Distracted driving one year into tougher restrictions
It's been just about a year since the new distracted driving law went into effect, but there seems to be the same amount of people on their phones as before.8 years ago
Fish culvert work to shut down road to Granite Falls for 13 days
Highway 92 drivers have survived two weekend closures at Machias Road as the state replaces the fish culvert on Little Pilchuck Creek. This time, it's 13 straight days of closures into Granite Falls starting Friday.8 years ago
When to travel for July 4th holiday
KIRO Radio 97.3 FM's Chris Sullivan has a few suggestions for when you should hit the road during the latest edition of Chokepoints.8 years ago
HOV ramp rules, left turn lanes and more in the Chokepoints grab bag
We are digging into the Chokepoints Grab Bag today to answer your traffic questions.8 years ago
What are those mysterious white blocks in Tacoma?
What are the mysterious stacks of giant foam chunks near the old Puyallup River Bridge? KIRO Radio traffic reporter Chris Sullivan investigates.8 years ago
POSTPONED: WSDOT is finally shutting down Highway 2
The state has cried wolf twice before, but the Washington State Department of Transportation said it's seriously shutting down Westbound Highway 2 for construction this weekend.8 years ago
WSDOT wants to give you a bridge and a million bucks
Meridian Street Bridge in Puyallup has got to go, especially after sitting around for nearly three years. And the state will help pay for you to take it off its hands.8 years ago
Drive time: How we calculate travel times on Washington roads
How do radio traffic reporters form their estimates when they report on the "drive time," commute routes, and other traffic-related news? Chris Sullivan explains the process.8 years ago
The state’s dilemma of safety versus noise
To rumble or to mumble? That is the question facing traffic engineers who want to keep you safe but want to keep the roads quiet.8 years ago
What should we name the new Seattle tunnel?
What should the new Seattle tunnel be called? The new Seattle tunnel is set to open this fall and it's still without a name.8 years ago
Granite Falls drivers to pay with their time for fish restoration
Granite Falls drivers are going to lose their primary route to Highway 9 several times this summer to make sure that migrating fish have better access to spawning grounds.8 years ago
Drivers will have to endure I-90 lane configuration for months
When will we get our normal lanes into downtown Seattle from I-90? The state says it could be months.8 years ago
Weekend road closure won’t make travel in Seattle easy for anyone
Two road closures in the Puget Sound region will undoubtedly cause traffic delays this weekend.8 years ago
State tackles dangerous intersections near I-405
The state is looking to make two intersections near I-405 that have higher than average collision rate safer for commuters.8 years ago
Sound Transit’s Lynnwood expansion keeps getting pricier
The budget for Sound Transit's expansion to Lynnwood keeps getting more expensive. Why? Because of expectations from the federal government.8 years ago
Trooper talk: Best steps to take post-accident
You've hypothetically just traded paint with another driver on the freeway. Your car is stopped. Traffic is backing up behind you. What should you do?8 years ago
Renton’s unconventional method to fight street racing
For years, Renton has had a consistent problem with street racing. City officials believe they now have a solution -- close all the streets.8 years ago
Old Tacoma bridge closing for 9 months
The I-5 construction in Tacoma has been getting all the attention lately, but a major commuter route into the city is about to be shut down for nine months.8 years ago
First weekend of closures on Everett trestle expected to snarl traffic
Snohomish and Lake Stevens are going to lose their primary access to I-5 for six weekends as the Washington State Department of Transportation repaves the Hewitt Avenue Trestle.8 years ago
Trooper Talk: Distracted driving, left-lane camping rampant in Seattle-area
For today's Trooper Talk, we tackle two of the most common problems drivers message me about: Distracted driving and left-lane camping.8 years ago
Loss of shortcut backing up main roads in Puyallup
A popular alternative to South Meridian or Highway 512 into Puyallup and for avoiding SR 167 into Sumner won't be an option for some time.8 years ago
You left what on a King County Metro bus?
Lose your keys, phone, or industrial blower? You might want to visit King County Metro's lost and found office. You'd be surprised by what you can find there.8 years ago
Temporary lane configuration still causing problems for I-90 drivers
A temporary lane configuration created by the "Revive I-5" project continues to cause big problems for drivers on I-90.8 years ago
