Sound Transit is expected to set an opening day today for the 7.4‑mile East Link across Lake Washington, a move that would finally connect Seattle and Bellevue by light rail. Testing and simulated runs are the last steps before a spring rollout.

Sound Transit will pilot overnight express buses between Sea‑Tac and downtown starting March 28, running roughly every 30 minutes from midnight to 4 a.m.

State Route 530 in Washington has reopened after a month of repairs due to flood damage, restoring an important link for local residents and travelers.

Neighbors point to 93 crashes in 10 years and a serious October collision as they push Puyallup to install speed bumps, stop signs and other traffic calming.

A new southbound ramp, overpass and roundabout at Exit 119 opens Saturday, shifting routes for DuPont and Joint Base Lewis‑McChord commuters.

Bellevue has widened a parking‑code review that could reduce or eliminate minimum off‑street parking as new state laws reshape what's required. City staff will run outreach and the planning commission will vet changes this year.

Washington State Ferries surpassed 20 million passengers in 2025, indicating a recovery from the pandemic, with increased ridership, fewer cancellations, and more on-time sailings.

Emergency repairs on SR 542 near Glacier start Jan. 19 due to flood damage, with traffic alternations between mileposts 41 and 44 and a planned full closure near O'Keefe Creek in February.

A Washington state Senate bill would bar public dollars from buying "fully automated" port equipment, pitting longshore job protections against modernization and decarbonization plans. Lawmakers, ports and unions are preparing for a heated committee fight.

The Bullfrog Road overpass reopened ahead of schedule after emergency repairs from damage by an over-height load.

Lake Stevens warns of traffic delays due to stormwater system maintenance near Lundeen Parkway's roundabouts, with flagging operations between 9am-3pm.

The WSDOT has reopened US 2 from Skykomish to Coles Corner, following emergency repairs due to severe flood damage. Conditions on mountain passes remain variable, and travelers are urged to stay informed.

Seattle's Revive I-5 project will bring major construction and full closures to northbound I-5 starting January 9, focusing on the Ship Canal Bridge, with significant traffic impacts anticipated.