes to Renton bus routes

King County Metro is asking riders to weigh in on proposed changes to a dozen bus routes and bus stops as the agency prepares for a new transit center in Renton.

Renton, WA · 2d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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Overnight closure on northbound SR 167 starting Nov. 9

Northbound State Route 167 in Renton will undergo a complete overnight closure from 10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, to 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, to allow construction crews to install a sign bridge, said the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Renton, WA · 4d

MyNorthwest.com

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SR 167 overnight closure kicks off week of roadwork in western WA

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) continues late-night work this week on some of its bigger projects, bringing lane and ramp closures. There is one full closure on Monday evening on SR 167 through Renton that drivers will need to pay attention to and seek alternate routes. Northbound SR...

Renton, WA · 2d

soundtransit.org

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Tell us what you think: Take the passenger experience survey!

Sound Transit’s 2026 Passenger Experience Survey is now open and we want to hear your thoughts on riding Link light rail, Sounder trains, and ST Express buses. Passenger feedback is invaluable in helping us identify areas where we can improve our services. Take the survey here!. As a thank...

Seattle, WA · 2d

downtownbellevue.com

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Bellevue Council Backs Sales Tax Increase Projected to Raise $11M a Year for Transportation

The Bellevue City Council has picked a 0.1% sales tax for transportation as its funding approach for the next two-year budget, and it left out a new car tab fee. On November 3, councilmembers voted 5–1 to put the option, called “option 2b,” into the 2027–2028 budget package. The final budget vote is set for November 17.

Bellevue, WA · 2d

Axios Seattle

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Want a bullet train from Seattle to Portland? Here's your chance to weigh in

A bullet train whisking passengers from Seattle to Portland or Vancouver, B.C., in about an hour may be a distant dream, but Washington transportation officials want your help shaping it. Why it matters: The proposed high-speed rail system could transform travel along the increasingly congested Interstate 5 corridor, offering an alternative to driving or flying between the Pacific Northwest's largest metro areas. The Cascadia region is projected to add 3.4 million residents by 2050, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation, putting more pressure on its transportation network. Driving the news: WSDOT wants the public's input on its Cascadia High-Speed Rail proposal by Nov. 13. The survey asks about transportation needs and priorities as the agency studies potential routes, train speeds, stops and connections to existing transit. It also seeks feedback on the separate I-5 Master Plan , which examines future highway improvements. What they're saying: "We want to know who's going to use it and how," WSDOT spokesperson Steve Peer told Axios. "It's very important to get public input because it really guides us on moving forward." How it works: The proposed trains would travel at 200 mph or more on new, dedicated tracks, with fewer stops than

Seattle, WA · 5d