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

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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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?
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 months ago

What Chris Sullivan wants Washington drivers to do better in 2026

This is not a list of my resolutions. Work out harder. Eat better. Limit beer consumption. Those are boring, and they don't impact anyone else.
9 months ago

Heads up, commuters: Mukilteo-Clinton ferry disruptions start next week

Service disruptions on the Mukilteo-Clinton route due to necessary repairs will start next week.
9 months ago

2025’s ugliest transportation moments: ‘Month of Hell,’ pricey gas, Sound Transit shortfalls

Explore the most memorable transportation mishaps of 2025 as we reflect on a year of challenges and lessons learned.
9 months ago

Bridge strikes, project delays mark tough year for Washington transportation

Explore the negative aspects of transportation in 2025, highlighting bridge strikes and their impact on road safety.
9 months ago

Sullivan: The wins of 2025 — where WA transportation got it right

As we close the books on 2025, it's time to take a look back at the year in transportation. We're calling it the good, the bad, and the ugly.
9 months ago

Is a GPS smartphone app the future of tolling?

Explore how GPS apps could transform tolling while raising privacy concerns. Discover what this means for drivers and future toll systems.
10 months ago

Chris Sullivan captures pack of coyotes on home security cameras

I never expected to catch a pack of coyotes checking out of the yard. We live by the power lines, and there is a large green space behind our home.
10 months ago

Light rail over I-90 to start final phase of testing

Light rail trains are set to cross I-90 this month as Sound Transit starts the final phase of testing over Lake Washington.
10 months ago

Unlicensed driver arrested after car carrier nearly flips on I-5, sending 3 to hospital

The big rig was heading north on I-5 when the driver failed to realize traffic was slowing in front of him. While trying to avoid rear-ending a school bus, the unlicensed driver made an evasive maneuver that backfired.
10 months ago

Your registration renewal might’ve gotten lost in the junk mail

Holiday mail can hide important registration renewals. Learn to identify vital postcards and avoid costly mistakes.
10 months ago

Delayed by bad soil, Federal Way light rail finally opens this week

Eight more miles of light rail tracks will open to the public this weekend when service expands from Angle Lake south to downtown Federal Way Saturday morning.
10 months ago