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MyNorthwest Staff
Viadoom commute: Driving to Seattle from Monroe, Lake Stevens area
When Viadoom starts on January 11, 2019, traffic throughout the Seattle region will suffer. KIRO Radio Traffic Reporter Chris Sullivan breaks down what drivers from Monroe need to know.8 years ago
Tracy Taylor
How you can prepare for the closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct
With about two weeks to go before the Alaskan Way Viaduct shuts down for good, here's how you can prepare for a period the city itself has admitted will be rough for commuters.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Viadoom video: Sullivan breaks down Everett to Seattle commute
There's no way to really predict how the permanent closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct will affect the commute from Everett to Seattle. But here's a few thoughts.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sully’s last Chokepoint of 2018, and a final Viadoom warning
I want to send you into the New Year with some positive stories from the Chokepoint desk, but first I have to warn you one more time in 2018 of the impending viaduct closure, and the mayhem to follow.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Less traffic in Kenmore despite bridge closure
The 68th Avenue Bridge in Kenmore remained closed through Wednesday morning after a construction mishap created a sinkhole under the south approach to the bridge on Monday night.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sinkhole forms under Kenmore bridge, snarling Tuesday morning traffic
A sinkhole appeared in the middle of a road just before the 68th Avenue bridge in Kenmore. It has caused massive traffic backups as crews scramble to repair it.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WSDOT ingenuity could solve bicylists’ complaints on 520 Bridge
After cyclists complained of being bounced around by the 520 bridge, WSDOT took it upon itself to address the issue using their feedback with a little ingenuity.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Viadoom: Full timeline for SR 99 tunnel, viaduct, and Seattle closures
As we approach the closure of the viaduct and the opening of the new SR 99 tunnel, downtown Seattle is poised for what some have dubbed 'Viadoom.' Here's what you can expect throughout the process.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Just how long does it take to clear the average crash?
Every eight minutes and 18 seconds between July and September, the state's incident response trucks were called to handle some sort of incident. That's nearly 16,000 problems they responded-to in the third quarter of this year.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
How crews will fill in Seattle’s Battery Street Tunnel
There's a lot of talk about the demise of Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct, or the opening of the new modern tunnel. But there are also plans to shut down the Battery Street Tunnel, too. This is how.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
How Seattle plans to demolish the Alaskan Way Viaduct
What happens to the Alaskan Way Viaduct once the new SR-99 tunnel opens in 2019? After Jan. 11, the process of dismantling the Viaduct begins. This is how it will come down.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Seattle to tweak signals in real-time during Hwy 99 closure
We cannot underscore just how significant the congestion in Seattle will be when the Alaskan Way Viaduct closes for good on January 11.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
EB lanes of 520 Bridge closed this weekend
Crews will close all lanes of eastbound 520 Bridge this weekend to replace lighting.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Bus riders need to prep for Alaskan Way Viaduct closure too
We have been warning drivers for months about how their lives will change Jan. 11 when the Alaskan Way Viaduct is shut down for good, but that move is also going to cause serious delays for Metro bus riders, too.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
New downtown Seattle road opens ahead of Viaduct closure
The stretch of Sixth Avenue North between Harrison and Thomas – that cars and pedestrians can now access - isn’t even on Google Maps. Drivers can now use Sixth to connect between Mercer and Denny.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Why all Metro buses will stop in the middle of their routes Friday
They will be on a limited weekday schedule on Friday, but it is a very important day for Metro drivers. It's a day they remember one of their own killed in the line of duty.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
How to beat Thanksgiving travel this week
Thanksgiving travel is going to be rough this week, but there are ways to beat it. What to know about heading to the airport or hitting the road this week.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Grand opening on Kingston to Seattle fast ferry
Local dignitaries had the chance to cruise around the Puget Sound on the new Kingston to Seattle passenger-only fast ferry on Monday, a full week before regular service begins.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Realign99: The countdown to Seattle’s longest-ever highway closure
We're quickly closing in on the closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, as workers begin preparing for what will be the longest highway closure in Seattle's history.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
4 years of I-5 construction comes to a close in Tacoma, now for the next part
An overpass project that started more than four years ago will finally come to an end in Tacoma, and drivers will get to use three new bridges. Enjoy while you can -- there's one more project to go and that will last 2.5 years.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Can you slalom through Seattle’s monorail columns on 5th Avenue?
A recent on-air debate about driving back-and-forth between the concrete columns under Seattle's monorail spurred a short investigation, and a shocking traffic revelation.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Stagger government employees to improve Seattle traffic
Seattle is nearing the "period of maximum constraint" when traffic is expected to dramatically stall. Would Seattle traffic be improved if public employees who need face-to-face contact started work at later times?8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Late merging ends for NB I-5 Express Lanes in Seattle
The Washington State Department of Transportation made a small change in the entrance to the northbound I-5 express lanes last week, but it is going to have a big impact on how that stretch of freeway operates.8 years ago
