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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

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.
5 months 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.
5 months 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.
6 months 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.
6 months 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.
6 months 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!
6 months 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.
6 months 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.
6 months 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.
6 months 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.
7 months 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?
7 months ago

Sullivan: Hey Sea-Tac Airport, where’s my plane?

Two million passengers had to take buses to or from their planes at S-E-A in 2019, maybe 2-4% of total passengers.
7 months ago

Fife’s orange striping test is coming to end, did it work?

Drivers should be used to the orange stripes on Interstate 5 near 70th Street in Fife, but they will be going away soon.
7 months ago

Left lane camping rule doesn’t apply to express toll lanes

It's been eight years since the 405 Express Toll Lanes opened, and there continues to be confusion over whether the left lane camping rule applies.
7 months ago

Felony traffic crimes continue to skyrocket in King County

Washington state is coming off back-to-back record years for fatal crashes, and the aggressive and risky behavior behind the wheel isn't letting up.
7 months ago

Construction has returned to I-5 through JBLM

Just when you thought it was safe to get on Interstate 5 south of Tacoma, the construction workers, heavy machinery and lane closures are back.
7 months ago

I-405 shuts down again this weekend

Interstate 405 will be a no-go all weekend between Coal Creek Parkway in Factoria and Sunset Boulevard in Renton.
8 months ago

Thousands of fish removed from the Hylebos Creek

Just out of sight, thousands of small animals and fish were removed from Hyelbos Creek in Fife to restore nearly 200 acres of habitat.
8 months ago

A reminder: Get your trailer out of the left lane

We're rolling into the final holiday weekend of the summer, and we know you're already hooking up your trailer to get ready.
8 months ago

Progress being made on widening State Route 18

Since ramping up work earlier this year, the widening project of State Route 18 and the construction of the new diverging diamond interchange at Interstate 90 are making some good progress.
8 months ago

Ambitious fish passage work to impact I-90 for next few years

We just finished up a full closure of Interstate 405 to build a new fish culvert. Now it's Interstate 90's turn for delays and lane closures for a new culvert of its own.
8 months ago

All lanes of I-405 will be closed between Renton and Bellevue this weekend

I-405 as a freeway might as well not exist this weekend for anyone with plans between Renton and Bellevue.
8 months ago

I-405 interchange in Totem Lake entering final construction mode

Finishing touches on the new I-405 interchange at NE 132nd Street are going to cause some problems for residents of Totem Lake.
8 months ago

Washington Ferries: What’s next after the Colman Dock

Now that we're in the final stretch of six years of work at Colman Dock, what's next for the Washington State Ferries?
9 months ago