KIRO Newsradio traffic reporter

Chris Sullivan

Chris Sullivan is a traffic reporter for KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. He cares deeply about the amount of time you spend sitting in Seattle traffic. Email Chris at csullivan@kiroradio.com

Stuck after a Hood Canal Bridge opening? New traffic signal aims to help

A new traffic signal near the Hood Canal Bridge will create gaps in post-opening gridlock so trapped residents can get out of their neighborhoods.
3 days ago

SR 202 near Fall City to close this weekend for emergency river embankment repairs

Work is moving to SR 202 near Fall City this week, creating a 16-mile detour for people trying to get around the area.
5 days ago

When is a left lane camper not really camping?

Is there anything worse than a left lane camper? It's time for a reminder on what is and isn't the congestion-causing behavior that drives us nuts.
10 days ago

90-minute morning commutes return as Revive I-5 swings back into action

As expected, the drives out of Snohomish County were awful, some of the worst travel times we've seen since the project started again in January.
11 days ago

Don’t get turned away at the Kingston Ferry, you need a ticket first

He did not know that there is now a ticket kiosk about a mile west of the toll booth in Kingston. You are required to get a ticket at that kiosk before getting into the ferry line down to the toll booth and terminal.
12 days ago

Celebrate America’s 250th with higher gas taxes and work zone speeding fines

It's time to celebrate America's 250th birthday, and what better way than paying more in taxes and fees.
26 days ago

Attention parents — it’s time to be responsible and shut down your kids’ illegal e-motorcycle riding

Enough is enough, parents. It's time to take away that e-motorcycle pretending to be a bicycle and hold your kids accountable for their bad behavior.
27 days ago

Parking on the beach: Don’t ruin your Fourth of July by getting stuck in the sand

With the Fourth of July falling on a Saturday, don't ruin the celebration by getting stuck in the sand and damaging your car.
1 month ago

Lynnwood’s new Raising Cane’s opens today and could snarl one of Snohomish County’s busiest streets

Washington's newest Raising Cane's chicken joint opens on 164th St. S.W. today.
1 month ago

Cars not welcome: How to navigate Seattle on World Cup game days

We're just a few days from the first 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Seattle. If you like driving, you should probably just avoid Seattle.
1 month ago

No workers in sight but you still got a ticket? Here’s how work zone speed cameras actually work

The state debuted work zone speed cameras more than a year ago, and it sounds like many drivers still don't understand how they work.
2 months ago

Revive I-5 is about to give Seattle drivers a break, but don’t get too comfortable

We're about halfway through the Revive I-5 work this year, and the WSDOT is about to take down the work zone across the Ship Canal Bridge.
2 months ago

Drivers be warned: Multiple major road closures this weekend in the Seattle area

It's not going to be easy to get around this weekend. Three construction projects will be getting in your way.
2 months ago

Chicken congestion: New Raising Cane’s in Lynnwood expected to impact traffic

A new Raising Cane's is about to open on 164th Street S.W., and the county has implemented special traffic management plans to address potential congestion.
2 months ago

New Montlake off ramp debuts after another eastbound SR 520 weekend closure

Getting to the University of Washington from eastbound SR 520 is changing this weekend.
2 months ago

Fish passage project to cause 28-mile detour in Pierce and Kitsap Counties

Truck drivers will face a 28-mile detour as a fish passage project shuts down SR 3 south of Gorst for two weeks.
2 months ago

Higher tolls and increased HOV requirements on the table for I-405 and SR 167

The max toll rates on I-405 and SR 167 went up to $15 two years ago, but even that increase isn't going far enough. WSTC is considering raising tolls again.
2 months ago

Everett Silvertips one win from historic Memorial Cup berth

The Everett Silvertips are one win away from their first trip to the Memorial Cup after beating Prince Albert 5-2 on Wednesday to take a 3-1 series lead.
2 months ago

Why a traffic sign is the culprit to creating unnecessary congestion on I-90

The new diverging diamond interchange, where I-90 meets SR 18 in Snoqualmie, was supposed to improve the massive delays drivers have experienced there.
2 months ago

Lynnwood finally breaks ground on $70M I-5 bridge after 20 years of planning

After more than 20 years of planning, the City of Lynnwood is finally building a new bridge over I-5. Construction just got underway.
2 months ago

Weekend construction closures push into Monday morning, causing big delays

WSDOT had several construction projects run over their anticipated timelines, pushing weekend closures into the Monday morning commute.
3 months ago

Merging skills activate: Major traffic shift coming where I-5 meets eastbound SR 520

Attention, I-5 and SR 520 drivers. A major traffic shift will greet you on Monday morning, and it will take some getting used to.
3 months ago

Kingston ferry queue is getting an upgrade to eliminate the ‘crawl’

A new automated traffic management system should help keep Kingston clear of idling ferry traffic.
3 months ago

Who’s next? Third Everett bridge project on horizon as Edgewater finishes up

The new Edgewater Bridge connects Everett and Mukilteo, paving the way for future infrastructure developments.
3 months ago