Seattle Transportation Department News

Seattle Deicer Error Made Bridge Roadway Slick

The Seattle Transportation Department admits it made a mistake with deicer that caused some accidents Dec. 2 and shut down the West Seattle Bridge. Road maintenance manager Steve Pratt told a city council committee Tuesday they were trying to get …

Storm Cost City of Seattle $1.35 Million

The Seattle Transportation Department says last week’s storm cost the city of Seattle $1.35 million – more than half of its annual snow budget of $2.2 million. KOMO reports transportation officials briefed the city council Tuesday on expenses that included …