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

More work zone speed cameras are coming — and so are the fines

New mobile work zone speed cameras mean stricter fines for drivers.
5 months ago

Spring cleaning heads up: Snohomish County transfer station closing for most of March

The Airport Road Recycling & Transfer Station facility at the south end of Paine Field in Snohomish County will close on March 9 and remain closed until March 29.
5 months ago

Maintenance, preservation dollars headline WA’s supplemental transportation budgets

The supplemental transportation budgets have dropped with less than three weeks left in the legislative session, far smaller than what Gov. Ferguson proposed.
5 months ago

WA gas prices soar to second-highest in nation after rising by 40 cents in a month

Washington's gas prices are soaring this February. The average cost of a gallon of regular has gone up 40 cents in the last month, while the national average has only gone up a dime.
6 months ago

1st Avenue S. Bridge could have reduced lanes until March 6

The Washington Department of Transportation shut down two right lanes of northbound SR 99 over the 1st Avenue S. Bridge overnight.
6 months ago

Bill aims to revive historic Mosquito Fleet as state ferries struggle

Explore the Mosquito Fleet bill's potential to restore ferry capacity in Washington State.
6 months ago

4 weekend closures will make travel through Bothell and Woodinville miserable

Prepare for travel disruptions as four weekends of construction begin in Bothell and Woodinville. Plan your routes accordingly.
6 months ago

I-5 overpass at 145th to close for nearly two weeks

Construction is about to shut down one of the busiest I-5 overpasses in the Seattle area, impacting your ability to get to the light rail station at 145th.
6 months ago

Small town mayor calls out Ferguson for focusing on Trump and not local emergency

The state won't declare what's happening to the town of Wilkeson an emergency, so lawmakers are now asking the federal government for help.
6 months ago

Massive WSP training event planned at Mukilteo ferry dock

Heads up, Mukilteo. You are going to see a large Washington State Patrol presence at the ferry dock on Friday. But don't be alarmed, it's just training.
6 months ago

Should motorcycles be allowed to ride on the shoulder? WA lawmakers weigh in

A proposed bill in Washington could permit shoulder driving for motorcycles, easing traffic woes for riders and drivers alike.
6 months ago

Improving WA’s commercial driver safety, one fee at a time

Truck drivers and trucking companies could see one of their registration fees double under a bill being considered in the legislature.
6 months ago

Why WA won’t waive southbound I-405 tolls during Revive I-5

We're almost three weeks into the five months of Hell (Revive I-5), and the traffic patterns have settled in.
6 months ago

Too bad a truck didn’t take out the Fairfax Bridge, then it would have been considered an emergency

Ask Wilkeson Mayor Jayme Peloli. Her city's lifeline, the Fairfax Bridge over the Carbon River, was shut down last year, and everything stopped.
6 months ago

The e-bike you bought your child might not be legal

Discover the legalities of e-bikes for children and ensure safety and compliance while enjoying the ride.
6 months ago

US 2 to Leavenworth could open in March

Discover the latest updates on US 2's expected reopening in March post-flooding and the impact of recent atmospheric rivers.
7 months ago

Just how old is our state ferry system and what can be done about it?

Governor Ferguson proposes $1 billion to revitalize Washington's aging ferry fleet. Discover the future of this vital transportation system.
7 months ago

Murphy’s Law hits bridge project between Everett and Mukilteo

The Everett-Mukilteo bridge project faces repeated setbacks, highlighting the challenges of unexpected issues in infrastructure development.
7 months ago

Why WSDOT won’t switch express lanes, despite huge southbound I-5 backups

Why won't WSDOT open the I-5 express lanes for a few hours each morning to prevent the 45-50 minute delays out of Lynnwood?
7 months ago

As predicted, loss of SB I-5 express lanes causes huge morning delays

As expected, southbound I-5 drivers were greeted with massive backups out of Snohomish County because of the loss of the express lanes.
7 months ago

The CCA, ferries, and a highway user fee; key transportation discussions this session

Ferguson wants to add $3 billion to the state transportation budget in this short 60-day session. How he wants to do it isn't popular on either side of the aisle.
7 months ago

Birth of an interchange continues in DuPont

2026 is going to be a good year for I-5 drivers through DuPont. The new interchange at the Stelicoom-DuPont Road will open this year, providing better access to the city and JBLM.
7 months ago

Express toll lane between Sumner and Pacific goes active Monday

The express toll lane on northbound SR 167 between Sumner and Pacific goes active Monday, several months after the rest of the corridor went live.
7 months ago

‘Months of Hell’ return to I-5 around Seattle

We survived it last year, barely, but now we're in for several "months of Hell" as closures of northbound I-5 across the Ship Canal Bridge return.
7 months ago