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Chris Sullivan
Plan ahead: Construction to mess with Seattle traffic over this weekend
Have a good plan to get around road repairs, closures, and more in the Seattle area this weekend. Seattle traffic is almost certain to slow in many areas.7 years ago
Dyer Oxley
First day of new ramp meters in Tacoma causes major backups
The first day of ramp meters onto I-5 in Tacoma was greeted with ire from drivers waiting in extensive backups, trying to get onto the freeway.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
More changes coming for Seattle’s most dangerous street
If I asked you what the most dangerous street in Seattle is, would you guess this stretch of road? Probably not. But the city has plans.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Traffic from the Blue Angels will no longer be a problem around Seattle
The two worst driving days of summer are going away in Seattle. The annual Blue Angels visit will not shut-down I-90 and gridlock the city anymore.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle’s main 2019 Pride parade moves through city
Pride weekend in Seattle is filled with festivities every year, with a variety of celebrations around the city. About 60,000 people came to Seattle for the 2019 event.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
How the new Seattle Chick-fil-A could cause traffic problems
Chick-fil-A is expanding in Washington state with its first Seattle location. How will this affect traffic in the area?7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Graffiti along I-5 becoming ‘extreme sport’ among vandals
Graffiti has been a problem along I-5 for a long time, but is it getting worse? It's hard to tell either way, but it's quickly becoming an "extreme sport" for the state's more daring vandals.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Construction will make return from Washington coast dicey
The huge delays we saw last weekend through the Nisqually construction zone north of Lacey are returning for an encore performance.7 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Have you noticed this change at Seattle intersections?
Drivers may, or may not have noticed this change on roads across Seattle. But SDOT plans on expanding this change at crosswalks over the next two years.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
What’s that hole under the I-5 overpass at 92nd?
KIRO Radio listener Dwayne Sigh sent me a picture recently of the damage to the I-5 underpass at 92nd, just south of Northgate.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Don’t be a ramp hog, and other boating tips for the summer
Most of the same basic rules you follow on the road apply to driving a boat on the water. Don't be reckless and watch your speed.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WSDOT joins zipper merge crusade in new video
The Washington State Department of Transportation joins Chris Sullivan's crusade to teach our state's drivers exactly how to zipper merge.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Major Seattle route about to go away for 18 months
Seattle is about to lose access to the Fairview Bridge, a backdoor route for commuters between South Lake Union and the Eastlake neighborhood.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
SR 99 tunnel, a marathon, and wet weather headline weekend closures
This weekend's closures are highlighted by the new SR 99 tunnel, the Seattle Rock and Roll Marathon, and more throughout the Puget Sound region.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
State promises no more I-5 Tacoma lanes shifting after this month
There are Tacoma drivers who do not know an I-5 that is not under construction. There is one more major lane shift as construction nears an end.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
You don’t want to be driving north out of Olympia on these weekends
The northbound I-5 drive out of Olympia on Sundays is one of the most congested spots in the region, and it's about to get a little worse.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Seattle tolling: What drivers should know about the city’s plans
The concept of Seattle tolling its downtown traffic is getting closer to becoming a reality. But there are a few considerations first.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Diverging Diamond interchange is making progress in Lacey
A lot of drivers are going to get their first look at the state's newest interchange -- a diverging diamond -- as they drive around for Memorial Day.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sully’s guide to Memorial Day 2019 travel around Washington
Memorial Day 2019 is slated to put a lot more cars on Washington roads. Here's a few things to keep in mind as you make travel plans.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Landscape changed by Sound Transit tree cutting
It is quite a shock to see. I've been commuting on this stretch of I-5 for 15 years. You really notice the lack of trees that Sound Transit is cutting down.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Good to Go tolling: Have you checked your windshield recently?
If you are getting a Good To Go pass to use Seattle's new SR 99 tunnel, there is one thing you should consider ahead of time. Have you looked at your windshield recently?7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Traffic patterns are changing with the new Seattle tunnel
UIt's been about three months since the new Seattle tunnel opened and traffic patterns are changing. We're in flux. What have we seen so far?7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Testing out the newly-opened Paine Field Airport
I wanted to give the new Paine Field Airport a shot recently. It certainly was a different experience than what you get at Sea-Tac Airport.7 years ago
