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Chris Sullivan
Expansion joint repairs could delay Seahawks game travel
You might recall the weekend closures of I-5 south of Seattle as the state replaced expansion joints and the concrete panels. Here we go again.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
520 bridge project to bring weekend closures to Montlake
The Montlake 520 bridge project is about to ramp up construction, and that will mean big changes for drivers. It starts with some closures over the weekend.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Greater Seattle-Bremerton connection coming with one more fast ferry
Kitsap Transit will briefly add a second fast ferry to its Seattle-Bremerton run, increasing the quick connection across Puget Sound.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
How to manage Seahawks gameday traffic with the new SR 99 tunnel
The Seahawks play their home opener on Sunday, and if you're going to the game you know what to expect after it ends: A long line of cars in front of you, and a hard time getting to the freeway.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Is line cutting at Washington ferry terminals getting worse?
If you ask regular ferry riders if line cutting has gotten worse, you'll probably hear a collective "yes." Complaints have more than doubled from last year.7 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Seattle is one of the worst cities to drive in
Seattle ranks as the seventh worst city to drive in, according to seven experts crunching some numbers. This puts the city in the company of LA and New York.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Light rail riders need to prepare for 10 weeks of service disruptions
Light rail commuters through Seattle should start planning for delays in early 2020 as construction will cause this change to their routine.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
How bus reroute will ease traffic slog for West Seattle riders
West Seattle bus riders have been hit hard since the closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Relief will soon be on the way though, thanks to a bus reroute.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Lifeline to South Lake Union to close soon
Your secret way out of South Lake Union is going away soon, marked by the closure of Fairview Avenue between South Lake Union and Eastlake for 19 months.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
SR 99 tunnel tolls could send thousands of cars onto Seattle streets
Tolls on the new Highway 99 tunnel in Seattle goes active Nov. 9 at 5 a.m. So, what will that do to the daily commute through downtown?7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
New lanes finally coming to I-90 east of Bellevue
Shoulder driving during the afternoon commute has helped the I-405 drive between Bothell and Lynnwood, and soon, we'll see more of the same elsewhere.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Why a one-year bridge repair in SoDo has taken three times as long
How does a straightforward one-year project in SoDo turn into a three year project with no end in sight? KIRO Radio's Chris Sullivan looks for answers.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
No love on the roads this weekend with handful of major closures
Getting around this region on any weekend can be tough with all the congestion, but things will get extra difficult this weekend with a handful of closures.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
New ramp meters continue to cause problems for Tacoma I-5 drivers
When ramp meters go in, complaints soon follow, and a lot of drivers in Tacoma are not happy with the latest change on I-5.7 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Driver caught playing Pokemon Go on 8 phones along Washington hwy
Washington State Patrol responded to a driver on the side of the road near Sea-Tac, but found no emergency. Instead, a rather intense game of Pokemon Go.7 years ago
Dyer Oxley
What to know about Aurora Bridge work and weekend traffic
After rainy weather delays, WSDOT crews will attempt to work on Seattle's Aurora Bridge this August, which will prompt traffic to snarl.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Seattle bracing for thousands of Expedia workers headed to Interbay
What happens to congestion when a company with few hundred employees is replaced by a company with over 4,000? We're going to find out over the next six months as Expedia moves into Seattle.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Water taxi, fast ferry service relaunch at new passenger terminal
Service for the King County Water Taxi and the Kitsap Transit Fast Ferry returns Monday after nearly a week of being canceled, but it comes with a new change.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Two weekend I-405 closures in Bellevue expected to snarl Eastside traffic
Now that the light rail bridge over I-405 in Bellevue is complete, it's time to tear down the false superstructure contractors needed to support themselves during construction.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Drivers not happy with ramp meter changes near Edmonds
The state just got rid of an HOV bypass lane in Edmonds, metering both lanes to I-5 north, and many drivers in the area are wondering why.7 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Uber, Lyft use data to argue that rideshares do not affect local traffic
Rideshares Uber and Lyft provided a peek into their private data to argue that their cars do not significantly add to traffic in cities like Seattle.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
State troopers called in to mitigate Kingston ferry traffic
Relief is on the way for Kingston residents who say the ferry lines have gotten really bad. State troopers are on their way.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
An adventure over Snoqualmie Pass a.k.a. 12 miles in 90 minutes
It's no surprise that heading over I-90 during the summer can be a pain in the backside, but as I found out last weekend, this summer it is much worse, thanks to construction.7 years ago
