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

Your registration renewal might’ve gotten lost in the junk mail

Holiday mail can hide important registration renewals. Learn to identify vital postcards and avoid costly mistakes.
10 months ago

Delayed by bad soil, Federal Way light rail finally opens this week

Eight more miles of light rail tracks will open to the public this weekend when service expands from Angle Lake south to downtown Federal Way Saturday morning.
10 months ago

Massive 18-month delay in I-405 widening project

This is not the news Eastside drivers want to hear, but the opening of the express toll lanes between Bellevue and Renton has been delayed by a year and a half.
10 months ago

WSF expects 300,000 ferry riders over holiday weekend, on pace for numbers not seen since 2019

You're going to have plenty of company on the state ferries this holiday weekend. More than 300,000 passengers are expected to catch a ferry over the holiday weekend.
10 months ago

Free-flow no more: Traffic signals coming to SR 522 at I-405 interchange

Discover how active traffic lights on SR 522 at I-405 in Bothell will impact drivers and traffic flow in the area.
10 months ago

Pain returning to NB SR 167 drivers as repairs get underway

Repairs to a damaged bridge on northbound SR 167 begin Wednesday night, and that means big changes for drivers.
10 months ago

New bridge targeting daily chokepoint in Snohomish under construction

A new bridge aims to ease the daily congestion on northbound SR 9 into Snohomish, improving regional traffic flow.
10 months ago

Drivers still confused about slow down, move over

This law is super simple. You see flashing lights on the side of the road. You slow down. You move over, but a survey showed a lot of confusion over the rules.
11 months ago

58,000 Snohomish County voters undervote by not reading directions

I consider myself an informed voter. And yet, I screwed up, and so did thousands of my fellow Snohomish County voters.
11 months ago

Winter driving season begins: Studded tires are back, chains required over passes

You should start carrying your chains in your car, just to be ready when the snow hits.
11 months ago

Drivers beware: WSP troopers watching SR 167 tolling closely

Discover how WSP troopers are enforcing new SR 167 tolling rules to combat cheating and ensure fair usage for all drivers.
11 months ago

Bridge strikes, English tests, and all things commercial trucking

The public has a lot of questions about the safety of big rigs and their drivers after multiple bridge strikes have occurred over the last two months.
11 months ago

Who’s ready for pass level snow?

Snow is forecasted to reach pass level. Is your vehicle winter-ready? Stay informed for safe winter driving conditions.
11 months ago

Don’t exchange information in the middle of the freeway

Discover essential steps to take after a freeway accident and avoid exchanging information in unsafe conditions.
11 months ago

Avalanche control is ditching the big guns

Discover how modern methods in avalanche control are improving safety and reducing delays in the Cascades this winter.
11 months ago

Honor system ends with new SR 167 tolling system

Get ready for the upcoming SR 167 tolling system change. Prepare now for the first update in 17 years.
11 months ago

Revive I-5 returns: Multiple southbound Ship Canal Bridge lanes to close for six weekends

Contractors are back this weekend for the first of six weekend projects in the southbound direction of I-5 across the Ship Canal Bridge.
12 months ago

10 years in the making: New I-5/SR 529 interchange now open

Snohomish County drivers can rejoice, the new on/off ramps from I-5 at SR 529 in Marysville are now open.
12 months ago

Avoiding traffic jams while racing to the stadiums with 100,000 fellow fans

Tips for dealing with traffic Sunday during the Seattle Mariners and Seattle Seahawks games.
12 months ago

70-year-old driver cited after truck struck SR 167 bridge, repairs will last months

More details about the crash on the SR 167 bridge have been revealed as WSDOT works to repair the damage.
12 months ago

Say goodbye to the federal electric vehicle tax credit

Thinking of an electric vehicle? You've only got a week left before federal tax credits end, or you'll have to pay full price.
12 months ago

Hours of driver delays—what did WSDOT accomplish over the summer?

Explore WSDOT's key accomplishments over the summer despite ongoing construction challenges.
12 months ago

Get ready—tolling on the new SR 509 expressway begins Monday

Experience the transition as tolling on State Route 509 starts Monday morning. Discover what this means for your travels.
1 year ago

WSDOT having a little fun as new tolling comes to SR 167

Where the prices for those three trips would be was the word "sntchh," to be read as snitch. I reached out to WSDOT, and yes, its workers have a sense of humor.
1 year ago