Seattle’s halted streetcar project will resume, at higher cost
The City of Seattle is putting its halted streetcar project back on the tracks, but at a much higher cost, and extended timeline.8 years ago
Will SPD hammer drivers with tickets, towing during viaduct closure?
The City of Seattle said it's ready to handle the upcoming three week closure of Highway 99 through Seattle, but just how far is it willing to go to keep the streets open?8 years ago
How the viaduct closure will affect light rail, Sounder, and freight trains
With the Alaskan Way Viaduct closure just away, KIRO listeners are hitting us up on their commutes about what they can do to get around. Today, I'm talking light rail and Sounder service as options.8 years ago
Port of Seattle preps for Alaskan Way Viaduct closure
We have a lot of truck drivers that listen to Seattle's Morning News, and they have been hitting me up for any info on potential changes to Port of Seattle operations because of the Highway 99 closure.8 years ago
Viadoom video: Sullivan breaks down Everett to Seattle commute
There's no way to really predict how the permanent closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct will affect the commute from Everett to Seattle. But here's a few thoughts.8 years ago
Sully’s last Chokepoint of 2018, and a final Viadoom warning
I want to send you into the New Year with some positive stories from the Chokepoint desk, but first I have to warn you one more time in 2018 of the impending viaduct closure, and the mayhem to follow.8 years ago
Less traffic in Kenmore despite bridge closure
The 68th Avenue Bridge in Kenmore remained closed through Wednesday morning after a construction mishap created a sinkhole under the south approach to the bridge on Monday night.8 years ago
Sinkhole forms under Kenmore bridge, snarling Tuesday morning traffic
A sinkhole appeared in the middle of a road just before the 68th Avenue bridge in Kenmore. It has caused massive traffic backups as crews scramble to repair it.8 years ago
WSDOT ingenuity could solve bicylists’ complaints on 520 Bridge
After cyclists complained of being bounced around by the 520 bridge, WSDOT took it upon itself to address the issue using their feedback with a little ingenuity.8 years ago
Just how long does it take to clear the average crash?
Every eight minutes and 18 seconds between July and September, the state's incident response trucks were called to handle some sort of incident. That's nearly 16,000 problems they responded-to in the third quarter of this year.8 years ago
How crews will fill in Seattle’s Battery Street Tunnel
There's a lot of talk about the demise of Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct, or the opening of the new modern tunnel. But there are also plans to shut down the Battery Street Tunnel, too. This is how.8 years ago
Seattle to tweak signals in real-time during Hwy 99 closure
We cannot underscore just how significant the congestion in Seattle will be when the Alaskan Way Viaduct closes for good on January 11.8 years ago
Bus riders need to prep for Alaskan Way Viaduct closure too
We have been warning drivers for months about how their lives will change Jan. 11 when the Alaskan Way Viaduct is shut down for good, but that move is also going to cause serious delays for Metro bus riders, too.8 years ago
Why all Metro buses will stop in the middle of their routes Friday
They will be on a limited weekday schedule on Friday, but it is a very important day for Metro drivers. It's a day they remember one of their own killed in the line of duty.8 years ago
How to beat Thanksgiving travel this week
Thanksgiving travel is going to be rough this week, but there are ways to beat it. What to know about heading to the airport or hitting the road this week.8 years ago
4 years of I-5 construction comes to a close in Tacoma, now for the next part
An overpass project that started more than four years ago will finally come to an end in Tacoma, and drivers will get to use three new bridges. Enjoy while you can -- there's one more project to go and that will last 2.5 years.8 years ago
Can you slalom through Seattle’s monorail columns on 5th Avenue?
A recent on-air debate about driving back-and-forth between the concrete columns under Seattle's monorail spurred a short investigation, and a shocking traffic revelation.8 years ago
Stagger government employees to improve Seattle traffic
Seattle is nearing the "period of maximum constraint" when traffic is expected to dramatically stall. Would Seattle traffic be improved if public employees who need face-to-face contact started work at later times?8 years ago
Late merging ends for NB I-5 Express Lanes in Seattle
The Washington State Department of Transportation made a small change in the entrance to the northbound I-5 express lanes last week, but it is going to have a big impact on how that stretch of freeway operates.8 years ago
Traffic hack: How to beat congestion at the Sea-Tac Airport cell phone lot
I'm not sure if you have used the cell phone lot at Sea-Tac Airport lately, but it can be a challenge to get out of, especially when the airport is busy, which is nearly all of the time.8 years ago
City of Everett listens to speeding complaints, awards ‘your speed’ sign
Steve Schneider insisted that drivers were speeding through his Everett neighborhood, most likely bi-passing part of I-5. He reached out to Chokepoints. After collecting some data, the city is going to change a few things.8 years ago
I-90 commuters are about to get some relief driving into Seattle
WSDOT took away a lane on the connector between I-90 and I-5 in Seattle. Now, drivers could get that crucial 1,000 feet of merging distance back.8 years ago
Seattle wants to expand traffic camera tickets to include other violations
Red light cameras. Speed zone cameras. They might be getting some company on Seattle's streets as Mayor Jenny Durkan plans to expand their use into other violations.8 years ago
