Transportation

Overnight I-5 ramp closures scheduled this week for Sound Transit work

Sound Transit contractor crews will close several Interstate 5 ramps and lanes overnight this week as part of the ongoing on the Lynnwood Light Rail extension project. That work includes the following closures: – The southbound I-5 on-ramp from 44th Avenue West will close from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly Monday, March 20, through…

Sound Transit March 2023 service changes begin this weekend

Starting this weekend, Sound Transit is introducing several service changes, including change on an ST Express route for South Snohomish County riders. The agency is replacing ST Express 511, which travels between Ash Way and Northgate, with all-day ST Express 512 service between Everett Station and Northgate Station. This will offer riders more transfer opportunities…

Nightly closure of 44th Ave W planned for Lynnwood light rail work starting March 13

Starting Monday, March 13, Sound Transit’s contractor plans to begin working on utility crossings, asphalt mill and overlay on 44th Avenue West. requiring the nightly closure of the roadway for two weeks. Detours will be in provided.The work is part of the Transit and Traffic Circulation Improvement Project. Closures are scheduled for midnight to 5…

I-5 overnight lane and ramp closures between Everett and Marysville starting March 12

Drivers planning to use Interstate 5 between Everett and Marysville can expect multiple overnight lane closures through late March as Washington State Department of Transportation contractor crews work on three adjoining construction projects. Starting as soon as Sunday, March 12, and continuing through Thursday, March 23, lane closures will be in effect nightly from 8…

Sound Transit says it will work to avoid displacing Lynnwood church; council hears about justice center cost overruns

The Lynnwood City Council spent its March 6 work session hearing presentations about plans for the Everett light rail extension, construction costs for the upcoming Community Justice Center and a legislative event that leadership attended in February. The council also interviewed a Lynnwood Arts Commission applicant. Sound Transit representatives presented plans and route alternatives to…

Sound Transit offering online open house about Stride bus rapid transit through April 8

Sound Transit has launched an online open house for the Stride bus rapid transit (BRT) project through April 8 at stridebrt.participate.online. The public can learn more about the latest design for the project and provide comment through an online survey. In addition to English, the online open house is available in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese,…

Northbound I-5 in Seattle reduced to one lane overnight March 7-9

People who rely on northbound Interstate 5 through downtown Seattle should plan for lane reductions and traffic delays overnight for three consecutive nights next week. Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will reduce the I-5 mainline to one through lane between I-90 and Olive Way. In addition, the collector/distributor lanes will…

Public invited to review 2040 Paine Field Master Plan

Airport planners have completed the final draft of the 2040 Paine Field Airport Master Plan, a vision for the airport’s next two decades. Snohomish County invites the public to visit the online open house from March 3 to April 3 to learn more about the master plan and share comments or questions. The public is also…

More overnight I-5 lane closures start March 5 in Everett

The final construction phase of work to rehabilitate northbound Interstate 5 through Everett is scheduled to begin Sunday night, March 5. That’s when contractor crews for the Washington State Department of Transportation are planning to begin a series of weeknight lane closures, depending on the weather, so they can replace aging concrete expansion joints on…

Sounder trains available for Sounders FC vs. Real Salt Lake

Sound Transit’s Sounder train is running for the 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4 Seattle Sounders FC game against Real Salt Lake. From the north, the inbound N Line game train from Snohomish County departs Everett at 4:45 p.m. with stops in Mukilteo and Edmonds, arriving at King Street Station at 5:44 p.m. The return train…

Group considering state’s next airport site is hosting virtual meetings in March

Community members have several chances in March to learn about and comment on plans to identify a new state airport. The group charged with the work, the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission, will hold both virtual meetings and an online open house. Input received from the public at these meetings will help the commission develop recommendations for…

Community Transit to make minor trip adjustments with spring service change

Community Transit said it will adjust weekday trip times on nine bus routes this month to improve service reliability. This service change will go into effect March 19 and will not affect weekend bus service. To improve reliability, the agency said it is reducing a small amount of service on routes and trips with low…

