Nate Connors

KIRO Newsradio Traffic Reporter

Nate Connors

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

Traffic alert: WSDOT postpones 5-day closure, some weekend work due to weather

WSDOT's upcoming shutdowns will impact drivers on State Route 18 and I-90.
1 year ago

All aboard! First ST3 light rail opens in Redmond Saturday with ribbon cutting, celebration

Join the celebration at Downtown Redmond Station for the inaugural ST3 light rail launch on May 10 at 10:30 a.m.
1 year ago

Weekend road work roundup: Major closures to hit Ballard Bridge, I-5

Major road work this weekend: Ballard Bridge closes April 25-28, impacting I-5 traffic.
1 year ago

Work Zone Awareness Week honors 61 WSDOT employees killed on the job

During Work Zone Awareness Week, agencies remember 61 WSDOT employees killed in work zones incidents.
1 year ago

Washington unleashes first-ever work zone highway speed camera

A new trailer-mounted speed camera is monitoring drivers on I-5 in DuPont, marking Washington's first digital speed enforcement initiative.
1 year ago

Headed to an event this weekend? You may be stuck in road work

Expect delays due to road work during the Tulip Festival and Seattle sports events. Plan your trip accordingly.
1 year ago

‘Backups of epic proportions’: Your comprehensive guide to Revive I-5 closures and traffic delays

Revive I-5 is happening this summer, closing down significant stretches of the highway for four weeks, much to the chagrin of Seattle drivers and commuters.
1 year ago

Weekend traffic roundup: ST’s schedule change, ramp closures, studded tires

Explore ST's schedule updates, ramp closures, and studded tire regulations for a smoother weekend drive.
2 years ago

Plan for traffic: WSDOT’s Thursday overnight work includes full SR 167 closure

WSDOT's Thursday overnight work includes a full closure of SR 167 for sign bridge and toll structure installation.
2 years ago

Local Rock-n-Roll Hall of Famer Jimi Hendrix receives state’s highest medal

2025 marks the year Jimi Hendrix receives the Washington State Medal of Merit and Valor.
2 years ago

Flying out this week? Plan on late night delays to Sea-Tac Airport

Those using the Sea-Tac Airport this week should pack in some extra travel time.
2 years ago

Closures this week along the Valley Highway (SR 167)

Late-night travel through the Auburn Valley this week will have full closures and lane restrictions on State Route 167 (SR 167) while the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) pushes forward on the SR 167 Corridor Improvements Project. This week, WSDOT contractors will be installing overhead sign bridges and toll gantry structures that hold the […]
2 years ago

Aliens, runners and road closures: Expect traffic this St. Patrick’s Day weekend

St. Patrick's Day weekend brings everything from festive outfits and green beers to runners lacing up their green shoelaces for a race. A couple of St. Patty's runs will lead to road closures.
2 years ago

Chokepoints: Plan ahead for road work this week, impacting I-405, I-5, I-90 and more

WSDOT outlines key road work impacting major highways. Stay informed to avoid delays during construction season.
2 years ago

Summer-long lane reductions return to Eastern Washington’s Vantage Bridge

After a long winter break this week, the Washington State Department of Transportation is resuming work and that means single-lane closures in both directions of I-90 spanning the Vantage Bridge through the fall.
2 years ago

Chokepoints: Here’s how to avoid weekend traffic nightmares

STATE ROUTE 99 TUNNEL: Both directions of Seattle’s State Route 99 (SR 99) Downtown Tunnel will close Friday overnight between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., Saturday. Crews working with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will be conducting regular maintenance that includes testing fire suppression systems, cleaning drainage, and repairing lights. This shuts down […]
2 years ago

Nighttime work ramps up on Portage Bay Viaduct Project

An update on the Portage Bay Viaduct Project as work will pick up on Wednesday night, February 5.
2 years ago

Drivers be aware: WSDOT and Sound Transit closures this weekend in Seattle

There are several road and transit closures in the Seattle area this weekend. Boylston Avenue closures  The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will begin installing a new noise wall at the south end of Seattle’s Ship Canal Bridge this weekend. In early October, WSDOT began clearing trees and preparing the area next to Interstate-5 […]
2 years ago

Plan ahead: WSDOT to shut down major exit ramps Thursday night

WSDOT is facilitating a few off-ramp closures Thursday night that could have you rearranging your commute or evening plans.
2 years ago

Traffic this week: Bridge demolition in Fife brings closures on State Route 99

Beginning Tuesday evening, commuters on State Route 99 in Fife will have a 42-hour lane closure in the southbound direction.
2 years ago

Skagit County sees a major speed limit reduction on I-5

Beginning Wednesday, drivers will see a significant speed limit reduction on Interstate 5 (I-5) in Burlington.
2 years ago

NE 145th Street in Shoreline reopens with limited access for drivers

NE 145th Street in Shoreline reopens: The contractors working reopened a single lane in each direction between Corliss Avenue and I-5 Tuesday.
2 years ago

WSDOT projects will bring lane restrictions, ramp closures this week

A number of late-night WSDOT projects around Seattle and on the Eastside will bring lane restrictions and ramp closures.
2 years ago

National Weather Service issues winter storm watch over the passes

Early Sunday, a Winter Storm Watch goes into effect until Monday morning at Stevens and Snoqualmie passes, the National Weather Service said.
2 years ago