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

WSDOT begins work to finish SR 520 Montlake Project

Just as the SR 520 Montlake Project is about to wrap up, work is already underway on the final piece of the plan, getting across Portage Bay to I-5.
2 years ago

Fines for license plate covers start in 2025

These are usually clear, plastic covers that go over your license plates to protect the plates from damage. They are also illegal in WA.
2 years ago

WSDOT to address State Route 7’s growth spurt

State Route 7 just can't handle all that traffic -- 28,000 vehicles working their way up and down the corridor daily.
2 years ago

Successful construction season ends on I-90

One less thing to worry about, I-90 construction on the freeway east of the mountains is finished for the year.
2 years ago

Sullivan: WA State Patrol is ready for any political violence

WA State Patrol is preparing for what happens if political violence gets worse on election day or the days after the results?
2 years ago

WSDOT is prepared for winter. Are you and your tires ready?

WSDOT said it's ready for winter. Now it's up to all of us to do the same with our cars and tires this time of year.
2 years ago

Direct route between Mukilteo and Everett to be cut for a year

Here is a Halloween trick: Turning 500 feet into 10 miles. How do you do that? You close a vital bridge between Everett and Mukilteo.
2 years ago

Sullivan: Wait, Flex Passes go bad? Who knew?

Another really good reason to check your Good To Go statement every month when you get your email notification? Your Flex Pass may not last forever.
2 years ago

Tolling increases are generating big money for WA

Tolls are hitting that $15 max for approximately 70-80% of morning commutes since they went active in March in Washington.
2 years ago

Celebrate Halloween by taking over your street

If you're still looking for a way to make a Halloween impression, why not shut down your street and throw a block party?
2 years ago

Massive toll system changes on the way

The maximum tolls on I-405 and SR 167 went up to $15 earlier this year, but it's likely that rate will be going up again next year.
2 years ago

Road closures: WSDOT shutting down 4 freeways this weekend

Expect significant delays to your travels this weekend as four freeways will be closed from Friday to Monday.
2 years ago

Nabbing hit-and-run suspects one reader board alert at a time

It's been just over a year since the state launched hit-and-run alerts on freeway message boards. Is the program having much success?
2 years ago

Sullivan: WA roads accumulated 38 million pounds of litter, stop littering!

"That's 38 million pounds of litter that's accumulating along our roadways, public areas and none of that is homeless encampments," Smith said.
2 years ago

Five-day closure for State Route 202, everyone’s favorite alternate route for I-405

Redmond-Woodinville Road, otherwise known as State Route 202 (SR 202), is a popular way to skip the traffic on I-405.
2 years ago

Diverging diamond interchange, two new lanes for I-90/SR 18 exchange in Snoqualmie

Drivers are getting their first taste of the new diverging diamond interchange at I-90 and SR 18 this week as new ramps open up.
2 years ago

SR 520, I-405 closures add to traffic madness during weekend sporting events

The Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Huskies are home this weekend, so what a perfect time to shut down a stretch of I-405.
2 years ago

It’s a party: Light rail service begins in Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Shoreline

Lynnwood better be ready for its closeup. Light rail service begins Friday, bringing thousands of new people in for a fast trip to Seattle.
2 years ago

Plan ahead: Two freeways closing this weekend for construction

Summer construction season is still going strong as two freeways will be closed this weekend for roadwork.
2 years ago

Counting down to Montlake Lid opening on SR 520

We're down to the final checklists and finishing touches for the Montlake Lid Project on State Route 520 (SR 520).
2 years ago

Sound Transit preparing for Lynnwood light rail opening on Aug. 30

Game day for Sound Transit comes Aug. 30. That's the day passenger service for the new light rail from Lynnwood begins.
2 years ago

Light rail to Lynnwood means big changes for Community Transit

Transit riders are rejoicing at the opening of Sound Transit's light rail expansion into Lynnwood, but it will come with a price.
2 years ago

Sullivan: Unseen workers keep the ferries afloat, but a breaking point is near

Wipers, oilers and engineers are the key to the future of the Washington ferries system, but there are not enough of them to go around.
2 years ago

WSF engineers: ‘Inslee has run service into the rocks’

Washington State Ferry engineers blame Washington State Governor Jay Inslee for all the recent canceled sailings.
2 years ago