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Chris Sullivan
What are those mysterious white blocks in Tacoma?
What are the mysterious stacks of giant foam chunks near the old Puyallup River Bridge? KIRO Radio traffic reporter Chris Sullivan investigates.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle parking trick will expire under new pay-by-plate system
Seattle parking got new rules Monday as the city council passed a pay-by-plate system that will do away with the familiar window receipts. This will change a few common parking habits.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Southbound lanes of Alaskan Way Viaduct closed this weekend
Drivers won't be able to use the southbound lanes of the Alaskan Way Viaduct between Friday night and Sunday morning.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
POSTPONED: WSDOT is finally shutting down Highway 2
The state has cried wolf twice before, but the Washington State Department of Transportation said it's seriously shutting down Westbound Highway 2 for construction this weekend.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WSDOT wants to give you a bridge and a million bucks
Meridian Street Bridge in Puyallup has got to go, especially after sitting around for nearly three years. And the state will help pay for you to take it off its hands.8 years ago
Tracy Taylor
Lower Spokane Street Bridge closed for hydraulic fluid leak
Drivers out of West Seattle are going to find the next week to be challenging since the lower level Spokane Street Swing Bridge is closed.8 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Seattle may ditch parking meter window stickers
Seattle may get rid of the well-known window stickers used to show drivers paid for parking, Instead, they could be replaced with a stickerless system.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Drive time: How we calculate travel times on Washington roads
How do radio traffic reporters form their estimates when they report on the "drive time," commute routes, and other traffic-related news? Chris Sullivan explains the process.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
The state’s dilemma of safety versus noise
To rumble or to mumble? That is the question facing traffic engineers who want to keep you safe but want to keep the roads quiet.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
What should we name the new Seattle tunnel?
What should the new Seattle tunnel be called? The new Seattle tunnel is set to open this fall and it's still without a name.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle restricts parking along aging Northlake retaining wall
SDOT is restricting 42 parking spots along the Northlake retaining wall west of Stone Way during repairs. More restrictions could come along if further repairs are needed.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Lakewood Park & Ride leaves drivers confused
A KIRO 7 crew at the now-closed SR 512 Park & Ride in Lakewood saw car after car turning around early Monday morning.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Granite Falls drivers to pay with their time for fish restoration
Granite Falls drivers are going to lose their primary route to Highway 9 several times this summer to make sure that migrating fish have better access to spawning grounds.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Drivers will have to endure I-90 lane configuration for months
When will we get our normal lanes into downtown Seattle from I-90? The state says it could be months.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Weekend road closure won’t make travel in Seattle easy for anyone
Two road closures in the Puget Sound region will undoubtedly cause traffic delays this weekend.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
State tackles dangerous intersections near I-405
The state is looking to make two intersections near I-405 that have higher than average collision rate safer for commuters.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sound Transit’s Lynnwood expansion keeps getting pricier
The budget for Sound Transit's expansion to Lynnwood keeps getting more expensive. Why? Because of expectations from the federal government.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Trooper talk: Best steps to take post-accident
You've hypothetically just traded paint with another driver on the freeway. Your car is stopped. Traffic is backing up behind you. What should you do?8 years ago
Tracy Taylor
Traffic on Memorial Day 2018
Memorial Day weekend traffic is among the busiest and most crowded of the year. Check out these graphs for the best and worst times to travel on Washington roads.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
State wants input on 3 toll options for SR 99 tunnel
The Washington State Transportation Commission wants your input on how to toll the new SR 99 tunnel, expected to open to drivers as soon as Oct. 2018.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Renton’s unconventional method to fight street racing
For years, Renton has had a consistent problem with street racing. City officials believe they now have a solution -- close all the streets.8 years ago
Tracy Taylor
I-5 work through Seattle will bring more weekend traffic delays
After two postponed weekends due to weather, WSDOT got things back in gear with Revive I-5 last weekend. Crews are back at it this weekend.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Old Tacoma bridge closing for 9 months
The I-5 construction in Tacoma has been getting all the attention lately, but a major commuter route into the city is about to be shut down for nine months.8 years ago