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Chris Sullivan
Why Seattle tunnel toll prices are at the exit instead of entrance
Seattle's SR 99 tunnel has been tolled since early November, and we continue to get the same question: "Why are the toll signs at the exits and not the entrances?"7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
New bill would crack down on uncovered loads, flying debris
Most of us have had a rock fly off of a truck and hit their windshield. The fight to require every load in our state be covered continues in Olympia.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Archaeologist finds remnants of old Seattle during viaduct project
You might not realize that WSDOT has cultural resource specialist in every region. They are tasked with researching sites of potential projects.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Don’t crowd the plows and other advice from WSDOT on driving in snow
The Washington State Department of Transportation has advice on how to stay safe when there's snow and ice on the roads.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
New overpass could be game changer for commuters stuck in I-5 traffic near JBLM
This year is going to be a huge year for I-5 commuters through Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Drivers need to prepare for moving lanes, closures, and some major milestones.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
How a Kennewick DUI case spurred a court ruling on turn signals
The Washington State Supreme Court ruled that turn signals were mandatory, the result of an odd court challenge over a DUI.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
New Year’s resolutions behind the wheel
For your resolutions, let 2020 be the year of the Zipper Merge and better overall merging habits and technique. Please let it also be the year we stop left-lane camping.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Colman Dock construction to mess with ferry riders
Seattle ferry riders need to start preparing for service disruptions and schedule changes. Colman Dock construction is going to cramp your style at the start of the year.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Could be ‘several decades’ before pay-per-mile tax takes effect
Despite clearing a major hurdle, it could be a long time before a possible pay-per-mile tax ever gets enacted in Washington state.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
60 mph speed limit returns to problematic stretch of I-5 in Tacoma
The speed limit is going back to normal on I-5 in Tacoma, but not for the entire stretch of the freeway.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
I-90 milestone reached, but I-976 looms over next phase
WSDOT reached a major milestone on I-90 construction at Snoqualmie Pass, but the future is unclear with I-976's implementation on the horizon.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Mystery road explained along I-5 in Marysville
Drivers have been asking me for months about what looks like a road being built alongside I-5 between Everett and Marysville.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Major construction about to start on Lynnwood light rail extension
A $2.9 billion light rail project is still on schedule in Lynnwood, with construction kicking off now that trees have been removed from the area.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
How is Expedia impacting Seattle commute?
Expect a moving target on congestion in this spot as more Expedia employees move in and as drivers continue to divert from the tunnel.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Traffic patterns begin to emerge with tolling in SR 99 tunnel
The state was preparing for up to 35 percent diversion from the tunnel. The first few commutes with tolling in effect saw diversion over 20 percent.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Drivers say new Hwy 530 signal in Arlington making I-5 dangerous
A new traffic signal in Arlington is backing-up traffic onto I-5, and many drivers are worried the new signal is making their route unsafe.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Washington, Oregon consider tolls, transit, safety for new Columbia Bridge
Plans to build a new I-5 bridge over the Columbia River connecting Washington and Oregon are back on the table, six years after the idea was scrapped.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Accidental alert causes brief panic in Seattle tunnel during Thursday commute
Some nervous moments inside Seattle's SR 99 tunnel this morning, after an inadvertent emergency warning called for an evacuation.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Mixed bag for first commute with tolling in SR 99 tunnel
Tuesday was one of the most anticipated morning commutes in Seattle in a long time, with tolling paired with delays between 20 and 50 minutes.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Tolling on Seattle’s Highway 99 tunnel put to first commuter test
Tuesday is the first full day of traffic with tolling on the 99 tunnel through Seattle. What should drivers expect as they are faced with paying for their trip?7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Tolling begins in Seattle’s SR 99 tunnel: What you need to know
Tolling for Seattle's SR 99 tunnel begins at 5 a.m. Saturday, and we're here to break down how you can effectively prepare.7 years ago
Have a Chokepoint you need addressed? KIRO Traffic will help investigate
Have a traffic issue you need addressed around the Puget Sound region? Our KIRO Newsradio Traffic team will investigate.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Major lane shift coming for eastbound 520 drivers
The Monday morning eastbound drive across 520 is going to be a lot different than the drive on Friday morning.7 years ago
