KIRO Newsradio traffic reporter

New ferry boats in Washington at least four years away

Why? The bid to build the boats was double what the state expected and the contract was nixed.

3 years ago

Sullivan: Goodbye and good luck to my 2nd favorite college football players

First, let me say that I absolutely hate the college football transfer portal. I hate what it's doing to my favorite sport

3 years ago

Foster kids get help with navigating the troubling times of high school

Navigating high school can be close to impossible for teens in foster care. But Treehouse's educational advocates are trying to turn the tide.

3 years ago

Sullivan: My apology to Plowie McPlow Plow

Lost in all the jokes about WSDOT giving its snow plows ridiculous names is that these tow plows really get the job done.

3 years ago

3 years of construction to widen I-5 in Pierce County begins

The next phase of construction to widen I-5 in Pierce County is now underway, and drivers can expect three years of traffic congestion.

3 years ago

Pack your chains for snow: State Patrol targeting big rigs on I-90

The State Patrol is on the prowl across I-90 and other mountain passes, making sure truck drivers are ready for the snow.

3 years ago

The mystery of the closed Kirkland overpass and Thanksgiving travel tips

Mike in Edmonds asked me about what he calls "the phantom" overpass of I-405 at NE 100th Street in Kirkland, plus Thanksgiving travel tips!

3 years ago

Final phase of SR 520 plan in jeopardy

We're down to the final few months of construction, as the Montlake lid should be finished early in the second quarter of next year and the reversible lane from State Route 520 to the Interstate 5 express lanes should be done by June.

3 years ago

Why the new I-90 ramp meters didn’t turn on Tuesday morning

I have been warning drivers for years that the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) would be adding ramp meters to the I-90 connection to northbound I-5.

3 years ago

WSDOT claims it’s ready for mountain snow

Last year, WSDOT was down more than 120 people. WSDOT's Tina Werner said this year the agency is only down 25 positions.

3 years ago

I-405 to close over the weekend for overpass demolition

For those that didn't know, going in and picking out a broken girder or two in the middle of the bridge is pretty complicated, expensive and time-consuming.

3 years ago

Massive change coming for drivers between I-90 and I-5 in Seattle

The need for last-second dangerous merging and lane changing is almost over between I-90 and northbound I-5 in Seattle.

3 years ago

Light rail trains begin testing between Bellevue and Redmond

Trains are coming to the east link light rail tracks, so watch out for the rail crossings!

3 years ago

WSDOT: Washington roads are on a ‘glide path to failure’

While the new $13 billion budget does put $700 million a year into maintenance, Millar said that's about $300 million less than his agency needs.

3 years ago

Looking at 2 huge changes: Max tolls and ramp meters

There will be a vote on whether to start the public outreach process, which includes research on the impacts of raising the prices.

3 years ago

Construction season comes to an end as I-90 work wraps east of Snoqualmie Pass

The construction is coming to an end as work on Interstate 90 wraps up. It's been a successful year, but most of the work can't be seen by drivers.

3 years ago

W. Seattle Low Bridge to close for a week due to mechanical repairs

West Seattle is about to lose one of its two bridges to downtown. The Lower Spokane Street Bridge will close for about week, starting this weekend.

3 years ago

Sea-Tac getting creative in finding room to grow for $4.5B expansion

The Seattle International Airport is bursting at the seams. Any recent visit will tell you that. What is the plan to handle the growth, which is expected to continue?