Nate Connors

KIRO Newsradio Traffic Reporter

Nate Connors

Nate Connors is a member of the KIRO Newsradio Traffic team.

Your commute may take a hit this week: WSDOT roadwork ramps up across Washington

From Whatcom County to Thurston County, the Washington State Department of Transportation has its work cut out this week.
3 months ago

Expect long delays returning home on Memorial Day: Peak traffic hours, ferry schedules, and SEA tips for 1.2M travelers

Washington is expecting 1.2 million travelers over the holiday weekend. WSDOT has compiled a list of peak driving times to avoid during the return home.
4 months ago

WSDOT working overtime to reopen passes for busy holiday travel

The final stretch of emergency repairs is underway along a closed section of the North Cascades Highway/SR 20 between Colonial Creek Campground and Porcupine Creek.
4 months ago

Full overnight closures on I-405 near Bellevue this week

WSDOT announces overnight closures on I-405 for crucial roadwork. Plan ahead to avoid delays during your commute.
4 months ago

Seattle commuters face week of road changes: New ramp, lane closures, and more

Seattle drivers were greeted with a new configuration at the ramp from northbound I-5 to eastbound State Route 520 Monday morning.
4 months ago

Multiple major closures planned across Seattle this Mother’s Day weekend

Mother's Day weekend is going to be a busy one for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).
4 months ago

WSDOT ramps up weekday projects with daytime, nighttime closures

The busy season for WSDOT is about to get underway. Some weekday projects include both daytime and nighttime closures.
4 months ago

WSDOT closures this week: Lane and ramp shutdowns from Lynnwood to Fife

WSDOT is performing a number of projects this week that will close ramps and lanes scattered between Lynnwood and Fife.
5 months ago

Hood Canal Bridge inspections bring scheduled closures over next 2 weeks

WSDOT is conducting a series of inspections on the Hood Canal Bridge over the next couple of weeks, bringing two scheduled closures.
5 months ago

Hang in there, commuters: More I-90/SR 18 closures are coming, but the end is in sight

Learn about I-90 and SR 18 closures as new bridges and interchange upgrades improve traffic flow and safety.
5 months ago

Emergency crews working around-the-clock to clear I-5 mudslide near Bellingham

A mudslide near Bellingham has closed I-5, leading to a significant 3-mile traffic backup. Stay updated on detour routes.
6 months ago

Northeast 145th Street overpass in Shoreline closes for more than 3 weeks

The N.E. 145th Street overpass, SR 523, is set to close Wednesday, March 18, at 9 p.m. for nearly three weeks while contractors build a new roundabout.
6 months ago

WSDOT announces 3-phase repair plan for 1st Avenue S. bridge, 3-day closure starts Monday

Repairs for the 1st Avenue S. bridge will be completed in 3 phases over the next year, beginning with a full closure of northbound 99 at the bridge on Monday.
6 months ago

Plan ahead: Evening disruptions this week on Sound Transit’s 1 and 2 lines

Plan ahead for disruptions on Sound Transit trains between Seattle and Lynnwood affecting evening travel this week.
6 months ago

Hot Chocolate Run is just one ingredient in this weekend’s traffic headaches

Commuters face full and ramp closures this weekend, complicating travel amid the Hot Chocolate Run events.
7 months ago

It’s a busy week for WSDOT, from freeway closures to bridge delays

Discover WSDOT's upcoming projects this week, including freeway closures and bridge delays affecting the region.
7 months ago

Sound Transit adds 2-line service between Lynnwood, Seattle

As Sound Transit nears the cross-lake connection link, they are adding the 2-line service between the Chinatown-International District and Lynnwood.
7 months ago

Public transit and commutes: How to get to the Seahawks Super Bowl parade

With an expected 750,000 to 1 million fans converging on Seattle, regional transit will be working overtime to get everyone to the Seahawks parade safely.
7 months ago

WSDOT projects bring closures to Seattle’s downtown tunnel, Valley Freeway this week

Unseasonably warm weather aids WSDOT maintenance in Seattle. Stay informed about essential tunnel and freeway closures.
7 months ago

Highway repairs cut off Mt. Baker Ski Resort access starting Monday

Skiers face challenges as Mt. Baker Ski Resort closes for repairs amid a tough snow season, impacting winter sports enthusiasts.
7 months ago

WSDOT schedules overnight road work in King, Pierce Counties

From Seattle's Downtown Tunnel to the Fife Curve, drivers will see late-night closures this week as WSDOT works through several projects.
8 months ago

Sound Transit postpones repairs to T Line

Sound Transit replaces trains with buses on the T-line in North Tacoma for repairs after Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
8 months ago

Special Sounder service for Seahawks playoff game Saturday

Discover the special Sounder service options to Lumen Field amid I-5 construction for the Seahawks playoff game.
8 months ago

Bridge work over I-5 brings late night closures in Fife

The Washington State Department of Transportation is continuing work this week on a new overpass at I-5 in Fife.
8 months ago