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

Why Seattle tunnel toll prices are at the exit instead of entrance

Seattle's SR 99 tunnel has been tolled since early November, and we continue to get the same question: "Why are the toll signs at the exits and not the entrances?"
7 years ago

New bill would crack down on uncovered loads, flying debris

Most of us have had a rock fly off of a truck and hit their windshield. The fight to require every load in our state be covered continues in Olympia.
7 years ago

Archaeologist finds remnants of old Seattle during viaduct project

You might not realize that WSDOT has cultural resource specialist in every region. They are tasked with researching sites of potential projects.
7 years ago

Don’t crowd the plows and other advice from WSDOT on driving in snow

The Washington State Department of Transportation has advice on how to stay safe when there's snow and ice on the roads.
7 years ago

New overpass could be game changer for commuters stuck in I-5 traffic near JBLM

This year is going to be a huge year for I-5 commuters through Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Drivers need to prepare for moving lanes, closures, and some major milestones.
7 years ago

How a Kennewick DUI case spurred a court ruling on turn signals

The Washington State Supreme Court ruled that turn signals were mandatory, the result of an odd court challenge over a DUI.
7 years ago

New Year’s resolutions behind the wheel

For your resolutions, let 2020 be the year of the Zipper Merge and better overall merging habits and technique. Please let it also be the year we stop left-lane camping.
7 years ago

Colman Dock construction to mess with ferry riders

Seattle ferry riders need to start preparing for service disruptions and schedule changes. Colman Dock construction is going to cramp your style at the start of the year.
7 years ago

Could be ‘several decades’ before pay-per-mile tax takes effect

Despite clearing a major hurdle, it could be a long time before a possible pay-per-mile tax ever gets enacted in Washington state.
7 years ago

60 mph speed limit returns to problematic stretch of I-5 in Tacoma

The speed limit is going back to normal on I-5 in Tacoma, but not for the entire stretch of the freeway.
7 years ago

I-90 milestone reached, but I-976 looms over next phase

WSDOT reached a major milestone on I-90 construction at Snoqualmie Pass, but the future is unclear with I-976's implementation on the horizon.
7 years ago

Mystery road explained along I-5 in Marysville

Drivers have been asking me for months about what looks like a road being built alongside I-5 between Everett and Marysville.
7 years ago

Major construction about to start on Lynnwood light rail extension

A $2.9 billion light rail project is still on schedule in Lynnwood, with construction kicking off now that trees have been removed from the area.
7 years ago

How is Expedia impacting Seattle commute?

Expect a moving target on congestion in this spot as more Expedia employees move in and as drivers continue to divert from the tunnel.
7 years ago

Traffic patterns begin to emerge with tolling in SR 99 tunnel

The state was preparing for up to 35 percent diversion from the tunnel. The first few commutes with tolling in effect saw diversion over 20 percent.
7 years ago

What you need to know about holiday travel on I-5, I-90, and more

Wednesday is by far the worst travel day before Thanksgiving, so here's what you need to know before hitting the road for the holidays.
7 years ago

Drivers say new Hwy 530 signal in Arlington making I-5 dangerous

A new traffic signal in Arlington is backing-up traffic onto I-5, and many drivers are worried the new signal is making their route unsafe.
7 years ago

Washington, Oregon consider tolls, transit, safety for new Columbia Bridge

Plans to build a new I-5 bridge over the Columbia River connecting Washington and Oregon are back on the table, six years after the idea was scrapped.
7 years ago

Accidental alert causes brief panic in Seattle tunnel during Thursday commute

Some nervous moments inside Seattle's SR 99 tunnel this morning, after an inadvertent emergency warning called for an evacuation.
7 years ago

Mixed bag for first commute with tolling in SR 99 tunnel

Tuesday was one of the most anticipated morning commutes in Seattle in a long time, with tolling paired with delays between 20 and 50 minutes.
7 years ago

Tolling on Seattle’s Highway 99 tunnel put to first commuter test

Tuesday is the first full day of traffic with tolling on the 99 tunnel through Seattle. What should drivers expect as they are faced with paying for their trip?
7 years ago

Major lane shift coming for eastbound 520 drivers

The Monday morning eastbound drive across 520 is going to be a lot different than the drive on Friday morning.
7 years ago

Sounders fans will be first to test tolling in 99 tunnel

Tolls on the 99 tunnel begin Saturday, Nov. 9, but it won't be a soft launch. The Sounders are bringing 70,000 fans to CenturyLink Field on Sunday.
7 years ago

Diverging Diamond interchange taking shape in Lacey

We're about a year into construction on Washington's first "diverging diamond" interchange, and I-5 drivers in Lacey are about to get their first benefits of the project.
7 years ago