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Chris Sullivan
Trooper Talk: Distracted driving, left-lane camping rampant in Seattle-area
For today's Trooper Talk, we tackle two of the most common problems drivers message me about: Distracted driving and left-lane camping.8 years ago
Tracy Taylor
‘Revive I-5’ encore expected to snarl Seattle traffic
After several weekends off due to weather, the rehab project to Revive I-5 fires back up again with some lane restrictions and ramp closures.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Loss of shortcut backing up main roads in Puyallup
A popular alternative to South Meridian or Highway 512 into Puyallup and for avoiding SR 167 into Sumner won't be an option for some time.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Long-term eastbound I-90 lane closures begin Monday
A 2-year project to replace aging concrete along I-90 between Issaquah and North Bend begins Monday.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
State meeting with contractor over I-5 debacle in Tacoma
Why did it take so long for crews to reopen all of SB I-5 in Tacoma Wednesday? A crash is partially to blame. But the state is seeking answers.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
You left what on a King County Metro bus?
Lose your keys, phone, or industrial blower? You might want to visit King County Metro's lost and found office. You'd be surprised by what you can find there.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
I-5 lane shift in Tacoma causes traffic delays on first day
A planned lane reconfiguration ended up causing significant delays on southbound I-5 in Tacoma Wednesday morning. But will the problem persist?8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Temporary lane configuration still causing problems for I-90 drivers
A temporary lane configuration created by the "Revive I-5" project continues to cause big problems for drivers on I-90.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
WATCH: Why I-5 was snarled through Seattle last weekend
The Washington State Department of Transportation has released video of work for Revive I-5 during it's first weekend closing down portions of the freeway through Seattle.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Seattle’s attempt to reduce cut-through traffic feels ‘incomplete’
The city cut intersections in half about eight months ago to try and reduce cut-through traffic between Aurora and Greenwood.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Did anyone notice Seattle’s Mercer ramps were metered?
How are the metered Mercer on-ramps working out? A Twitter poll states many drivers say they aren't doing so well. Then again, others haven't been paying attention.8 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
I-90 drivers caught off guard by temporary lane configuration in Seattle
Drivers on westbound I-90 were caught off guard Monday morning by a temporary lane configuration change that's part of the Revive I-5 project.8 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Major I-5 closure could mean miserable weekend travel
WSDOT will reduce northbound I-5 from four lanes to two lanes and close multiple ramps between the West Seattle Bridge and Olive Way this weekend.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
SR 167 to Tacoma is years in the making
Pierce County has waited 30 years for the state to finish SR 167. It was never designed to stop in Puyallup like it does today.8 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Chokepoints: Pausing Seattle streetcar project the right move
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan's decision to suspend the latest streetcar project is the right move, KIRO Radio's Chris Sullivan says.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Weekend work on I-5 postponed due to wet weather
WSDOT will shut down portions of I-5 through Seattle over coming weekends to complete long-needed repairs to the freeway.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle halts downtown bike lane project, preparing for ‘mega gridlock’
Ahead of "mega gridlock," Seattle officials are delaying the construction of a protected bike lane in the core of its downtown bike network.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
E-DUI emphasis patrol in effect across state for two weeks
Starting Monday, law enforcement agencies across Washington began watching more intently for drivers using electronics while driving.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Pierce Transit mulls the future of congested Highway 7
Pierce County drivers worry Highway 7 is about to be put on a diet for the benefit of mass transit. Pierce Transit says that's not the case.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Seattle tunnel may open in October, if pieces fall into place
Years late, the Seattle tunnel is taking shape as crews complete the final steps before the grand opening that could happen by October of this year.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Tour the SR 99 tunnel: Crews finish roadways inside the passage
Take a tour through the SR 99 tunnel under Seattle now that crews have installed the final piece of roadway to form a two-way tunnel.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Milestones on the horizon for I-5 project in Tacoma
Construction on the HOV project along I-5 through Tacoma is set to finish in 2022. But drivers need to prepare for more road closures before that happens.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington gets Waze Carpool app
The Waze Carpool app lets users choose their carpool buddies based on profiles, ratings, number of mutual friends, and filters.9 years ago
