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Chris Sullivan
New ferry boats in Washington at least four years away
Why? The bid to build the boats was double what the state expected and the contract was nixed.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: My apology to Plowie McPlow Plow
Lost in all the jokes about WSDOT giving its snow plows ridiculous names is that these tow plows really get the job done.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
3 years of construction to widen I-5 in Pierce County begins
The next phase of construction to widen I-5 in Pierce County is now underway, and drivers can expect three years of traffic congestion.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Pack your chains for snow: State Patrol targeting big rigs on I-90
The State Patrol is on the prowl across I-90 and other mountain passes, making sure truck drivers are ready for the snow.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
The mystery of the closed Kirkland overpass and Thanksgiving travel tips
Mike in Edmonds asked me about what he calls "the phantom" overpass of I-405 at NE 100th Street in Kirkland, plus Thanksgiving travel tips!3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Final phase of SR 520 plan in jeopardy
We're down to the final few months of construction, as the Montlake lid should be finished early in the second quarter of next year and the reversible lane from State Route 520 to the Interstate 5 express lanes should be done by June.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Why the new I-90 ramp meters didn’t turn on Tuesday morning
I have been warning drivers for years that the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) would be adding ramp meters to the I-90 connection to northbound I-5.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WSDOT claims it’s ready for mountain snow
Last year, WSDOT was down more than 120 people. WSDOT's Tina Werner said this year the agency is only down 25 positions.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
I-405 to close over the weekend for overpass demolition
For those that didn't know, going in and picking out a broken girder or two in the middle of the bridge is pretty complicated, expensive and time-consuming.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Massive change coming for drivers between I-90 and I-5 in Seattle
The need for last-second dangerous merging and lane changing is almost over between I-90 and northbound I-5 in Seattle.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Light rail trains begin testing between Bellevue and Redmond
Trains are coming to the east link light rail tracks, so watch out for the rail crossings!3 years ago
Nate Connors
Studded-tire season begins again Nov. 1
Nov. 1 is when studded tires become legal in our state. This applies to all vehicles including out of state with no exceptions.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WSDOT: Washington roads are on a ‘glide path to failure’
While the new $13 billion budget does put $700 million a year into maintenance, Millar said that's about $300 million less than his agency needs.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Looking at 2 huge changes: Max tolls and ramp meters
There will be a vote on whether to start the public outreach process, which includes research on the impacts of raising the prices.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Construction season comes to an end as I-90 work wraps east of Snoqualmie Pass
The construction is coming to an end as work on Interstate 90 wraps up. It's been a successful year, but most of the work can't be seen by drivers.3 years ago
Nate Connors
Revive I-5 returns to Seattle, but maybe not where you expected
Remember how bad traffic was when Revive I-5 went through downtown Seattle? Well, it just started again, this time a little further south.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
W. Seattle Low Bridge to close for a week due to mechanical repairs
West Seattle is about to lose one of its two bridges to downtown. The Lower Spokane Street Bridge will close for about week, starting this weekend.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sea-Tac getting creative in finding room to grow for $4.5B expansion
The Seattle International Airport is bursting at the seams. Any recent visit will tell you that. What is the plan to handle the growth, which is expected to continue?3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: Hey Sea-Tac Airport, where’s my plane?
Two million passengers had to take buses to or from their planes at S-E-A in 2019, maybe 2-4% of total passengers.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Fife’s orange striping test is coming to end, did it work?
Drivers should be used to the orange stripes on Interstate 5 near 70th Street in Fife, but they will be going away soon.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Left lane camping rule doesn’t apply to express toll lanes
It's been eight years since the 405 Express Toll Lanes opened, and there continues to be confusion over whether the left lane camping rule applies.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Felony traffic crimes continue to skyrocket in King County
Washington state is coming off back-to-back record years for fatal crashes, and the aggressive and risky behavior behind the wheel isn't letting up.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Construction has returned to I-5 through JBLM
Just when you thought it was safe to get on Interstate 5 south of Tacoma, the construction workers, heavy machinery and lane closures are back.3 years ago
