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Chris Sullivan
What is legal and illegal cellphone use in a car?
We all know cell phone use in a car is illegal. But what exactly is legal and illegal use? Turns out, some law enforcement agencies see things differently.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Stewart Street nightmare looming for Seattle commuters
Seattle drivers need to prepare for lane closures on Stewart Street during peak commute times.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
City of Seattle wants ‘certain assurances’ with new Montlake Bridge
The state DOT and City of Seattle continue their discussions over a new bridge across the Montlake Cut.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Bremerton’s aging infrastructure getting much needed renovations
Much of Bremerton's infrastructure hasn't received enough attention since being developed during World War II. That's about to change.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
University Bridge closed for three weekends
Drivers are going to need to find alternative routes due to the weekend closure of the University Bridge.10 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Black Lives Matter march blocks downtown Seattle traffic
A Black Lives Matter march moved into downtown Seattle Thursday evening to draw attention to the issue of black men being shot by police across the nation.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
State taking an unusual approach to culvert replacement in Woodinville
The state just started a new culvert replacement project in Woodinville, but it's like nothing they have ever built before, KIRO Radio's Chris Sullivan reports.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Highway 99 tolls could be more costly than originally thought
Though nothing has been set in stone, the latest information from the state shows that drivers could pay more than originally expected at the Highway 99 tolls.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Mysterious patches along I-90 explained
Those mysterious patches on I-90 between I-5 and the Mount Baker Tunnel have KIRO Radio listeners asking what they are.10 years ago
Stephanie Klein
All lanes reopened on NB I-5 in Shoreline
A rollover crash on northbound I-5 at 175th in Shoreline is blocking three lanes.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Warm weather opens window for I-5 project near Tukwila
A paving project begins this weekend and will force lane closures between Tukwila and Federal Way, KIRO Radio's Chris Sullivan reports.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Shouldn’t truck drivers have to cover their loads like the rest of us?
Is it time to require commercial truckers to cover loads? Drivers cruising around with cracked windshields might think so.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WSDOT is in a heated battle with erosion along the Pilchuck River
The Washington State Department of Transportation needs to act quickly, otherwise it could lose a state highway.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Mother Nature throws weekend I-5 road work into disarray
Drivers headed south on I-5 don't have to worry about weekend road work, thanks to the weather. However, other road closures will slow down drivers.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Issaquah to voters: We have to do this ourselves
It could be a very spendy November election for residents of Issaquah.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
King County drivers can expect major traffic delays during months-long I-5 project
A portion of I-5 will be reduced to just two lanes to allow crews to resurface the aging roadway.10 years ago
Dyer Oxley
What to know for Fourth of July weekend traffic
It's a major holiday weekend, and Washington's roads are expected to be hit hard with drivers getting out of town. This is what to know before you go.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Responsive traffic signals around Seattle catch drivers snoozing
Some signals are smart enough to notice gaps in traffic. It's a technology that backfires if people aren't paying attention to the traffic lights.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Drivers taking risks to reach Auburn mall exit on SR 167
The new HOT lane in Auburn is causing confusion for drivers trying to exit to the outlet mall.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Everett drivers can breath a sigh of relief as ‘squeeze’ ends
The state hopes the rain that's prevented crews from re-striping lanes along I-5 between Everett and Marysville will subside long enough to finish a months-long project.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Eastsiders say new floating 520 bridge is too loud
The new 520 bridge has been open for about two months, but the honeymoon is definitely over for people living on the Eastside.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
President Obama visits Seattle during Friday rush hour
Drivers can expect serious delays this weekend as President Obama rolls into town on Friday for a private fundraising event in the midst of Seattle's Pride festival.10 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Frustrating ‘squeeze’ through Everett, Marysville hasn’t ended
The "SnoCo Squeeze" ended last week but the state still hasn’t returned the lanes to regular size.10 years ago
