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

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

Construction will make return from Washington coast dicey

The huge delays we saw last weekend through the Nisqually construction zone north of Lacey are returning for an encore performance.
7 years ago

What’s that hole under the I-5 overpass at 92nd?

KIRO Radio listener Dwayne Sigh sent me a picture recently of the damage to the I-5 underpass at 92nd, just south of Northgate.
7 years ago

Don’t be a ramp hog, and other boating tips for the summer

Most of the same basic rules you follow on the road apply to driving a boat on the water.  Don't be reckless and watch your speed. 
7 years ago

WSDOT joins zipper merge crusade in new video

The Washington State Department of Transportation joins Chris Sullivan's crusade to teach our state's drivers exactly how to zipper merge.
7 years ago

Major Seattle route about to go away for 18 months

Seattle is about to lose access to the Fairview Bridge, a backdoor route for commuters between South Lake Union and the Eastlake neighborhood.
7 years ago

SR 99 tunnel, a marathon, and wet weather headline weekend closures

This weekend's closures are highlighted by the new SR 99 tunnel, the Seattle Rock and Roll Marathon, and more throughout the Puget Sound region.
7 years ago

State promises no more I-5 Tacoma lanes shifting after this month

There are Tacoma drivers who do not know an I-5 that is not under construction. There is one more major lane shift as construction nears an end.
7 years ago

You don’t want to be driving north out of Olympia on these weekends

The northbound I-5 drive out of Olympia on Sundays is one of the most congested spots in the region, and it's about to get a little worse.
7 years ago

Seattle tolling: What drivers should know about the city’s plans

The concept of Seattle tolling its downtown traffic is getting closer to becoming a reality. But there are a few considerations first.
7 years ago

Diverging Diamond interchange is making progress in Lacey

A lot of drivers are going to get their first look at the state's newest interchange -- a diverging diamond -- as they drive around for Memorial Day.
7 years ago

Sully’s guide to Memorial Day 2019 travel around Washington

Memorial Day 2019 is slated to put a lot more cars on Washington roads. Here's a few things to keep in mind as you make travel plans.
7 years ago

Landscape changed by Sound Transit tree cutting

It is quite a shock to see. I've been commuting on this stretch of I-5 for 15 years. You really notice the lack of trees that Sound Transit is cutting down.
7 years ago

Good to Go tolling: Have you checked your windshield recently?

If you are getting a Good To Go pass to use Seattle's new SR 99 tunnel, there is one thing you should consider ahead of time. Have you looked at your windshield recently?
7 years ago