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.10 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.10 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.10 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.10 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.10 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.10 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.10 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.10 years ago
King County Metro cracking down on park-and-ride violators
In the same month two Eastside lots are closing to become staging areas for light rail projects, King County Metro is stepping up enforcement at park-and-ride lots.10 years ago
Strange mile marker sign along State Route 525 explained
Unusual road signs have hyper-local explanations that are necessary for unique circumstances, and that's the case with a mile marker on State Route 525.10 years ago
Not so fast, I-405 off-ramp bypassers
A new braided ramp connecting to I-405 seems to be causing more harm than good because drivers are not using it as intended.10 years ago
Drivers dealing with new merge on I-90 over Lake Washington
When you drive from Seattle to Bellevue via I-90 on Monday, you need to be prepared for something you have likely never faced.10 years ago
Sammamish council hopes painful road project will pay off
With more and more people moving east of Sammamish and using city roads to access I-90, the area can't handle the growth without making major infrastructure investments.10 years ago
WSDOT caught off guard by success of I-405 shoulder driving
KIRO Radio's Chris Sullivan doesn't mind being wrong about the early success of the shoulder driving program on I-405.10 years ago
New Paine Field climbing course ‘ticks all the boxes’ for Snohomish County
Snohomish County has its eyes on becoming the climbing capitol of Washington, thanks to a new high ropes course at Paine Field.10 years ago
Changes to I-90 over Lake Washington could take time to ‘understand’
Drivers are just a few weeks from losing the I-90 express lanes across Lake Washington for good as Sound Transit takes them for light rail.10 years ago
Lawmaker: Failure to adopt Sound Transit amendments ‘disappointing’
The state House passed its bill to give limited relief to car owners reeling from over-inflated car-tab fees.10 years ago
Shoreline planning for trail along light rail extension
Shoreline is working on a piggy-back project that would create a 2.5-mile trail along the new light rail tracks.10 years ago
WSDOT hoping ‘Weave lane access’ on I-405 cuts Bothell congestion
Here's a look at the state's latest quick fix attempt at northbound I-405, which they hope will help the daily afternoon chokepoint in Bothell.10 years ago
Bellevue to shave minutes off commutes with new levy money
Bellevue approved a property tax increase to improve neighborhood congestion. The first of those projects funded by those taxes are being designed now.10 years ago
Say sayonara to long delays at Mukilteo ferry terminal
The Mukilteo ferry wait is one of the worst in the Puget Sound. However, travelers could see some relief in the next few years.10 years ago
Is it OK to be an intersection creep?
Are drivers allowed to pull into an intersection while waiting to make a left turn? KIRO Radio's Chris Sullivan went to the state DOL for the answer.10 years ago
Is Sound Transit pulling a fast one with the 592 bus route?
Should Sound Transit be operating a bus route from Seattle to Olympia? It may seem strange, but the agency is operating within an agreement with the state.10 years ago
