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

Seattle police have big responsibility managing Seahawks traffic

Seattle police set up traffic control about four hours before kickoff at CenturyLink Field. But its post-game traffic that is the biggest concern.
10 years ago

A protected bike lane in Seattle that might make sense

Most of Seattle’s protected bike lanes have come at the expense of traffic or parking lanes, but the newest lane on Westlake Avenue actually makes sense.
10 years ago

North end back road gets too popular for locals

Chris Sullivan talks to a couple of frustrated locals about their neighborhood back road getting too congested to be safe.
10 years ago

Road closures, sporting events a recipe for Seattle weekend traffic

The Seahawks’ season-opener is Sunday in Seattle and drivers have to deal with a directional closure of I-90 that is guaranteed to cause traffic.
10 years ago

WSDOT looking for fixes to congestion near Lake Stevens

With people moving in droves to find affordable housing in Snohomish County, the WSDOT is looking for congestion solutions near Lake Stevens.
10 years ago

Surviving the coming Labor Day weekend traffic

What to expect, and how to prepare for Labor Day weekend traffic -- which will be filled with multiple events drawing thousands to the Seattle region.
10 years ago

Why tow trucks can’t get to a crash scene any faster

It took a two truck more than a hour to reach a crash on southbound Highway 99 in Seattle during a Friday afternoon commute.
10 years ago

When will all the Tacoma construction end?

Drivers wonder when the construction on major roadways in Tacoma will wrap up. KIRO Radio's Chris Sullivan says there's light at the end of the tunnel.
10 years ago

Air show, last-minute construction a recipe for Tacoma traffic

Drivers planning to head through Tacoma this weekend better have a plan. The state will shut down two lanes of I-5 for construction.
10 years ago

Seattle’s Colman Dock about to get even busier

Upcoming work on Colman Dock at the Seattle waterfront is critical, but it will also cause a little bit of chaos for commuters.
10 years ago

Worth the wait on I-405’s Coal Creek Parkway?

After what seems like forever, a new meter at the Coal Creek Parkway to I-405 will finally open to drivers on Wednesday.
10 years ago

Seattle Children’s Hospital leading concussion study

Dr. Fred Rivara, with Seattle Children's Hospital, has been studying childhood head injuries for decades and is heading-up a new study by the hospital.
10 years ago

Weekend I-5 closure expected to cause traffic nightmare in Tukwila

Chris Sullivan explains why WSDOT is closing lanes on southbound I-5 over the weekend. He shows us which ramps will be affected.
10 years ago

Court order forces state to pick up the pace on major road projects

Some of the road work you've seen around the Pacific Northwest can be contributed to a federal court order that forces the state to replace more culverts.
10 years ago

Misconceptions about free left turns could cost drivers

There are times when taking a left at a red light is legal, however, that isn't always the case and it could result in a ticket, or worse.
10 years ago

Your favorite park and ride could become pay to park

The days of parking at a park-and-ride facility for free may soon be over. Sound Transit is about to roll out a permit program for HOV drivers.
10 years ago

What is legal and illegal cellphone use in a car?

We all know cell phone use in a car is illegal. But what exactly is legal and illegal use? Turns out, some law enforcement agencies see things differently.
10 years ago

Stewart Street nightmare looming for Seattle commuters

Seattle drivers need to prepare for lane closures on Stewart Street during peak commute times.
10 years ago

City of Seattle wants ‘certain assurances’ with new Montlake Bridge

The state DOT and City of Seattle continue their discussions over a new bridge across the Montlake Cut.
10 years ago

Bremerton’s aging infrastructure getting much needed renovations

Much of Bremerton's infrastructure hasn't received enough attention since being developed during World War II. That's about to change.
10 years ago

University Bridge closed for three weekends

Drivers are going to need to find alternative routes due to the weekend closure of the University Bridge.
10 years ago

State taking an unusual approach to culvert replacement in Woodinville

The state just started a new culvert replacement project in Woodinville, but it's like nothing they have ever built before, KIRO Radio's Chris Sullivan reports.
10 years ago

Mysterious patches along I-90 explained

Those mysterious patches on I-90 between I-5 and the Mount Baker Tunnel have KIRO Radio listeners asking what they are.
10 years ago

Warm weather opens window for I-5 project near Tukwila

A paving project begins this weekend and will force lane closures between Tukwila and Federal Way, KIRO Radio's Chris Sullivan reports.
10 years ago