KOMO Seattle Area Traffic SDOT coordinating traffic lights to ease congestion

By Luke Duecy Published: Oct 27, 2011 at 6:44 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 27, 2011 at 6:44 PM PDT

Many drivers have been turning to the major north-south arterials as alternate routes during the ongoing nine-day closure of the Alaskan Way viaduct.

KOMO Seattle Area Traffic Heavier traffic through Seattle, but no gridlock

By Associated Press Published: Oct 25, 2011 at 10:22 AM PDT Last Updated: Oct 25, 2011 at 11:51 AM PDT

Commuters are facing slightly heavier traffic Tuesday, but still none of the massive gridlock feared with Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct closed for the second full weekday.

KOMO Seattle Area Traffic Traffic trackers: Seattle-area drivers not out of the woods yet (Video)

By Michelle Esteban Published: Oct 24, 2011 at 6:09 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 24, 2011 at 6:34 PM PDT

A local traffic data company says we dodged a traffic bullet on Monday because commuters heeded the warnings about the potential gridlock. But we may not be in the clear just yet, according to Kirkland-based INRIX.

KOMO Seattle Area Traffic Seattle drivers face first commute without viaduct

By Associated Press Published: Oct 24, 2011 at 5:05 AM PDT Last Updated: Oct 24, 2011 at 12:37 PM PDT

Commuter traffic was congested but moving slowly in Seattle on Monday morning as drivers undertook the first weekday commute following the closure of one of the city's main north-south highways.

KOMO Seattle Area Traffic Nine-day closure of Alaskan Way viaduct begins (Video)

By Associated Press Published: Oct 21, 2011 at 8:09 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 21, 2011 at 11:21 PM PDT

Call it "Viadoom" or a traffic inconvenience, Seattle's nine-day closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct is under way.

KOMO Seattle Area Traffic DOT: Viaduct closure could have region-wide traffic impact (Video)

By KOMO Staff Published: Oct 21, 2011 at 6:57 AM PDT Last Updated: Oct 21, 2011 at 5:36 PM PDT

Hours before the biggest freeway shutdown in Seattle history, state Department of Transportation officials issued some last-minute warnings just before the closed signs go up on the Alaskan Way Viaduct.

KOMO Seattle Area Traffic Rat City Rollergirls win contest for final viaduct event

By KOMO Staff Published: Oct 21, 2011 at 2:25 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 21, 2011 at 4:31 PM PDT

The Rat City Rollergirls and the motorcycle stunt team Seattle Cossacks beat out 600 others to get one last shot to be on the Alaskan Way Viaduct before it begins its demolition.

KOMO Seattle Area Traffic Some hotels offering deals to entice you to avoid the mess (Video)

By Elizabeth Dinh & KOMO Staff Published: Oct 21, 2011 at 5:36 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 21, 2011 at 5:46 PM PDT

For many, navigating a potential traffic mess when the viaduct closes for 10 days is just not an option. Now, some Seattle hotels are hoping to entice you with special rates to just stay Downtown and avoid the mess.

KOMO Seattle Area Traffic City suspends flat rate for taxis during viaduct closure

By KOMO Staff Published: Oct 20, 2011 at 2:18 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 20, 2011 at 2:30 PM PDT

A cab ride from Downtown Seattle to Sea-Tac Airport will likely cost you a bit more while the Alaskan Way Viaduct is closed.

KOMO Seattle Area Traffic Take a commemorative walk on the viaduct

By KOMO Staff Published: Oct 18, 2011 at 3:06 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 20, 2011 at 7:32 PM PDT

When the Alaskan Way viaduct closes this weekend, citizens will have a chance to take a commemorative walk before the 1-mile stretch of the roadway in the south end is demolished.

KOMO Seattle Area Traffic Your questions answered

By KOMO Staff Published: Oct 18, 2011 at 3:12 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 18, 2011 at 3:14 PM PDT

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KOMO Seattle Area Traffic Why #viacondios?

By KOMO Staff Published: Oct 18, 2011 at 3:11 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 18, 2011 at 3:11 PM PDT

The clever hashtag is a twist on the Spanish phrase "Vaya con dios," which means, "Go with God." How did the Washington State Department of Transportation choose this hashtag for information on the viaduct closure?

KOMO Seattle Area Traffic Ways around the viaduct

By KOMO Staff Published: Oct 17, 2011 at 9:04 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 17, 2011 at 9:04 PM PDT

The Alaskan Way viaduct will close on Friday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and reopen on Monday, Oct. 31. The nine-day closure, which will be the longest roadway closure in Seattle history, will allow crews to demolish a one-mile stretch of the roadway in SoDo with a new bridge.

KOMO Seattle Area Traffic Alternate transportation options

Published: Oct 17, 2011 at 9:22 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 19, 2011 at 3:59 PM PDT

The Alaskan Way viaduct will close on Friday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and reopen on Monday, Oct. 31 at 5 a.m. The nine-day closure, which will be the longest roadway closure in Seattle history, will allow crews to replace a 1-mile stretch of the roadway in SoDo with a new bridge.

KOMO Seattle Area Traffic Bicycle and pedestrian routes

By KOMO Staff Published: Oct 19, 2011 at 5:42 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 19, 2011 at 5:42 PM PDT

All bike routes on East Marginal Way S. and Alaskan Way S. will remain open during the nine-day closure of the viaduct, says the Washington State Department of Transportation.

During the closure, WSDOT will:

• Prohibit bicycle and pedestrian detours.