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

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.
3 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.
3 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 months ago

Sound Transit introducing paid parking permits at three garages

Tired of racing to your favorite Sound Transit parking garage to find a space each morning? You might be able to buy your way into a spot going forward.
5 months ago

Neglected maintenance leads to lane closures on Tacoma Narrows Bridge

The original Tacoma Narrows Bridge is the latest victim of underfunding for maintenance and preservation after WSDOT had to shut down two lanes of the bridge.
5 months ago

Ship Canal Bridge construction on schedule as WSDOT pushes toward World Cup pause

WSDOT confirms Ship Canal Bridge work is on track amid I-5 lane closures for maintenance.
5 months ago

New Chick-fil-A restaurants to create chicken chokepoints in Everett, Bellingham

Drivers in Mill Creek and south Everett need to be ready, a new Chick-fil-A restaurant is opening this week, and it has the potential to create gridlock.
5 months ago

Sound Transit’s ‘Sophie’s Choice’: Bleed to death or start requiring fares from riders

Everything is on the table as Sound Transit looks to fill a $34 billion budget hole. Maybe Sound Transit should rein in its customers and require fare payments.
5 months ago

Everett’s Edgewater Bridge to reopen April 28 after 18 months of construction

Everett's Boulevard Bluffs neighborhood has been cut in half for nearly 18 months as an 80-year-old bridge over a ravine has been demolished and rebuilt.
5 months ago

Now that trains are rolling across Lake Washington, what about life jackets?

With light rail now crossing Lake Washington, Sound Transit addresses whether trains carry life jackets and what safety plans are in place.
5 months ago

Mukilteo Speedway paving about to start, bringing more than a year of construction

Work just got started to fix all the ruts, potholes, and other issues with the pavement on SR 525, otherwise known as the Mukilteo Speedway.
5 months ago

WSDOT waits on weather to finish key I-90, SR 18 project

Spring in the northwest can be beautiful. It can also be wet and nasty. That's why it's so difficult to plan major construction projects this time of year.
5 months ago

Light rail to Mariners; you better make sure you’re on right train with launch of 2-Line

The 1-Line travels north and south, from Lynnwood to Federal Way. The 2-Line goes east, west, north, and south, but it does not go south of the CID.
6 months ago

Eastside light rail opens but storm clouds loom for Sound Transit

The Eastside light rail launch presents opportunities and hurdles for Sound Transit as storm clouds gather over its future.
6 months ago