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

Another 520 bridge milestone as WB span opens

A big change is coming Monday for drivers who use the 520 bridge . But before that happens, the state is going to shut down the floating bridge.
9 years ago

Crab pots to blame for busted ferry propellers

We've had seafood trucks crash and clog our roads before, but now crabbing season is interrupting the Washington state ferry system.
9 years ago

Snohomish County roads can’t handle the growth

The explosive growth in south Snohomish County has pushed the infrastructure too far, and planners have had to put some developments on hold until they can catch up.
9 years ago

Seattle’s new traffic diverters getting mixed reaction from residents

The traffic diverters block through traffic and are confusing to many non-local drivers that are looking to avoid the north-south backups on Aurora.
9 years ago

Everett gets creative with new footbridge and sewer line

Two major parts of Everett have been separated for decades. But a natural disaster may have provided an opportunity for the city.
9 years ago

Driver ‘blues’ for our roads this week

The end of this week is going to be unbearable through downtown Seattle as the Blue Angels visit for their annual Seafair performances.
9 years ago

Marriage of events, construction sure to slow down your travel plans

The marriage of summer events and major construction projects continues over the next two days.
9 years ago

Redmond’s facelift nearly complete

Downtown Redmond has been torn up for more than a year as the city completes its transformation from a quaint historic core into a vibrant new neighborhood.
9 years ago

The clock is ticking: Washington’s distracted driving law goes into effect July 23

There are only five days left before Washington state toughens up on distracted driving.
9 years ago

New exit from 520 bridge opens to the public

Drivers who exit at Montlake are going to have a new exit to deal with on July 17, and it's going to be quite a change.
9 years ago

Drivers take big risks trying to make illegal exits from I-5 in Tacoma

We saw just how far drivers are willing to go to make their exits in Tacoma this week.
9 years ago

Adjustments to I-5 lanes in Tacoma could make you miss your exit

The Washington State Department of Transportation says the changes to I-5 will be seen a day later. Drivers will see the changes go into effect overnight Wednesday. The state is about to throw drivers a 12-6 curveball in the southbound lanes of I-5 and they had better be ready. Drivers are at risk of missing […]
9 years ago

Weekend of construction misery includes total shutdown of SB I-5 in Seattle

Another weekend and another bout of construction around Puget Sound. This time the state is closing all of southbound I-5.
9 years ago

Washington lowers the boom on distracted driving

The days of holding your cellphone in front of your face while driving are coming to an end. Law enforcement will crack down on distracted driving.
9 years ago

WSDOT: Drivers should consider alternate transportation this weekend

Road work is going to make getting around the Puget Sound region this weekend difficult with the combination of big events and construction projects.
9 years ago

Kitsap County foot ferry service could change the way many commute

The high-speed passenger-only ferry service promised to voters starts service July 10 with runs between Bremerton and Seattle.
9 years ago

State patrol targeting the scourge of Northwest driving

Puget Sound drivers rejoice: The Washington State Patrol is going after left-lane campers, the scourge of our Northwest roads.
9 years ago

I-90 diverging diamond will put drivers on wrong side of the road

A major renovation is being planned for the I-90 / Highway 18 interchange to fix a daily chokepoint. The change could confuse drivers.
9 years ago

Major route to I-90 will be shut down for culvert work

A major route to I-90 is going to be closed for a week as the state puts in a new fish culvert.
9 years ago

Observations from first week without I-90 express lanes

The first week of life without the I-90 express lanes is behind us. Here are traffic reporter Chris Sullivan's observations.
9 years ago

Major construction expected to back up weekend traffic

Traffic around Seattle will be particularly bad with lane closures planned for I-5 and I-90 over Lake Washington. Chris Sullivan says plan ahead.
9 years ago

Fix finally coming to Everett ‘roller-coaster’ road

A stretch of 128th Street, just east of I-5 in South Everett, is one waviest roads in the region. The state will address the issue soon.
9 years ago

State preparing to hand over I-90 express lanes to Sound Transit

The Washington State DOT is preparing to hand over the I-90 express lanes to Sound Transit for the agency's light-rail project to the Eastside.
9 years ago

Eight weekends of construction coming to I-5

The pavement on I-5 between Des Moines and Tukwila hasn't received significant treatment since it was installed more than 50 years ago.
9 years ago