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Seattle Puts Bus Priority on Denny Way with New Lane and I-5 Ramp Overhaul
transportation1 month ago

Seattle Puts Bus Priority on Denny Way with New Lane and I-5 Ramp Overhaul

Seattle will speed Route 8 on Denny Way by adding a new eastbound BAT bus lane between 5th Ave and Stewart St and permanently rerouting the southbound I-5 ramp, closing the Yale slip lane and diverting traffic via Howell/Boren; the changes, timed for August with a fall service upgrade boosting Route 8 frequency from every 15 to every 12 minutes, follow years of transit advocacy and are part of broader bus-priority efforts funded by the Seattle Transit Measure.

"Fatal Route 8 Crash in Beacon Falls Claims 2 Children, Injures 3 Adults"
accident2 years ago

"Fatal Route 8 Crash in Beacon Falls Claims 2 Children, Injures 3 Adults"

Two children are dead and three adults are injured after a crash on Route 8 in Beacon Falls, Connecticut. The crash involved a Honda Civic and a Ford F600, with the Ford striking the back of the Honda, resulting in both vehicles coming to a stop in the left lane against a concrete barrier. The driver and passengers of the Honda were transported to the hospital, where the two children, aged 3 and 6, succumbed to their injuries. The driver and front passenger of the Honda sustained serious injuries, while the driver of the Ford suffered minor injuries. The crash is currently under investigation.

"Fatal Route 8 Crashes: 2 Children Killed, 7 Hospitalized"
accidents2 years ago

"Fatal Route 8 Crashes: 2 Children Killed, 7 Hospitalized"

Seven people were hospitalized after two serious crashes on Route 8 in Beacon Falls, Connecticut. The first crash involved two cars and resulted in five people being injured and taken to nearby hospitals. Route 8 was closed for five hours following this incident. During the closure, a separate five-car accident occurred, resulting in two more people being injured. The highway was reopened at 8:30 p.m.