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Chris Sullivan
Work to remove over 5,000 trees for Lynnwood light rail begins
Work to remove over 5,000 trees for the Lynnwood light rail expansion kicks off Thursday, with the project expected to be fully completed by 2024.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Needed road projects part of new state transportation budget
The newly-passed transportation budget may be stripped down from what Democrats originally wanted, but it includes a handful of important road-improvement projects.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Self-healing concrete could make PNW’s potholes a thing of the past
Our wet and somewhat cold conditions in the Pacific Northwest are the perfect conditions for creating potholes. Wouldn't it be great if there was a way to keep them from forming? Well, it turns out that could be possible.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Washington state troopers are targeting unsecured loads
Troopers with Washington State Patrol are conducting a 28-day emphasis patrol right now, targeting vehicles with unsecured loads. It's a significant problem, easily remedied, that drivers often ignore.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sound Transit’s first ST 3 project about to start
We all likely think light rail and distant expansions immediately when thinking about ST 3, the voter-approved $54-billion transit package for King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties, but it includes other transit projects, many which will be completed a lot sooner than you might think.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Seattle area traffic delays and road closures this weekend
There are multiple road closures and traffic delays planned for major routes around Seattle, from the tunnel to I-5. Drivers should be prepared.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Why drivers are paying tolls for undriven miles
Drivers o I-405 wonder why there isn't a toll exit and price for getting off at Canyon Park. The exits are Totem Lake, Highway 522, and Lynnwood at I-5.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington’s road usage charge pilot is over — what now?
Washington state's road usage charge pilot ended in February. What now? The RUC committee is reviewing these survey results and feedback.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Highway 2 preparing for a very busy construction season
There have been a lot of improvement projects set aside for Highway 2 -- from I-5 to east of Monroe. They've been piling up and WSDOT can't wait any longer. It's time to get this work done.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Is it time for distracted drivers to put their phones in the trunk?
Something has to be done to eliminate the epidemic of distracted driving. That's the message from the National Safety Council as is kicks off "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" with a new survey on driver behavior.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Seattle fixes signal, Tacoma has to wait for bridge repair
I have been working through my co-workers traffic issues lately, and I recently tackled a concern by 97.3 KIRO FM's Dori Monson. Here's how it shook out.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
I-90 work marks milestone for light rail to Bellevue
The light rail extension to Bellevue is passing a major milestone as the bridge over I-90 continues to take shape. Major construction changes this week will be noticed.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Night closures of I-90 expected in Bellevue this week for light rail work
Work on the light rail bridge over I-90 in Bellevue will require a total shutdown of westbound lanes Monday night and Tuesday morning, followed by additional disruptions.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
New tunnel signs to warn drivers of game-day traffic
Game day traffic in Seattle might be a bit easier now that the city is telling drivers in the SR 99 tunnel where it is cutting off routes to the freeway.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Construction starting on Washington’s first diverging diamond interchange
Construction on the state's first diverging diamond interchange is about to get underway on I-5 in Thurston County, and that means road closures and detours for drivers.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Numbers hint at how to avoid the impending Seattle Squeeze
As Seattle's period of maximum constraint approaches, it may be helpful to look at how commuters handled the last Seattle Squeeze.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Buses officially booted out of transit tunnel Saturday
Buses will officially get kicked out of the Seattle transit tunnel March 23. The result: 830 daily trips will flood the downtown area between 2nd and 6th Avenues downtown.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Tacoma transition begins final piece of I-5 construction
Tacoma drivers have dealt with a never-ending series of lane changes and movement on I-5 as the state adds HOV lanes to the freeway. Only one major shift is left before the project is complete.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Seattle’s newly-opened SR 99 tunnel is still without buses
A total of 12 Metro bus routes once used the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Those buses now use surface streets as the newly-opened SR 99 tunnel is cars-only ... for now.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Chokepoints grab bag: Potholes, bus lanes, and bike backups
Today's Chokepoint will feature a grab bag of everything from potholes to bus lanes, as Sully goes through questions from listeners.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
The SR 520 project giveth and taketh away in Montlake
Construction is about to start again on the SR 520 project at Montlake, and that means drivers are going to have to get used to another lane change. This is what drivers should be prepared for.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Roundabout 101: Some drivers need some serious help
KIRO Radio's Chris Sullivan went out to watch how things worked in a new roundabout in Marysville, and the results were not pretty.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Traffic problem emerges around Seattle’s new tunnel after stadium events
The first major sporting event since the new Highway 99 tunnel in Seattle opened revealed an issue that could be a big problem for drivers trying to get to I-90.8 years ago