Community Transit public hearing and monthly board meeting March 2  

The Community Transit Board of Directors’ monthly board meeting will take place at 3 p.m., Thursday, March 2. The meeting will begin with a public hearing regarding Transit Changes in 2024 and Beyond, Community Transit’s plan for service changes in preparation for light rail coming to Snohomish County. The public hearing and board meeting will…

Nightly closure of 46th Ave W extended for light rail work

Starting Monday, Feb. 27, Sound Transit’s contractor will continue overhead work at the Lynnwood Transit Center for the Lynnwood Link light rail extension. This requires the overnight closure of the Lynnwood Transit Center Station park-and-ride lot direct-access on- and off-ramps at 46th Avenue West and 200th Street Southwest, including the bus loop entrance. The intersection…

With snow and ice in forecast, Sound Transit offers tips for commuters

The National Weather Service is forecasting snow, ice, and wind in Snohomish, King and Pierce counties over the next several days, which may have an impact on regional transportation. Here are a few tips from Sound Transit to help you prepare for your commute during these challenging conditions: Be prepared: Sign up for text or email Service…

Overnight work on southbound I-5 and ramps in Seattle set for Feb. 27

Contractor crews for the Washington State Department of Transportation plan to finalize details to complete a Revive I-5 project in Seattle Feb. 27-28. Work will begin at about 9:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, and finish by 5 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28. During this time, people should plan ahead: One lane of the southbound Interstate 5…

SR 520 closed across Lake Washington this weekend

Travelers should plan ahead and find alternate routes for their trips across Lake Washington this weekend. At 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, crews will close both directions of State Route 520 and all associated ramps between Interstate 5 in Seattle and 92nd Avenue Northeast in Clyde Hill. The around the clock closure, which includes the…

Sound Transit closures along 200th St SW and 48th Ave W set to start Feb. 22

Starting Wednesday, Feb. 22, Sound Transit’s contractor plans to begin work along the eastbound right lane on 200th Street Southwest — between 52nd and 48th Avenues West — and the southbound right lane on 48th Avenue West between 200th Street Southwest and the Lynnwood Transit Center bus loop. The sidewalk on the south side of…

Lane closures at 44th Ave W and 200th St intersection to start Feb. 20

Starting Monday, Feb. 20, Sound Transit’s contractor is scheduled to begin work along 200th Street Southwest and 44th Avenue West in Lynnwood as part of the transit and traffic circulation improvements project. This work will include demolition of the roadway and hardscaping. The right-turn pocket and the right turn/merge lane on 200th Street Southwest eastbound…

Transit service on regular schedule for Presidents Day

All Community Transit service and Sound Transit buses to and from Snohomish County will operate on a regular weekday schedule on Presidents Day — Monday, Feb. 20. All Community Transit bus service: Regular schedule Sound Transit buses to/from Snohomish County: Regular schedule Customer Care phone lines and RideStore: Open regular hours, call 425-353-RIDE (7433). Route…

Sound Transit planning I-5 and SR 104 ramp and lane closures this week

Sound Transit has several ramp closures planned this week to facilitate the ongoing Lynnwood Link light rail extension work: One lane of the eastbound State Route 104 on-ramp to northbound I-5 will close from 9-11 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15. The westbound SR 104 on-ramp to northbound Interstate 5 will close from 9-11 p.m. Wednesday, Feb….

Northbound I-5 in Seattle to close overnight Feb. 15 and 16; express lanes will remain open

In order to re-stripe lanes on the busiest highway in the state, contractor crews will close the northbound Interstate 5 mainline and collector/distributor ramp that connects from I-90 in two, four-hour intervals overnight beginning Wednesday, Feb. 15. People traveling on northbound I-5 can access downtown by exiting near the I-90 interchange, while those continuing north…