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Chris Sullivan
Chokepoints Resolutions: Sully’s 2025 wish list for all WA drivers
Most of us end up breaking our New Year's resolutions within a few days. I hope that's not the case for my Chokepoints resolutions.2 years ago
Nate Connors
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
Julia Dallas
Police urge road safety after 2 recent rollover crashes, dozens of deaths during holidays
The Washington State Patrol is urging drivers to be careful after two rollover crashes in two days and dozens of deaths on highways this holiday season.2 years ago
Nate Connors
Plan ahead: Washington State Ferries’ winter sailing schedule starts Sunday
Beginning Sunday, December 29, the winter sailing schedule will officially start on all ten routes with the Washington State Ferries system.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Death in the mountains: Driver allegedly going too fast hits a man trying to chain up
Mountain passes have snow and compact ice, but so far, problems are few, according to the Washington Department of Transportation.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
520 Montlake Bridge Project just about finished
The 520 Montlake Project is just about finished after five years of construction. What's left to wrap up?2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Lane on I-5 north in Federal Way now open; Lynnwood incident cleared
On I-5 north just south of SR 18 (MP 141) there was a collision blocking the right lane. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the lane is now open.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Drivers beware: Seattle parking fines going up next year for ‘inflation’
The Seattle Municipal Court announced next year, parking fines in the city will be getting more expensive.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Multiple issues, including roadway water, snarled traffic on I-5, other roads
A collision in Seattle, fallen trees in Everett and standing water impacted traffic on I-5 in both directions Wednesday.2 years ago
Nate Connors
Metro Transit suspends service in Seattle’s Little Saigon over safety concerns
Monday morning, riders on Metro Transit were greeted with an out-of-service sign at the 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street bus stop in Seattle's Chinatown-International District.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Chokepoints: Sully’s top traffic and transportation stories of 2024
Sound Transit. Graffiti. Construction. It has been a busy year. Chris Sullivan shares some of his top stories for 2024.2 years ago
Tom Brock
SR 520 Montlake Lid bicycle trail opens to the public
After years of construction, the new bike trail over the Montlake Lid project opened to the public on Saturday.2 years ago
Nate Connors
Come celebrate: Bike and pedestrian bridge debuts at Montlake this weekend
Just weeks before the State Route 520/Montlake Lid Project wraps up, the public is invited to attend the inaugural opening of the bike and foot bridge this weekend.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Edgewater Bridge: ‘Road Closed’ really means the road is closed
Locals are struggling with what "Road Closed" signs mean around a year-long construction project between Everett and Mukilteo.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Head of Seattle’s Department of Transportation to depart after 2 1/2 years
Seattle's director of the Department of Transportation has announced he will be stepping down from his post, effective Feb. 12, 2025.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Road Usage Charges and winter driving: What WA drivers should be prepared for
As cars continue to get better gas mileage and a larger number of EVs enter service, the state gas tax just doesn't go as far as it used to.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Vehicle fire shuts down multiple lanes on I-5 in Everett
A vehicle fire broke out on southward Interstate 5 (I-5), just south of State Route 529 (SR 529) near milepost 197 in Everett.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Will 2025 be the year of pay-by-mile?
The state has been testing and researching a pay-by-mile system to fund road maintenance and preservation for years.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WSDOT begins work to finish SR 520 Montlake Project
Just as the SR 520 Montlake Project is about to wrap up, work is already underway on the final piece of the plan, getting across Portage Bay to I-5.2 years ago
Nate Connors
SR 99 traffic snarls expected between Sea-Tac/Des Moines through Summer 2025
On Dec. 2, WSDOT begins a six-month rehabilitation project to improve a section of SR 99 through the Sea-Tac airport and Des Moines.2 years ago
Sam Campbell
Traffic leading up to Sea-Tac Airport snarled due to a ‘security incident’
Fliers and their families ran into traffic outside Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for the second consecutive morning Wednesday.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Hacks to get through Sea-Tac Airport during holiday weekend
Perry Cooper with the Port of Seattle joined "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio Tuesday and shared several tips that could save visitors from missing their flights.2 years ago
Steve Coogan and Heather Bosch
After hack, Sea-Tac Airport website back up in time for Thanksgiving travel
The Sea-Tac Airport website is back up and running after a ransomware attack shut several systems offline late during the summer.2 years ago
