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

Paving pain coming to I-5 south of Seattle

Your summer travel plans are going to take a huge hit if you don't plan ahead for some serious construction on I-5 between Sea-Tac and Federal Way.
10 years ago

Over-taxed ferry terminal has advantages, major challenges

Passengers on the busiest ferry route for vehicle traffic just ran through another jammed-up Memorial Day weekend, but riders on the Mukilteo-Clinton run won't have to deal with the over-taxed terminal much longer.
10 years ago

Small Washington cities are paving a new way to road preservation

Smaller cities around the region are using new techniques to keep their roads smooth without going into the red.
11 years ago

Stopping traffic for baby animals keeps humans safe, too

It's not uncommon for the state patrol to stop traffic to herd baby animals across a busy roadway. But with traffic so frustrating these days, should law enforcement really spend its time tending to the tiny creatures?
11 years ago

State, city work and Hollywood will wreck your weekend drive

Two major construction projects and a movie will likely cost you more than a few minutes this weekend.
11 years ago

State’s new toy causing Puget Sound drivers to rubberneck

Drivers may have noticed a large lawnmower with tank-like tread moving through the grass recently on the side of I-5 near the University District.
11 years ago

Seattle’s old Yesler Bridge shuts down for an entire year

Yesler Way in Seattle between Sixth and Third Avenues is going to be closed 14-to-16 months during a steel replacement and seismic upgrade project.
11 years ago

Clearing the way: Effectiveness of state’s incident teams inspire Seattle

The state has cleared damaged cars out of the way for years with its Incident Response Teams. Now, the City of Seattle is trying to copy the state program with trucks of its own.
11 years ago

Relief coming for drivers dealing with ‘SnoCo Squeeze’

Snohomish County drivers shouldn’t have to deal with miles of gridlock between Everett and Marysville anymore.
11 years ago

Bertha’s work under Seattle’s viaduct has ‘no adverse influence’ on the aging structure

Bertha performed as advertised when the tunnel boring machine plunged under the Alaskan Way Viaduct, allowing the state to reopen the roadway four days ahead of schedule.
11 years ago

I-90 drivers about to feel the ‘pain’ of fair-weather construction

Paving and joint repair work will begin near West Sammamish Parkway and move toward I-405. This work will be with us until the end of the fall.
11 years ago

Drivers should expect ‘spikes’ of traffic during commutes throughout Seattle’s viaduct closure

Three days into the Alaskan Way Viaduct closure and we are still in the “trying it out” phase.
11 years ago

Lingering questions about new 520 bridge answered

Now that the ribbons have been cut and drivers have had their first taste of the new 520 floating bridge, it's time to tie up a few loose ends on the project.
11 years ago

It’s your last chance to drive on the original 520 floating bridge

It's your last day to drive on the original 520 floating bridge. The bridge closes for good at 11 p.m. Friday as the state transitions the eastbound lanes to the new bridge.
11 years ago

I-405 express toll lanes get a 6-month report card

It's been six months since the express toll lanes opened on I-405 and WSDOT is releasing initial results from the lanes.
11 years ago

What is the deal with these new traffic signals showing up?

These new traffic signals have been showing up around the Puget Sound region and have some drivers confused. Here's what to do when you see the HAWK signal.
11 years ago

Big fix will cause big traffic around Enumclaw and Buckley for a week

Bridge construction will cut off two communities and disrupt 20,000 who pass through the area for an entire week, causing an hour detour.
11 years ago

Watch out: This is why Washington’s work zones can be unsafe

It's not just a feel-good campaign. Washington's roads are lined with construction zones this season, and state officials are trying to cut down on accidents around them.
11 years ago

Get ready for these major I-90 summer projects, starting next week

From paving to a wildlife overpass, WSDOT has slated a few projects for I-90 that start next week and will extend into the summer.
11 years ago

Why and when the 520 bridge will close before it opens to drivers

Both the old and new SR 520 Bridge will open and close to accommodate traffic before the new bridge fully opens.
11 years ago

Relief coming for frustrating drive on Bainbridge Island

A frustrating trip from the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal is getting some attention from the state.
11 years ago

King County Metro is preparing for a major ‘tweak’

The bus you're on today might not be the one you catch next week.
11 years ago

Bus stop frustrating Everett drivers stuck in traffic

Some drivers believe moving a bus stop might help reduce congestion in Everett.
11 years ago

Drivers forced into tighter lanes on I-5 thanks to wet weather

Drivers found themselves in 11-foot lanes and a slower drive for the two miles on I-5 out of Marysville Monday morning. Sunday night’s rain prevented workers from re-striping the lanes to their normal size through the expansion joint repair construction zone. Those lanes are going to remain squeezed because the weather isn’t going to cooperate […]
11 years ago