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

How to manage Seahawks gameday traffic with the new SR 99 tunnel

The Seahawks play their home opener on Sunday, and if you're going to the game you know what to expect after it ends: A long line of cars in front of you, and a hard time getting to the freeway.
7 years ago

Is line cutting at Washington ferry terminals getting worse?

If you ask regular ferry riders if line cutting has gotten worse, you'll probably hear a collective "yes." Complaints have more than doubled from last year.
7 years ago

Light rail riders need to prepare for 10 weeks of service disruptions

Light rail commuters through Seattle should start planning for delays in early 2020 as construction will cause this change to their routine.
7 years ago

Lifeline to South Lake Union to close soon

Your secret way out of South Lake Union is going away soon, marked by the closure of Fairview Avenue between South Lake Union and Eastlake for 19 months.
7 years ago

SR 99 tunnel tolls could send thousands of cars onto Seattle streets

Tolls on the new Highway 99 tunnel in Seattle goes active Nov. 9 at 5 a.m. So, what will that do to the daily commute through downtown?
7 years ago

New lanes finally coming to I-90 east of Bellevue

Shoulder driving during the afternoon commute has helped the I-405 drive between Bothell and Lynnwood, and soon, we'll see more of the same elsewhere.
7 years ago

Why a one-year bridge repair in SoDo has taken three times as long

How does a straightforward one-year project in SoDo turn into a three year project with no end in sight? KIRO Radio's Chris Sullivan looks for answers.
7 years ago

No love on the roads this weekend with handful of major closures

Getting around this region on any weekend can be tough with all the congestion, but things will get extra difficult this weekend with a handful of closures.
7 years ago

New ramp meters continue to cause problems for Tacoma I-5 drivers

When ramp meters go in, complaints soon follow, and a lot of drivers in Tacoma are not happy with the latest change on I-5.
7 years ago

Seattle bracing for thousands of Expedia workers headed to Interbay

What happens to congestion when a company with few hundred employees is replaced by a company with over 4,000? We're going to find out over the next six months as Expedia moves into Seattle.
7 years ago

Two weekend I-405 closures in Bellevue expected to snarl Eastside traffic

Now that the light rail bridge over I-405 in Bellevue is complete, it's time to tear down the false superstructure contractors needed to support themselves during construction.
7 years ago

Drivers not happy with ramp meter changes near Edmonds

The state just got rid of an HOV bypass lane in Edmonds, metering both lanes to I-5 north, and many drivers in the area are wondering why.
7 years ago

State troopers called in to mitigate Kingston ferry traffic

Relief is on the way for Kingston residents who say the ferry lines have gotten really bad. State troopers are on their way.
7 years ago

An adventure over Snoqualmie Pass a.k.a. 12 miles in 90 minutes

It's no surprise that heading over I-90 during the summer can be a pain in the backside, but as I found out last weekend, this summer it is much worse, thanks to construction.
7 years ago

WSDOT removing trees to restore marshland in Marysville

WSDOT is removing all the dirt and fill at Union and Steamboat Sloughs in Marysville placed there during its construction project.
7 years ago

Sound Transit is gluing light rail tracks to I-90 floating bridge

Crews are constructing light rail tracks across the I-90 floating bridge between Seattle and Bellevue - something that has never been done before.
7 years ago

Street closures as Seattle prepares to replace Fairview Bridge

People with business at Fred Hutch Cancer Center in South Lake Union should be prepared for traffic as Seattle replaces the Fairview Bridge
7 years ago

Light rail service across Puget Sound region hits a decade

The Seattle area got light rail service 10 years ago. The journey has not been simple. This is when I think it will finally have an impact on our commute.
7 years ago

Will weather finally allow for closure of westbound Highway 2?

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. The state is hoping for better weather this weekend to finally get back to work on the Highway 2 trestle between Snohomish and Everett.
7 years ago

Plan ahead: Construction to mess with Seattle traffic over this weekend

Have a good plan to get around road repairs, closures, and more in the Seattle area this weekend. Seattle traffic is almost certain to slow in many areas.
7 years ago

More changes coming for Seattle’s most dangerous street

If I asked you what the most dangerous street in Seattle is, would you guess this stretch of road? Probably not. But the city has plans.
7 years ago

Traffic from the Blue Angels will no longer be a problem around Seattle

The two worst driving days of summer are going away in Seattle. The annual Blue Angels visit will not shut-down I-90 and gridlock the city anymore.
7 years ago

How the new Seattle Chick-fil-A could cause traffic problems

Chick-fil-A is expanding in Washington state with its first Seattle location. How will this affect traffic in the area?
7 years ago

Graffiti along I-5 becoming ‘extreme sport’ among vandals

Graffiti has been a problem along I-5 for a long time, but is it getting worse? It's hard to tell either way, but it's quickly becoming an "extreme sport" for the state's more daring vandals.
7 years ago