Don't just pound your steering wheel. Tell us what slows you down each day.
The KIRO Newsradio Traffic team of Chris Sullivan and Nate Connors deliver all the answers to your traffic questions in Chokepoints. Do you have a story you want us to check out? Click here to submit your Chokepoint.
Featured Stories
Chris Sullivan
Prepare now for life without the Alaskan Way Viaduct
We may be months away from construction shutting down the Alaskan Way corridor in 2019, but preparing now could save your commute when traffic snarls in January.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Drivers face big changes at Colman ferry dock in Seattle
Drivers who use the Colman dock in Seattle will notice, on Wednesday, the first of several changes this fall as the construction zone at the ferry terminal expands.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
All hands on deck for Highway 99 tunnel drill
Seattle first responders are going to be pushed to the max on Thursday as a full-scale emergency drill is carried out inside the new Highway 99 tunnel.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Traffic is finally returning to normal on I-90
The Washington Department of Transportation has opened-up the newly refurbished and widened I-90 eastbound lanes, east of Snoqualmie Pass. Wildlife will soon get to enjoy something new too.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Washington drivers need Montana’s new zipper merge signs
Many Washington drivers still don't get it. Does Washington state need to take a page from Montana to help drivers get the message about zipper merging?8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sound Transit narrowing down light rail options in Seattle
Sound Transit is considering options for light rail through Seattle. Some go beyond costs that were sold to voters in ST3. Seattle could be looking at new bridges or tunnels in town.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Warning to HOV violators: Troopers are out to get you
The penalties go up each time you get caught violating the distracted driving law. The first ticket costs $136. Why not apply the same rules to HOV (carpool) violations?8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
With more people moving to Seattle, fewer miles traveled on area roads
The population around the Seattle region is booming, but miles traveled on the road don't show the same spike in numbers. That's significant, according to the Puget Sound Regional Council.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Seattle getting closer to Alaskan Way Viaduct closure
We are getting close to the closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, prompting traffic hell in Seattle. The new tunnel will open about three weeks after that.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
I-90 lanes into Seattle are never coming back, and other changes
Big changes for I-90 drivers through the collector-distributor lanes. Ramp meters are coming to help ease the congestion into and through downtown Seattle.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Labor Day weekend traffic: What to know before you go
Labor Day weekend is synonymous with bad traffic. Friday will be among the worst and heaviest days for traveling. There's a few things to know before hitting the road.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Should there be a national standard for distracted driving?
All 50 states were able to agree on the .08 drunk driving standard. Maybe it's time to get everyone to agree on distracted driving laws across the United States.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Should Washington require a test for out-of-state drivers?
After a Chokepoint on lane sweeping, one KIRO Radio listener pointed out that the practice might not be illegal in other states. One state in particular sends a lot of drivers to Washington.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Traffic problem: Neighborhood asking for help with speeders
A KIRO Radio listener reached out about increased speeding and traffic that he is seeing in his Everett neighborhood. What can be done to slow things down on this neighborhood road?8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Q&A: Left lane semi-trucks, lane sweeping, and school bus etiquette
We're getting close to back-to-school time so I thought I would open up the grab bag to celebrate the end of summer. Let's talk about semi-trucks in the left lane, lane sweeping, and school bus etiquette.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Changes to 3rd Avenue coming sooner than expected
Starting Monday morning, August 20, 2018, cars will be barred from driving through 3rd Avenue in Downtown Seattle for most of the day. The road will be dedicated to bus and bike traffic.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Milestones looming for I-405/167 project
Northbound I-405 is going to be down to just two lanes in Renton from about 167 to the Maple Valley Highway all weekend for a striping project.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
A bridge connecting Sammamish and Bellevue?
Traffic in and out of Sammamish has gotten so bad that the city is flirting with some unusual solutions, including a bridge to Bellevue.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
The summer construction blues return this weekend
The Blue Angels are gone. The Mariners are out of town. Now, it's back to reality for construction closures.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
The two golden rules of roundabouts
With two new roundabouts going in on a popular commuter route in Snohomish County in August, it's time to give drivers a refresher course. It's time for Roundabout 101.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Why can’t we have more all-walk intersections in Seattle?
Cars, bikes, buses, and streetcars usually get the blame for downtown Seattle's congestion, but what role do pedestrians play creating traffic backups?8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Blue Angels aren’t just stopping traffic on I-90 bridge
The Blue Angels aren't just going to shut down I-90 for drivers this week. They will be stopping work on Sound Transit light rail.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Bus-only hours on Seattle’s busy 3rd Avenue being extended
Third Avenue through downtown Seattle will become bus-only between 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.8 years ago
